Boat trips & transport
Shared speedboat transfer
The workhorse of local-island travel. Shared speedboats run on a timetable between the airport, Malé and the islands, and guesthouses book seats for their guests.
Pros
- Much cheaper than private transfer
- Fast
- Booked by your guesthouse
Cons
- Fixed times — plan around your flight
- Can be bumpy in rough weather
What the day looks like
Meet the boat at the airport jetty, luggage loaded for you, 30 minutes to around 2 hours depending on the island. Timetables change with season and weather.
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.