Snorkelling

Half-Day Trip: Nurse Sharks, Coral Garden and Turtles

Activity provider: Altec Water Sports & ExcursionFrom Dhiffushi, Kaafu Atoll

Altec’s half day with the coral garden: nurse sharks, coral garden and turtle snorkelling, and a sandbank. US$170 per person.

  • Duration Half day
  • Guide: English

Highlights

  • Nurse shark snorkelling
  • Coral garden snorkelling
  • Turtle snorkelling
  • Sandbank stop

Full description

Altec’s half-day trip with the coral garden adds three snorkels and a sandbank together: nurse sharks, the coral garden, turtles, then time on the sand.

You may see nurse sharks, turtles, reef fish

Choose an option

  • Half-day trip with coral garden

    US$170 per person

Itinerary

  1. Start in Dhiffushi
  2. Nurse shark snorkelling
  3. Coral garden snorkelling
  4. Turtle snorkelling
  5. Sandbank
  6. Back in Dhiffushi

For reference only: the order and times can change with the sea and the weather.

What's included

  • Boat trip
  • Snorkelling gear
  • Life jacket

Meeting point and pick-up

Meeting point

Altec Water Sports & Excursion tells you where to meet when you book

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Important information

What to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Hat and sunglasses
Not allowed
  • Touching, chasing or feeding marine life
  • Standing on coral
Know before you go
  • Prices are in US$
  • Wild animals come and go: sightings are likely but not guaranteed
Safety and access
  • Life jackets provided
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Moderate: some fitness needed
  • Not recommended when pregnant
  • Not recommended with heart problems or serious medical conditions
  • Not recommended if you get seasick
Dress code
Dhiffushi is a local island: cover shoulders and knees in the village. Swimwear is fine on the boat and at the bikini beaches.

Cancellation policy

Altec Water Sports & Excursion sets the cancellation terms: ask before you book, and keep their reply.

Questions?

Ask Altec Water Sports & Excursion directly, before or after you book. Quote the product code so they know which trip you mean.

Product code: DH-0104

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Your island operator

You book and pay Altec Water Sports & Excursion directly; dhiffushi.org takes no fees or commission.

  • Altec Water Sports & ExcursionVerified local operator
    • Registered tourism business
    • Details checked with the business by Dhiffushi Council
    • Renewed every year
    Last checked October 2026
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