How to Travel Around Maldives for a Hassle-Free Vacation - Most Convenient Ways to Get Around the Maldives for a Seamless Holiday Experience

Countless visitors head to the Maldives each year, which is one of Asia's leading beach holiday hotspots. Blessed with sunny skies and white, sandy beaches, one would think that getting around the island nation would be no less complicated than any other holiday hub. But the country's unique geography makes traveling around the Maldives more complicated. Here are some tips to help you enjoy a hassle-free time exploring the paradise isles.

1. Taxi Services

Unlike most beach hotspots, taxi services are not available in every corner of the Maldives and are only accessible to those travelling around Male, the nation's capital. This is due to the fact that the remainder of the inhabited islands are too small to require travelling via vehicle as most can be explored on foot. Taxi charges in the Maldives are also more reasonable than other Asian nations unless one is hailing a cab late at night or are using the trunk to store several pieces of luggage. Sharing cabs is another common practice among locals so tourists need not be concerned if an already-occupied taxi picks you up. Some of the most reliable taxi operators in Male and Addu include Dialacab, New Taxi and Loyal Cab.

 2. Take the Bus

Once again, this is an option that's only accessible in Male and Hulhumale as bus services are not available outside the capital. Airport shuttle buses are among the most efficient buses one can board in the Maldives although they are not ideal during rainy weather or when you have a lot of luggage.  Managed by the Maldives Transport and Contracting Company, buses usually cover Male at all hours of the day and are both an affordable and comfortable way to get around unless it is rush hour.

 3. Pedal Power

Those who are based at OZEN Reserve Bolifushi or any similar resort will find that biking around is the best way to discover the resort island at your own pace. Regardless of the Maldives all inclusive package you choose, every resort is bound to have a bicycle or two for hire that tourists can take for a spin around the island. Some hotels in the Maldives also offer biking enthusiasts cycling tours of their base as an outbound excursion option.

 4. Ferries

Villingili Ferry Terminal | Image via Flickr

While ferry services in the Maldives are the most affordable means of travel available to locals and tourists, the general unreliability of the ferry schedule means that it is very much an option for budget travelers with time on their hands. Operating on every day of the week, except Fridays, ferry services are accessible from 6 am to 6 pm although the timing of their arrival and departure is less certain.

 5. Speedboat Travel

As the best way to travel from one island to another, speedboats can also be hired to engage in water sports activities or to go on island-hopping excursions. Offering fast and efficient transfers, speedboat travel can be expensive as they are usually operated by luxury resorts and private tour operators. Charging passengers according to the distance covered, speedboats are fantastic for those who are on the archipelago for a limited period and need to reach their destinations at record speed.

6. Yachting

Chartering a yacht in the Maldives is less of a means of transport than a leisurely way to discover the beauty of the country. Sailing enthusiasts will find plenty of cruise packages that include visits to virgin beaches and more remote corners of the Maldivian isles.

 7. Seaplanes

As the preferred mode of transport for airport transfers, seaplane travel, while expensive, remains one of the neatest ways to enjoy the geography of the Maldives. Scenic tours via seaplane are also organized by local tour operators while those with reservations in the outer atolls will find that seaplanes are the best way to reach their resort home.

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