Before you go
Maldives na string of about 1,200 islands, and to move between dem na half of the trip. From Velana International Airport (MLE) for Malé, you fit take speedboat, domestic flight, or Trans Maldivian seaplane go your resort or guesthouse. Confirm your transfer time before you fly, because seaplanes only dey run for daylight.
Plugs and voltage
Maldives dey use Type D and Type G sockets, and Type G (the same three-pin plug wey UK dey use) na the most common one for resorts and hotels. Voltage na 230V for 50Hz, so most phone and laptop chargers go work fine. Carry UK-style or universal adapter, and small power bank for long boat or seaplane days.
Language basics
The official language na Dhivehi, but people dey speak English well well for resorts, guesthouses and shops. Small friendly words go carry you far:
- Assalaamu alaikum - hello
- Shukuriyaa - thank you
- Kihineh? - how you dey?
Wetin to pack
- Reef-safe sunscreen (plenty resorts don ban brands wey dey damage coral)
- Light, breathable clothes and rash guard for snorkeling
- Modest cover-up for local islands like Maafushi or Thulusdhoo, where bikini dey allowed only for marked tourist beaches
- Sandals, dry bag, and any prescription medicine wey you need
Quick tips
- Carry US dollars for tips and small buys; cards dey accepted for resorts but cash go help for local islands.
- Respect local-island rules - Maldives na Muslim, and alcohol dey serve only for resort islands and licensed boats.
- Book excursions early - manta and whale-shark trips for Baa and South Ari Atoll dey full up quick.
- Drink water well well - the heat strong throughout the year; dry season dey run roughly November to April.
- Snorkel when tide slack for calmer, clearer water around house reefs.
- Give tip quietly - around 10% or few dollars per day for staff and boat crew go dey appreciated.
- Watch the tides before you waka out for sandbanks, wey dey disappear when water high.
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