Maldives Tour Guide
A real, source-verified guide to the Maldives
Atolls, islands, resorts, hotels and guesthouses, activities, diving, fishing, surfing, transfers and travel packages — researched and kept up to date, not generated.
- Administrative atolls
- 21 atolls
- Inhabited islands
- 191 inhabited islands
- Places to stay
- 136+ resorts listed
Destinations
Explore the Maldives
26 natural atolls, grouped into administrative atolls — each with its own inhabited islands.
Places to stay
Resorts, hotels and guesthouses
Real, individually verified accommodation across the Maldives.
- Aaaveee Nature's Paradise Island Resort Maldives
DhooresFrom $437 / night
- Adaaran Club Rannalhi Island Resort Maldives
RannalhiFrom $302 / night
- Adaaran Prestige Vadoo Island Resort Maldives
VadooFrom $620 / night
- Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi Island Resort Maldives
LhohifushiFrom $320 / night
- Yuvi Blue Maldives
HimmafushiFrom $81 / night
- casa-retreat
HulhumaléFrom $67 / night
Things to do
Activities, diving, fishing and surfing
Real operators and activities, sourced island by island.
- Advanced Open Water Diver Course
DivingMaafushiFrom $400 - Beginner Lagoon Surf Lesson
SurfingOlhuveli1 hrbeginnerFrom $95 - Big Game Fishing Trip
FishingVelassaru4 hrbeginnerFrom $1,200 - Canoeing at HimmafushiWatersportsHimmafushi1 hrFrom $21
- Discover Scuba Diving
DivingBarosbeginnerFrom $195 - Discover Scuba Diving
DivingThulusdhoobeginnerFrom $100
Places to visit
Maldives Attractions
Real, individually documented landmarks, museums, monuments and public beaches — not bookable, but part of any Maldives trip.
- Artificial Beach
BeachMaléA popular man-made beach on the eastern side of Malé, used for swimming, water sports and community events.
- Hanifaru Bay
Marine & wildlife siteA UNESCO biosphere reserve in Baa Atoll, one of the world's best-known places to snorkel with manta rays and whale sharks.
- Hukuru Miskiy (Old Friday Mosque)
Religious siteMaléA UNESCO-listed 17th-century coral-stone mosque in Malé, famed for its intricate carvings and lacquer work.
- M6m Underwater Restaurant, Ozen Life Maadhoo
LandmarkA fine-dining restaurant six metres beneath the Indian Ocean at Ozen Life Maadhoo, Kaafu Atoll.
- Maafushi Bikini Beach
BeachMaafushiMaafushi's designated tourist beach in Kaafu Atoll, where Western swimwear is permitted on a local island.
- Maldives Islamic Centre
Religious siteMaléA prominent Malé landmark topped by a large golden dome, home to the largest mosque in the Maldives.
Getting around
Maldives Transfers
Real airport, speedboat, resort and island transfer routes from Velana International Airport, with source-verified prices.
- Guraidhoo to Malé
2.3 hrFrom MVR 22 - Maafushi to Malé
1.5 hr27 kmFrom MVR 22 - Malé to Guraidhoo
2.3 hrFrom MVR 22 - Malé to Himmafushi
40 minFrom $2
Packages
Maldives holiday packages
Multi-day itineraries built from real accommodation, activities and transfers — honeymoon, family, diving, fishing, surfing, luxury and budget.
MaafushiFishing Holiday Packages4.3(22)6 Nights / 5 DaysFrom $949 per person- Sunset fishing trip included
- Night fishing trip included
- Budget local-island base
OlhuveliLuxury Packages4.8(27)5 Nights / 4 DaysFrom $3,899 per couple- Overwater villa with house reef access
- Domestic flight + speedboat transfer
- A quieter, less-visited atoll
MaafushiBudget Holiday Packages4.3(71)5 Nights / 4 DaysFrom $799 per person- Local island stay, real Maldivian life
- Sunset fishing trip included
- A fraction of resort-island prices
Surfing Packages4.6(29)8 Nights / 7 DaysFrom $1,499 per person- Group surf lesson included
- Guided surf boat trip included
- Based on a genuine surf island
KunfunadhooLuxury Packages4.9(38)7 Nights / 6 DaysFrom $5,499 per couple- All-inclusive over-water villa stay
- Guided reef dive included
- Private-island seaplane arrival
Alif Alif AtollLiveaboard Packages4.7(12)7 Nights / 6 DaysFrom $2,799 per person- A full week living aboard a dive vessel
- Multiple dive sites across Ari Atoll
- Up to 3 dives most days
Travel Guide
In-depth Maldives travel guides
Real, researched guides to islands, atolls, diving, weather and culture.
- Maldives Fishing Techniques: Trolling, Jigging, Popping and Handline Fishing Explained
A plain guide to the main fishing techniques used around Maldivian atolls — trolling, jigging, popping and handline fishing — and which species each one targets.
Fishing6 min read - Fishing in Gaafu Atoll: A Guide to Maldives Fishing and Holidays Lodge on Maamendhoo
The charter boat, pricing and multi-night packages run by Maldives Fishing and Holiday Pvt Ltd from its lodge on Maamendhoo, Gaafu Alifu Atoll.
Fishing5 min read - Maldives Fishing Seasons: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to target which species around the Maldives' atolls, from the northeast monsoon's tuna and wahoo run to the giant trevally season that follows it.
Fishing6 min read
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