Maldives
Real-time questions and answers from travelers and expats in Maldives.
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What's the weather like in the Maldives in December vs January-March?
General · General Tips · today
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What is the weather like in the Maldives in December and other months (dry vs rainy season)?
General · General Tips · 2 days ago
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What's the weather like in the Maldives during the rainy/low season (August-September)?
General · General Tips · 2 days ago
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Is swimming with nurse sharks on group excursions in the Maldives safe?
General · Safety · 3 days ago
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How to fill out the Maldives IMUGA immigration form before arrival, and do you need a return ticket to enter?
General · Visas & Documents · 3 days ago
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How do transfers from Malé to Maldives hotels work: should you book them yourself or does the hotel arrange them?
Malé · Transport · 3 days ago
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What activities and excursions are there in the Maldives besides the beach?
General · General Tips · 4 days ago
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What is the difference between a resort island and a local island in the Maldives?
General · General Tips · 4 days ago
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How to fly with a small child on a long-haul flight to the Maldives?
General · Transport · 5 days ago
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Local islands vs resort islands in Baa Atoll, Maldives - what's the difference?
General · General Tips · 6 days ago
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Is alcohol available in the Maldives, and how does that affect meal plan choice at resorts?
General · General Tips · 7 days ago
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How do you travel between islands in the Maldives: what transfers are available, how much do they cost, and can you book tickets in advance?
General · Transport · 8 days ago
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How do you book a hotel in the Maldives independently, and do you need to arrange the island transfer in advance?
General · Housing & Rent · 9 days ago
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What is the weather like in the Maldives in late October — should you expect heavy rain, strong wind, and murky water?
General · General Tips · 10 days ago
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Are flights to Malé via Abu Dhabi or Dubai operating normally, and is a 1.5-hour Etihad connection enough?
Malé · Transport · 10 days ago
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Where to stay near Velana Airport for an early morning flight, and is it easy to get a taxi from Hulhumale?
General · Transport · 11 days ago
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What flight times to and from Malé work with island boat transfers in the Maldives?
Malé · Transport · 11 days ago
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Which Maldives atoll has the best weather in July and October?
General · General Tips · 13 days ago
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Should you book a local island guesthouse in the Maldives directly and pay on arrival instead of choosing full board on Booking.com?
General · Housing & Rent · 14 days ago
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Is dengue fever a risk in the Maldives and how to protect yourself?
General · Medical · 16 days ago
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Which local island in the Maldives is best for a first independent trip?
General · General Tips · 17 days ago
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Best airlines and layover options for flights to the Maldives
General · Transport · 24 days ago
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How to arrange speedboat transfer to your resort in the Maldives?
General · Transport · 24 days ago
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How does resort transfer work in the Maldives: can you go between resorts, and where do you pay?
General · Transport · 25 days ago
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How to choose a Maldives island resort for first-timers: alcohol, transfers, and island hopping
General · General Tips · 27 days ago
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Best local island in the Maldives for first-timers: Thudu vs Rasdu vs Kuramathi area
General · General Tips · 28 days ago
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Which quiet Maldives resorts have beautiful beaches and speedboat transfer from Male (no loud entertainment)?
General · General Tips · 28 days ago
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Which local islands are worth visiting in the Maldives: Fulidhoo, Dhigurah, or Rakeedhoo?
General · General Tips · 31 days ago
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Which Maldives local islands are best for families with kids: Ukulhas, Thoddoo, Fulidhoo or Dhigurah?
General · General Tips · 31 days ago
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Do speedboats in the Maldives run on Sundays and how reliable are the schedules?
General · Transport · 31 days ago
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Can you reach a Maldives resort by public ferry instead of paying for a hotel transfer?
General · Transport · 32 days ago
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Toddu vs Rasdu island in the Maldives — what's the difference?
General · General Tips · 33 days ago
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How much does a shark swimming excursion cost in the Maldives and how to book one from a resort?
General · General Tips · 35 days ago
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Is July or August a good time to visit the Maldives — what is the rainy season really like?
General · General Tips · 35 days ago
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Are drinks included in meal plans at Maldives resorts?
General · Restaurants & Food · 36 days ago