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Felidhoo, a local island in the Maldives
Local island
Vaavu Atoll (Vaavu)

Felidhoo

Maldivando score: 7.6/10 78 km from Malé Size: Very small

The picturesque and tiny capital of Vaavu. It offers slow rhythms, a cozy atmosphere, and easy access to the best sports fishing spots.

Quick decision

Felidhoo is right for you if...

Perfect for you if

  • You want proper dives, with currents and pelagics rated 8.5/10, 2nd of 27 islands in our catalogue
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days 620 inhabitants

It may not suit you if

  • You expect the turquoise water of the photographs 25th of 27 islands for sea quality
  • You want to get there quickly and without connections 23rd of 27 islands for ease of access
Overview

Felidhoo

Despite being the administrative capital of the Vaavu Atoll, Felidhoo has the size and soul of a tiny tropical village. Immersed in a sleepy atmosphere, cars do not exist here, and social life revolves around the small harbor or the hammocks under the palm trees.

The Vaavu Atoll is internationally famous for being a true fishing paradise (big game fishing and night fishing) and for diving in the oceanic channels ("kandu"). From Felidhoo, you set off to discover sharks, massive stingrays, and schools of giant trevally.

It is perfect for travelers looking for an affordable, welcoming, and family-friendly base from which to explore the surrounding marine wonders, returning in the evening to enjoy traditional curries in small local restaurants.

Key facts

Essential information

  • Island name Felidhoo
  • Atoll name Vaavu Atoll (Vaavu)
  • Distance from Male 77.90 km
  • Island size Very small
  • Walking time loop 30 min
  • Sandbank on the island
  • Number of bikini beaches 1
  • Ways of getting around Walking
  • Total inhabitants 620
Comfort

Facilities on the island

11 Hotels
3 Restaurants
1 Cafe
Airport
Port
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM
Police Station
Minimarket
Diving center
Public Bathroom
Our assessment

The Maldivando verdict

7.6
out of 10
Overall rating

The score summarizes the main strengths and limitations of Felidhoo. Read the individual ratings to understand whether it truly matches your way of experiencing the Maldives.

Authentic
Sea
Good 7.3 / 10
Snorkeling
Good 7.0 / 10
Ease of access
Very good 7.6 / 10
Facilities
Good 6.4 / 10
Still authentic
Authentic 8.1 / 10
Activities
Good 7.0 / 10
Diving
Very good 8.5 / 10

These scores are Maldivando's own assessment: we assign them island by island, combining what we have seen first-hand with the data we collect and verify. They are not an average of traveller reviews, which you will find further down this page.

Experiences

Things to do on Felidhoo

Travel options

Packages you can build around Felidhoo

On Felidhoo, you can start from these options and build a tailor-made trip with dates and duration of your choice.

Tailor-made

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  • Guesthouse and/or resort
  • Excursions of your choice
  • Combine multiple islands
Price per person
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Location

Map

Logistics

How to get there

Shared speedboat

  1. 1
    Shared speedboat
    Velana Airport Jetty Felidhoo Port
    1 h 35 min · On Fridays departure times shift by about an hour.
    Every day except Friday
    10:10 → 11:45, 16:10 → 17:45

Times and prices change often and without notice: before you travel, always reconfirm them with your guesthouse or directly with the operator.

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Weather

When to visit: Vaavu Atoll (Vaavu)

The generally most favorable months are January → April. The rainiest period tends to fall in May, September → November, although tropical weather remains variable.

Best period
January → April
Less rain and more settled days.
Rainiest period
May, September → November
More showers and greater variability.
General climate
26.7°C → 31.1°C
Average sea temperature around 28.8°C.
January
Mostly sunny
Rainy days
7.0
Average rainfall
61 mm
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