Malé, Hulhumalé and Maafushi · 6 nights

Day 1: Arrive in Hulhumalé

Hulhumalé

• Sunset dolphin cruise from Hulhumalé · 2 h. Spinner dolphins are seen on most trips but not guaranteed; boats should not chase or circle them.

Local tip: Spinner dolphins are seen on most trips but not guaranteed; boats should not chase or circle them.

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Malé city walk: Old Friday Mosque, Grand Friday Mosque, fish market, Sultan Park and National Museum

Hulhumalé

• Malé city walk: Old Friday Mosque, Grand Friday Mosque, fish market, Sultan Park and National Museum · 6 h. Cover shoulders and knees in the city. The coral-stone Old Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy) is usually viewed from outside; the Grand Friday Mosque admits visitors outside prayer times. Most shops close for about 15 minutes at each prayer and Friday mornings are quiet.

Local tip: Cover shoulders and knees in the city. The coral-stone Old Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy) is usually viewed from outside; the Grand Friday Mosque admits visitors outside prayer times. Most shops close for about 15 minutes at each prayer and Friday mornings are quiet.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Hulhumalé → Maafushi

Maafushi · Hulhumalé to Maafushi, Shared speedboat ~1–1.25h (about US$25–35); public ferry from Malé ~1.5–2h, not Fridays

• Snorkelling trip to turtle point and nearby reefs · 3 h. Shared trips run most mornings and often add a nurse shark or ray stop. Use reef-safe sunscreen or a rash vest and never stand on coral.
• Jet ski, parasailing or banana boat · 1 h. Jet skis cost about US$80–120 per 30 minutes and parasailing about US$70–100; agree the price and ride time first.

Local tip: Shared trips run most mornings and often add a nurse shark or ray stop. Use reef-safe sunscreen or a rash vest and never stand on coral.

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Explore Maafushi

Maafushi

• Sunset dolphin cruise from Maafushi · 2 h. Sightings are likely but not guaranteed; boats should keep their distance.
• Sandbank picnic from Maafushi · 4 h. Swimwear is fine on the sandbank. Take shade, water and reef-safe sunscreen; picnic lunch is usually included.

Local tip: Sightings are likely but not guaranteed; boats should keep their distance.

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Maafushi

Maafushi

• Night fishing trip · 3 h. Handline fishing at dusk; ask the guesthouse to grill the catch.
• Maafushi bikini beach · 3 h. The screened bikini beach is the only place for swimwear; cover shoulders and knees walking through the village.

Local tip: Handline fishing at dusk; ask the guesthouse to grill the catch.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Resort day pass from Maafushi

Maafushi

• Resort day pass from Maafushi · 7 h. Nearby South Malé resorts sell passes with the speedboat and lunch; drinks packages cost extra. Book through the guesthouse a day ahead.

Local tip: Nearby South Malé resorts sell passes with the speedboat and lunch; drinks packages cost extra. Book through the guesthouse a day ahead.

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Depart from Maafushi

Maafushi

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.