What you can experience in the Maldives
Snorkelling, diving, boat trips and visits to nearby islands. Explore the options and find out what to ask before booking directly with a provider.
Original footage by The Little Francis
Snorkelling & diving
House reefs, dive sites and practical information for choosing a dive centre or a dive.
Island hopping
Day trips between local islands, and how to string them together.
Boat trips & transport
Ferries, speedboats and private transfers — who runs what, and when.
Whale shark & manta tours
Where the sightings actually happen, and how the boats behave.
Sandbank & picnic trips
Half-day sandbank runs, barbecues and sunset trips.
Snorkelling & diving with Richard
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Weather right now
What's the sky doing over Malé
The five-day forecasts cover Malé and Kooddoo, the forecast point used for Gemanafushi. Weather varies between atolls: the forecast for Malé is not a reliable guide to conditions across the Maldives. Check the forecast for your destination before travelling.
When to go: seasons and monsoons →Seasons and monsoons in Malé
The Maldives swings between two monsoons rather than four seasons — one year at a glance:
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Live from the islands
- Kuredu Island beachLhaviyani Atoll
- Veligandu sunset beachNorth Ari Atoll
- Kandooma FushiSouth Malé Atoll
- Velaa island 24/7Noonu Atoll
Resort-run cameras, opened on the provider's site. Views change with weather and daylight.