South Male Atoll consists of three inhabited islands namely Maafushi, Guraidhoo and Gulhi. Maafushi, the biggest island by population is a dream destination for backpackers, who want to experience the charm of Maldives (one of the most expensive country in the world) with limited budget . A two hours ferry ride from Male' will take you to a complete different world from the hustle and bustle of capital. Out of three inhabited island Maldives Govt. started promoting Maafushi for tourism from 2011. You can choose excursions and various kind of water sports according to your budget.
Activities :
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| Maafushi beach |
Transportation:
Daily ferry services plying between Maafushi and Male except
Friday. please find the ferry services below:
Male' to Maafushi
Ferry Schedule
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Day
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Route No
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Fair(MVR)
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Departure time
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Arrival time
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Saturday
|
311
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22
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15:00:00
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16:45:00
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Saturday
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Private ferry
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30
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15:00:00
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16:30:00
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Sunday
|
310
|
22
|
10:00:00
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11:40:00
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Sunday
|
311
|
22
|
15:00:00
|
16:45:00
|
Sunday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
15:00:00
|
16:30:00
|
Monday
|
311
|
22
|
15:00:00
|
16:45:00
|
Monday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
15:00:00
|
16:30:00
|
Tuesday
|
310
|
22
|
10:00:00
|
11:40:00
|
Tuesday
|
311
|
22
|
15:00:00
|
16:45:00
|
Tuesday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
15:00:00
|
16:30:00
|
Wednesday
|
311
|
22
|
15:00:00
|
16:45:00
|
Wednesday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
15:00:00
|
16:30:00
|
Thursday
|
310
|
22
|
10:00:00
|
11:40:00
|
Thursday
|
311
|
22
|
15:00:00
|
16:45:00
|
Thursday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
15:00:00
|
16:30:00
|
1.
There is no ferry on Friday
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2.
Private ferry & 310 is direct to Maafushi
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3.
311 route is Male' - Gulhi - Maafushi
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4.
All ferries operating from Villingili ferry terminal, Male'
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Maafushi to Male'
Ferry Schedule
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Day
|
Route No
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Fair(MVR)
|
Departure time
|
Arrival time
|
Saturday
|
311
|
22
|
7:30:00
|
9:15:00
|
Saturday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
7:30:00
|
9:00:00
|
Saturday
|
310
|
22
|
12:55:00
|
14:25:00
|
Sunday
|
311
|
22
|
7:30:00
|
9:15:00
|
Sunday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
7:30:00
|
9:00:00
|
Monday
|
311
|
22
|
7:30:00
|
9:15:00
|
Monday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
7:30:00
|
9:00:00
|
Monday
|
310
|
22
|
12:55:00
|
14:25:00
|
Tuesday
|
311
|
22
|
7:30:00
|
9:15:00
|
Tuesday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
7:30:00
|
9:00:00
|
Wednesday
|
311
|
22
|
7:30:00
|
9:15:00
|
Wednesday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
7:30:00
|
9:00:00
|
Wednesday
|
310
|
22
|
12:55:00
|
14:25:00
|
Thursday
|
311
|
22
|
7:30:00
|
9:15:00
|
Thursday
|
Private ferry
|
30
|
7:30:00
|
9:00:00
|
1.
There is no ferry on Friday
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2.
Private ferry & 310 is direct to Male'
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3.
311 route is Maafushi - Gulhi - Male'
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4.
All ferries operating from Villingili ferry terminal, Male'
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Where to eat :
All the guesthouses or hotels provide accommodation with breakfast. Most of the guesthouses have their own restaurants where buffet dinner is also available (price starting from 10 US$). There are a few private restaurants available. Among them Rehendi Inn is our best pick. It offers a wide variety of freshly prepared gourmet food at reasonable price but the service is a little bit slow.
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| Sunset dinner at beach |
Activities :
| Water Sports | |||
| Activities | Description | Rate | Website/Email |
| Scuba Diving | Maldives is a paradise for scuba diver. Its colourful coral reef, rich marine life, clear visibility inside water attracts scuba divers from all over the world. There are three scuba diving schools in Maafushi, who arranges daily trips for beginners to PADI certification for scuba divers. | Discover scuba : Single dive for beginners in Maafushi's lagoon. 80 US$. PADI certification : PADI certified divers course. 300 US$ approx. | Maldives Passions , Maafushi Dive |
| Snorkelling | Snorkelling trips to various coral reefs. | Startting from US$ 20 including material | Arranged from Hotel |
| Kayak | US$ 25 ++ per kayak | Arranged from Hotel | |
| Wind surfing | US$ 40 ++ per hour | Arranged from Hotel | |
| Catamaran | US$60 ++ | Arranged from Hotel | |
| Water ski | US$20 per person per round | Arranged from Hotel | |
| Excursions | |||
| Package 1 | Day Pass including BBQ lunch at Sunrise Island/Picnic Island | US$60 ++ per person | Arranged from Hotel |
| Package 2 | Resort Hopping | Starting from US$150 per person | Arranged from Hotel |
| Package 3 | Excursion to sand bank and sexy beach | US$30 per person | Arranged from Hotel |
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| Snorkelling |
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| Sand bank excursion |
Maafushi Map for Reference:
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