Local island •Haa Alif atoll, see all its islands
Muraidhoo
- Population
- 534
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.48 km²
- land area
Overview
Muraidhoo is a local island in Haa Alif. About 534 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Muraidhoo
Public Ferry
From Kulhudhuffushi harbour
1 hr 45 min
Mon
MTCC’s conventional ferry reaches Muraidhoo from Kulhudhuffushi once on Monday. An alternative from Dhidhdhoo runs via Vashafaru, Kelaa and Filladhoo on Tuesday and Saturday. Arrange any flight and harbour transfer separately.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Hanimaadhoo Harbour
1 hr 15 min • $11.01 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC/RTL connects Dhidhdhoo to Muraidhoo once per operating day. After flying to Hanimaadhoo, take RTL to Dhidhdhoo and change boats for this leg; tell the crew about the connection. Fare is a fixed public rate per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Hanimaadhoo harbour
12 min
Daily
An arranged speedboat would connect Hanimaadhoo directly to Muraidhoo after the flight. Confirm the boat, harbour pickup and after-dark service before booking flights. A charter quote is for the whole boat, not a fixed per-person one-way rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr • $224.64 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies to Hanimaadhoo but the airport-to-harbour transfer and onward boat needs to be arranged separately. RTL access requires a boat change at Dhidhdhoo. Late flights need a separately confirmed boat pickup. Fare is per person one-way and varies by travel date.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers who enjoy quiet village life and local culture, and can plan a flight to Hanimaadhoo followed by a boat connection.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers wanting alcohol on the island, and visitors who need a confirmed bikini beach or hospital care close by.
Dress code
Modest village dress (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear only at a designated tourist beach or on a resort or sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.