Experiences
Sandbank & picnic trips
Half-day sandbank runs, barbecues and sunset trips.
Half-day sandbank trip
A boat run to a nearby sandbank with time to swim, snorkel and lie in the sun. One of the few places near local islands where bikinis are fine anywhere.
About $25–50 (indicative), paid on site · Half day (3–4 hours) · Departs Maafushi, Gulhi, Thulusdhoo
Sandbank barbecue lunch
A sandbank trip with a grilled fish and rice lunch prepared on the sand by the boat crew. Usually combined with a snorkel stop.
About $50–90 (indicative), paid on site · 4–6 hours · Departs Maafushi, Dhigurah, Dharavandhoo
Sunset cruise & dolphin watching
An evening boat trip looking for spinner dolphins, often with a stop for sunset on the water or at a sandbank. Sometimes combined with traditional night fishing.
About $25–60 (indicative), paid on site · 2–3 hours · Departs Maafushi, Thulusdhoo, Dhangethi
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.