How to Pick and Choose Transfers in the Maldives – For Efficient and Hassle-free Travel
The idyllic Maldives is indubitably one of the world’s outstanding vacation destinations. After arriving in the country, you will have to use the required means of transport for reaching your accommodation, and you may have several options in this regard. Provided below are the available methods of transport for reaching your resort as well as travelling within the Maldives thereafter.
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By seaplane or speedboat
You will find that some of the more far-flung resorts in the Maldives can only be reached by seaplane. Flying by seaplane will also be a great option for travelling to a destination quickly and in comfort. Additionally, a seaplane flight will be an entrancing experience, providing passengers with the opportunity to enjoy spectacular aerial views of the islands, lagoons and reefs beneath them.A speedboat is another popular transfer option in the Maldives with many resorts being reached primarily via such watercraft; these are mainly on private islands located within easy reach of the capital, Male and the international airport. As you might expect, travelling by speedboat will be fast taking you to your destination swiftly and without delay. Properties that may be reached by speedboat would include those belonging to Adaaran Resorts where you will also have the opportunity to engage in activities to do in Maldives be it water sports or various excursions; such resorts also offer dhoni-based adventures which are worth experiencing too and more on that coming up!
By dhoni or yacht
For enjoyable transport on the Maldivian waters, a dhoni would be an attractive choice too; these happen to be traditional Maldivian seagoing vessels, having been used in the islands for generations. For honeymooners seeking romance or other visitors desiring an enjoyable experience, a sunset cruise aboard a dhoni will undoubtedly be a memorable excursion. Sometimes, these vessels are used for dolphin spotting and to reach inhabited or uninhabited islands too.Travelling by yacht will also be an unforgettable experience in the Maldives. In this regard, options would include chartering one on your holiday; as you might expect, a yacht will enable you to travel in luxury and style whilst providing you with the opportunity to visit far-flung islands and secluded reefs.
By ferry or bicycle
Ferries would be the least costly way of travelling from one island to another in the Maldives. You will be able to take a ferry to travel to Male from the airport as well as between other local islands. Due to the cost advantages, travel by ferry will be an attractive choice for travellers on a budget. On the other hand, ferries will be slower than other modes of travel in the Maldives; also, it must be kept in mind that ferries will not take you to the resort islands.Meanwhile, cycling in the exotic surroundings of the Maldives is sure to be a delightful experience, although you will only be able to cycle around the larger resort islands. However, cycling in this destination is likely to be an agreeable leisure pursuit where available.
By taxi or bus
Travelling by taxi would be a good way to get about within the cities such as Male or Addu where there is an adequate road network. You will find that it is easy to find a taxi within Male to take you to any destination on the island; a taxi here will probably be air-conditioned and comfortable. Since Male happens to be a small city, it will be quite normal to share a taxi with other passengers too.Going by bus would be a cheap means of transport in Male as well as Addu. Although the routes travelled by buses will be limited, these services will be a useful way to get about if in those cities. Visitors to the Maldives will probably use the bus service to travel from the Velana International Airport to Hulhumale and the terminal for seaplanes.
