FAQ

Maldivian is currently the only airline operating domestic flights between Malé (Velana International Airport) and Fuvahmulah.

Yes. We are an authorized ticket seller for Maldivian, covering all 17 domestic airports in the Maldives.

Yes. We offer fares up to 30% lower under our annual airline agreement. If airline prices increase before your departure date, your quotation may be adjusted accordingly.

Average flight time: 80 minutes. Scheduled times may occasionally vary by 30–40 minutes due to operational reasons.

• Passport copy
• International flight details (flight number, date, time)
• OR connecting domestic/ferry details

This ensures proper connection timing.

• Adult: USD 160
• Child (2–12): USD 135
• Infant (under 2): Free

USD 30 service commission applies if booking without a diving package. All rates subject to GST.

• 25kg checked baggage per adult/child
• 5kg hand luggage
• Excess: USD 4.30/kg (subject to GST)

• Cancellation fee: USD 50 per ticket
• Rebooking allowed within 72 hours before departure
• Check-in opens 2 hours prior
• Check-in closes 1 hour before departure

All nationalities receive a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival.

• Passport valid 6 months
• Confirmed accommodation
• Return ticket
• Sufficient funds (USD 100 + USD 50 per day)
• Online Traveller Declaration (within 96 hours before arrival and departure)

The hotel reservation must be shown to immigration upon arrival.

• 16% TGST
• Green Tax (USD 6–12 per night)
• 10% Service Charge (commonly applied)

Always confirm whether prices are tax inclusive.

Local currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR). USD is widely accepted. Credit and debit cards are accepted in most hotels and dive centers.

Fuvahmulah is a unique single-island atoll in the southern Maldives, globally recognized for year-round tiger shark encounters and big pelagic diving.

• Year-round tiger shark sightings
• Deep ocean drop-offs close to shore
• High probability of large pelagic species
• Advanced-level drift diving

This is open-ocean big animal diving rather than coral reef diving.

Yes, when conducted by licensed dive centers following strict safety protocols, including professional briefings and controlled group positioning. Divers must follow all instructions carefully.

• Advanced Open Water certification
• 30+ logged dives recommended
• Strong buoyancy control
• Deep/Nitrox certification may be required

Tiger sharks are present year-round.

• Best visibility: December – May
• Monsoon season: May – October
• Water temperature: 27–30°C

• Depth: 20–30 meters
• Duration: 40–60 minutes
• Moderate to strong currents possible
• 3mm wetsuit usually sufficient

• Budget guesthouses
• Boutique hotels
• Homestay

Average prices:

• Budget: USD 60–100/night
• Mid-range: USD 100–180/night
• Dive packages: USD 900–2000+

• Alcohol allowed only in resorts & safari boats
• Not permitted on local islands
• Swimwear only at designated bikini beaches
• Zero tolerance for drugs
• Drone use requires government permission

Highly recommended (e.g., DAN). Travel insurance with evacuation coverage is advised. There is no hyperbaric chamber in Fuvahmulah; the nearest facility is in Malé.

• Accommodation: USD 700–1200
• 10–12 dives: USD 800–1500
• Domestic flights: USD 300–500
• Food & extras: USD 200–400

Estimated total: USD 2,000 – 3,500+

• Day 1: Arrival & transfer
• Day 2–6: 2–3 dives daily
• Day 7: No diving (24-hour safety interval)
• Day 8: Departure

• Beginner divers
• Poor buoyancy control
• Serious heart or respiratory conditions
• Non-swimmers
• Anyone uncomfortable around large sharks