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

Keyodhoo

Maldivando score: 8.3/10 79 km from Malé Size: Very small

The ideal starting point to explore Vaavu. Famous for the iconic half-sunken shipwreck, which has become a spectacular home for corals and fish.

Quick decision

Keyodhoo is right for you if...

Perfect for you if

  • You want to walk in from the beach and reach the reef straight away the reef is 30 metres from shore
  • You like the idea of walking the whole island you can cross it in 8 minutes
  • You want a small village where they know you after two days 641 inhabitants

It may not suit you if

  • You get restless when there is not much to explore you can cross it in 8 minutes
  • You want to get there quickly and without connections 24th of 27 islands for ease of access
Overview

Keyodhoo

Keyodhoo is a picturesque fishing village located in the Vaavu Atoll. It has a strong, authentic character, and walking by the small harbor, you can still watch local fishermen returning with their daily catch on traditional Maldivian Dhoni boats.

The island is the preferred base for those wanting to experience one of the most surreal snorkeling adventures in the Maldives: exploring the Keyodhoo shipwreck. This half-sunken Indonesian vessel is now almost entirely covered in soft corals and sponges, creating an incredible habitat that can be explored even by free-divers at a shallow depth.

The welcoming atmosphere, the proximity to heavenly sandbanks, and the chance to spot Vaavu's famous nurse sharks make Keyodhoo a winning choice for adventurous travelers.

Key facts

Essential information

  • Island name Keyodhoo
  • Atoll name Vaavu Atoll (Vaavu)
  • Distance from Male 79.10 km
  • Island size Very small
  • Walking time loop 23 min
  • Sandbank on the island
  • Number of bikini beaches 1
  • Ways of getting around Walking
  • Total inhabitants 641
Comfort

Facilities on the island

19 Hotels
3 Restaurants
4 Cafes
Airport
Port
Clinic
Pharmacy
ATM
Police Station
Minimarket
Diving center
Public Bathroom
Our assessment

The Maldivando verdict

8.3
out of 10
Overall rating

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

Sea
Very good 8.3 / 10
Snorkeling
Very good 8.3 / 10
Ease of access
Very good 7.6 / 10
Facilities
Good 6.1 / 10
Still authentic
Balanced 7.0 / 10
Activities
Very good 8.0 / 10
Diving
Very good 7.5 / 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 Keyodhoo

Travel options

Packages you can build around Keyodhoo

On Keyodhoo, 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 Keyodhoo Port
    1 h 25 min · On Fridays departure times shift by about an hour.
    Every day except Friday
    10:10 → 11:35, 16:10 → 17:35

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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