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Bikini Beach

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Small pristine beach with powder sand and excellent snorkeling access.

Nurse Shark Point

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Night snorkeling spot to see sleeping nurse sharks on the reef.

House Reef

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Vibrant reef with manta rays, eagle rays, and colorful coral gardens.

Alimatha Night Dive

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Famous nearby site with stingrays and nurse sharks feeding at night.

Village & Harbor

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Authentic local island life with traditional fishing culture and calm pace.

Sandbank Excursions

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Pristine uninhabited sandbanks nearby for private beach experiences.

Fulidhoo

Fulidhoo: The Shark Point Island

Fulidhoo is a tiny local island in Vaavu Atoll known for its shark point — nurse sharks resting on the sandy bottom, perfect for snorkeling with sharks safely.

Location

Vaavu Atoll, 2-hour speedboat from Malé ($50-70). Tiny island: 700m x 200m. Population 400.

Sharks

The main draw. Morning shark point trips — snorkel with nurse sharks resting on the bottom. Safe, amazing experience. $40-50/trip.

Accommodation

Budget guesthouses $40-80/night. Simple but clean. Popular: Season Paradise, Thundi Guest House. No resorts.

The Island

Small, quiet, authentic. One bikini beach. ...

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Tiny local island - CASH ONLY! No ATM. Guesthouses MVR cash. Bring all cash needed from Malé. USD accepted informally.

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NO ATM or exchange on tiny Vaavu Atoll island! Population ~300. Ferry from Male 3 hours. CRITICAL: Withdraw ALL needed MVR cash in Male before boat trip! Guesthouses may accept USD informally but prefer MVR. Nearest ATM in Male. Very remote - cash planning essential!

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Tipping uncommon. 10% service charge at guesthouses. Small cash tips (50-100 MVR) for dive guides okay.

Other Islands

Maafushi

Maafushi

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Thulusdhoo

Gulhi

Gulhi

Guraidhoo

Guraidhoo

Hulhumalé

Hulhumalé

Thoddoo

Thoddoo

Dhigurah

Dhigurah

Malé

Malé

Ukulhas

Ukulhas