Major city · Maldives
Thoddoo
Spend 2 days on Thoddoo: one day beach and fruit farms, one day snorkeling or diving; fast boat from Malé ~1 h, $30‑35 each way.
Thoddoo is a farm island in North Ari Atoll with a designated bikini beach, fruit farms and basic guesthouses. A fast boat from Malé takes about an hour, making it suitable for a short stay of 1‑2 days to enjoy the beach, snorkeling and local produce.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MVR
- Best months
- Dec–Apr
- avoid May–Oct
- Airport
- MLE
- Nights
- 1‑2
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Rules in force · 5
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Maldives ↗Seaplane transfers fly in daylight only, and the last departure is set by sunset for that day; a late landing at Velana usually means a night on land and the seaplane next morning.
- Maldives ↗Local islands follow Islamic norms: alcohol is not sold, cover shoulders and knees in the village, and swimwear is for the designated tourist beach only.
- Maldives ↗Submit the online Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival; airlines and immigration ask for the confirmation.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Thoddoo119 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Thoddoo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); resorts bill in US dollars and add service charge and tax; US dollars are widely accepted.Maldives-wide
- SIM or eSIMDhiraagu and Ooredoo sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at Velana arrivals with your passport.Maldives-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated; resorts provide filtered water in glass bottles.Maldives-wide
- TippingResort: 10% service charge is on the bill; many guests add US$5–10 a day for room staff or butler.Maldives-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Maldives-wide
- SafetyThoddoo is low‑risk; main concerns are unreliable boat schedules and modest dress requirements on local beaches.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets with a hose everywhere tourists stay.Maldives-wide
- Emergency numbers119 police · 102 ambulance · 191 coast guard (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday: shops and cafés on local islands close for midday prayers (around 11:30–14:00); public ferries run fewer services.Friday: shops and cafés on local islands close for midday prayers (around 11:30 AM–2:00 PM); public ferries run fewer services.Maldives-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMLE Velana International Airport (Main gateway to Maldives; fast‑boat to Thoddoo departs from Malé harbour).
- Getting aroundWalk or rent a bicycle; the island is about an hour to walk around.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealFried rice / noodlesRf 50–90
- Budget bedGuesthouse basic room, a night, per personMVR 3,500
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per roomMVR 12,000
- High-end bedDouble room (2 persons), a night, per roomMVR 18,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MVR 500 · Mid MVR 800 · High MVR 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MLE Velana International Airport (Main gateway to Maldives; fast‑boat to Thoddoo departs from Malé harbour)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C) low), wettest Jul (9 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Thoddoo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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May
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Sep
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk or rent a bicycle; the island is about an hour to walk around.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rasdhoo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Public ferry from Thoddoo at 07:00, 1 h 15 minPublic ferry from Thoddoo at 7:00 AM, 1 h 15 min
Capital of North Ari Atoll; connects to other islands.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Guesthouses (e.g., Resten Inn)
Simple rooms $50‑80 per night (2026 estimate); family‑run, air‑conditioned, free bicycles.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MVR 700–1,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- MVR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (2 persons)1 × 1 night × MVR 12,000 | MVR 12,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MVR 800 | MVR 1,600 |
| Fast‑boat Malé ↔ Thoddoo (round‑trip)2 × MVR 35 · check schedule | MVR 70 |
| Public ferry Thoddoo → Rasdhoo2 × MVR 21 · check schedule | MVR 42 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MVR 2,500 · check | MVR 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MVR 1,871 |
| Trip total≈ MVR 10,292 per person per day, bed included | MVR 20,583 |
air‑conditioned, private bathroom
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fried rice / noodles | Rf 50–90 |
| Chicken biryani | Rf 65 |
| Fruit juice | Rf 30–50 |
| Fast‑boat ticket (Malé‑Thoddoo) | $30–35 |
| Public ferry to Rasdhoo | Rf 21 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fast‑boat schedule varies; confirm times and price with your guesthouse.
- Only the designated bikini beach is for swimming; dress modestly elsewhere.
- Only one ATM (Bank of Maldives) on the island; credit cards rarely accepted.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 102
- Coast Guard
- 191
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އިންސްފަދަން ވަންނަTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police119
- Ambulance102
- Coast Guard191
Embassy
US consulate in Malé; other embassies in Malé.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Malé → Thoddoo fast boat: about $30–35, 1 h (check schedule)
- Thoddoo → Rasdhoo ferry: Rf 21, 1 h 15 min (check)
Say or show
- އަސްސާލާމު — Hello (assalaamu)
- ކިންފަންވާ؟ — How much? (kinfanu?)
- ޝުކުރިއްޔާ — Thank you (shukuriyaa)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Thoddoo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid May–Oct · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Check fast‑boat times with guesthouse; keep cash (MVR) for ferry and ATM.
- Use bicycles for island travel; bring sunscreen and modest beachwear.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Thoddoo
- secondaryWikivoyage: Thoddoo, revision 5099478 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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