Dhiffushi Maldives Tour - Turtles, Sandbank, Dolphin Cruise & Drone Photos | 5 Days
Tour highlights
Package Price: USD 1,138 for 2 persons (4 nights, all inclusive)
Discover Dhiffushi - One of North Malé Atoll's most beloved local islands, just 45 minutes by speedboat from Male Airport. Stay 4 nights at Athiri Residence, steps from the beach, with every meal covered and six unforgettable experiences included. No resort price tag. No hidden costs.
• Full board included - breakfast, lunch and dinner every day at Athiri Residence
• Swim alongside wild sea turtles at Dhiffushi's famous turtle snorkelling spot
• Dolphin cruise - Watch spinner dolphin pods race your boat in the open ocean
• Night fishing on a traditional dhoni with fresh catch BBQ dinner
• Coral garden snorkelling - Vibrant reef teeming with tropical fish
• Sandbank trip - Stand on a private strip of white sand surrounded by turquoise water
• Jet ski fun ride included
• Professional drone aerial footage AND underwater photos/videos from your excursions
• Round trip speedboat transfer Male Airport ↔ Dhiffushi fully arranged
• All government taxes included
Itinerary Overview
Package Price: USD 1,138 for 2 persons (4 nights, all inclusive)
4 nights full board on Dhiffushi Island, North Malé Atoll. 45 minutes from Male Airport. Six included excursions covering turtles, dolphins, coral garden, sandbank, jet ski and night fishing BBQ. Drone aerial footage and underwater photography from your excursions included. All meals, transfers and taxes covered. Price is per complete package for 2 persons.
Travel Itinerary
Your Maldives escape starts the moment you land. Your speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport (MLE) is fully arranged. 45 minutes across the crystal waters of North Malé Atoll and you arrive at Dhiffushi, one of the most authentic and well loved local islands in the Maldives.
Check in to Athiri Residence, steps from the beach. Get your bearings, take a walk along the shore, and enjoy your first dinner at the residence. Tomorrow the ocean is calling.
Your guide will confirm the final excursion schedule on arrival based on optimal conditions for each activity.• Speedboat transfer Male → Dhiffushi
• Check-in at Athiri Residence (from 14:00)
• Dinner included
• Free afternoon and evening to explore the island
Two snorkelling experiences in one day. Morning takes you to Dhiffushi's turtle snorkelling spot where green sea turtles glide through clear water coral gardens. One of the most reliable turtle encounters in Kaafu Atoll. Afternoon brings you to the coral garden, a vivid underwater landscape packed with reef fish, hard and soft corals, and the kind of visibility that makes every photo look edited.
Your underwater photographer captures both sessions. The footage is yours to keep.
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
• Morning turtle snorkelling excursion (guided, equipment and underwater photography included)
• Afternoon coral garden snorkelling
• Overnight at Athiri Residence
Terms of Service
• The daily itinerary is indicative only. All activities listed are guaranteed to be provided during your stay, however the sequence of excursions may be adjusted based on weather conditions, sea conditions, tide times, and operator availability. All inclusions will be delivered within the 4-night package.
• Package is valid for stays between May 2026 – October 2026
• Package is for 2 persons (2 pax) sharing one double room
• Booking confirmation requires 30% deposit of total package price
• Full payment required 20 days before arrival date
• Cancellation 30+ days before arrival: full deposit refund
• Cancellation 15–29 days before arrival: 50% deposit refund
• Cancellation 14 days or less before arrival: no refund
• All excursions subject to weather and sea conditions. Alternative dates offered if trips cannot operate
• Drone and underwater photography subject to weather and visibility conditions
• Dhiffushi is a local Muslim island, modest dress required in public areas. Bikini beach available on island.
• Check-in: 14:00 | Check-out: 12:00
Price Includes
• 4 nights accommodation at Athiri Residence, Dhiffushi (double room, 2 pax)
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (4 days) • Round trip speedboat transfer Male (MLE) ↔ Dhiffushi
• Turtle snorkelling excursion.
• Dolphin watching cruise
• Night fishing trip with fresh catch BBQ
• Coral garden snorkelling excursion
• Sandbank / Shell Island trip
• Jet ski fun ride
• Drone aerial video and photography
• Underwater photos and videos during snorkelling excursions
• All applicable government taxes and service charges
About the Operator
Gusto Travels is a licensed, 100% Maldivian-owned travel agency specialising in authentic Maldives island holidays, resort escapes, snorkeling tours, family vacations, and custom local experiences across the Maldives.
From swimming with turtles and dolphin cruises to sandbank BBQ nights and luxury resort stays, we create personalised Maldives experiences with local expertise and direct support from arrival to departure.
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