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Dhiffushi vs Maafushi
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Maafushi side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhiffushi
2 scores won
2 ties
Maafushi
5 scores won
7.9/10
Overall score
8.7/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
26.00 km
Small
Island size
Small
35 min
Walking time loop
46 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
1270
Total inhabitants
4471
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
3195
249
Foreigners inhabitants
1276
26.70 ha
Land area
41.10 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
50
17
Number of restaurants
40
13
Number of cafes
21
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Hospital
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
N/A
Water park
N/A
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
N/A
Indoor gym
N/A
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
- You want proper dives, with currents and pelagics
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- It is your first time in the Maldives
- You want people around and something to do in the evening
- You want your days full of excursions
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 plan to snorkel from the shore, without a boat
- You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
- You are looking for quiet and a slow pace
- You are after a small, close-knit village
- You are travelling as a couple and looking for privacy
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Funtube
Parasailing
Maldivian Cooking Class
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Dolphin Watching
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Desert island picnic
Catamaran rental
Flyboard
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Overnight in Sandbank
Exclusive Maafushi
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Vaavu Atoll trip
Floating Yacht Bar Visit
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Private speedboat
Maafushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
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
11.3 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.8 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, August, September, October
Photos
Reviews
Dhiffushi
5.0/5
Based on 1 review
Beaches
—
Snorkeling
—
Vibes
—
Value for money
—
G. L.
5.0
"Spiaggia bianca soffice, mare bellissimo e cristallino, quando cala il sole si possono osservare le razze richiamate dag..."
13 October 2025Maafushi
No reviews yet
Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Dhiffushi
Maafushi
Maafushi Friends Edition: Adventure, Sharks, Fun and Evenings Under the Stars
8 nights - 7 days
- Ideal for groups of friends
Price per person from
1,560
€