Rasdhoo — Alifu Alifu (North Ari) Atoll, Maldives

The dive island. Dawn boats run out to Hammerhead Point where scalloped hammerheads school in open water — a bucket-list dive from a $40 guesthouse.

Why Rasdhoo?

  • Hammerhead dawn dives
  • Madivaru channel
  • PADI schools
  • Sandbank picnics

Getting there

Travel time from Velana International (MLE): approximately 75 minutes by speedboat, ferry. Transfer from $35 per person.

Accommodation

Guesthouse rates from $40/night. Typical mid-range double: $78/night.

Best time to visit

January, February, March, April, November, December.

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