Day Tours Maafushi
Day Tours Maafushi
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Kaani Tours Maafushi is regarded as one of the leading Travel Companies offering one of the widest selection of Day Tours/Day Trips such as Snorkeling, Fishing, Whale shark and Dolphin Watching, Picnics and Airport Transfer.
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Mijanur K
Dhaka City, Bangladesh11 contributions
Jan 2023
absolutely value for money. full day package with lots of activities. Dolphin watch was extremally mesmerizing.
Mantra ray island and snorkeling with sharks are wonderful experiences. highly recomended.
Mantra ray island and snorkeling with sharks are wonderful experiences. highly recomended.
Written 4 February 2023
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guruprasad_mp
Bengaluru, India58 contributions
Apr 2022
There are several operators, my suggestion is, do not pre-book. Go there and shop around for a good deal. Local people suggested going to Arena or iComm they are the big operators.
We went with Arena because of a good sales guy and a better deal we got, they were also well organized and well equipped with boats, gear and paraphernalia. Paid $100 for parasailing for two people, $25 per person for snorkeling (fishes and turtles), $45 per person for snorkeling with nurse sharks, stingray feeding and dolphin watching. These are standard packages, you can pick the one which meets your requirements.
This was our first snorkeling ever . My 14 year old daughter turned out to be a good swimmer in the sea as well, it was her first time, otherwise, we all can barely swim.
My suggestion to the operators is to add a short maybe 30 min intro/ training session for beginners (of course, charge for it) in shallow waters so that people like us can learn, get over the fear and value the trips more than what we did.
1. Turtle reef tour: It was scary initially, but got used to it later. The instructors were little more experienced I guess, they gave us basic instructions for snorkeling.
Could see some colorful fishes in the first stop. Would have been great if I were a better swimmer and wearing contact lens :). In the Turtle reef, there was only one turtle, and people had to swim a lot to see it. I could not see it.
We saw few dolphins on this trip, ticked the check box.
Food on the sand bank was not bad, had veg food option.
The tour team really works hard, they pitched the sun umbrellas, served food, cleaned up and also scrubbed the boat, all with a smile and seem to be enjoying. Really hardworking lot, hope they get paid well as well.
2. Sharkbay tour: First stop dolphins, it was amazing, we saw tens of them, swimming, jumping and having fun. Some of the good swimmers on the boat swam with them as well. It was pretty good.
Next, stingray feeding. It was good as well, they feed stingrays on Fulidhoo island public beach. You can touch them and pet them. Added to the attraction were some hungry nurse sharks. It was fun. No touching the sharks !!!
Sharkbay:
The team could have provided better snorkeling instructions, first timers on the boat did not know how to use the gear. However, they helped us swim, made sure we were in the photos and underwater videos. Appreciate the patience of the team guiding us.
Few boats were already there, feeding the nurse sharks, hordes of them on the surface.
They helped each person individually, making sure they got the experience. They made sure that I saw the sharks and was in the videos. Good experience, I wish I was a better swimmer.
Food on the sandbanks was good, they had Jain food option as well. For some reason, they seem to run out of vegetarian food in spite of pre-booking.
No Manta rays, it seems end of April is not the season.
We went with Arena because of a good sales guy and a better deal we got, they were also well organized and well equipped with boats, gear and paraphernalia. Paid $100 for parasailing for two people, $25 per person for snorkeling (fishes and turtles), $45 per person for snorkeling with nurse sharks, stingray feeding and dolphin watching. These are standard packages, you can pick the one which meets your requirements.
This was our first snorkeling ever . My 14 year old daughter turned out to be a good swimmer in the sea as well, it was her first time, otherwise, we all can barely swim.
My suggestion to the operators is to add a short maybe 30 min intro/ training session for beginners (of course, charge for it) in shallow waters so that people like us can learn, get over the fear and value the trips more than what we did.
1. Turtle reef tour: It was scary initially, but got used to it later. The instructors were little more experienced I guess, they gave us basic instructions for snorkeling.
Could see some colorful fishes in the first stop. Would have been great if I were a better swimmer and wearing contact lens :). In the Turtle reef, there was only one turtle, and people had to swim a lot to see it. I could not see it.
We saw few dolphins on this trip, ticked the check box.
Food on the sand bank was not bad, had veg food option.
The tour team really works hard, they pitched the sun umbrellas, served food, cleaned up and also scrubbed the boat, all with a smile and seem to be enjoying. Really hardworking lot, hope they get paid well as well.
2. Sharkbay tour: First stop dolphins, it was amazing, we saw tens of them, swimming, jumping and having fun. Some of the good swimmers on the boat swam with them as well. It was pretty good.
