Crystal Sands: Your Maafushi Island Escape

From Velana International Airport (MLE)

Upon arrival at Velana International Airport (MLE) on Hulhulé Island, you have two primary options to reach Crystal Sands on Maafushi Island: speedboat or public ferry. **Speedboat:** This is the faster option, taking approximately 30-45 minutes. Shared speedboats are readily available and cost around $25 per person. You can book in advance through your guesthouse or online. Private speedboat transfers can also be arranged for $150-$300. **Public Ferry:** A more budget-friendly option, the public ferry takes about 90 minutes and costs approximately $3 per person. The ferry departs from the MTCC Airport Express Terminal in Malé City. To reach the terminal, take the airport ferry to Malé Island, which costs $1 and takes 10 minutes. Then, take a taxi to the Maafushi Ferry Terminal (Jetty 1), costing around $2. Once you arrive at Maafushi Harbor, Crystal Sands is a short walk away. The hotel is located on Mirihi Magu Road [location data]. **Costs:** * Speedboat: $25 per person (shared) or $150-$300 (private) * Public Ferry: $3 per person * Airport Ferry to Malé: $1 * Taxi from Malé Ferry Terminal to Maafushi Ferry Terminal: $2

Walking

Crystal Sands is located on Maafushi Island, which is quite small and easily walkable. From the Maafushi Ferry Terminal or any point on the island, you can easily walk to the hotel. * **From the Maafushi Ferry Terminal:** Head east from the pier onto the main road. Walk straight for approximately 5 minutes. Crystal Sands will be on your left, located on Mirihi Magu Road [location data]. Since the island is small, walking is a convenient and free way to get around. There are no cars on the island. **Costs:** * Walking: Free