Snorkeling in Malé: Sandbank, Coral & Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Two snorkel sites and a sandbank, all in one afternoon

A guided snorkeling activity in Malé combining two coral reefs and an untouched sandbank with a sunset dolphin cruise. You meet your guide at Hulhumale Lakundi Jetty, travel 45 minutes by speedboat to the sandbank where you swim and snorkel in the lagoon, then move to a second snorkel point before finishing with an ocean cruise at sunset. The guide is a certified Emergency First Responder and Life Guard. Snorkeling equipment, fish ID card and water are included.

The experience

Hulhumale Lakundi Jetty is where your guide meets you in the morning, holding a Secret Paradise logo board. From there, a 45-minute speedboat ride takes you to a sandbank: the kind of place where you can sunbathe, swim or snorkel in clear lagoon water without the crowds of a resort beach. After a responsible snorkeling briefing, you enter the water at the sandbank itself, then move to a second snorkel point as you leave. Both sites are selected on the day depending on weather and ocean conditions, but the operator promises a colourful array of marine life and coral at each one.

The afternoon finishes with a cruise across the ocean in search of dolphins as the sun sets. Your guide carries a fish identification card to walk you through what you're seeing underwater. Snorkeling equipment, a buoyancy aid, bottled water and a sun umbrella are all provided. If you prefer to bring your own mask and snorkel for fit and comfort, you're welcome to do that instead. The whole activity runs about four hours from start to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkeling guide in English.
• snorkeling equipment and buoyancy aid.
• fish identification card.
• bottled water.
• sun umbrella.
• all local taxes.
• speedboat transport from Hulhumale Jetty.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Secret Paradise Maldives

Is this one for you?This is a shared, guided activity. You're in a group with other travelers, and your guide leads both the snorkeling and the boat. It suits anyone who wants instruction and company in the water, and who prefers not to navigate or plan the sites themselves.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the water like for snorkeling at the sandbank and the coral reefs?

The lagoon water is clear and shallow enough for swimming and snorkeling. Both snorkel points hold marine life and colourful coral. The exact sites depend on weather and ocean conditions on the day you go, but the operator selects them to show you the most life.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear or is it provided?

Snorkeling equipment and a buoyancy aid are included. You can bring your own mask and snorkel if you prefer: the operator notes that a mask that fits your face properly reduces leakage and gives you peace of mind.

How long is the boat ride to the sandbank?

The speedboat takes 45 minutes to reach the sandbank from Hulhumale Lakundi Jetty, where you meet your guide at the start.

Is the guide trained in water safety?

Yes. Your guide is an Emergency First Responder and Life Guard Certified. The operator follows World Travel & Tourism Council and Maldives Safe Tourism Guidelines for hygiene and safety standards.

Will we actually see dolphins on the sunset cruise?

The afternoon finishes with a cruise in search of dolphins as the sun sets, but sightings depend on ocean conditions and wildlife presence on the day.