The excursion
Fish Tank, the Himmafushi sandbank, the island itself, and home under the sunset.
A full day north. Snorkelling at Fish Tank while the water is clearest, a long stop on the sandbank, then time to walk Himmafushi 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.
- 08:30Hulhumalé
A scenic run out from the jetty.
- 09:00Fish Tank
Snorkelling over the reef, among the tropical fish the site is named for.
- 11:00Himmafushi sandbank
Swim, snorkel and the turquoise lagoon. The best of the light for photographs.
- 12:30Lunch break
A break for lunch and free time. Lunch is not part of this package — bring your own, or add a chef aboard.
- 13:30Himmafushi
Ashore on a local island — the community, the shops and the harbour.
- 15:30Free time
More swimming and snorkelling, or the deck.
- 16:30Sunset cruise
Back towards Hulhumalé as the light goes.
- 18:00Hulhumalé
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
- 9.5 hours
- Departs
- 08:30 · Hulhumalé
- Guests
- Up to 12
Included
- Boat excursion
- Snorkelling at Fish Tank
- Himmafushi sandbank
- Himmafushi local island visit
- Sunset cruise
- Swimming and snorkelling time
- Photo stops
Not included
- Lunch — the midday stop is a break; bring your own, or add a chef aboard
- 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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