Experiences
Island hopping
Day trips between local islands, and how to string them together.
Local island hopping day
A day visiting two or three nearby local islands by boat, with time to walk around, eat in a local café and see daily island life. Usually combined with a snorkel stop.
About $40–80 (indicative), paid on site · Full day · Departs Maafushi, Thulusdhoo, Dhangethi
Resort day visit
A day pass at a nearby resort with lunch, beach and facilities, booked through your guesthouse. Lets you combine local-island prices with a day of resort comfort.
About $100–250 (indicative), paid on site · Full day · Departs Maafushi, Gulhi, Thulusdhoo
Fishing village & handicraft visit
A slower trip focused on traditional island life: a visit to a fishing harbour, local crafts and a home-cooked Maldivian lunch where hosts can arrange it.
About $40–70 (indicative), paid on site · Half to full day · Departs Dhangethi, Thulhaadhoo, Gulhi
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.