Do speedboats in the Maldives run on Sundays and how reliable are the schedules?

Speedboats to Dhigurah operate on Sundays with two daily departures, same as other days. The first boat leaves at 11:00, which works well for a 07:25 arrival. Dhigurah guesthouses can provide details and help with booking.

Your guesthouse or hotel on a local island will typically arrange all transport for you — just contact them in advance. They can also help book domestic flights if you need to reach more distant atolls.

Fulhadhoo has one of the most stunning beaches in the world but is very quiet. For more activity, Rasdhoo or Fulhidhoo are better options. Maafushi is best avoided as it is overly touristy.

A budget-friendly alternative to a resort is Plumeria Hotel on Thinadhoo island in Vaavu Atoll. It offers a full breakfast buffet, sunbeds, a nearby coral reef, and free paddleboarding. The evening buffet costs $20. Getting there involves a speedboat to Fulidhoo, then a local ferry to Thinadhoo.

Tourists in the Maldives are generally well looked after regardless of which island they visit. Solo travel is comfortable — the main thing is choosing a destination that suits your preferred style of holiday.