Next, stingray feeding. It was good as well, they feed stingrays on Fulidhoo island public beach. You can touch them and pet them. Added to the attraction were some hungry nurse sharks. It was fun. No touching the sharks !!!
Sharkbay:
The team could have provided better snorkeling instructions, first timers on the boat did not know how to use the gear. However, they helped us swim, made sure we were in the photos and underwater videos. Appreciate the patience of the team guiding us.
Few boats were already there, feeding the nurse sharks, hordes of them on the surface.
They helped each person individually, making sure they got the experience. They made sure that I saw the sharks and was in the videos. Good experience, I wish I was a better swimmer.
Food on the sandbanks was good, they had Jain food option as well. For some reason, they seem to run out of vegetarian food in spite of pre-booking.
No Manta rays, it seems end of April is not the season.
Written 30 April 2022
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Sunny L
19 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Absolutely loved everything about the icom day trips. The staff are fantastic & make sure everyone is safe & happy. Unbelievable underwater photos & videos to take home.
The small group is much more personal & enjoyable. We went on Shipwreck & another full day tour. Also, we were able to arrange our departure Covid test through the office (with discount)
The small group is much more personal & enjoyable. We went on Shipwreck & another full day tour. Also, we were able to arrange our departure Covid test through the office (with discount)
Written 4 February 2022
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Pramod P
Mumbai, India8 contributions
Feb 2021
The day tour has many options available. One can choose as per his / her choice keeping in mind about the age and the your wallet
Written 3 March 2021
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Zaia Santos
Hong Kong, China4 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Maafushi tours from sunrise beach hotel.. we love their tours coz they are great in capturing beautiful photos under water.. great experience! Our favourite tour guide Abrihim @faxeel88.. we highly recommend their swim with the shark tours.
Written 9 January 2020
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SMP
Johannesburg, South Africa5 contributions
Dec 2019
A country blessed with idyllic beaches and vibrant life under the sea. For travellers on a budget, staying at Maafushi is the ideal choice.
Maafushi offers wide range of hotels for staying, few varied restaurant which caters to various taste buds (Not fancy,but it will fill your belly at a affordable price).
You can walk the island in less than 1-2 hours.
The tours are arranged from the hotel or you can choose from other centers. There are a large variety of day trips available from Maafushi. These start in price from US$25:00, for half day tours.
If you are looking for simple relaxation,you can head over to the resort which also will cost approx 100-120$. We did a full day trip to Adaaran Club Rannalhi. Its a beautiful resort and good for family trips.
We did a half day tour to Sand Bank, Turtle reef and Biyadhoo reef for snorkelling. Wonderful experience of swimming with the turtles and seeing the colourful coral life. It easily done by people who can't swim properly.
If you go to Maafushi Island, don't regret to spend your money to take tours, because everything is valuable to enjoy.
Plenty of affordable accommodation options on Maafushi island that can serve as a hub for a plethora of day excursions.
Lot of options for romantic candle light dinner on beach too.
It goes without saying the best part of Maldives is under water and you have to be game enough to try snorkeling and scuba diving to get the best out of your vacation.
The thing to remember is the transport from Male to Maafushi takes 30 mins in speed boat (20$) and 1 hour 30 mints in ferry (2$).
Other than flight and hotel charges, staying for four days can cost approx 350$ - 500$ for a family of 3.
Maafushi offers wide range of hotels for staying, few varied restaurant which caters to various taste buds (Not fancy,but it will fill your belly at a affordable price).
You can walk the island in less than 1-2 hours.
The tours are arranged from the hotel or you can choose from other centers. There are a large variety of day trips available from Maafushi. These start in price from US$25:00, for half day tours.
If you are looking for simple relaxation,you can head over to the resort which also will cost approx 100-120$. We did a full day trip to Adaaran Club Rannalhi. Its a beautiful resort and good for family trips.
We did a half day tour to Sand Bank, Turtle reef and Biyadhoo reef for snorkelling. Wonderful experience of swimming with the turtles and seeing the colourful coral life. It easily done by people who can't swim properly.
If you go to Maafushi Island, don't regret to spend your money to take tours, because everything is valuable to enjoy.
Plenty of affordable accommodation options on Maafushi island that can serve as a hub for a plethora of day excursions.
Lot of options for romantic candle light dinner on beach too.
It goes without saying the best part of Maldives is under water and you have to be game enough to try snorkeling and scuba diving to get the best out of your vacation.
The thing to remember is the transport from Male to Maafushi takes 30 mins in speed boat (20$) and 1 hour 30 mints in ferry (2$).
