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Aerial drone shot of Rakeedhoo local island surrounded by turquoise lagoon and reef in the Vaavu Atoll Maldives.
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Dhiffushi vs Rakeedhoo

Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Rakeedhoo 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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Dhiffushi island in Maldives

Dhiffushi

Male Atoll (Kaafu)
General score
Rakeedhoo island in Maldives

Rakeedhoo

Vaavu Atoll (Vaavu)
General score
Scores
Dhiffushi
5 scores won
1 tie
Rakeedhoo
3 scores won
8.1
Easy to reach
7.9
Easy to reach
4.3
Still authentic
9.4
Still authentic
8.8
Sea
9.0
Sea
5.4
Snorkeling
9.0
Snorkeling
7.3
Facilities
5.1
Facilities
Upkeep
Upkeep
7.1
Nightlife
2.1
Nightlife
10.0
Activities
4.0
Activities
7.5
Diving
6.6
Diving
0.0
Surfing
0.0
Surfing
10.0
User's rating
User's rating
7.7/10
Overall score
8.5/10

In each row the higher score is highlighted.

Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
95.50 km
Small
Island size
Very small
35 min
Walking time loop
20 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
1270
Total inhabitants
76
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
62
249
Foreigners inhabitants
14
26.70 ha
Land area
6.30 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
2
17
Number of restaurants
3
13
Number of cafes
1
Airport on the island
Port
Port / Jetty
Port
Clinic
Hospital / Clinic
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM machine
Diving center
Police station
Minimarket
Public Bathroom
Water park
Kids playground
Outdoor gym
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
  • Snorkelling is the reason you are going
  • You are after an island that is still local and off the tourist track
  • You want proper dives, with currents and pelagics
  • You want slow days with nothing on the schedule
  • You want more than one beach where you can wear a swimsuit
  • You are travelling as a couple and want somewhere intimate
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 to arrive by public ferry and spend next to nothing
  • You want to dive with tanks
  • You want a wide choice of places to stay
  • It is your first time in the Maldives and you want a safe bet
  • You are travelling with young children
  • You want bars, music and nights out
  • You get restless when there is not much to explore
Activities
In common
Snorkeling trip Snorkeling with Turtles Snorkeling with Nurse Sharks Fishing Fishing & Barbecue Sandbank Picnic Romantic Beach Dinner Desert island picnic
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Snorkeling with Mantas Diving Overnight in Sandbank SUP rental Kayak rental Jet ski rental Funtube Parasailing Maldivian Cooking Class Wedding Ceremony Island Hopping Trip Watersports Maldivian Resort Trip Maldivian Boduberu Show Dolphin Watching Waterski Wakeboarding Windsurfing Catamaran rental Flyboard Kitesurfing
Exclusive Rakeedhoo
Vaavu Atoll trip
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended Fastest
Shared speedboat
Duration
40 min
Price per person
~ € 43
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
2 h 10 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
50 min
Price per person
~ € 184
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Dhiffushi
Rakeedhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Duration
1 h 30 min
Price per person
~ € 64 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Fastest
Private seaplane
Duration
1 h - 1 h 15 min
Price per person
~ € 202 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Duration
6 h 50 min
Price per person
~ € 4 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Private speedboat
Duration
1 h 30 min
Price per person
~ € 265 estimate
Changes
Nonstop
Full details on getting to Rakeedhoo

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° — 30.4°C
28.7°C
Water temperature
28.8°C
11.3 /month
Avg rain days
11.3 /month
102 mm/month
Avg rainfall
102 mm/month
16.8 km/h
Avg wind
16.6 km/h
January, February, March, April
Best months
January, February, March, April
May, August, September, October
Worst months
May, September, October, November
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 2025
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