Sandbanks

12 sandbanks across the atolls — day-trip excursions, picnics and photography spots.

Constance Halaveli Sandbank
North Ari Atoll

Constance Halaveli Sandbank

Not specified.

Guests can arrive by resort boat or jet ski from Constance Halaveli.

Fulidhoo Sandbank
Vaavu Atoll

Fulidhoo Sandbank

Not specified.

Reached by dhoni or speedboat excursion organized by Fulidhoo guesthouses.

Furafathi Sandbank ("Sexy Beach")
South Male' Atoll

Furafathi Sandbank ("Sexy Beach")

No specific tide data found, but as an exposed sandbar its size is expected to vary with tide.

Reached by a roughly 10-15 minute speedboat ride organized by Maafushi guesthouses/tour operators; budget group tours from Maafushi cost around USD 25 per person.

Gili Lankanfushi Castaway Sandbank
North Male' Atoll

Gili Lankanfushi Castaway Sandbank

Not specified.

Boat transfer arranged by Gili Lankanfushi resort as part of a full-day excursion package.

JOALI Sandbank
Raa Atoll

JOALI Sandbank

Not specified.

Short boat transfer arranged by JOALI Maldives resort staff.

Kuramathi Sandbank
North Ari Atoll

Kuramathi Sandbank

The sandbank reportedly extends further out at low tide, per visitor reports.

Walkable directly from the Kuramathi Island Resort beach.

Kuredu Sandbank
Lhaviyani Atoll

Kuredu Sandbank

Visitors report the sandbank being walkable out into the lagoon, suggesting it is more exposed at low tide.

Walkable directly from Kuredu Island Resort's beach, or reached by a short resort boat trip depending on tide and distance.

Milaidhoo Private Sandbank
Baa Atoll

Milaidhoo Private Sandbank

Not specified.

Guests are transferred by private yacht/boat from Milaidhoo Maldives for an overnight or evening stay.

Six Senses Laamu Sandbank
Laamu Atoll

Six Senses Laamu Sandbank

Not specified.

Reached by resort boat from Six Senses Laamu; bookable in two fixed daily time slots (morning and afternoon).

Siyam World Desert Sandbank
Noonu Atoll

Siyam World Desert Sandbank

Not specified.

Reached via a scheduled boat excursion organized by Siyam World resort.

Soneva Fushi Overnight Sandbank
Baa Atoll

Soneva Fushi Overnight Sandbank

Not specified.

Guests are transferred by boat from Soneva Fushi for an overnight stay, then collected the following morning.

Thundi Sandbank
South Ari Atoll

Thundi Sandbank

Not specified in sources.

Accessible by short boat ride or walk from the tip of Dhigurah island; typically arranged through island guesthouses as a half/full day picnic excursion.