How safe Maldives be?
Maldives na genuinely one of the safest tropical destination wey you fit choose. Violent crime against tourists no dey common, especially for the private resort islands wey most visitors dey stay. The main wahala na usually the ocean, the sun, and small mistakes wey you fit avoid, no be person wahala.
Local rules wey you go respect
Maldives na Muslim country, and laws pass wetin the resort brochures dey talk. Resorts na relaxed bubble, but inhabited local islands like Maafushi, Thulusdhoo or Gulhi dey follow Islamic custom.
- Cover your shoulder and knee once you comot from resort, and use the marked bikini beaches wey dey local islands if you wan wear swimwear.
- Alcohol illegal outside licensed resorts and floating bars. No carry any inside your luggage.
- People no dey like public affection show for local islands.
Common scams and money traps
- Excursion overcharging. Always agree price for paper before snorkeling trip or sandbank tour. Compare small small guesthouses for local islands.
- Resort currency markups. Prices dey quote for US dollars; cards dey work well well, so you no go need too much cash. Check exchange rate before you pay for another currency.
- "Free" airport transfers wey later turn paid speedboat. Confirm transfer cost and how e go work when you dey book your stay.
- Give tip quietly with cash; 10 percent service charge dem don already add am well well times.
The real wahala: sea and sun
Most serious incident dey involve water.
- Currents and channels between islands fit strong well well. Snorkel with guide and buoy, no swim commot alone.
- Reefs and stonefish fit cause cut and sting. Wear reef shoes, no touch coral at all.
- The equator sun strong even when cloud cover am. Use reef-safe SPF 50 and apply am well well times.
- Dengue dey exist, so use repellent for local islands when evening reach.
Emergency numbers
- Police: 119
- Ambulance: 102
- Fire: 118
- Coast Guard: 191
The main hospitals na ADK and IGMH for the capital, Malé. Resorts get clinic, but if serious case happen, na speedboat or seaplane go carry you go, so travel insurance wey get evacuation cover na must-have.
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