Question 1

How to Get to the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the remote and spectacular Maldives are only accessible by sea or air.

Flying is the fastest, most comfortable, and most cost-effective way to get to the Maldives. Velana International Airport, is located on Hulhule Island and is linked to Malé, the capital of the Maldives, by an airport ferry. It is the central transport hub for the Maldives and receives both international flights and domestic seaplanes for connections to other islands.

Most travelers don't need a visa to visit the Maldives. This makes it an easy vacation spot to relax and spend quality time with your loved ones while creating lasting memories.

Question 2

What to Do in the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

The Maldives archipelago offers you the chance to relax on a tropical island and has a wide range of activities to pass the time. Here are some of the best things to do on the island:

Enjoy a magnificent diving experience around the shipwreck "Victory", which sank in 1981. While you're diving, keep your eyes open for barracudas, gray sharks, batfish, scorpionfish, and sea turtles, all of which have been spotted around this dive spot.
Go on a Malé exploration excursion. Take a half-day out to visit ancient parks, local fish markets, museums, boutiques, and small shops. Pick up some local handmade ornaments and souvenirs along the cobblestone streets of the Maldives most populous city.
Get up close and personal with the marine life. Believe it or not, meeting the sharks in the Maldives is an exciting and safe experience! So put on your dive suit and enjoy this unique experience with expert divers who know how to keep you safe.
Calmly kayak to reach some of the Maldives most deserted beaches. Or, if you're after something more exhilarating, take to the water parasailing, banana boating, jet skiing, or surfing.
Pamper yourself with a massage, spa or beauty treatment, or relax and unwind with some yoga or meditation practice.

Question 3

What to Eat in the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Food in the Maldives is strongly influenced by the neighboring countries of India and Sri Lanka. However, the cuisine still has a flair and exotic flavors that are all its own.

Maldivians are known for creating food that captivates both the heart and the taste buds. It's all about those tropical island paradise staples such as fresh fish, coconuts, mangoes, papayas and pineapples.

Some recommended local foods and snacks to try when you are in the Maldives include:

Gulha – fried meatballs with coconut, fish, onion, spices, and lime; a great evening or anytime snack!
Bajiya – fish with coconut and onion; a Maldivian samosa
Kulhi Borkinaa – spiced fish cake; one of the oldest food cuisines of the Maldives!
Theluli Kavabuu – spicy fish croquettes
Mas huni – a smoked fish dish flavored with onions and coconuts; usually eaten for breakfast
Fihunu mas – roasted or barbequed whole fish seasoned with chili
What to Do in the Maldives

Question 4

How to Get to the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the remote and spectacular Maldives are only accessible by sea or air.

Flying is the fastest, most comfortable, and most cost-effective way to get to the Maldives. Velana International Airport, is located on Hulhule Island and is linked to Malé, the capital of the Maldives, by an airport ferry. It is the central transport hub for the Maldives and receives both international flights and domestic seaplanes for connections to other islands.

Most travelers don't need a visa to visit the Maldives. This makes it an easy vacation spot to relax and spend quality time with your loved ones while creating lasting memories.

Question 5

What to Do in the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

The Maldives archipelago offers you the chance to relax on a tropical island and has a wide range of activities to pass the time. Here are some of the best things to do on the island:

Enjoy a magnificent diving experience around the shipwreck "Victory", which sank in 1981. While you're diving, keep your eyes open for barracudas, gray sharks, batfish, scorpionfish, and sea turtles, all of which have been spotted around this dive spot.
Go on a Malé exploration excursion. Take a half-day out to visit ancient parks, local fish markets, museums, boutiques, and small shops. Pick up some local handmade ornaments and souvenirs along the cobblestone streets of the Maldives most populous city.
Get up close and personal with the marine life. Believe it or not, meeting the sharks in the Maldives is an exciting and safe experience! So put on your dive suit and enjoy this unique experience with expert divers who know how to keep you safe.
Calmly kayak to reach some of the Maldives most deserted beaches. Or, if you're after something more exhilarating, take to the water parasailing, banana boating, jet skiing, or surfing.
Pamper yourself with a massage, spa or beauty treatment, or relax and unwind with some yoga or meditation practice.

Question 6

What to Eat in the Maldives?

Accepted Answer

Food in the Maldives is strongly influenced by the neighboring countries of India and Sri Lanka. However, the cuisine still has a flair and exotic flavors that are all its own.

Maldivians are known for creating food that captivates both the heart and the taste buds. It's all about those tropical island paradise staples such as fresh fish, coconuts, mangoes, papayas and pineapples.

Some recommended local foods and snacks to try when you are in the Maldives include:

Gulha – fried meatballs with coconut, fish, onion, spices, and lime; a great evening or anytime snack!
Bajiya – fish with coconut and onion; a Maldivian samosa
Kulhi Borkinaa – spiced fish cake; one of the oldest food cuisines of the Maldives!
Theluli Kavabuu – spicy fish croquettes
Mas huni – a smoked fish dish flavored with onions and coconuts; usually eaten for breakfast
Fihunu mas – roasted or barbequed whole fish seasoned with chili
What to Do in the Maldives

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