

Ticket price is US$70-100 per person for the return.ģ. Please note, that sometimes you'll have to wait for your flight during few hours.Ģ. Children of 2-11 years old have 50% discount. The cost for the round trip is about US$400-500. Seaplane is the most luxury, but the most expensive option as well. Then take one of the three major transfer options to your island:ġ.
LUX SOUTH ARI ATOLL DHIGURAH HOW TO
How to get there Fly to Male international airport (MLE). But there is a superb island of Dhigurah with a gorgeous beach, allowing you to relax in the Maldives for the very low price - even in comparison with other inhabited islands. For example, just for US$300-400 per night, you can stay in a decent 4-5 star resort with a good beach, fully justifying complicated transfer.Īs for the local islands, their choice is rather limited. It usually takes around 7 hours for one–way journey to reach Dhigurah Island via Mahibadhoo.Hotels In Alifu Dhaalu there is a great choice of luxury islands - especially in the budget segment. Further, tickets for Mahibadhoo to Dhigurah Island may be booked at Mahibadhoo only at a price of USD 15 per person (each way). For this, tickets need to be booked for Male to Mahibadhoo at a price of USD 35 per person (each way). Operating twice in a week, the tickets cost around USD 35 per person (each way), and it usually takes around 5 hours for one–way journey.Īnother ferry service operating between Male and Dhigurah Island via Mahibadhoo may also be considered. Waterways: To travel only via waterways, tickets may be booked for ferries travelling directly between Male and Dhigurah. Those willing to travel via airways need to check with the airlines for the fares. The air journey takes around 20 minutes time and the following boat ride takes around 30 minutes to reach Dhigurah. Being a scheduled domestic flight, the air transfers to Dhigurah Island are made on first–come basis. This also includes transfers to the island via boat. To travel to and from Dhigurah, the following modes of transportation may be opted:Īirways: To travel via airways, FLYME Airlines, a domestic airline of Maldives, organizes air transfers from Male International Airport to Dhigurah. With little to no phone connectivity, visitors can have a genuinely disconnected and blissful break from the monotony of quotidian life while experiencing some of the world's finest diving opportunities.ĭhigurah is situated 96 Km towards the south-east of Male at the southern end of Ari Atoll.

Shark safaris on Dhigurah Island have also built a strong reputation, and the teeming aquatic life makes for some genuinely remarkable interactions with wildlife. Near the island are sandbanks which are famous for picnics and romantic dinners. Since it is a fishing village, night fishing tours are also popular at Dhigurah. The western part of the island has a beach ideal for swimming. The white sandy beaches and lavish resorts at Dhigurah Island form a great combination of comfort and entertainment. It has 30 diving spots and a dive centre. Dhigurah Island is popular for the whale shark tours (which can be spotted at any time of the year) and snorkelling trips. Situated 96 km away from Male, the island is best suited for the ones wishing to escape the bustling city crowd. One of the least populated islands in Maldives, Dhigurah Island is located on the Alif Dhaal Atoll.
