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Maafushi Island Ferry Services

Your gateway to Maafushi Island: Experience the Maldives affordably with convenient ferry services.

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Maafushi Tours provides ferry services to and from Maafushi Island, a budget-friendly destination in the Maldives known for its beaches and water activities. It serves as a vital link connecting Maafushi to other islands and the capital city, Male.

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Local tips

  • Remember to dress modestly when away from Bikini Beach, as Maafushi is a local island with cultural dress codes.
  • Book your ferry or speedboat in advance, especially during peak season, to ensure availability.
  • Take advantage of the various water sports and excursions offered, such as snorkeling with nurse sharks or visiting nearby sandbanks.
  • Explore the local shops and cafes for a taste of Maldivian life.
  • Consider bringing your own snorkeling gear, as rentals on the island can be expensive.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    To reach Maafushi from Male, take the public ferry from the Villingili Ferry Terminal. The ferry costs approximately $3 USD per person and the journey takes around 90 minutes. Ferries depart daily except for Fridays at 3:00 PM, with additional ferries on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10:00 AM. From Velana International Airport, take the airport ferry to Male for $1 USD, running every 10 minutes. A taxi from the Hulhumale Ferry Terminal to the Villingili Ferry Terminal in Male costs around $2 USD.

  • Speedboat

    For a quicker journey, take a speedboat from Male to Maafushi. Speedboats cost around $25 USD per person and take approximately 30-45 minutes. Speedboats can be booked through guesthouses, ICOM Tours, or Maafushi Tours. From Velana International Airport, a speedboat directly to Maafushi costs $25 USD and takes 45 minutes.

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Maafushi Tours facilitates access to Maafushi Island, a gem in the Maldives that opened to local tourism in 2009, offering an affordable alternative to the luxury resorts. The island is compact, about 1.5 kilometers long, making it easy to explore on foot. Maafushi provides a blend of local culture and tourist amenities, including guesthouses, restaurants and various excursions. Maafushi is known for its stunning beaches, with Bikini Beach being a designated area where tourists can wear swimwear. The island offers a range of water sports, such as snorkeling, diving, jet skiing, and parasailing. Day trips are popular, with options including snorkeling tours, visits to sandbanks, and resort island excursions. Culturally, Maafushi provides a glimpse into Maldivian life, though some locals feel it is very different from the 'real' Maldives. Visitors can explore the main street with its shops and cafes, and though alcohol is prohibited on the island, a floating bar is accessible by boat. Maafushi is also known as 'Prison Island' because of the prison located on the island, but it is considered very safe.

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