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Mathiveri

Population
878
as of 2022
Area
0.23 km²
land area

Overview

Mathiveri is a local island in Alif Alif. About 878 people live here.

On the island

  • Health centre
  • Clinic
  • ATM

Not on the island

  • Hospital
  • Bank
  • Airport
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Access points

Getting to Mathiveri

  • Public Ferry

    From Rasdhoo harbour

    2 hr

    Daily except Friday

    MTCC runs Rasdhoo–Ukulhas–Bodufolhudhoo–Mathiveri, with one southbound sailing a day. Reach Rasdhoo first; this route has no direct Malé service. Fare is a per-person one-way public rate; confirm the current price.

    Not suited to late arrivals

  • Scheduled Speedboat

    From Velana International Airport

    1 hr 50 min • $50 per person

    Daily except Friday

    Speedboat operators tun transfers from Airport to Rasdhoo–Ukulhas–Bodufolhudhoo–Mathiveri services twice daily. Fare is the fixed adult per-person one-way public rate.

    Not suited to late arrivals

  • Private Speedboat

    From Velana International Airport

    1 hr 40 min

    Daily

    Speedboat opertators offers private airport pickups to Mathiveri at an agreed time, including late-night departures and even charter hires. Confirm availability when booking. Prices are quoted at operator's discretion.

    Not suited to late arrivals

  • Sea Plane

    From Velana International Airport seaplane terminal

    Daily

    Manta Air serves nearby Nika resort. Mathiveri visitors need airline and resort approval plus a separately arranged onward boat. No fixed per-person one-way seaplane fare is confirmed.

    Not suited to late arrivals

Guest guidance

Good to know before you arrive

  • Bikini beach
  • Alcohol at resorts only

Who it's for

Snorkellers, divers, and couples or families who want lagoon swimming, picnic-island outings, and a quiet village stay in North Ari.

Who it's not for

Travellers seeking nightlife, drinks without a resort trip, resort-style seclusion, or immediate access to a full hospital.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees in the village; reserve swimwear for the designated bikini beach or resort and sandbank excursions.

During Ramadan

Local cafés and restaurants may limit daytime service during Ramadan; guesthouses generally still serve guests.

Location

Where Mathiveri is

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Island facts last updated October 2026 · islandrooms.mv