Hurawalhi Snorkelling Spots
Not more than a few kicks of fins away from the resort a whopping amount and variety of reef fish, turtles and coral await. For your safety, be sure to familiarise yourself with Hurawalhi’s house reef before you set out to explore it – our team will gladly inform you about entry/exit point and other important considerations and specifics.
FREE SNORKELLING INTRODUCTION
Seize the opportunity to learn the basics of snorkelling during one of the regularly scheduled sessions. You will also get familiarized with the entry points to the house reef, common marine life, and receive valuable tips and local knowledge on how to take full advantage of the fabulous environment you are in.
Snorkelling activities
Ranging from house reefs and underwater islands to outreefs of the atoll, there are numerous places worth exploring just a stone’s throw away from Hurawalhi. Coral reefs are not reserved only for divers – just by donning your mask, snorkel and a pair of fins a whole new world opens before one’s eyes – one that you shouldn’t leave unnoticed during your stay at Hurawalhi. Prodivers can introduce you to snorkelling, provide valuable information on where and where not to snorkel on the house reef, and take you to snorkel sites around the atoll, so you can pay a visit to the unique community of green sea turtles, blend in with the swarming reef fish, and get to see other marine life that makes Hurawalhi the place to snorkel in the pristine north of the Maldives.
Half day trips
Spend a morning or an afternoon seeing first hand what everyone is talking about: coral reefs around Hurawalhi make all other resorts jealous! Snorkel sites nearby the resort include sunken coral islands that are home to anemones with clown fish, hawksbill turtles, and to everything from small damsel fish on the reef to large tuna passing by in the blue water. Insider’s tip: visit Kuredu Caves for unique encounters with sea turtles, napoleons and possible eagle rays gliding past.
Full day trips
Dedicate a full day to exploring the beauty of the Lhaviyani Atoll’s reefs. Venture out farther from Hurawalhi to see even more of the pristine landscape and seascape that make the area visit worthy, and take a look at what lies below the calm ocean. You will be wowed by all the marine life you come across; keep your fingers crossed for a rich plankton soup that manta rays might be drawn to!
Be introduced to Hurawalhi’s manta rays
Manta Ray Specialty Course
If your heart skips a beat when you are picturing a manta ray gracefully gliding towards you before suddenly putting on a somersault, you are in luck: Prodivers’ Manta Ray Course will introduce you to these mysterious flying carpets of the sea, provide insights into the spectacular underwater ballets they are known for, and take you on a full day trip in the hope of coming up close and personal with some of Hurawalhi’s beloved manta rays. The resort hosts a resident Manta Trust expert to ensure that your manta experience is as insightful as it is enjoyable.
