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Dhiffushi vs Thoddoo
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Thoddoo side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhiffushi
6 scores won
1 tie
Thoddoo
3 scores won
7.9/10
Overall score
8.5/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
67.30 km
Small
Island size
Large
35 min
Walking time loop
1h 26min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
1270
Total inhabitants
1924
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
1529
249
Foreigners inhabitants
395
26.70 ha
Land area
160.90 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
47
17
Number of restaurants
21
13
Number of cafes
7
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
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 to see turtles without booking an excursion
- You are curious to see how farming works in the Maldives
- You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
- You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
- You want your days full of excursions
- You want a choice of places to eat
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 the turquoise water of the photographs
- You are after an island that is still off the tourist track
- 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
Overnight in Sandbank
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
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Flyboard
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Thoddoo
Fruits & Vegetables Excursion
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Private speedboat
Thoddoo
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Private seaplane
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 2025Thoddoo
4.2/5
Based on 5 reviews
Beaches
3.5
Snorkeling
4.3
Vibes
3.8
Value for money
4.0
G. A.
4.0
"Thoddoo accogliente, molto verde con le sue piantagioni di frutta lungo le strade che si aprono lungo una spiaggia lungh..."
13 January 2026
S. P.
4.5
"Thodoo è una perfetta opzione se vuoi scoprire la vera cultura delle Maldive, ed in più senza spendere una fortuna. Nuot..."
6 June 2025
Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Dhiffushi
Thoddoo
