T he best and fastest (but not the cheapest) way to get around in the Maldives is by Public Speed Boat. The South Ari Atoll’s Maldivian name is the Alif Dhaal Atoll. It’s abbreviation is based off its Maldivian name, ADh. It is one of the more popular atolls in the Maldives.
There are a handful of local islands with guesthouses in the South Ari (Alif Dhaal) Atoll and Several speed boat companies that stop at the islands:
Near-East
Hangnaameedhoo (HMHI Travels and Myna)
Omadhoo (HMHI Travels and Myna)
Mahibadhoo [Capital] (HMHI Travels and Myna)
Kunburudhoo (HMHI Travels and Myna)
Far-East
Dhangheti (Endheri Express)
Dhigurah (Endheri Express)
South
Maamigili
Far-West
Mandhoo
We separate them by their distance from Male – Either “Near” or Far” and if they are on the East or West side of the South Ari Atoll.
Most of the Local Island are on the East side of the atoll.
The companies that operate are:
HMHI Travels **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**
HMHI Travels – Facebook
+960 9980462
+960 7980462
Email: travels@hmhicompany.com
Pickup/Dropoff Jetty Number in Male:
Cost Tourists (One-Way) $25USD
Cost Locals (One-Way) $20USD
Myna Express
Myna Express – Facebook
+960 7797904
Pickup/Dropoff Jetty Number in Male: 6
Cost Tourists (One-Way) $25USD
Cost Locals (One-Way) $20USD
Endheri Express
Endheri Express – Schedule Facebook
+960 7622711
Pickup/Dropoff Jetty Number in Male:
Cost Tourists (One-Way) $35USD
Cost Locals (One-Way) $20USD
| SOUTH ARI ATOLL – NEAR ISLANDS | TIME FROM/TO MALE |
|---|---|
| Hangnaameedhoo Detour Beach View Guesthouse [GH] Two Star Meedhoo Maldives [GH] Ocean Beach Inn [GH] Ocean Beach Lodge [GH] Local Island Inn [GH] By The Shade [GH] |
1h 15min |
| Omadhoo Kirulhiya Maldives **HIGHLY RECOMMENDED** [GH] Noomuraka Inn [GH] Scuba Inn [GH] Nemo Inn [GH] Kuri Inn [GH] Kuri Beach View Inn [GH] |
1h 25m |
| Mahibadhoo Noovilu Suites Maldives Sundive Lodge Maldives Liberty Guest House | 1h 35m |
| Kunburudhoo | 1h 45m |
| SOUTH ARI ATOLL – FAR ISLANDS | TIME FROM MALE |
|---|---|
| Dhangheti Ariston Dhangethi Inn [GH] Mala Boutique Maldives [GH] Mala Maldives Dhangethi [GH] Hideaway Inn [GH] Banyan Villa Maldives [GH] South Ari Dive Center [GH] arianna maldives [GH] |
2h |
| Dhigurah White Sand Dhigurah [GH] Boutique Beach All Inclusive Diving Hotel [GH] Dhiguveli Maldives [GH] Bliss Dhigurah [GH] Dhigurah Retreat Beach [GH] Athiri Beach Maldives [GH] TME Retreats Dhigurah [GH] UFA ESCAPE [GH] Holiday Home @Dhigura [GH] |
2h 15m |
GH = Guesthouse; R = RESORT
As you can see its pretty easy to get around the Yasawa & Mamanuca Islands In Fiji.
Map of South Ari /Alif Dhaal Atoll
Island Sandbar
Maldives Island Life
2024 HMHI TRAVELS TIMETABLE / SCHEDULE
FAST PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT
MALE <-> HANGNAAMEEDHOO <-> OMADHOO <-> MAHIBADHOO <-> KUNBURUDHOO
| MAHIBAHOO/SW-BOUND | ISLAND/GUESTHOUSE/RESORTS | MALE/NE-BOUND |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00AM (FRI) 11:00AM (SUN,TH,SAT) 4:00PM (SUN,M,TU,W,TH,SAT) |
— MALE — | 7:38AM (SUN) 8:38AM (M,TU,WED,TH,FRI,SAT) 12:08AM (SUN,TH,SAT) |
| — SOUTH ARI ATOLL — | ||
| 10:15AM (FRI) 12:15AM (SUN,TH,SAT) 5:15PM (SUN,M,TU,W,TH,SAT) |
Hangnaameedhoo (1h 15min) | 6:23AM (SUN) 7:23AM (M,TU,WED,TH,FRI,SAT) 10:53AM (SUN,TH,SAT) |
| 10:24AM (FRI) 12:24AM (SUN,TH,SAT) 5:24PM (SUN,M,TU,W,TH,SAT) |
Omadhoo (+9min) | 6:14AM (SUN) 7:14AM (M,TU,WED,TH,FRI,SAT) 10:44AM (SUN,TH,SAT) |
| 10:31AM (FRI) 12:31AM (SUN,TH,SAT) 5:31PM (SUN,M,TU,W,TH,SAT) |
Mahibadhoo (Capital of South Ari Atoll) (+7min) | 6:00AM (SUN) 7:00AM (M,TU,WED,TH,FRI,SAT) 10:30AM (SUN,TH,SAT) |
| 10:38AM (FRI) 12:38AM (SUN,TH,SAT) 5:38PM (SUN,M,TU,W,TH,SAT) |
Kunburudhoo (+7min) | 6:07AM (SUN) 7:07AM (M,TU,WED,TH,FRI,SAT) 10:37AM (SUN,TH,SAT)> |
Note: Check the latest timetable at: HMHI Travels – Facebook
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.
2024 MYNA EXPRESS TIMETABLE / SCHEDULE
FAST PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT
MALE (CITY) <-> HANGNAAMEEDHOO <-> OMADHOO <-> MAHIBADHOO <-> KUNBURUDHOO
| MAHIBAHOO/SW-BOUND | ISLAND/GUESTHOUSE/RESORTS | MALE/NE-BOUND |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00PM (EVERYDAY) | — MALE — | 8:38AM (EVERYDAY) |
| — SOUTH ARI ATOLL — | ||
| 5:15PM (EVERYDAY) | Hangnaameedhoo (1h 15min) | 7:23AM (EVERYDAY) |
| 5:24PM (EVERYDAY) | Omadhoo (+9min) | 7:14AM (EVERYDAY) |
| 5:31PM (EVERYDAY) | Mahibadhoo (Capital of South Ari Atoll) (+7min) | 7:00AM (EVERYDAY) |
| 5:38PM (EVERYDAY) | Kunburudhoo (+7min) | 7:07AM (EVERYDAY) |
Note: Check the latest timetables on Facebook at: Myna Express – Facebook
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.
2024 ENDHERI EXPRESS TIMETABLE / SCHEDULE
FAST PUBLIC SPEEDBOAT
MALE (CITY) <-> DHANGETHI <-> DHIGURAH
| DHANGHETHI/SW-BOUND | ISLAND/GUESTHOUSE/RESORTS | MALE/NE-BOUND |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00PM (EVERYDAY) | — MALE — | 9:15AM (EVERYDAY) |
| — SOUTH ARI ATOLL — | ||
| 6:00PM (EVERYDAY) | Dhangethi (2h) | 7:00AM (EVERYDAY) |
| 6:15PM (EVERYDAY) | Dhigurah (+ 15min) | 7:15AM (EVERYDAY) |
Note: Check the latest timetables on Facebook at: Endheri Express – Schedule Facebook
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.
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