Common Transport Modes in the Maldives

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Dhoni

This is used for inter-island transfers (Eg; Airport – Male) and for Fishing trips and as a monumental part of culture for Sunset Cruising by certain resorts.

It was initially used as a sail boat by the Maldives.

Speedboat

This is mostly used for inter-island transfers (Eg Hulhumale and Male) and by the resorts for transfer between Airport and Resorts or Island Domestic Airports and Resorts.

Seaplane

Seaplane is largely operated by a company named TMA “Trans Maldivian Airways” and Flyme. The flight is Twin Otter plan that takes off and lands on the ocean. Seaplane is used for transfer and scenic picture tours.

Commonly used to travel for further atolls in the Maldives. They cannot fly during heavy rain or heavy winds, due to twin otters engines.

Operates from Morning to Sunset, they are not equipped to fly in the dark.

Usual transfers are shared but can be obtained for private charters.

Domestic Flight

There are two airlines that operate Maldivian and Flyme. Varying from 37 to 50 seater.

Commonly used to travel for further atolls in the Maldives. They cannot fly during heavy rain or heavy winds, due to their structure.

Usual transfers are shared but can be obtained for private charters

Author : Liswith Obinamuni