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So if you want to explore Maafushi Island and searching for details like how to reach there from Male airport, where to stay, water sports etc. you are at the right place,, here I will give every detailed information about Maafushi…
Maafushi is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll and the proposed capital for the Medhu Uthuru province of the Maldives. Maafushi is one of the biggest and most popular local islands in Maldives. It is located in South Male Atoll just 27 km away from Male. It’s around 1.2 Km in length and 0.2 km in width.
~How To Reach–
There are some options available for you i.e. Public Ferry, Scheduled Speed Boat Private Speed Boat and seaplane. So if you are traveling on budget then I will recommend public fairy which costs just $2 (INR 140) per person which will take around 1hr 30min to reach,,, and if there is no budget problem then you can go with speed boat which costs $20 (INR 1400) which will take 45min to arrive,,, if want to have luxurious travel then go with seaplane or hire a private speed boat for around $170.
One important information, if you choose public ferry then you need to take taxi costs around $5 from airport to reach public ferry point. And if choose speed boat then you don’t need to go anywhere from airport, you will get that at the airport.
~Where to stay-
There are many hotels, resorts, Villas, guest houses available at best prices. If you are a budget traveller you don’t need to worry at all Maafushi is all for you. Here are some popular hotel names-
~Where to eat-
Many hotels provide complementary drink, Half board (Breakfast+dinner), full board (Breakfast+lunch+dinner), all inclusive (Breakfast+lunch+dinner+drinks+/ any activity) facility ,, you can choose according to your budget or choice.. or there are many restaurants outside your hotel where you can enjoy different cuisine.
Since it’s an island so you can enjoy fresh seafood.
There are varieties of food options for both vegetarian and nonvegetarian.
~Bikini Beach-
A tropical vacation is seldom complete without a beach trip, and the staple wear to beaches is the bikini! As summer dawns, beach bods are prepped, and bikinis wait to be flaunted. As a tourist to the Maldives, your expectations may be no less. Bikini beaches in Maldives are a tricky business because the local laws do not allow bikinis on public beaches. But fret not, because we’ve put together a list of the best bikini beaches in the Maldives that afford the luxury of showing off that summer body. Plan out your vacation with the help of our list, and get those Instagram-worthy bikini beach pictures!
It is important to remember that all resort islands permit bikinis on beaches – it is just in the non-resort islands that impositions are placed. You need not worry about swimwear restrictions if you stay on resort islands.
~Sand Bank Trip-
Head out to a stunning sandbank for a picnic lunch, an awesome spot to snap heaps of beautiful pictures, and enjoy the clear waters. You won’t be alone on a picnic island. Nowadays, a lot of nearby sandbanks and picnic islands are occupied by ner island resorts. So only near Rihiveli is one of few places to visit.
~Snorkeling Safaries-
All guesthouses and water sports center in Maafushi offer exciting trips to breathtaking reefs that are full of colorful coral gardens and are teeming with marine life. Some of the best snorkeling sites are Maavelaathu, Banana Reef, Vilivaru Corner, Turtle Garden and Maafushi Corner. All trips are with a group.
Some guesthouses organize full-day excursions in Vaavu Atoll and include snorkeling, a sandbank visit, lunch, a safari with dolphins.
~Night fishing-
Caught fish can be cooked for free at your hotel. But it is better to discuss all the details in advance, because it can be served with rice, greens, etc.
There are several types of fishing, the easiest of them is when they give you a reel with a fishing line and a hook. The option is more serious – big game fishing – hunting for large fish – Marlin, sailfish, barracuda.
~Scuba Diving-
Everyone who is lucky to visit Maldives has to try scuba diving at least once. It will be an unforgettable experience! In the neighbor, apart from coral gardens, there is a wreck, but only certified divers can get there.
On Maafushi 4 dive centers, which guides have PADI certificates. If you wish, you can also take a course and get a certificate of a diver, which allows you to dive yourself (without a guide, but with a buddy). Depending on the season, you can see sea turtles, manta rays, sharks.
It should be noted that diving in Vaavu Atoll, South, and North Ari Atoll is much better. In this region, the South Male Atoll is now actively new island are building, followed by the construction of new resorts, which also affects the reef and its inhabitants.
~Water Sports-
At Maafushi you can try any kind of water sports like kite surfing, windsurfing, parasailing, water skiing, jet ski and much more. In this regard, Maafushi favorably stands out among other local islands, because such centers can be found not on every island.
If you are going to a group of 8-12 people, it’s possible to organize an excursion to Ari Atoll to swim with whale sharks.
~Floating Bar-
Alcohol is prohibited on any local island. However, a safari boat is anchored near Maafushi with a bar where you can stay with a can of beer, a glass of wine or a cocktail. How does it work? It’s very simple: from Maafushi you will be taken to a safari boat, where you relax and after a few hours you will be taken back. Approximate prices for alcohol: a can of beer 0.33l 5-7 $, a bottle of wine – 30-50 $, a bottle of vodka/whiskey 1l – 100-130 $. It is prohibited to take alcohol with you.
~Resort Day Visit-
There are a lot of island resorts near Maafushi that allow day visits for guests. The trip includes transfer by boat, entrance fee, meals, drinks and all resort amenities. The price from $80 to $180 per person.
6 km away from Maafushi another two local islands (Guraidhoo and Gulhi) are located, where you can be taken by local ferry running from Maafushi.
So good luck and have a memorable trip…
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