The best and fastest (but not the cheapest) way to get around in the Maldives is by Public Speed Boat. North Maalhosmadulu’s Maldivian name is the Raa R Atoll. It’s abbreviation is based off its Maldivian name, R. It is one of the more northern atolls in the Maldives.
ISLANDS SERVED
There are a handful of local islands with guesthouses in the North Maalhosmadulu (Raa – R) Atoll and several speed boat companies that stop at the islands.
For each island, we’ve also linked the Maldivian website Dhathuru which is an EXCELLENT resource for looking up schedules and buying tickets.
East-Near
Dharavandhoo (Baa Atoll) (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Kamadhoo (Baa Atoll) (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Kudarikilu (Baa Atoll) (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
East-Far
Kinolhas (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Fainu (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Inguraidhoo (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Kottafaru(TR) (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Innamaadhoo (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Rasmaadhoo (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Maakurathu (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Dhuvaafaru (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Ungoofaaru (capital) (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
East-Farther
Hulhudhuffaaru (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Angolhitheemu (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Rasgetheemu (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
Vaadhoo (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
East-Farthest
Alifushi (Why Not Ferry) [Schedule on Dhathuru]
We separate them by their distance from Male – Either “Near” or Far” and if they are on the East or West side of the North Maalhosmadulu (Raa – R) Atoll.
Most of the easily accessible Local Islands are on the East side of the atoll.
SPEED BOAT COMPANIES
The companies that operate are:
Why Not Ferry
Why Not Ferry – No Website
Why Not Ferry – Facebook
+960 7229494 [Calls ok, Text ok, Viber ?, Whatsapp ?]
Email: ?
Pickup/Dropoff Jetty Number in Male: Jetty 1?
Cost Tourists (One-Way): ?
Cost Locals (One-Way): ?
Cost Work Visa Holders (One-Way): ?
Map of Maalhosmadulu (Raa) Atoll Upper
Map of Maalhosmadulu (Raa) Atoll Lower
Maldivian Island Life
TRAVEL TIMES TO ACCOMMODATIONS / GUEST HOUSES
MILADHUNMADULU (SHAVIYANI – Sh) ATOLL
| SOUTH MAALHOSMADULU (BAA – B) ATOLL – EAST-NEAR BAA | TIME FROM/TO MALE |
|---|---|
| Dharavandhoo (Baa Atoll) | ?h ?min |
| Kamadhoo (Baa Atoll) | ?h ?min |
| Kudarikilu (Baa Atoll) | ?h ?min |
GH = Guesthouse; R = RESORT
| NORTH MAALHOSMADULU (RAA – R) ATOLL – EAST-NEAR | TIME FROM/TO MALE |
|---|---|
| Kinolhas | ?h ?min |
| Fainu | ?h ?min |
| Inguraidhoo | ?h ?min |
| Kottafaru(TR) | ?h ?min |
| Innamaadhoo | ?h ?min |
| Rasmaadhoo | ?h ?min |
| Maakurathu/strong> | ?h ?min |
| Dhuvaafaru | ?h ?min |
| Kinolhas | ?h ?min |
| Ungoofaaru (capital) | ?h ?min |
GH = Guesthouse; R = RESORT
| NORTH MAALHOSMADULU (RAA – R) ATOLL – EAST-FAR | TIME FROM/TO MALE |
|---|---|
| Hulhudhuffaaru | ?h ?min |
| Angolhitheemu | ?h ?min |
| Rasgetheemu | ?h ?min |
| Vaadhoo | ?h ?min |
GH = Guesthouse; R = RESORT
| NORTH MAALHOSMADULU (RAA – R) ATOLL – EAST-FARTHER | TIME FROM/TO MALE |
|---|---|
| Alifushi | ?h ?min |
GH = Guesthouse; R = RESORT
2024 WHY NOT FERRY TIMETABLE / SCHEDULE
FAST PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT
MALE CITY<-> DHARAVANDHOO <-> KAMADHOO <-> KUDARIKILU <-> KINOLHAS <-> FAINU <-> INGURAIDHOO <-> KOTTAFARU(TR) <-> INNAMAADHOO <-> RASMAADHOO <-> MAAKURATHU <-> DHUVAAFARU <-> UNGOOFAARU <-> HULHUDHUFFAARU <-> ANGOLHITHEEMU <-> RASGETHEEMU <-> VAADHOO <-> ALIFUSHI
| MALE -> ALIFUSHI | ISLAND/GUESTHOUSE/RESORTS | ALIFUSHI -> MALE |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00AM SUN, TU, TH, SAT |
— MALE CITY — | ~3:30PM |
| NO STOP | — MALE AIRPORT (15m) — | NO STOP |
| 10:30PM | Alifushi (3h 30min) | 12:00PM |
Note: Bold = Starting Point
Note: Check the latest timetable and message them on Facebook: Why Not Ferry Express – Facebook. or on Whatsapp/Viber messages on +960 7229494
Note: Speedboats often take longer than their posted times so plan accordingly. Allow at least 1h30m for delays if you have a same-day connecting flight.
Share Your Experience
How was your experience taking a Public Speedboat in the North Maalhosmadulu (Raa – R) Atoll of the Maldives ? Did you use a different company? Any tips to share? Leave your comments below and we would love to hear about your experience.