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A beautiful white sandbank stretching into the turquoise lagoon of Omadhoo island in Alifu Dhaalu atoll, Maldives.
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Feridhoo vs Omadhoo

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Feridhoo and Omadhoo side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.

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Feridhoo
Omadhoo
Feridhoo island in Maldives

Feridhoo

Northern Ari Atoll (Alifu Alifu)
General score
by Maldivando
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Omadhoo island in Maldives

Omadhoo

Southern Ari Atoll (Alifu Dhaalu)
General score
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Scores by Maldivando
Feridhoo
1 score won
1 tie
Omadhoo
7 scores won
8.2
Easy to reach
8.4
Easy to reach
8.9
Still authentic
8.0
Still authentic
7.8
Sea
9.5
Sea
8.5
Snorkeling
9.5
Snorkeling
5.7
Facilities
7.4
Facilities
2.1
Nightlife
3.9
Nightlife
6.0
Activities
8.0
Activities
6.6
Diving
7.0
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
8.2/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
9.6/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
87.90 km
Distance from Male
73.60 km
Very small
Island size
Small
51 min
Walking time loop
38 min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
544
Total inhabitants
913
492
Maldivians inhabitants
858
52
Foreigners inhabitants
55
14.60 ha
Land area
22.60 ha
Facilities
13
Number of hotels
20
2
Number of restaurants
6
1
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
N/A
Kids playground
N/A
N/A
Outdoor gym
N/A
N/A
Indoor gym
N/A
Perfect for you if
  • You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days
  • The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going
  • You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away
  • You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
  • You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
It may not suit you if
  • You want to choose where to have dinner every night
  • You expect the turquoise water of the photographs
  • It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
  • You want bars, music and nights out
  • Diving is the whole point of the trip
  • You want bars, music and nights out
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Mantas Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving SUP rental Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Island Hopping Trip Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Windsurfing Desert island picnic
Exclusive Feridhoo
Catamaran rental
Exclusive Omadhoo
Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Whale Sharks Sandbank Picnic Kayak rental Jet ski rental Watersports Maldivian Boduberu Show Vaavu Atoll trip
How to reach
Feridhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 40 min - 2 h
Price per person
~ € 74
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
55 min - 1 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 170 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 40 min
Price per person
~ € 276
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Duration
7 h 5 min
Price per person
~ € 7 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Feridhoo
Omadhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 58
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 216 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 20 min
Price per person
~ € 230 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni) ×2
Duration
5 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 7 estimate
Changes
1 change
Full details on getting to Omadhoo

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
11.2 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
99 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.4 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October
Photos
Feridhoo
A wide view of the turquoise lagoon on Feridhoo island in Alifu Alifu Atoll, with a sandy beach and cloudy sky.
Empty sun loungers on the pristine white sand beach of Feridhoo Island in the Alifu Alifu Atoll with turquoise sea
A beautiful tropical white sandy beach and crystal clear lagoon on Feridhoo Island in the North Ari Atoll
Crystal clear turquoise water at Feridhoo island beach in Alifu Alifu Atoll with people swimming under blue sky
Aerial drone shot of the tropical island of Feridhoo in Alifu Alifu Atoll with white beach and turquoise lagoon.
Stunning aerial drone view of the turquoise lagoon, white sandy beach, and lush green vegetation on Feridhoo island, Alifu Alifu Atoll.
All 32 photos of Feridhoo
Omadhoo
Aerial view of a woman walking on the white sand beach of Omadhoo island in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, surrounded by palms.
Aerial drone perspective of the tropical local island Omadhoo in Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, featuring lush vegetation and a white beach.
Aerial drone shot of Omadhoo local island in Alifu Dhaalu atoll surrounded by blue lagoon and tropical vegetation.
Panoramic view of a pristine white sandbank beach in Omadhoo, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, with lush green tropical vegetation.
Stunning view of the tropical sandbank in Omadhoo island, Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, surrounded by crystal clear blue water.
Aerial view of the beautiful turquoise lagoon and lush green vegetation on the bikini beach of Omadhoo, Alifu Dhaalu.
All 33 photos of Omadhoo
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