Sandbank Snorkeling And Sunset Cruise - Male

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 4 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    02:00 PM Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
  • Return Details :
    For tours including snorkeling please ensure you have shared your shoe size in Euro in order that we can have correct fin sizes available for you. Things to bring: Refillable water bottle, beach towe.. read more
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives island paradise with TripAdvisors' leadingHulhumale tour company.Combining two snorkeling points filled with marine life and colourful coral with time on an untouched sandbank. Ideal for picnics or for merely enjoying time sunbathing, snorkeling or swimming in the clear blue lagoon. The afternoon is completed cruising the ocean in search of dolphins as the sun sets.

Through education of both guests and locals we strive to protect the environment in which we operate and limit wherever possible any negative impact preserving this country's unique location for generations to come.

Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified.
We are pleased to offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines.

Private tours available upon request.

Itinerary:


Your guide who will be wearing a Secret Paradise t Shirt and holding a Secret Paradise logo board will meet with you at the designated meeting point, Hulhumale Lakundi Jetty. We travel 45 minutes by speedboat to a sandbank, ideal for picnics or for merely enjoying time sunbathing, snorkeling or swimming in the clear blue lagoon. Following a Responsible Snorkeling briefing we snorkel at the sandbank and will take in one further snorkel point upon leaving the sandbank. Both points are filled with marine life and coral. Sites are selected on the day dependent on weather and ocean conditions but you can be assured of encountering a colourful array of marine life. We finish the afternoon cruising the ocean in search of dolphins as the sun begins to set.

Inclusions

  • Services of Snorkeling Guide
  • Fish Identification Card
  • All Local Tax
  • Sun Umbrella/Water
  • Snorkeling equipment/Buoyancy Aid

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Pick Up from airport, hotels in Hulhumale, Mal or the cruise jetty at a charge of $25 two pax.
  • Personal expenses - snacks, souvenirs

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We do provide snorkeling equipment on all our tours but please feel free to bring along your own mask and snorkel. Not only will you be assured your mask fits your face properly and is comfortable and less likely to have leakage, it will also lower any health associated risks. We find that peace of mind goes a long way.

Tour is not suitable if you are staying on a private island resort.

Safety has always been important to our business, this is why our guides are Emergency First Responders & Life Guard Certified. We are pleased to offer safe travel and hygiene standards as required by the World Travel & Tourism Council and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 24-Jul-2023

    I arranged a sunset cruise with Secret Paradise a few days before my arrival in the Maldives. The customer service was really helpful in answering all my questions and they offered an unforgettable experience during my stay. The two local guides made me feel very safe, as I was traveling alone, and I experienced everything that was listed in the tour. I would definitely recommend Secret Paradise if you are looking for a quick exploration around the Atoll.

  • 19-Mar-2023

    J'ai apprécié de voyager sur 4 îles. Le transport était bien organisé entre les îles. j'ai bien manger et j'ai trouver utile la présence du guide qui etait tres competent et efficace.. 7 jours bien doses. Aucun problème avec les cartes de crédit ou de débit. Les directives prec3dent le voyage ont été très très utiles. Les hôtels sont vieillot mais ça ne m'a causé aucun problème. Je ne voulait pas être occupé à outrance et j'ai eu le temps de loisir que je voulait.le snorkeling et le parasailing sont à refaire.

  • 07-Mar-2023

    If I could give this 10 stars I would—I ended up with the same guide I had on my first tour with Secret Paradise Maldives, Shark, and once again he did not disappoint. The weather was choppy on the original tour date that I'd booked, so I coordinated directly with Ruth at the main office to switch my tour to the following day. The weather in the Maldives can shift pretty rapidly, so for anyone considering this tour I'd recommend booking it on a day where if rebooking to a later date would work out if the weather makes going out on the boat impossible. The sandbar was beautiful, and I got some great pictures there, as well as seeing some fish and birds. We were there for an hour, so it was also a nice moment to relax under the sun, especially as it had been quite cloudy on Hulhumale (where I was staying) earlier in the week and I hadn't had a whole lot of beach time. The real highlight, though, was the snorkeling. I've had difficulty on previous travels with snorkeling, because something about the snorkel mask always made me claustrophobic and panicky, and I couldn't do it, so I'd just duck dive instead and look at the water life for a few seconds at a time before coming up for air again. On this trip, though, Shark led me through some breathing exercises beforehand; then we practiced snorkeling in the shallow water at the sand bar before then heading to the snorkeling site, and it worked! It was like nothing I've had the chance to experience—so many varieties of fish, "the whole gang from Finding Nemo was there," I joked with some friends later; we even saw some sharks. It felt like swimming in an aquarium, and Shark would point out things of note as we swam past them. There were too many clouds at the horizon for a proper sunset, so we didn't get to see much more than the sun rays peeking out from behind the clouds as the sun went down. But this was the best day of my trip to Hulhumale; Shark was the best guide, and Secret Paradise Maldives in particular were professional, quick to respond to messages and very pleasant to work with. Thank you all for such a great trip!

  • 04-Feb-2023

    I can tell that its value for money. the color of water and fine white sand took our breath away. Me and my family enjoyed it a lot.

  • 30-Jan-2023

    This snorkeling expedition was a surreal experience where I was taken to the best snorkeling sites in the Maldives and with the gentle current carrying me along the edge of the reef I was able to view an incredible assortment of marine life!

  • 13-Jul-2022

    Ruth is the manager of SPM and she works so hard for her customers, her staff only have good things to say about her, what a wonderful close knit team! I did the Sandbank Tour with Rumey and it's clear to me she's been well trained with what she does. It was her first time escorting a client solo but the whole time, she went above and beyond to make my experience a pleasure from beginning to end. The snorkelling guide and boat operator were equally as hospitable. 5 stars for SPM, highly recommended by me!

  • 07-Jun-2022

    I took two tours with Secret Paradise in June 2022 - 3 Points Snorkeling and Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise. Both were definitely worth it, and the Secret Paradise team was excellent - Ruth was very responsive during the booking process, and the boat teams were very professional and helpful. I had a really great time on both trips, and I highly recommend this company.

  • 23-May-2022

    We had a great tour, sandbank and snorkeling Ruth was very responsive, all directions very clear. Our guide Mash has been amazing, very helpful and accomodating. He also knows a lot about Maldives coral/sightseeing spots but also about its history (he is a local who lived 11 years in Manchester and knows some French too:). On top of that, he can play with kids easily and in a very caring way. Great thanks to the captain too, very friendly, navigating a pretty new speedboat

  • 11-May-2022

    This was an amazing experience with a seasoned guide, and best of all locals were benefitting from my tourism dollars. The sandbank is beautiful, and snorkelling with the guide and our group was fun. Choosing this travel experience over something associated with a resort gave me the best flavour of Maldivian life.

  • 01-May-2022

    Very Friendly and Professional staff for this great tour, I highly recommended it if you stay in Male :)

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