from $55 / night
Vaavu Atoll
Thundi Guest House
Fulidhoo
Cosy family-run stay on sleepy Fulidhoo. Nurse shark beach, Boduberu drums most nights.
- Beachfront
- Boduberu nights
- Snorkel gear
A sleepy Vaavu island where stingrays glide onto the beach at sunset and local drummers play Boduberu after dark. Manta and nurse shark night snorkels are the draw.
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Where to sleep
Stays on Fulidhoo
2 curated stays across our tier rankings.
from $70 / night
Vaavu Atoll
Fulidhoo Inn
Fulidhoo
Small inn a minute from the jetty, excellent home-cooked Maldivian breakfasts and manta night snorkels.
- Local food
- Manta night snorkels
- Guided tours
Things to do
On-island & excursions
WildlifeFree
Nurse shark + stingray beach
Evening
Nurse sharks and stingrays come to the beach every sunset to be fed by fishermen.
Wildlife$45
Manta night snorkel
Evening
Boat to a reef where mantas feed in the lights after dark. Wild experience.
CultureFree
Boduberu drum night
Evening
Traditional drum + dance session put on by island locals most evenings.
Getting there
MLE → Fulidhoo
Mode
Public ferry
Duration
3h 30m
Cost (1-way)
$3
Operator
MTCC public ferry
Slow ferry from Malé 3x per week, or a speedboat transfer (~$45) most days.
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What the internet says
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