Local island •Shaviyani atoll, see all its islands
Noomaraa
- Population
- 371
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.39 km²
- land area
Overview
Noomaraa is a local island in Shaviyani. About 371 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Noomaraa
Public Ferry
From Kulhudhuffushi harbour, Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Daily except Friday
Confirm RTL’s Kulhudhuffushi–Noomaraa speedboat service via Kanditheemu, Goidhoo, Bilehfahi and Feydhoo before booking the separate domestic flight to HDK. Allow for the harbour handoff. Fare basis: fixed per-person one-way public rate; current rate requires confirmation.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Kulhudhuffushi harbour, Haa Dhaalu Atoll
2 hr • $9.71 per person
Daily except Friday
Confirm RTL’s Kulhudhuffushi–Noomaraa speedboat service via Kanditheemu, Goidhoo, Bilehfahi and Feydhoo before booking the separate domestic flight to HDK. Allow for the harbour handoff. Fare basis: fixed per-person one-way public rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
55 min • $205.64 per person
Daily except Friday
Maldivian flies to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK). Confirm an onward RTL speedboat or MTCC public ferry from Kulhudhuffushi harbour to Noomaraa before booking; the boat leg is separate. Fare is priced 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
Independent travellers interested in fishing traditions, boatbuilding and everyday village life, who can plan their visit around inter-island boat schedules.
Who it's not for
Travellers seeking alcohol, direct airport access or hospital care on the island, and beachgoers who need a confirmed bikini beach.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; reserve swimwear for resort or sandbank excursions, since no designated bikini beach is confirmed.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.