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Featured island · Fuvahmulah Fuvahmulah Tiger sharks, freshwater lakes and pebble beaches ≈1 hr 20 min by domestic flight FreedivingHammerhead dive Explore Fuvahmulah
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  1. HAHaa Alif2 guides
  2. HDhHaa Dhaalu1 guide
  3. ShShaviyani1 guide
  4. NNoonu1 guide
  5. RRaa1 guide
  6. BBaa3 guides
  7. LhLhaviyani1 guide
  8. KNorth Malé7 guides
  9. KSouth Malé3 guides
  10. AANorth Ari4 guides
  11. ADhSouth Ari4 guides
  12. VVaavu2 guides
  13. MMeemu1 guide
  14. FFaafu1 guide
  15. DhDhaalu1 guide
  16. ThThaa1 guide
  17. LLaamu1 guide
  18. GAHuvadhoo North1 guide
  19. GDhHuvadhoo South1 guide
  20. GnFuvahmulah1 guide
  21. SAddu1 guide
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Dhangethi, South Ari 01
South Ari · ADh

Dhangethi

Whale shark trips from a friendly fishing island

  • Whale shark excursions in the South Ari MPA
  • Traditional fishing community and boat-building
  • Mantas and turtles nearby
Population
936
From Malé
≈1 hr 30 min by speedboat
Stays
1
Bikini beach
Yes
Read the Dhangethi guide
Dharavandhoo, Baa 02
Baa · B

Dharavandhoo

Gateway to Hanifaru Bay's manta gatherings

  • Hanifaru Bay manta ray and whale shark feeding aggregations
  • Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • Domestic airport on the island
Population
997
From Malé
≈35 min by domestic flight
Bikini beach
Yes
Healthcare
Health centre
Read the Dharavandhoo guide
Dhigurah, South Ari 03
South Ari · ADh

Dhigurah

Whale sharks and a 3 km sandbank tail

  • Year-round whale shark sightings in the South Ari MPA
  • The long sandbank tail at the island's tip
  • Palm-lined jungle paths
Population
761
From Malé
≈1 hr 30 min by speedboat
Bikini beach
Yes
Healthcare
Health centre
Read the Dhigurah guide
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Snorkeling SnorkelingHouse reefs and boat snorkeling trips36 islands Scuba diving Scuba divingFun dives, PADI courses and channel dives31 islands Sandbank picnic Sandbank picnicHalf-day trips to a sandbank in the middle of the lagoon30 islands
Turtle snorkelingSnorkel with green and hawksbill turtles23 islands Sunset & night fishing Sunset & night fishingTraditional handline fishing, often with a BBQ of your catch22 islands Dolphin cruise Dolphin cruiseSunset boat rides to spot spinner dolphins21 islands Local culture & village walk Local culture & village walkMosques, Bodu Beru drumming and island life19 islands Island hopping Island hoppingVisit neighbouring local and uninhabited islands19 islands
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