Local island •Haa Dhaal atoll, see all its islands
Naivaadhoo
- Population
- 495
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.31 km²
- land area
Overview
Naivaadhoo is a local island in Haa Dhaal. About 495 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Naivaadhoo
Scheduled Speedboat
From Kulhudhuffushi RTL harbour
50 min • $4.54 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC's RTL reaches Naivaadhoo from Kulhudhuffushi via Kurinbi and Nellaidhoo. This is the onward leg after flying to Kulhudhuffushi; arrange the airport-to-harbour handoff. There is one outbound sailing on each operating day. The Hanimaadhoo alternative needs an earlier RTL boat to Kulhudhuffushi. Fare is the fixed public rate per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
55 min • $205.28 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies to Kulhudhuffushi (HDK). Continue from its harbour on RTL's separate scheduled speedboat to Naivaadhoo via Kurinbi and Nellaidhoo. Hanimaadhoo (HAQ) is an alternative that needs another boat leg through Kulhudhuffushi. Fare is per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers who want a quiet northern village stay, beach time and local culture, and can plan a flight and boat connection.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers expecting resort facilities, and visitors who need full hospital care on the island.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; keep swimwear for a confirmed designated beach or resort/sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.