A speedboat from the airport to Maafushi, two days of snorkel trips to reefs and local islands, a whale shark day in South Ari Atoll, then a morning in Malé before your flight.
5 days, 31 stopsBalanced paceJan to MarApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Arrive and settle into Maafushi
Land at Velana, ride a shared speedboat across the atoll, then spend the afternoon on the beach and the evening among the cafés.
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9:00 AMVelana International AirportShow your IMUGA declaration at immigration. Shared speedboats to Maafushi leave several times a day, so book a seat ahead.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Shared speedboat to Maafushi, about 50 min
2
11:15 AMiCom Tours, MaafushiStep off at the jetty, drop your bags at your guesthouse and book the next days' trips at an excursion desk.About 1 hour here
Book seats online
Walk about 5 min
3
12:15 PMMiskiyy MaguOrder mas huni, tuna with grated coconut, onion and chili, with roshi flatbread, or a fish curry and rice.About 1 hour 15 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 5 min
4
1:30 PMOptionalMaafushi villageGet your bearings on a short walk through the village, dressed modestly away from the beach.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
5
3:00 PMWater Sports BeachSwim and rest off the flight on the sand by the water sports desks, then stay for the sunset.About 3 hours here
Free to visit
Walk about 3 min
6
6:00 PMMiskiyy MaguEat an early dinner of grilled fish or garudhiya fish soup, and get to bed early before tomorrow's boat.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadiCom Tours, Maafushi (day 2), iCom Tours, Maafushi (day 3), iCom Tours, Maafushi (day 4): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Submit IMUGA before you flyEvery traveler, children included, files a free Traveller Declaration on imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before arrival and before departure.
Dress modestly off the beachMaafushi and Malé are local communities: dress modestly in town, including when you swim away from tourist beaches.
Leave alcohol for resortsAlcohol is available on resort islands, so don't take any outside them. Bottles bought in flight or at duty-free shops are confiscated when you land.
Respect Ramadan hoursDuring Ramadan, eating, drinking and smoking in public by day may be illegal. Ask your guesthouse where you can eat.
Keep your distance from whale sharksStay at least 3 m from the body and 4 m from the tail, never touch or chase them, and use no flash or selfie sticks.
Leave room for the weatherSpeedboat times change with sea conditions, so keep the last morning loose and allow a buffer before your flight.
Where to stay for this plan
Spend all four nights in a Maafushi guesthouse near Miskiyy Magu, where the boats leave. If you prefer a resort, it arranges your transfer and its own excursions, so check which trips it offers.
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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
