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Voykit pocket guide · Maldives
Kuredu
Spend 3–4 days on Kuredu for diving, golf and spa; walk the island and use the single taxi for quick hops.
Kuredu is a large resort island in Lhaviyani Atoll offering world‑class diving, a 9‑hole golf course and a spa. The island is walkable in under an hour, with a single taxi operating until 11 pm. A 3‑day stay covers most activities; add a day for extra dives or golf.
- Country
- Maldives
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- Avoid
- May–Oct (wet season, stronger currents)
- Stay
- 3–4 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- MVR
- Money
- Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); resorts bill in US dollars and add service charge and tax; US dollars are widely accepted.
- Daily spend
- Budget MVR 1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid MVR 1,800–2,800 excl. bed · High MVR 3,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Dhiraagu and Ooredoo sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at Velana arrivals with your passport.
- Emergency
- Police 119 · Ambulance 102 · Coast Guard 191
- Plugs
- Types G, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · UK three-pin sockets are standard; resorts often have universal sockets.
- Tipping
- Resort: 10% service charge is on the bill; many guests add US$5–10 a day for room staff or butler.; Dive and boat crew: US$5–10 per trip.; Guesthouse: Optional; a tip jar is common.
- Water
- Tap water is desalinated; resorts provide filtered water in glass bottles. Drink bottled or filtered water on local islands.
- Toilets
- Western toilets with a hose everywhere tourists stay.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Lunch (restaurant) | $17 USD |
| Dinner (restaurant) | $27 USD |
| Taxi ride (short intra‑island) | MVR 200–300 |
| Dive day‑pass | MVR 1,500–2,200 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MLE · Velana International Airport
- 40‑min air‑taxi to Kuredu (check schedule).
Typical fares
- Air‑taxi Male → Kuredu
- about MVR 3,500 round‑trip, 40 min flight (check)
- Island taxi (short hop)
- MVR 200–300 per ride (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk the 2‑km perimeter (40‑60 min). One island taxi runs 07:00‑23:00, summon from any reception.Walk the 2‑km perimeter (40‑60 min). One island taxi runs 7:00 AM‑11:00 PM, summon from any reception.
See and do
Known for
- Scuba diving
- Golf course
- Spa
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lhaviyani Atoll dive sites | Resort dive boat, 10‑15 min to launch | 30‑45 min total |
Sleep
- Kuredu Resort & Spa
- Beachfront rooms, all‑inclusive options, private beach access.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | އަލަސްވަށްalhasve |
| Thank you | ޝަންވަންshukran |
| How much is it? | އަންނަށް ކުރަން؟annan kuuran? |
| Where is the bathroom? | ބަސްސަލް ކުރަން؟bissal kuran? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: 'Assalaamu alaikum' and a handshake between same-sex adults; avoid: Offering a hand to the opposite sex first
- Dress in villages: Shoulders and knees covered; avoid: Swimwear off the tourist beach
- Mosques: Visit only when invited or at opening hours for visitors, shoes off, covered; avoid: Entering during prayers
- Ramadan: Eat and drink out of sight on local islands by day; avoid: Public eating in daylight
- Homes: Shoes off at the door; avoid: Refusing tea and short eats
- Reefs: Float, do not stand; avoid: Touching or feeding marine life
Scams and watch-outs
- Dive currents can be strong; advanced divers only for Kuredu Express site.
- Shop prices are high; bring essentials.
- Alcohol is only sold in resort bars; cannot bring your own.
Resort islands are secure; main risks are water currents for divers and occasional strong sun.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kuredu yet. Suggested stay: 3–4 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Scuba diving
- Golf course
- Spa
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Kuredu: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Kuredu, revision 5091776 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5091776
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/kuredu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.