Local island •Seenu atoll, see all its islands
Maradhoo
- Population
- 2,542
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.6 km²
- land area
Overview
Maradhoo is a local island in Seenu. About 2,542 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Maradhoo
Scheduled Speedboat
From Hulhumeedhoo ferry terminal (S. Addu)
20 min • $3.57 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC/RTL runs Fuvahmulah–Hulhumeedhoo–Feydhoo. From Feydhoo, continue by road through Maradhoo-Feydhoo to Maradhoo. Gan airport arrivals can reach Maradhoo entirely by road. Fare is priced per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr 35 min • $218.74 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies to Gan (GAN); continue by road through Feydhoo and Maradhoo-Feydhoo to Maradhoo. Arrange the onward road transfer separately. Fare is priced per person, one-way.
Works with late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- Licensed venues
Who it's for
Divers interested in Addu’s manta and wreck sites, and travellers who want village life with road access across the connected islands.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, resort-amenity travellers and anyone wanting unrestricted beachwear or a quick transfer from Malé; local-island rules and Gan connections apply.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; reserve swimwear for a confirmed designated beach or 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.