Sandbank & picnic trips
Sunset cruise & dolphin watching
Late-afternoon boat ride when the light is best. Spinner dolphins are common in many channels and the sunset does the rest.
Pros
- Dolphins seen on most trips
- Beautiful light
- Easy for all ages
Cons
- Sightings not guaranteed
- Short trip
What the day looks like
Departure around 4–5 pm, dolphin search, sunset on the water, optional night fishing, back after dark.
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:
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
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.