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Rasdhoo vs Thoddoo
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Rasdhoo 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
Rasdhoo
5 scores won
2 ties
Thoddoo
3 scores won
8.7/10
Overall score
8.5/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
57.40 km
Distance from Male
67.30 km
Small
Island size
Large
30 min
Walking time loop
1h 26min
Sandbank on the island
1
Number of bikini beaches
2
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
Cycling
Cycling
1282
Total inhabitants
1924
1078
Maldivians inhabitants
1529
204
Foreigners inhabitants
395
21.60 ha
Land area
160.90 ha
Facilities
42
Number of hotels
47
10
Number of restaurants
21
11
Number of cafes
7
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 dive with sharks
- Snorkelling is the reason you are going
- You want a chance to swim with whale sharks
- It is your first time in the Maldives
- You want your days full of excursions
- You are travelling with children
- 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
- You want a shallow lagoon to stay in the water for hours
- 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
SUP rental
Kayak rental
Jet ski rental
Funtube
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 Rasdhoo
Snorkeling with Whale Sharks
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Thoddoo
Overnight in Sandbank
Parasailing
Fruits & Vegetables Excursion
How to reach
Rasdhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
Private seaplane
Private speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
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
Rasdhoo
4.0/5
Based on 2 reviews
Beaches
—
Snorkeling
—
Vibes
—
Value for money
—
G. A.
4.5
"Rasdoo mi è piaciuta perché è possibile da riva fare snorkeling e vedere coralli e pesci bellissimi. Indimenticabile è s..."
13 January 2026
M. D.
3.5
"Dall’isola abbiamo raggiunto un sandbank, esperienza nuova e particolare ma per me poco piacevole perché troppo sole sen..."
23 May 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.
Rasdhoo
Thoddoo
