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Dhiffushi vs Thinadhoo
Scores, sea, facilities, travel times and costs: Dhiffushi and Thinadhoo side by side, figure by figure. Neither one is better in absolute terms: it depends on the trip you have in mind.
Scores
Dhiffushi
5 scores won
1 tie
Thinadhoo
3 scores won
7.9/10
Overall score
8.4/10
In each row the higher score is highlighted.
Details
37.20 km
Distance from Male
76.10 km
Small
Island size
Very small
35 min
Walking time loop
24 min
Sandbank on the island
2
Number of bikini beaches
1
Walking
Ways of getting around
Walking
1270
Total inhabitants
258
1021
Maldivians inhabitants
74
249
Foreigners inhabitants
184
26.70 ha
Land area
12.40 ha
Facilities
37
Number of hotels
13
17
Number of restaurants
3
13
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 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 want slow days with nothing on the schedule
- You want a small village where they know you after two days
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 expect the turquoise water of the photographs
- You want shops, an ATM and services within reach
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
Wedding Ceremony
Romantic Beach Dinner
Island Hopping Trip
Watersports
Maldivian Resort Trip
Dolphin Watching
Desert island picnic
Exclusive Dhiffushi
Overnight in Sandbank
Funtube
Parasailing
Maldivian Cooking Class
Maldivian Boduberu Show
Waterski
Wakeboarding
Windsurfing
Catamaran rental
Flyboard
Kitesurfing
Exclusive Thinadhoo
Vaavu Atoll trip
How to reach
Dhiffushi
Recommended
Fastest
Shared speedboat
Cheapest
Public ferry (Dhoni)
Private speedboat
Thinadhoo
Recommended
Shared speedboat
Fastest
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° — 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
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 2025Thinadhoo
No reviews yet
Packages for these islands
The best options for staying on each of the two islands: dates and length are up to you.
Dhiffushi
Thinadhoo