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Professional surfer riding a massive blue barrel wave at Thulusdhoo island in the Kaafu Atoll of the Maldives.
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Male' vs Thulusdhoo

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Male' and Thulusdhoo 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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Male'
Thulusdhoo
Male' island in Maldives

Male'

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
by Maldivando
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Thulusdhoo island in Maldives

Thulusdhoo

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
by Maldivando
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Scores by Maldivando
Male'
3 scores won
1 tie
Thulusdhoo
5 scores won
10.0
Easy to reach
9.1
Easy to reach
1.7
Still authentic
3.5
Still authentic
3.3
Sea
9.0
Sea
2.5
Snorkeling
6.8
Snorkeling
10.0
Facilities
7.7
Facilities
10.0
Nightlife
6.9
Nightlife
7.0
Activities
9.0
Activities
7.5
Diving
7.5
Diving
0.0
Surfing
9.0
Surfing
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User's rating
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User's rating
5.2/10
Overall score
by Maldivando
8.5/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
0.00 km
Distance from Male
28.60 km
Very large
Island size
Medium
1h 41min
Walking time loop
1h 7min
Sandbank on the island
0
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Taxi
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
137238
Total inhabitants
1801
100614
Maldivians inhabitants
1188
36624
Foreigners inhabitants
613
205.50 ha
Land area
76.10 ha
Facilities
50
Number of hotels
45
50
Number of restaurants
21
50
Number of cafes
5
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Hospital
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 to land and already be there
  • It is your first time in the Maldives
  • You want people around and something to do in the evening
  • You want a choice of places to eat
  • You do not want to lose half a day getting there
  • The colour of the water is the first thing you look at
  • You want to surf, or to learn
  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
  • You want a sandbank without booking an excursion
  • It is your first time in the Maldives
It may not suit you if
  • You want to sunbathe in a swimsuit
  • You expect the turquoise water of the photographs
  • 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 are after a small, close-knit village
  • Your trip revolves around snorkelling
  • You plan to snorkel from the shore, without a boat
  • 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 Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Diving Sandbank Picnic SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Funtube Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Dolphin Watching Wakeboarding Desert island picnic Floating Yacht Bar Visit
Exclusive Male'
Waterski Windsurfing Flyboard
Exclusive Thulusdhoo
Snorkeling with Mantas Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Surf lessons Parasailing Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Romantic Beach Dinner Maldivian Boduberu Show Catamaran rental Kitesurfing
How to reach
Male'

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Thulusdhoo
Recommended Fastest
Shared speedboat
Duration
25 - 35 min
Price per person
~ € 23
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
30 - 35 min
Price per person
~ € 83 - 101
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
1 h 30 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Thulusdhoo

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
Male'
Aerial view of Male local island in Kaafu atoll featuring the Sinamale Bridge connecting to the international airport
Stunning aerial perspective of Male, the capital local island in Kaafu Atoll, showcasing its dense cityscape and harbor
Aerial shot of the colorful buildings of Male City, the local island capital in the Kaafu Atoll, surrounded by ocean.
A beautiful sunset overlooking the busy harbor of Male city in Kaafu Atoll, with docked speedboats and city lights.
Stunning drone aerial view of Male City, the capital island of the Maldives located in the Kaafu Atoll, with its dense urban landscape surrounded by the deep blue Indian Ocean.
Stunning aerial drone view of Male capital city in Kaafu Atoll, with the Sinamale bridge connecting to the airport.
All 46 photos of Male'
Thulusdhoo
A decorative wooden swing in the turquoise ocean water with an I Love Thulusdhoo sign at Thulusdhoo, Kaafu Atoll.
A beautiful view of the thriving coral reef off the coast of Thulusdhoo island in the Kaafu atoll, Maldives.
A woman ordering drinks at a local tropical juice bar on Thulusdhoo Island in the scenic Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.
Aerial view of a serene white sand beach with palm trees on Thulusdhoo local island in the Kaafu Atoll, Maldives.
Aerial drone view of Thulusdhoo Island beach in Kaafu Atoll, showcasing white sand, palm trees and turquoise ocean.
Aerial perspective of Thulusdhoo local island in Kaafu Atoll, showcasing white sandy beaches and vibrant reefs.
All 32 photos of Thulusdhoo
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