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Dhiffushi vs Mathiveri
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Mathiveri side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhiffushi
5 scores won
1 tie
Mathiveri
3 scores won
7.9/10
Overall score
9.0/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
84.50 km
Small
Island size
Small
35 min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
1270
Total inhabitants
878
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
778
249
Foreigners inhabitants
100
26.70 ha
Land area
22.80 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
27
17
Number of restaurants
5
13
Number of cafes
3
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
N/A
Water park
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
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 a chance to swim with whale sharks
- You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
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
- Diving is the whole point of the trip
- You want excursions and sport every day
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip
Snorkeling with Turtles
Snorkeling with Mantas
Fishing
Fishing & Barbecue
Diving
Sandbank Picnic
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Maldivian Cooking Class
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks
Overnight in Sandbank
Funtube
Parasailing
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Catamaran rental
Flyboard
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Mathiveri
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Private speedboat
Mathiveri
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
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 2025Mathiveri
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
Mathiveri
Trio of Wonders: The Best of Ari Atoll
14 nights - 13 days
- 3 islands to discover
Price per person from
2,210
€