Join a half-day Maldives snorkelling adventure to explore three beautiful snorkelling sites in North Malé Atoll, including the famous Fish Tank snorkelling point. This guided tour is designed for travellers who want to see stingrays, colourful reef fish, coral reefs, and other marine life within a short trip from Malé, Hulhumalé, Velana International Airport, or the cruise ship pier.
The main highlight of this tour is Fish Tank, one of the best-known snorkelling spots near Malé for stingray encounters. Guests may see many stingrays swimming close to the reef, along with tropical fish and other marine life. The tour also includes two additional snorkelling locations, giving you a better chance to enjoy different reef areas and underwater scenery in the Maldives.
This tour is suitable for couples, families, solo travellers, cruise ship passengers, and short-stay visitors looking for a guided Maldives snorkelling experience. A crew member will provide safety guidance before entering the water, and snorkelling gear and safety equipment are included.
Our guides recommend keeping your hands flat and calm when stingrays approach the Fish Tank reef. They are usually gentle, but guests should always follow the crew’s safety guidance and respect their natural behaviour.
The experience lasts around 3 hours and runs twice daily. Solo bookings are welcome, but departures require at least two participants in total. If this minimum is not reached, we will offer another departure or a full refund of any payment made.
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Start
For a hassle-free experience, we pick you up from your preferred location.
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Coral reef and tropical fish
Your snorkelling adventure starts at Kurumba House Reef, a beautiful coral reef in North Malé Atoll with clear water and vibrant marine life. Guests may see colourful tropical fish, sea turtles, octopus, clownfish, pufferfish, moray eels, and blacktip reef sharks, depending on sea conditions.
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Fish Tank reef for stingray and tropical fish encounters
Continue to the famous Fish Tank snorkelling site, one of the best-known spots in North Malé Atoll for stingray encounters. Guests may enjoy an exciting snorkelling experience with stingrays. Other marine life may include angelfish, butterflyfish, moray eels, bannerfish, and reef fish, depending on sea conditions.
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Coral reef and marine life
Visit Bandos House Reef for the final snorkelling stop, one of the well-known reefs in North Malé Atoll. Guests may see coral formations, reef sharks, eagle rays, parrotfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish, clownfish, moray eels, and sea turtles. Marine life sightings vary by weather, sea conditions, and natural movement.
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Tour Ends
After the tour, we drop you back at your preferred location.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour start time.
Can beginners join this snorkelling tour?
Yes, beginners are welcome, but participants should have basic swimming skills and feel comfortable in the sea. Previous snorkelling experience is not required. The crew provides a safety briefing, snorkelling equipment and life jackets, with assistance during the activity. If you cannot swim or are unsure about your ability, please contact us before booking to discuss whether the tour is suitable for you.
What is the Fish Tank snorkelling site?
Fish Tank is one of the most famous snorkelling sites in North Malé Atoll, known for its large schools of tropical fish and year-round stingray encounters. The shallow reef, excellent visibility and abundant marine life make it a favourite spot for snorkellers visiting the Maldives.
How likely am I to see stingrays at Fish Tank?
Fish Tank is renowned for its year-round stingray sightings. Our guides have seen stingrays on every visit to Fish Tank reef over the past ten years, making it a reliable spot for stingray encounters on our snorkelling tour. While we can't legally promise wildlife behavior, this is about as close to a sure thing as snorkelling in the wild gets.
What marine life can I expect to see?
The Maldives is home to some of the world's most diverse marine life. During this snorkelling tour, guests may have the opportunity to encounter stingrays, sea turtles, reef sharks, colourful tropical fish, unique coral reefs, and other marine creatures found in the Maldives.
How many snorkelling sites will we visit?
This excursion includes snorkelling at three carefully selected locations in North Malé Atoll, each offering different reef formations and marine life experiences.
Can I wear a bikini on this snorkelling tour?
Yes, you can wear a bikini while snorkelling and relaxing on the tour boat. Other swimwear, such as swimsuits, swimming shorts and rash guards, is also welcome. Please bring a cover-up or a T-shirt and shorts to wear during pickup and drop-off and when walking through public areas in Malé or Hulhumalé.
Is snorkelling equipment included?
Yes. Snorkelling masks, snorkels and safety equipment are provided as part of the tour.
Is hotel pickup available?
Yes. Free transfers are available from Malé, Hulhumalé, Velana International Airport, and for cruise ship passengers.
Is the tour family-friendly?
Yes. Families with children who are comfortable in the water can enjoy this excursion together. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
Why choose this snorkelling tour in the Maldives?
Because it combines the Maldives' most sought-after marine life experiences into one convenient half-day adventure. Snorkel at three beautiful reef sites. Includes free transfers from Malé, Hulhumalé, Velana International Airport, and passengers arriving by cruise ships.
