Paradise of overwater villas, crystal-clear lagoons, and coral reefs. The ultimate luxury beach destination, though guesthouses offer budget options.
Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline
Updated: 2026-05-16
* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥109,250 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season
Nov–Apr best
Visa on arrival (30 days, free) for all nationalities. Passport must have 1 month validity.
Dhivehi is official. English widely spoken in resorts and tourism. Most resort staff are multilingual.
Speedboats and seaplanes connect resort islands. Domestic flights between atolls. Public ferries for local islands.
Resorts accept credit cards and charge in USD. Local islands accept cash. ATMs in Malé.
Tropical, warm year-round. Alcohol only available in resorts (banned on local islands). Bikinis only on resort beaches. Snorkeling and diving are world-class.
* Approximate. Actual exchange includes fees.
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