maldives

Maldives

Maldives

Best Time to Visit
November to April (dry season)
Getting Around
Well Connected
Travel Style
City & Culture

Overview

A paradise of turquoise lagoons, white sand beaches, and overwater villas scattered across 26 atolls in the Indian Ocean.

Cost of Travel

Daily budget guide for Maldives — what you can expect to spend per person including accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.

Budget~$80~$140

per person per day

Mid-Range~$200~$380

per person per day

Premium~$600~$1,500

per person per day

Approximate costs in USD based on today's exchange rates.

Explore Maldives

Do

Makunu eri

5.0(12)Maps
Do

Banana Reef K.Guraidhoo

5.0(4)Maps
Do

Coral Garden - Dhigurah

5.0(2)Maps
Do

Vaavu Shipwreck

4.9(123)Maps
Do

Darkgreen Adventures New Sharkpoint

4.8(65)Maps
Do

Sea of Stars

4.5(83)Maps

Late-summer site with a unique phenomenon of sparkling waters due to bioluminescent phytoplankton.

Where to Stay

🏨 Stayultra-luxury

Soneva Fushi

A barefoot luxury resort on a private island with overwater villas, an observatory, and a cinema under the stars.

🏨 Stayluxury

Constance Moofushi

An all-inclusive resort on a pristine island with one of the best house reefs in the Maldives for snorkeling.

Where to Eat

🍽️ Eatfine-dining

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant

4.4(270)Maps

Contemporary

The world's first all-glass undersea restaurant, 5 meters below the Indian Ocean surface.

🍽️ Eatmid-range

Sea Fire Salt

Grill & Seafood

An open-air beachfront grill at Anantara Veli serving fresh-caught seafood and premium cuts under the stars.

Travel Tips

  • Book resort transfers well in advance, especially seaplanes
  • Many resorts are all-inclusive; compare packages before booking
  • Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect the marine ecosystem
  • The Maldives is a Muslim country; respect local customs when visiting Male
  • Consider visiting a local island for authentic Maldivian culture

Getting There & Around

Getting between islands requires speedboats, domestic flights, or seaplanes. Most resorts arrange transfers from Male International Airport. Within resorts, electric buggies and bicycles are the main transport. Ask your resort about accessible transfer options before booking.

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