The excursion
Three snorkelling stops, a sandbank, and Gulhi before the sun goes.
South for the day. Reef sharks at Embudu, the coral garden off Taj, a sandbank at midday, and Gulhi in the afternoon before the run home.
The day
How it runs
Timings are indicative. The captain sets the final route on the morning, for tide, wind and light.
- 09:00Hulhumalé jetty
South across the atoll.
- 10:00Shark Point, Embudu
Snorkelling alongside reef sharks on the village reef.
- 11:15Coral garden
The reef off Taj — coral and tropical fish in shallow water.
- 12:15Sandbank
White sand and a clear lagoon. Swimming and photographs.
- 13:00Gulhi
Ashore on a local island.
- 13:30Lunch
Lunch, and time to sit.
- 14:30Coral life
One more snorkelling stop on the way back north.
- 16:30Sunset cruise
Back towards Hulhumalé with the light behind.
- 18:00Hulhumalé jetty
Alongside.
Rates
What the rate covers
Full day
USD 1,350
For a party of seven, the whole vessel. Any other number is priced on enquiry.
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Departs
- 09:00 · Hulhumalé
- Guests
- Up to 12
Included
- Full-day boat excursion
- Three snorkelling locations
- Shark Point snorkelling
- Coral garden snorkelling
- Sandbank visit
- Gulhi local island visit
- Lunch
- Sunset cruise
- Swimming, snorkelling and photo opportunities
Not included
- Alcohol
- Add-ons, and anything arranged on request
- Gratuities
Anything beyond the package is quoted before a date is held, and may cost more. Ask about it in the enquiry
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