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Dharavandhoo Island Stay with Manta Snorkel

Dharavandhoo Guesthouse · 5 Nights

Dharavandhoo Island Stay with Manta Snorkel

Five nights at Dharavandhoo — the inhabited island that has its own domestic airport, sits closest to Hanifaru Bay, and offers the most manta-snorkel-per-day-of-trip in the country.

Included

  • — 5 nights in a Dharavandhoo guesthouse
  • — Return domestic flight (Malé–Dharavandhoo)
  • — Half-board with daily breakfast and dinner
  • — Three Hanifaru manta snorkel sessions (in season)
  • — Local island tour
  • — Welcome briefing
  • — 24/7 IM WhatsApp concierge
  • — Pre-arrival itinerary with your IM curator

About this trip

Dharavandhoo is the local island closest to Hanifaru Bay — five minutes by speedboat from the manta hotspot, versus 30+ minutes from anywhere else in Baa. That means more snorkel sessions per trip, more chances to actually find the mantas, and shorter boat days. The island itself has been on the tourism circuit longest of any Baa local island, so the guesthouses are proper hotels in disguise. The trade-off vs other Baa local islands is that Dharavandhoo has the most tourism infrastructure — which means a little less raw village feel.

Common questions

What does Dharavandhoo Island Stay with Manta Snorkel cost all-in? +

The headline is from $950 per person sharing, but the real number depends on your nationality, travel dates, and the current offers we have with the resort. Different passports get different rates, and we usually have a layered offer running — early-bird, honeymoon credit, or stay-longer-save-more. Send us your dates and we'll come back within 24 hours with the lowest current price and a fully itemised quote. Maldives 17% TGST + 10% service charge is applied on top.

Can I change my dates after booking? +

Yes. Free date changes up to 60 days before arrival on most packages, subject to resort availability. Inside 60 days, change fees depend on the resort's policy — we'll always check with them on your behalf before charging anything.

What's not included? +

Maldives 17% TGST + 10% service charge. International flights, travel insurance, and any optional add-ons aren't bundled — but we can arrange flights for you, and we'll quote anything else on request.

How do I book? +

Send us an enquiry with your dates and travellers. We come back within 24 hours with a tailored quote, hold the rooms for 48 hours while you decide, and take a 25% deposit to confirm. Balance is due 60 days before arrival.

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