Other than flight and hotel charges, staying for four days can cost approx 350$ - 500$ for a family of 3.
Written 2 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vijay
Chennai (Madras), India33 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Hi. Maldives is paradise for beach lovers and maafushi is heart of paradise. Blue water make beaches more beautiful and sexy. This October month is rainy month.
Let's talk about day tour.
1. Jet skee 40 or 50 minute tour to lagoon. Takes 2adult. It fantastic show you coral from clear lagoon. Fishes sting fish and many other interested resorts but they show you from some distance as they are private. Cost 50 USD for 2pax.
2.= Full day tour it includes 2time snorkeling excellent. Dont worry if you are not a swimer then also no problem. It's amazing. This is a major attraction of this tour and then lunch at sand bank. But lunch is a rice and tiny piece of fish with slice of apple and orange and glass of juice.Better you take some snacks with you.
After this they will take you to two islands. Nothing is there only some restaurants. In my view you have to take half day tour two times snorkeling, sand bank and dolphin watching. You save money and energy to do some activities in the evening. Full day trip is 35 per pax.
3. If you are couple then romantic dinner is for you. Arrange by crystal sand it's amazing. For USD 130 including decoration and seafood with drinks and desert. Salt restaurant serve excellent food Sea side and they also arrange romantic dinner little cheaper you can bargain.
4. Night fishing excellent. A great experience 3hours tour. You catch they barbeque for you 25usd per pax.
Tours You can get it from icon or Salt restaurant or maafushi travels. I took from salt and it's amazing. Staff is very caring and helping. Maafushi travels you can contact them through messenger. They are very helpful.
If you planning to spend some nights in private island private resort please finish your water sports. So you can save big money. Water sports and adventure is very costly in private island.
Let's talk about day tour.
1. Jet skee 40 or 50 minute tour to lagoon. Takes 2adult. It fantastic show you coral from clear lagoon. Fishes sting fish and many other interested resorts but they show you from some distance as they are private. Cost 50 USD for 2pax.
2.= Full day tour it includes 2time snorkeling excellent. Dont worry if you are not a swimer then also no problem. It's amazing. This is a major attraction of this tour and then lunch at sand bank. But lunch is a rice and tiny piece of fish with slice of apple and orange and glass of juice.Better you take some snacks with you.
After this they will take you to two islands. Nothing is there only some restaurants. In my view you have to take half day tour two times snorkeling, sand bank and dolphin watching. You save money and energy to do some activities in the evening. Full day trip is 35 per pax.
3. If you are couple then romantic dinner is for you. Arrange by crystal sand it's amazing. For USD 130 including decoration and seafood with drinks and desert. Salt restaurant serve excellent food Sea side and they also arrange romantic dinner little cheaper you can bargain.
4. Night fishing excellent. A great experience 3hours tour. You catch they barbeque for you 25usd per pax.
Tours You can get it from icon or Salt restaurant or maafushi travels. I took from salt and it's amazing. Staff is very caring and helping. Maafushi travels you can contact them through messenger. They are very helpful.
If you planning to spend some nights in private island private resort please finish your water sports. So you can save big money. Water sports and adventure is very costly in private island.
Written 29 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Kaushik
11 contributions
Oct 2019 • Couples
Maldives,as been repeatedly told,is truly a slice of paradise on Earth. A country blessed with idyllic beaches and vibrant life under the sea. For travellers who need to stick to a budget, staying at Maafushi might be the ideal choice. Maafushi offers not only a wide range of hotels for staying,but also few varied restaurant which caters to various taste buds. Nothing fancy,but it will fill your belly at a affordable price. It is better to stay near the bikini beach,and there are a lot of hotels in that vicinity.
The tours are arranged from the hotel or you can choose from other centers. Full day trips are recommended, specially the one with snorkeling to Biyadhoo and Anantara reef along with Gulhi and Guraidhoo, and the other with sandbank tour with dolphin watching along with swimming with the nurse sharks(this truly will be the highlight of the trip) and banana reef and turtle reef. Both of these can be easily done by people who can't swim properly. Both are in affordable range (50$per head) Those who can swim better,they have better options like going to a full day trip to the shipwreck points. One can also opt for whale shark point,but it will be a bit costlier (100$ per head)
Those who love fishing can go for the sunset fishing,costing 25$. In the end,even a total novice like me hauled 5...😋!! For the hardcores there is also big game fishing.
If you are looking for simple relaxation,you can head over to the resort which also will cost approx 100-120$. Lot of options for romantic candle light dinner on beach too.
