Fulidhoo is a small, budget-friendly local island we visited recently in the Maldives, along with Dhigurah island, which we loved for its beaches and sandbar.
Aside from scuba diving, the prime attraction in Fulidhoo is the shark and stingray beach, where you can see nurse sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays in the shallow water and even get your picture taken with them.
Of course, Fulidhoo also has the white sand and clear blue water that’s typical of the Maldives, and there are family-owned hotels for as low as $60 USD per night, so it’s a good option if you’re wanting to get your fix of the tropics without spending a lot of money.
This travel guide will explain how to get to Fulidhoo island, what to do there, where to stay, and everything else you need to know before you go!
Where To Stay In Fulidhoo
How To Get To Fulidhoo Island
There’s no airport in Fulidhoo, so you first have to fly into the capital of the Maldives at Male International Airport (MLE), which is about 55 kilometers (35 miles) from Fulidhoo.
From Male, you can take a speedboat or ferry directly to Fulidhoo.
Swimming with a stingray in Fulidhoo!
• By Public Speedboat
The main way to get to Fulidhoo is by public speedboat, and that’s how we went. There are daily departures in the morning and afternoon from Male airport and the city.
The speedboat journey to Fulidhoo takes a little less than 1.5 hours and costs about $40 USD per person one way. It was very bumpy in our experience, but I’m sure it depends on the weather.