Private Sandbank Picnics Worth Every Extra Dollar
A sandbank in the Maldives is a temporary truce between wind and tide — a strip of pure coral sand, 30 to 200 metres long, that emerges at low tide and can shift shape overnight. There are no trees, no buildings, no shade, and often no other people within sight. It is, for a few hours, your own private island. Private sandbank picnics are one of the most sought-after experiences in the Maldives, but the price tag ranges from around $300 for a basic private boat from a local island to upwards of $2,000 for a fully staged honeymoon