Boat trips & transport
Private speedboat transfer
When the shared boat doesn't fit your flight or you're a bigger group, a private speedboat leaves when you're ready.
Pros
- Leaves on your schedule
- Good value split between several people
Cons
- Expensive for two people
- Night transfers limited in rough weather
What the day looks like
Captain meets you at the airport, departs on your schedule, straight to your island's harbour.
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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Dry — north-east monsoon (December to April)Rainy — south-west monsoon (May to October)November — change of monsoon
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.