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Dhiffushi vs Fulhadhoo
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Fulhadhoo side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhiffushi
4 scores won
1 tie
Fulhadhoo
4 scores won
7.7/10
Overall score
8.6/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
101.70 km
Small
Island size
Small
35 min
Walking time loop
1h 5min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
1270
Total inhabitants
341
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
240
249
Foreigners inhabitants
101
26.70 ha
Land area
28.90 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
20
17
Number of restaurants
7
13
Number of cafes
2
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
Water park
Kids playground
Outdoor gym
Indoor gym
Perfect for you if
- You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You are travelling with children
- You want a choice of places to eat
- The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
- You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
- You want a small village where they know you after two days
- You like getting around by bike
It may not suit you if
- Your trip revolves around snorkelling
- You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
- You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
- You want to arrive by public ferry and spend next to nothing
- You want to arrive by public ferry and spend next to nothing
- It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
Overnight in Sandbank
Maldivian Cooking Class
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Maldivian Resort Trip
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Snorkeling with Mantas
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Funtube
Parasailing
Watersports
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Catamaran rental
Flyboard
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Fulhadhoo
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How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Private speedboat
Fulhadhoo
Recommended
Cheapest
Shared speedboat
Domestic flight + Private speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.
Climate
27.1° — 30.4°C
Avg temperature
27.1° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.7°C
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
10.9 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
94 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.7 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, June
Photos
Reviews
Dhiffushi
5.0/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
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Snorkeling
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Vibes
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Value for money
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G. L.
5.0
"Spiaggia bianca soffice, mare bellissimo e cristallino, quando cala il sole si possono osservare le razze richiamate dag..."
13 October 2025Fulhadhoo
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Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Dhiffushi
Fulhadhoo