It goes without saying the best part of Maldives is under water and you have to be game enough to try snorkeling and scuba diving to get the best out of your vacation.
The thing to remember is the transport from Male to Maafushi takes 30mints in speed boat (20$) and 1 hour 30 mints in ferry (2$).
Staying for four days can cost approx 250-300$ for a couple,along with 250-300$ for basic activities for a couple.
So with 500-600$/couple+return airfare you can have your ideal tour at Maldives for 4/5 days.
The tours are arranged from the hotel or you can choose from other centers. Full day trips are recommended, specially the one with snorkeling to Biyadhoo and Anantara reef along with Gulhi and Guraidhoo, and the other with sandbank tour with dolphin watching along with swimming with the nurse sharks(this truly will be the highlight of the trip) and banana reef and turtle reef. Both of these can be easily done by people who can't swim properly. Both are in affordable range (50$per head) Those who can swim better,they have better options like going to a full day trip to the shipwreck points. One can also opt for whale shark point,but it will be a bit costlier (100$ per head)
Those who love fishing can go for the sunset fishing,costing 25$. In the end,even a total novice like me hauled 5...😋!! For the hardcores there is also big game fishing.
If you are looking for simple relaxation,you can head over to the resort which also will cost approx 100-120$. Lot of options for romantic candle light dinner on beach too.
It goes without saying the best part of Maldives is under water and you have to be game enough to try snorkeling and scuba diving to get the best out of your vacation.
The thing to remember is the transport from Male to Maafushi takes 30mints in speed boat (20$) and 1 hour 30 mints in ferry (2$).
Staying for four days can cost approx 250-300$ for a couple,along with 250-300$ for basic activities for a couple.
So with 500-600$/couple+return airfare you can have your ideal tour at Maldives for 4/5 days.
Written 21 October 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
saranao2020
3 contributions
Jun 2019
We tried local snacks and food.
so tasty and smell good.
I will recommend white curry, some kind of fish ball ( I don't know name) .
Especially, like fish ball.
so tasty and smell good.
I will recommend white curry, some kind of fish ball ( I don't know name) .
Especially, like fish ball.
Written 24 September 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joe Peck
Singapore, Singapore661 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
My friend & I decided to go Maldives 🇲🇻 for relax & refreshing trip during Chinese New Year period. 4D3N staying at Maafushi Island. A small island about 45 minutes ferry from Male Airport.
You can walk the island in less than 1-2 hours. Nice hotel & boutique hotel facing the sea. There is one open beach 🏝 you can enjoy swimming & sun tanning. Walking over to a sand bank about 150m away from the beach shore.
We went for a day Trip to swim with MantaRay & Whale Shark & it was very rewarding & adventurous in USD85.
The food there were pretty ok. The price is still reasonable. Not much activities after dinner as the place will be dark.
Before we went back home at night, we went to Male for a walk with a local guide. Small island again & we finished walking the island less than 6 hours with our lunch.
You can walk the island in less than 1-2 hours. Nice hotel & boutique hotel facing the sea. There is one open beach 🏝 you can enjoy swimming & sun tanning. Walking over to a sand bank about 150m away from the beach shore.
We went for a day Trip to swim with MantaRay & Whale Shark & it was very rewarding & adventurous in USD85.
The food there were pretty ok. The price is still reasonable. Not much activities after dinner as the place will be dark.
Before we went back home at night, we went to Male for a walk with a local guide. Small island again & we finished walking the island less than 6 hours with our lunch.
Written 11 March 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
miricohn
costa rica6 contributions
Hi, מירי. What would you like to know about this attraction?hi, i will be in maafushi from december 18th till the 26th. would love to go on daily snorkle tours every day
Nastja Breg
4 contributions
Where is the best spot to swim with whale sharks near Maafushi?
Deva Maani coorg nature holidays
Madikeri, India2 contributions
You have to take an excursion.
They will take you.
miricohn
costa rica6 contributions
Hi, we are planning to arrive the maldives, mafushi on december.would like to know more about snorkel tours.thanjs
Manoj Marappa Reddy
Bengaluru, India
Hi, we are
planning for a day trip in Maafushi on May 23, 2019. Kindly let me know the best Day trip plan.
How much it will cost us (4 person) for scuba diving for 3 days dated 24 th april 2019?
We are reaching maafushi on 27 dec morning. We are a couple and want to book day tour of Vadoo Prestige Resort.
Marie T
Ripon, UK13 contributions
Hi I would like to know prices for activities and need advice if its better price to book in advance or when we arrive. Thanks
Could you plz provide the price list for the available activities.
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Could you plz provide the price list for the available activities axayjariwala@yahoo com