Empty private sandbank in open ocean in the Maldives
A Sliver of Sand · Yours Alone

Private sandbank trips in the Maldives.

Be set down on a private sliver of sand in the middle of the ocean — Champagne, shade and silence, untouched until you arrive. The simplest, most perfect day the Maldives can give.

$150+
Per hour, speedboat
Private
An empty sandbank
Crewed
Picnic & shade set up
The Escape

Nothing but sand, sea and sky.

The sandbank is the destination — and everything around it is yours to enjoy at your own pace.

Guests on a private Maldives sandbank
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Your Own Sandbank

An empty bank of white sand surrounded by turquoise — set down, and the world falls away.

Champagne picnic set up on a Maldives sandbank
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Champagne & Picnic

Shade, chilled Champagne and a picnic laid out by the crew — then left in peace.

Snorkelling the reef beside a Maldives sandbank
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Reefs Alongside

Many sandbanks sit beside vivid reefs — slip in for a snorkel whenever you like.

Why Private

Not a group tour. A private island for a day.

Yours alone

We choose a quiet, uninhabited sandbank so you share it with no one.

Set up for you

Shade, drinks and a picnic arranged by the crew before you arrive.

Stay as long as you like

No schedule to keep — linger until you're ready to leave.

The right boat

A quick speedboat or a full day aboard a yacht — matched to your group.

Pricing Guide

What a private sandbank trip costs.

Pricing depends on the vessel, duration and what you'd like set up. These ranges give you a realistic starting point.

Quick Escape

Speedboat & Sandbank

A fast speedboat to a private sandbank for 2–3 hours — Champagne, shade and crystal water. Simple and unforgettable.

$400 – $800 Per charter · 2–3 hours
Classic

Half-Day Sandbank

A sandbank stop with a reef snorkel nearby. Drinks, a picnic setup and time to swim, sunbathe and explore.

$800 – $1,500 Per charter · Half day
Full Experience

Full-Day Charter

Sandbank, reefs, lunch on board or at a resort, and a sunset cruise. The private sandbank is the centrepiece of a full day on the water.

$1,500 – $4,000 Per charter · Full day
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Request your charter.

Tell us your dates, group size and what you'd like to do, and we'll reply personally with the right vessel and a tailored quote — usually within hours.

Thank you.

Your request is with us. We'll reply personally, very soon, with the right vessel and a tailored quotation.

Everything You Need to Know

Sandbank trips, answered.

A quick speedboat trip to a sandbank starts around $400–$800 for 2–3 hours. Half-day trips with snorkelling run $800–$1,500, and full-day charters including sandbank, reefs and sunset from $1,500–$4,000. All prices are per charter, not per person.

We choose quiet, uninhabited sandbanks away from tourist routes so you share them with no one. The crew scouts conditions on the day and selects the best available bank for privacy and beauty.

Shade (a canopy or umbrella), drinks, towels and seating as standard. Champagne, a picnic lunch, cushions, a decorated dining table or a photographer can all be arranged as extras.

Yes — many sandbanks sit beside vivid coral reefs. Snorkelling gear is on board and the crew guide you to the best spots. Some of the finest reef snorkelling in the Maldives is just metres from a sandbank edge.

A private sandbank is one of the most popular proposal settings in the Maldives — and equally perfect for anniversaries, birthdays and intimate celebrations. We can arrange flowers, lanterns, rose petals and a photographer discreetly in advance.

As long as you like. There's no schedule — you stay until you're ready to leave. Most guests spend 1–3 hours on the bank itself, with snorkelling and cruising filling the rest of the day.

Yes — sandbanks shift and change with the tides. Our crews check conditions on the morning of your trip and choose the best bank for that day's tide. Some sandbanks are only visible at low tide, which makes them even more special.

We reschedule at no charge or provide a full refund. Sandbank trips are best in calm, clear conditions — we'll always be honest with you about the forecast.