Snorkelling with stingrays, sandbank and dolphin day trips, resort day passes, sunset cruises and water sports. Every trip starts in Hulhumalé, 10–15 minutes from Velana Airport. Booked by our local team, confirmed on WhatsApp.
Snorkelling is the most searched activity in the Maldives, and Hulhumalé is a great place to start. Boats leave from the Hulhumalé Excursion Jetty, and in about 30 minutes you're at a reef with stingrays, moray eels, turtles and reef sharks. Gear, a guide and life jackets are included, so you only need swimwear.
Our best-value trip: a guided afternoon snorkel at a reef near Hulhumalé, with a chance to swim with stingrays, eels and reef sharks.
GoPro rental available
from $39 / person
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Snorkel in calm early-morning water, when visibility is often at its best, and still be back for breakfast.
GoPro rental available
from $50 / person
Book nowA full day on the water: dolphin spotting in the channel, a white sandbank with resort views, snorkelling, and lunch on a local island. These are the most popular day trips from Hulhumalé and Malé, and they also work for long layovers.
Our most popular day out. Look for dolphins in the channel, relax on a sandbank with resort views, snorkel at Stingray Reef and visit Himmafushi local island.
Lunch on the local island at own cost · GoPro rental available
from $75 / person
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Spend a day on Thulusdhoo, a surf island famous for Cokes surf break. Explore local life, shop for souvenirs and relax at Sunset Beach.
Surf lessons & meals at own cost
from $70 / person
Book nowNot staying at a resort? You can still spend a day at one. These day passes include the speedboat from the airport side, lunch, the beach and the pool. They're ideal before a late flight or as a treat during a Hulhumalé stay.
Spend a full day at a luxury resort island near the airport, with buffet lunch at the main restaurant and the resort beach and facilities.
Unlimited drinks +$30 per person
from $150 / person
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Spend the day at CROSSROADS Maldives marina and beach club: a pool, beach, live entertainment and a meal from the beach-club restaurants.
Unlimited drinks +$50 per person
from $150 / person
Book nowEvening trips leave at 5 pm from the Hulhumalé jetty: a relaxed sunset cruise through the dolphin channel, or traditional Maldivian reef fishing as the sun goes down.
Cruise through the dolphin channel as the sky turns gold, with sparkling juice and local snacks on board. Perfect for couples.
from $50 / person
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Try traditional Maldivian reef fishing at sunset. Your guide sets you up and the crew helps with the bait, so no experience is needed.
BBQ dinner +$20 per person
from $49 / person
Book nowFrom jet skis and banana rides to a submarine dive, a jet car ride and a private seaplane photo flight. These are for guests who want more than the beach.
One hour of jet ski and banana or fun-tube rides, then an hour of kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding.
from $59 / person
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Dive 45 m down to a reef in a real submarine and stay completely dry. Great for non-swimmers, kids and grandparents.
from $95 / person
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Drive a jet car across the lagoon at Maafushi for 20 minutes while a drone films you, then enjoy the island.
from $175 / person
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Fly low over atolls, sandbanks and resort islands on a private seaplane, the ultimate Maldives photo.
from $595 / person
Book nowShort on time? See the capital's mosques, markets and landmarks with a local guide, by ferry or in a private car. Good for transit guests and arrival or departure days.
Take the ferry to Malé and walk past the Old Friday Mosque, the fish market, Sultan Park and the Islamic Centre with a local guide.
from $25 / person
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A private, air-conditioned car tour across Sinamalé Bridge: Malé's mosques and markets, then Hulhumalé's beach and parks.
from $45 / person
Book now| Tour | Duration | From |
|---|---|---|
| Malé City Walking Tour | 2 hours | $25 |
| Afternoon Snorkeling Trip | 2 hours | $39 |
| Malé & Hulhumalé Private Car Tour | 3 hours | $45 |
| Sunset Fishing Trip | About 2½ hours | $49 |
| Morning Snorkeling Trip | 2 hours | $50 |
| Sunset & Dolphin Cruise | About 1¼ hours | $50 |
| Water Sports Combo | 2 hours | $59 |
| Thulusdhoo Island Day Trip | 7 hours | $70 |
| Sandbank, Dolphin & Snorkel Day Trip | 6 hours | $75 |
| Submarine Dive | 45 minutes | $95 |
| Luxury Resort Day Pass | About 6 hours | $150 |
| CROSSROADS Maldives Beach Club Day Trip | About 6 hours | $150 |
| Jet Car Ride + Maafushi Island | About 3 hours + island time | $175 |
| Private Seaplane Photo Flight | 15-minute flight | $595 |
Short layover or late flight? Hulhumalé is the closest town to Velana International Airport, so it's the easiest base for a few hours in the Maldives. The 4 pm snorkelling trip or the 5 pm sunset cruise fits between check-in and dinner. With a full day, the sandbank & dolphin trip or a resort day pass gets you the classic Maldives without paying for a resort night.
Best time to go: boat trips run all year. December to April usually brings the calmest seas and clearest water. From May to November there can be more wind and short showers, and trips go ahead whenever it's safe.
What to bring: reef-safe sunscreen, swimwear, a hat and a dry bag. Modest clothes (shoulders and knees covered) are needed on local islands such as Himmafushi, Thulusdhoo and Maafushi, and in Malé.
Staying with us? Add a tour when you book any of our Hulhumalé apartments or your airport transfer. We'll plan the timing around your flight.
The most popular are the Sandbank, Dolphin & Snorkel Day Trip ($75), the afternoon snorkelling trip ($39), the sunset & dolphin cruise ($50) and a luxury resort day pass ($150). Most leave from the Hulhumalé Excursion Jetty, a few minutes from our apartments.
The reefs around Stingray Reef and the nearby channels are about 30 minutes by boat from Hulhumalé. You can swim with stingrays and moray eels, and sometimes see turtles and reef sharks. A guide, gear and life jackets are included.
Yes. Our resort day pass includes pickup in Hulhumalé, the resort speedboat, a buffet lunch and use of the beach. The CROSSROADS Maldives day trip adds a beach club, pool and live entertainment. Both are about 6 hours and suit guests with a late flight.
With 5–6 hours, book the afternoon snorkelling trip or the sunset cruise. With a full day, take the sandbank day trip or a resort day pass. Hulhumalé is 10–15 minutes from Velana Airport, and we can arrange the airport transfer.
Life jackets are provided on all snorkelling and water-sports trips. Non-swimmers can still enjoy the sunset cruise, the city tours or the submarine, which keeps you completely dry.
Tap Book now on any tour, choose your date, guests and pickup, and send the request. We confirm availability on WhatsApp, then send a secure payment link (PayPal or card). Bank transfer works too, and cash is fine if you're staying with us. You get a confirmation voucher with your pickup time.
Yes. All prices are in US dollars per adult and include taxes. Ask us for child rates.
Boat trips depend on sea conditions. If a trip is cancelled for safety, we'll move you to another day or refund you in full.
Tell us your dates and flight times and we'll suggest the best tour for your stay.
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