Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise | La Vacanza Travel

Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Maldives, Maldives, Malé
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  • 4 hours
  • Malé
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Enjoy the natural beauty of the Maldives island paradise with TripAdvisors' leading Hulhumale 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.

Stop At:

• Hulhumale, Hulhumale

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

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Pick Up from airport, hotels in Hulhumale, Malé or the cruise jetty at a charge of $25 two pax.
  • Personal expenses - snacks, souvenirs
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Hulhumale Excursion Jetty, Hulhumalé Ferry Terminal, Malé, Maldives


Departure Time

02:00 PM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

nancyperla

04 Jan, 2024

I really had a good time. Snorkeling experience was great, I also loved Sandbank, Ub explains and tells you everything you need to know, he is also a good photographer, he took lots of good pictures for me.

rachelchungw

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.

Dedza3410

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!

Mijanur K

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.

James_L

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!

User's Picture Gallery

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Solo travelling at ease in Maldives

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Idyllic Underwater Sightseeing on a massive coral reef!

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July 2022 trip

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Amazing team and half day

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Great tour

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Good choice for solo traveller

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The most memorable day

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Awesome Experience at Sand Bank

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Snorkeling

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Breathtaking and awesome

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Magic

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Amazing day trip in Hulhumale

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Fantastic Service

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Great honeymoon experience!!!!

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Ein sehr schöner Schnorchelausflug für einen Tag

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...Ein Tag mit Aida Bella in Male....

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