Tour operator

Dhiffushi Excursions & Tours

Local excursion operator offering snorkelling safaris, dolphin cruises and sandbank picnics.

Trips and activities

FishingFull day

Big Game Fishing

Head beyond the reef in search of tuna, wahoo and sailfish with a local crew.

Snorkelling3 hrs

Coral Garden Snorkelling

A guided reef trip to healthier coral gardens beyond the house reef, alive with parrotfish, angelfish and the occasional ray.

US$40–45 / person
Day trip4–5 hrs

Island Hopping: Thulusdhoo & Huraa

Visit neighbouring local islands – surf-town Thulusdhoo with its famous cola factory and the village of Huraa – for a taste of everyday atoll life.

US$100 / person
Fishing3–4 hrs

Night Fishing & Beach BBQ

Try traditional Maldivian hand-line fishing at sunset, then grill your catch on the beach.

US$30–50 / person
Snorkelling2 hrs

Night Snorkelling

Torch-lit snorkelling to meet the reef's nocturnal residents – always with a qualified guide.

US$40–45 / person
Snorkelling3–4 hrs

Nurse Shark Snorkelling

Float above gentle nurse sharks in clear shallow water – a thrilling yet safe encounter for the whole family.

US$40–130 / person
ExcursionOvernight

Overnight Sandbank Glamping

Spend a night camping on a deserted sandbank, falling asleep to the sound of the reef.

US$200 / person
ExcursionEvening

Private Sandbank Dinner

A candle-lit three-course or BBQ dinner on your own sandbank under the stars – a favourite for honeymooners.

US$120–130 / person
Day trip

Resort Day Trip

Swap village life for a day at a resort island with buffet lunch, pools and (unlike on Dhiffushi) drinks with alcohol. Must be booked ahead.

US$50–100
Excursion2–4 hrs

Sandbank Picnic Trip

Hop across to a dazzling strip of white sand in the middle of the lagoon for swimming, snorkelling and photos – with breakfast or lunch if you like.

US$30–40 / person
Excursion1.5–3 hrs

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Cruise the channels at golden hour as pods of spinner dolphins leap alongside the boat. A short, affordable classic that's perfect for your first evening.

US$20–45 / person
Snorkelling2–4 hrs

Turtle Point Snorkelling

Boat out to the reef where green turtles graze among the coral – the area's most dependable turtle encounter.

US$30–45 / person
Snorkelling8 hrs

Whale Shark & Manta Ray Full-Day Trip

A full-day adventure toward South Ari and manta cleaning stations in search of the ocean's gentle giants. Sightings are seasonal and never guaranteed.

US$150 / person