About this experience
Duration: 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Meeting Point: Hulhumale Excursion Jetty
Meeting Time: 9:00 am
Pick-up Service: Complimentary pick-up for guests staying in Hulhumale Island
Tour Briefing: 9:15 am - Our Tour Guide provides a detailed overview of inclusions and the day's itinerary.
Departure: 9:30 am - The boat departs from the jetty, cruising towards the Sandbank.
Dolphin Channel Crossing: Enroute to the Sandbank, guests have the chance to spot dolphins in the scenic dolphin channel.
Sandbank Visit: Upon reaching the sandbank lagoon, the boat anchors, and guests are transferred to the sandbank. Enjoy beach activities, swimming, and capturing the picturesque view of a luxurious resort island.
Local Island Exploration - Himmafushi: The boat then heads to the local island of Himmafushi. Guests are treated to a short tour, offering insights into the local lifestyle. Lunch is served at a local restaurant, providing an opportunity for guests to experience the authentic Maldivian cuisine.
Snorkeling Adventure: After lunch, the tour moves to a snorkeling point at Stingray Reef near Kurumba resort island. Guests can explore the vibrant underwater world, with the option to rent GoPro cameras for capturing the experience.
Optional Dolphin Encounter: If dolphins were not spotted earlier, an additional visit to the Dolphin Channel is scheduled after guided snorkeling.
Return to Jetty: The boat returns to the Hulhumale Excursion Jetty around 4:00 pm, concluding the full-day tour.
Additional Amenities:
Complimentary pick-up service
Tour briefing by a knowledgeable guide
Opportunity to witness dolphins in their natural habitat
Exploration of a local island and its cultural aspects
Snorkeling adventure at Stingray Reef
Optional encounter with dolphins in the Dolphin Channel
GoPro rental for capturing underwater moments
This comprehensive full-day boat tour provides a perfect blend of scenic beauty, cultural exploration, water activities, and the chance to encounter marine life, making it an ideal choice for visitors seeking an immersive experience in the Maldives.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Shower Facilities
- Changing Room
- All Fees and Taxes
- Picnic Lunch, Juice, Drinking Water, Tea/Coffee
- Restroom on board
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
Itinerary
- 1
Meeting Point: Hulhumale Excursion Jetty
Meeting Point: Hulhumale Excursion Jetty Meeting Time: 9:00 am Pick-up Service: Complimentary pick-up for guests staying in Hulhumale Island Tour Briefing: 9:15 am - Our Tour Guide provides a detailed overview of inclusions and the day's itinerary. Departure: 9:30 am - The boat departs from the jetty, cruising towards the Sandbank.
- 2
Dolphin Channel Crossing
Enroute to the Sandbank, guests have the chance to spot dolphins in the scenic dolphin channel.
- 3
Sandbank Visit
Upon reaching the sandbank lagoon, the boat anchors, and guests are transferred to the sandbank. Enjoy beach activities, swimming, and capturing the picturesque view of a luxurious resort island.
- 4
Local Island Exploration - Himmafushi
The boat then heads to the local island of Himmafushi. Guests are treated to a short tour, offering insights into the local lifestyle. Lunch is served at a local restaurant, providing an opportunity for guests to experience the authentic Maldivian cuisine.
- 5
Snorkeling Adventure
After lunch, the tour moves to a snorkeling point at Stingray Reef near Kurumba resort island. Guests can explore the vibrant underwater world, with the option to rent GoPro cameras for capturing the experience.
- 6
Optional Dolphin Encounter
If dolphins were not spotted earlier, an additional visit to the Dolphin Channel is scheduled after guided snorkeling.
- 7
Return to Jetty
The boat returns to the Hulhumale Excursion Jetty around 4:00 pm, concluding the full-day tour. This comprehensive full-day boat tour provides a perfect blend of scenic beauty, cultural exploration, water activities, and the chance to encounter marine life, making it an ideal choice for visitors seeking an immersive experience in the Maldives.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Minimum age
- 1+ year
- Guide
- Guided tour in English · Guidance in English
Know before you go
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Public transportation nearby
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Hulhumale Excursion Jetty
- Address
- Male-Hulhumale Ferry, Hulhumale, 23000, MV
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 4.21796, 73.53760
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 5 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English · Guidance in English
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Hulhumale Excursion Jetty, Male-Hulhumale Ferry, Hulhumale, 23000, MV.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 1 or older.
From AED 319 per person
