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

Why you should not travel to the Maldives?

1. Because Maldives have Underwater Restaurants

 2. Because Maldives has an Underwater Spa

3. Because it is just sun, sea and sand














4. Because Celebrities and Royalty travels



5. Because Maldives has a UNESCO protected biosphere



6. Because World Surf Tournaments are held



7. Because dining is too creative



8. Because cuisines are too good



9. Because each resort is a private island



10. Because it is too private




Maldives is next on your bucket list yes ?


Author : Liswith Obinamuni

Let’s Kick away the lil doubts we ponder about the Maldives

Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and Male city (Capital) why do I have to take a boat to travel to the city? Can’t I take a cab?
Sorry they are two different islands with the sea connecting them, currently there is not mode of land Transportation either it would be Speedboat or Dhoni.

What is a Dhoni?
Yes it is a boat, a Dhivehi word you shall hear in the Maldives.

Yes most resorts is one private island or two private islands connected by a bridge, yes it has no connecting roads to a city; unless they are city hotels.

Mode of transports within resorts, Can I have a private car?
Usually it is walking, but some resorts have bicycles and buggy services available.

Is the usage of USD possible anywhere in the Maldives May it be a resort or a city?
Yes you can pay in dollars in the Maldives anywhere they do accept.

Can I tag along my dog on my Holiday?
Sorry Ladies this is not possible in the Maldives

Why can’t a seaplane operate 24H?
Because they cannot operate due to strong winds, rain or when there is no day light due to the Engineering model of the plane.

Liswith Obinamuni

Maldives