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April 19, 2016
MALDIVES TRANSFERS /1 : SPEEDBOAT
An article by Cruising Maldives
Speedboat docked at the resort
Welcome to Maldives ! You just landed in Male and you are now wondering how to reach your resort/hotel/guest house ?
Well, landing at Malé international airport is just the first step of your journey. Forget the boring and endless bus/car ride to your hotel and get ready for an exciting and exotic transfer.
Because of Maldives geographical situation you will need to fly or cruise to your hotel.
Some resorts can only be reached by boat, and some require a seaplane or a domestic flight transfer. Speedboat transfers are usually arranged for resorts or local islands located in North Male Atoll & South Male Atoll. You will find plenty of resorts in this area ( see list at the end of this article). According to your resort location , your speedboat transfer from the airport will take between 10 and 60 minutes.
Speedboat can operate 24hrs a day while seaplane will fly only from sunrise to sunset ( 6am till 5pm).
No matter at what time your international flight will land in Male, your speedboat will be waiting for you and will be transferred immediately to your final destination. The speed boat jetty at the airport is only a 1 minute walk from the arrival terminal.
Speedboat arriving in Male city
Do not worry, seasickness is something very uncommon in Maldives. Sea is usually very calm and rides are very peaceful. If the weather is anything sort of calm perfection ( usually during monsoon period ) it can be exhausting and a bit bumpy ( same and even sometimes worse with a seaplane transfer ! ).
According to the location of your resort, you will pass other islands en route (resorts, local islands and tiny uninhabited picnic islands) and be sure to keep your eyes open for dolphins, flying fishes, mantas …
Unfortunately speedboat transfers to your resort/guest house are usually very expensive if arranged through your hotel or resort. Therefore we recommend you to book your speedboat transfer independently of your stay. Some local travel agencies can arrange private speedboat transfer to your hotel with rates up to 50% less expensive than resort prices.
Which hotels are available by speedboat ? Here is a little list of all resorts accessible by speedboat :
NORTH MALE ATOLL :
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
Angsana Ihuru
Asdu Sun Island
Bandos Island Resort
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Baros Maldives
Centara Ras Fushi Resort
Cinnamon Dhonveli
Club Med Finolhu Villas
Club Med Kani
Coco Bodu Hithi
Coco Privè Kuda Hithi
Eriyadu Island Resort
Four Season Kuda Huraa
Gili Lankanfushi
Huvafen Fushi
Kurumba Maldives
Makunudu Island
Meeru Island Resort
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli
One&Only Reethi Rah
Paradise Island Resort
Sheraton Full Moon Maldives
Summer Island Village
Taj Coral Vivanta
Thulhagiri Island Resort
SOUTH MALE ATOLL :
Adaaran Club Rannalhi
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Maldives
Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa
Anantara Veli Resort & Spa
Biyadoo Island Resort
Bolifushi Island Resort
Cocoa Island
Crossroads Maldives
Embudu Village
Fihalhohi Island Resort
Fun Island Resort
Kandooma Maldives
Naladhu Maldives
Olhuveli Beach & SPA Resort
Rihiveli Beach Resort
Taj Exotica Resort
Velassaru Maldives
Waldrof Astoria Ithaafushi
RASDHOO ATOLL :
Kuramathi Island Resort
Veligandu
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