Day Trips from Hulhumalé & Malé, by Private Boat
Private charter · Up to 12 guests · 10 min from Malé Airport
What's the best day trip from Malé?
The best day trips from Malé and Hulhumalé are private boat charters to nearby sandbanks, snorkelling reefs and sunset dolphin waters. Day Charter Maldives runs private trips aboard a Saxdor 400 GTC from Hulhumalé, 10 minutes from Malé airport, from 💬 WhatsApp for price per group, with free guesthouse pickup.
Choose your trip.
Half-Day Discovery
- Sandbank stop
- Coral reef snorkel
- Snorkelling gear & towels
Full-Day Explorer
- Two reef snorkels
- Sandbank picnic
- Local island visit
- Dolphin cruise
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
- Spinner dolphin waters
- Golden-hour sunset
- Drinks on board
Your boat: the Saxdor 400 GTC
Day Charter Maldives offers private day charters aboard a Saxdor 400 GTC — a 12.5-metre Scandinavian-designed sports yacht carrying up to 12 guests at up to 40 knots, with an enclosed air-conditioned cabin, bow sunpads and a wide swim platform. It departs Hulhumalé, 10 minutes from Malé airport.
What does the day look like?
Every charter is private and shaped around you — this is one way the day can look.
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09:00
Guesthouse pickup, Hulhumalé
We meet you at your guesthouse or a nearby pickup point. No ferry needed — we depart directly from Hulhumalé marina.
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09:45
First reef snorkel
A short cruise to a pristine house reef. Turtles, reef sharks and colourful reef fish. Gear is on board.
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11:30
Sandbank landing & picnic
Step ashore on a private sandbank. Shade, drinks and a picnic setup. The crew gives you complete space.
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14:00
Local island visit
Walk the lanes of a Maldivian island — cafés, mosques, local crafts. Swimwear on the designated beach; modest dress in the village.
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16:30
Second reef & dolphin watch
Afternoon snorkel at a different site, then position for the spinner dolphin channels as the light turns golden.
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17:30
Return to Hulhumalé
Back to the marina. Airport drop available on request.
Prices & what's included.
| Option | Duration | From (per group) |
|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Discovery | 4 h | 💬 WhatsApp for price |
| Full-Day Explorer | 8 h | 💬 WhatsApp for price |
| Sunset Dolphin Cruise | 2 h | 💬 WhatsApp for price |
Included
- ✓ Captain & crew
- ✓ Fuel
- ✓ Snorkelling gear
- ✓ Towels
- ✓ Water & soft drinks
- ✓ Guesthouse pickup (Hulhumalé)
On request
- + Catering & meals
- + Photographer
- + Watersports add-ons
- + Resort landing fees (at cost)
Everything you need to know.
Yes — Day Charter Maldives departs directly from Hulhumalé marina, so guests staying in Hulhumalé, Malé or the airport zone board without any ferry or speedboat transfer. It's the closest private charter departure point to Velana International Airport.
Approximately 15–20 minutes aboard the Saxdor 400 GTC at cruising speed. Standard excursion boats take roughly 40–50 minutes to reach the same points. More speed means more time on the sandbank.
Yes — pickup anywhere in Hulhumalé is included in the charter price. Malé pickups can be arranged; ask us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the logistics for your location.
Often yes. Message us on WhatsApp — same-day departures run subject to availability and weather. We aim to reply within 15 minutes.
Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and your camera. Towels, snorkelling gear and drinks are already aboard.
Yes. Life jackets in all sizes are provided, the lagoon and sandbank stops are shallow and calm, and you choose how much time you spend in the water. No swimming experience needed.
Check availability for your dates
Tell us your date, group size and what you have in mind. We reply with the right options and a transparent price — no obligation.
