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Private Vacation Photography Session in Male Maldives

★ 5.0 (72)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Maldives

Private Vacation Photography Session in Male Maldives

Work with a local photographer to document your time in Malé during a private one-hour session. You'll explore signature spots—the fish market's daily hustle, the Old Friday Mosque's architecture, Sultan Park's quiet gardens, the waterfront—or design your own route. A professional captures 15–60 high-resolution images depending on your package, delivered as a digital gallery within five days. Your photographer meets you within 24 hours of booking to nail down logistics.

1 hourfrom USD $550

Greater Male Explorer - Private City Tour by Car or by Walking

★ 5.0 (53)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Maldives

Greater Male Explorer - Private City Tour by Car or by Walking

Explore the urban heart of the Maldives across Malé, Hulhumalé, and Vilimale on a flexible 3–6 hour private or walking tour. You'll navigate bustling streets, local markets, and quieter neighborhoods with a guide who connects you to everyday island life—not resort marketing. Choose between a car for comfort or feet for street-level detail. The pace adapts to your interests, whether you want to linger at a mosque or move quickly between zones.

3 hours – 6 hoursfrom USD $39

Maldives Dreams A Photoshoot of Love & Laughter with Island Todo

★ 5.0 (18)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Maldives

Maldives Dreams A Photoshoot of Love & Laughter with Island Todo

Work with a local photographer to document your time in Male across a two-hour session that blends sightseeing with portraiture. You'll visit up to three landmarks in the capital while receiving live direction on framing and posing, whether traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group up to six people. The photographer delivers 20-40 edited shots within two days, giving you polished images to remember the city and your companions.

2 hoursfrom USD $1250

Underwater and Drone photoshoot in Maldives

★ 5.0 (17)

🐠 Water Activities

Maldives

Underwater and Drone photoshoot in Maldives

Capture your Maldives trip with a professional underwater and aerial photographer over five hours. You'll get creative shots both submerged and above water using professional underwater gear and drone equipment, walking away with 20 edited photos and a one-minute video. The photographer has extensive resort experience across the islands and knows how to work with the crystalline waters to produce images worth framing.

7-Day Maldives Adventure Snorkel Sun and Sand

This seven-day Maldives trip blends structured exploration with flexible downtime across a semi-guided itinerary. You'll base yourself in a four-star hotel and choose daily between lounging on white-sand beaches or pursuing water-based activities like jet boating, wakeboarding, and paddleboarding. The program includes guided snorkel safaris, stingray and dolphin encounters, meals, and speedboat transfers from Male Airport. Beyond the resort bubble, you'll visit local islands, join beach bonfires, and dine on remote sandbars to experience authentic island culture alongside modern comfort.

Male' City Tour - Language options (English/Spanish/French/Italian)

This 3-hour walking tour navigates Malé's core neighborhoods and landmarks, moving between the Friday Mosque's ornate architecture, Sultan Park's manicured grounds, and Independence Square. Your local guide leads you down residential alleyways and through the fish market, where vendors sort the day's catch and locals haggle over prices. You'll encounter the city as residents know it—not as a postcard destination but as a functioning capital where centuries-old religious sites exist alongside modern commerce.

Maafushi: Discover Scuba Diving in Maldives (for Beginners)

Get underwater in the Maldives without prior certification on this 3.5-hour beginner dive. A certified instructor walks you through classroom basics, confined-water drills, and a 12-meter open-water descent off Maafushi. You'll see coral and reef fish while a guide captures photos and video. Non-swimmers can participate—just bring moderate fitness and curiosity.

Maafushi Parasailing Experience

Launch into the sky above Maafushi and see the island unfold beneath you during a 15-minute parasailing flight. A speedboat tows you along the coastline while you drift high enough to take in the full geography of the atoll—reef patterns, beaches, and lagoon all at once. Choose to fly solo or bring a partner; tandem flights cost less per person. The adrenaline hit pairs well with the genuine spectacle of seeing where you've been walking from 500 feet up.

Maldives: Swim with Stingrays & Explore 3 Unique Snorkeling Sites

This three-hour snorkeling trip takes you to three separate reef systems across the Maldives, each hosting distinct marine communities. You'll travel by speedboat to sites where stingrays congregate regularly, alongside reef fish, occasional sea turtles, and sharks. The Fish Tank location delivers stingray encounters in roughly 99% of visits. The boat provides shade, gear, and crew support throughout, designed for snorkelers of any experience level.

The Best Of Maldives For Solo Traveler

Spend nine days exploring the Maldives' underwater and island landscapes as a solo traveler. This itinerary centers on Rasdhoo, with three snorkeling safaris revealing the country's coral ecosystems and marine life. You'll stay at Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo guest house with breakfast and dinner included, plus scheduled speedboat transfers between Male and Rasdhoo. The pace lets you absorb the islands without constant activity, ideal for travelers seeking both solitude and guided exploration.

Romantic Maldives Honeymoon Escape 3 Nights in a luxury Resort

This three-night resort stay in the Maldives centers on celebrating newlyweds with tailored touches throughout their stay. The package includes accommodation at a luxury resort, a guided snorkeling expedition to explore the surrounding reefs, dinners together, and room embellishments—fresh flowers, dessert, and sparkling wine—designed to mark the occasion. It's built for couples seeking seclusion and comfort in a warm island setting without the need to arrange their own transport.

Maldives 3 Island City Tour from Malé Hulhumalé and Villingili

Step beyond resort life with a 6-7 hour guided tour across three Maldivian islands: Malé, Hulhumalé, and Vilimalé. You'll navigate colonial-era monuments and bustling markets in the capital, witness the planned expansion of Hulhumalé's neighborhoods, and settle into the quieter rhythm of Vilimalé village life. A local guide reveals how islanders actually live—their transport habits, food traditions, and daily rhythms—giving you context that standard resort stays skip entirely.

