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Quick facts
- Atoll
- Alif Alif (North Ari)
- From Malé
- Speedboat (most common) or public ferry on some days
- Best for
- Couples, slow travel, beach snorkelling
- Known for
- Watermelon and papaya farms
Why Thoddoo
Thoddoo is a local island in Alif Alif (North Ari) Atoll, west of Malé. Maldivians know it for its farms, especially watermelon and papaya. Its sandy bikini beach is calmer and greener than Maafushi's.
Getting there
Thoddoo is further from Malé than Maafushi, so the trip takes longer. Most guesthouses arrange shared speedboat transfers. Ask them for the current price and departure times when you book.
Where to stay
Thoddoo guesthouses
Compare beach-side guesthouses and read recent reviews.
Things to do
- Walk or cycle through the farms and buy fresh fruit
- Snorkel from the bikini beach (go with a buddy and check the currents)
- Manta, turtle and sandbank trips into Ari Atoll
Ari Atoll trips
Snorkelling, sandbank and marine-life excursions.
Before you go, read the local island rules.
Sources & further reading
Last checked 16 October 2026. Prices and schedules in the Maldives change often, so always confirm with the operator before you travel.
