The exotic Maldives happens to be rightfully renowned as one of the most enticing holiday destinations on the globe. This would be because this island nation offers marvellous beaches, stunning natural scenery, balmy tropical weather and many engrossing things to do. You will find that there would be several useful options for getting around the Maldives and your main transport choices are described below.

In the Maldives, you would find that boats and ferries would be used as cars would be in many other countries in the world since this destination is made up of more than 1,000 islands! One form of transport for travelling between islands would be taking public ferries. This would probably be the most economical option as the ferry fares would be very affordable. You will find that the public ferries would travel to all of the Maldives’ islands with the exception of the resort islands. Therefore, if you are based on local islands and desire to go island hopping, taking the ferry would be a good choice; however, if you happen to be staying at a resort and desire to explore the islands in this way, you could opt for planned excursions organised by the property.

After arriving at the Velana International Airport in Hulhule near Male, you may have the option of travelling to your chosen resort by speedboat; this is most often the case for properties within easy reach of Male. This is likely to be a memorable experience as you skim across the waters taking in the sight of the alluring natural scenery. Typically, speedboat transfers would be direct and fast, taking you to your destination at a rapid pace. As you might expect, travelling by speedboat would be more cost-effective than getting about by seaplane and it would undoubtedly be quick and convenient. One of the Maldives 5-star resorts to consider which offers complimentary luxury speedboat transfers from the airport as part of its all-inclusive plan would be OZEN LIFE MAADHOO.

Travelling by seaplane would undoubtedly be an appealing mode of travel and some far-flung resorts in Maldives can only be reached in this way. Seaplanes would typically be small, accommodating as many as 15 passengers on a flight. However, the views that you could experience on such a journey would be sensational and this experience is likely to become a treasured memory of your visit to the Maldives. Since seaplanes wouldn’t require a landing strip, they would have the capability to land directly on the waters. However, keep in mind that seaplanes would not operate at night and would cost more as well.

Unlike seaplanes, domestic flights in the Maldives would have the capability to operate after nightfall. You will find that domestic flights could land at as many as 16 airports situated at different locations around the country. These flights would have the capacity to accommodate as many as 35 to 60 passengers at a time. After arriving at the Velana International Airport, you may be obliged to wait an hour or two before boarding your domestic flight. Sometimes, you may need both a domestic flight as well as a speedboat transfer to reach your chosen resort so check the transport options and any added costs when booking your stay.

You would have a few options for getting around cities in the Maldives like Male, Fuvahmulah and Hulhumale. In Male, the capital, travelling by taxi would be a good option for getting to locations within the city. You would also have the option of renting a scooter or motorcycle to get around destinations like Hulhumale.

You will find that many of the islands of the Maldivian archipelago would be rather small in size, meaning that you could easily explore them on foot. Another option would be getting about on a bicycle; in fact, some resorts would offer complimentary bicycles for the use of guests, perfect for pedal-powered adventures!