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom USD $99

5 Day All Inclusive Fulidhoo Adventure Watersports and Excursions

★ 5.0 (1)

🐠 Water Activities

Maldives

5 Day All Inclusive Fulidhoo Adventure Watersports and Excursions

This five-day all-inclusive package anchors you on Fulidhoo island with four nights of guesthouse lodging, three daily meals, and five guided water-based outings. You'll access manta rays, whale sharks, stingrays, turtles, sandbanks, and coral reefs via speedboat from Malé, plus claim free hourly sessions on jet skis and kayaks. The itinerary pairs structured exploration with downtime, letting you move at your own pace between meals and excursions while a local guide handles logistics.

Discover Maafushi in 4 Nights 5 Days (Tour A)

This 5-day Maldives package bases you on Maafushi island, a central hub in South Male atoll known for easy access to dive sites and water sports. You'll get round-trip speedboat transfers from Male airport, guided snorkeling trips to nurse sharks, dolphins, and reefs like Anantara and Biyadhoo, plus visits to a shipwreck and sandbank. Meals and snorkel gear are covered; choose between a beachside dinner or sunset fishing with grilled fare. Book your own accommodation for 4 nights on the island.

Discover Scuba Diving in Dharavandhoo

This 3.5-hour scuba introduction takes place in Dharavandhoo, a compact Maldives island with exceptional diving conditions. You'll descend into the Indian Ocean alongside a qualified divemaster who guides you through foundational skills in shallow water before moving to deeper sites. The experience targets first-timers: you'll learn core technique, become comfortable underwater, then scout the reef's soft coral gardens and resident fish populations. All gear and speedboat logistics are handled.

Snorkeling in Huraa

This 3-hour snorkeling trip in Huraa, Maldives, puts you face-to-face with the Indian Ocean's fish, corals, and rays in their natural habitat. You'll explore reefs teeming with species you won't see anywhere else, moving at a relaxed pace that suits beginners and experienced snorkelers alike. All gear is provided, and the experience is designed to be accessible regardless of your fitness level.

Maldives Dolphin Discovery Cruise by Speedboat

This speedboat cruise hunts for dolphins across the Maldives' open water in two hours, departing from Male or Hulhumale with hotel pickup included. You'll motor past island formations toward Dolphin Point, a known gathering spot where pods breach and swim. The vessel carries safety gear, fresh water, and an onboard restroom. Your crew reads the water and knows where to find them.

Snorkeling in Dhiffushi

This 3-hour snorkeling trip in Dhiffushi puts you directly into the Maldives' most vibrant coral zones. You'll explore shallow reefs teeming with tropical fish, sea turtles, and colorful coral gardens. Equipment is provided, and the experience suits anyone from first-time snorkelers to seasoned water-watchers. Multiple departures mean you can book consecutive days if one visit isn't enough.

Tiger Shark Diving in Fuvahmulah:8 Days, 7 Nights 15 dives offer

This 8-day, 7-night dive package in Fuvahmulah grants access to the Maldives' most concentrated tiger shark population and the only confirmed breeding ground for both tiger and thresher sharks. Fifteen dives put you in contact with silvertips, whitetips, greys, whale sharks (seasonal), mola molas, pilot whales, and oceanic mantas. The all-inclusive trip covers accommodation in a local guesthouse, airport transfers, meals, equipment, a certified dive guide, and even a motorbike for island exploration.

Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise

This four-hour Maldives excursion combines underwater exploration at two reef sites with downtime on a pristine sandbank, ending as dolphins breach during sunset. You'll navigate calm lagoon waters with a trained guide, spot reef fish and coral formations, and have space to swim, sunbathe, or simply breathe in the island quiet. The boat crew follows World Travel & Tourism Council safety protocols, and all snorkeling gear is provided—though bringing your own mask reduces fit issues and discomfort.

Malé Uncovered Heritage, Culture and Hidden Gems

This guided walking tour takes you through Malé's compact downtown, revealing the capital's layered history and contemporary pulse. Over three to four hours, a local guide steers you past religious landmarks, through working markets, and along waterfront stretches, revealing how the Maldives' tiny capital has evolved from a sultanate stronghold into a modern trading hub. You'll gain ground-level perspective on daily life here—something resort islands don't offer.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom USD $60

★ 4.9 (36)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Maldives

Full Day Male' Walking Tour

This eight-hour walking tour takes you through Male and Hulhumale, the capital islands of the Maldives, with a local guide who knows the neighborhoods beyond typical tourist stops. You'll visit the working fish market, explore local shops, walk through Sultan Park and past the Presidents Palace, and step inside the Friday Mosque. The tour includes lunch sourced from neighborhood vendors and entry to the National Gallery's art exhibitions, plus a donation supporting coastal conservation efforts.

Half-Day Original Eco Tour to Villimale From Malé

Walk through Villimale, a working local island across the water from Malé, on this four-hour guided tour run by a World Responsible Tourism Award winner. Your certified guide leads you through neighborhoods and markets while sharing how the community balances daily life with environmental protection. The tour includes round-trip transfers from Malé, local snacks, and a donation supporting beach conservation efforts. Open to all fitness levels and wheelchair users.

3 Point Snorkeling Safari

This 3-hour snorkeling tour departs from Hulhumale or Male and visits three reef sites across the Maldives, where reef sharks, sea turtles, eagle rays, and stingrays patrol vibrant coral gardens. Your certified guide serves as both spotter and safety net, helping you navigate the underwater landscape while pointing out details you might miss solo. All gear is provided, though bringing your own mask reduces leak risk and boosts confidence. The outfit prioritizes reef conservation and follows international safety protocols.

3 hoursfrom USD $100

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