Rasdhoo, Maldives 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Hammerhead Point

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World-famous 30m dawn dive for hammerhead sharks, Dec-Apr season.

Madivaru

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Horseshoe reef with eagle rays, mantas, grey reef sharks, and turtles.

Rasdhoo Beach

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Bikini beach with crystal waters, snorkeling, and sandbank views.

Kuramathi Sandbank

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Picturesque sandbar near Kuramathi resort for day trips and photos.

Village Harbor

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Traditional fishing harbor with boat trips and local island atmosphere.

House Reef

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Easy snorkeling access with colorful coral, tropical fish, and sea turtles.

Panorama

Rasdhoo

Rasdhoo: The Maldives' Diving Capital

Rasdhoo is where hammerhead sharks aren't rare — they're routine. This tiny island in Alif Alif Atoll is a mecca for divers worldwide. Early mornings, boats carry divers to Rasdhoo Channel where hammerheads gather in the depths.

Location

Alif Alif Atoll, 60 km from Malé. 2 hours speedboat ($50-70) or 5-6 hours public ferry ($5). Population 1,500.

Hammerhead Diving

Rasdhoo Madivaru (Hammerhead Point) — dawn dives 5:30-6:00 AM. Depth 25-35m. Season: Dec-Apr, 70-90% encounter rate. Schools of 10-50 hammerheads. $80-100/dive.

Other Dive Sites

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LOCAL ISLAND - CASH ESSENTIAL! Budget guesthouses cash-only. Few accept cards. Bring USD or MVR cash. ATM available but unreliable. Dive shops prefer cash.

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Banks: Bank of Maldives (BML) - ONE ATM on island, often runs out of cash! USD widely accepted. Budget-friendly LOCAL ISLAND in Alif Alif Atoll. Unlike luxury resorts, local islands are CASH-DOMINANT! Budget guesthouses cash-only or small cards fees. Dive shops prefer USD cash. Bring sufficient USD or MVR from Malé. Famous manta ray spot. Very affordable alternative to resorts. Ferry from Malé. Authentic Maldivian experience!