This trip combines light fishing with the best of the Maldives - crystal water, sandbanks, and uninhabited islands. Perfect for couples, families, or groups where not everyone wants to fish all day.
We'll fish for a few hours on a nearby reef, then cruise to a sandbank or deserted island for swimming, snorkeling, and a beach picnic. Our crew sets up shade and lunch while you explore.
The snorkeling in South Ari Atoll is world-class - we're adjacent to the SAMPA whale shark protected area. If we encounter whale sharks while out, we stop to watch them up close - just you, no tourist crowds.
Full day trips include a picnic lunch on the sandbank. Half day trips include snacks and drinks. Available year-round, best conditions December through April when seas are calmest.
TARGET SPECIES
PRICING
Per boat. Includes captain, crew, all gear, drinks, snacks, resort pickup.
INCLUDED
BEST MONTHS
Peak: December - April (calmest seas, best visibility for snorkeling, warmest sandbanks). Good: Year-round. We find sheltered spots in every season.
OTHER TRIPS
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Fishing in the morning, a deserted sandbank or local island stop with lunch, and snorkelling in the afternoon. It's the full South Ari experience in one day - built for mixed groups.
It's designed exactly for that. Anglers fish, everyone else swims, snorkels, and explores the sandbank - nobody is bored and nobody compromises.
Yes - the crew can grill your catch fresh on the sandbank stop or prepare sashimi on board. Tell us in advance and we'll set it up.
The captain picks the best option for the day's conditions - uninhabited sandbanks and quiet local islands within South Ari Atoll. Crowd-free is the rule.
Full day, eight hours, on the 28ft or 38ft boat depending on group size. Resort or guesthouse pickup and drop-off included as always.