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ISLAND GUIDE
Maldives resorts reached by speedboat
Speedboat resorts are close to Malé airport. Seaplanes fly only in daylight, while speedboats can often meet late arrivals the same day. Ordered by typical transfer time.
Reference prices updated November 2026, for comparison only; the resort quote is final.
How to choose
- With a late-night arrival, speedboat resorts can often take you the same night; confirm with the resort.
- Longer boat rides get bumpy in rough seas; choose a short transfer if you get seasick.
- Speedboat resorts span every budget, so combine this with a price filter.
Speedboat transfer at a glance
| # | Resort | Atoll | Transfer | Transfer time | Four nights for two |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 7 min | 7 min | ¥19,040 |
| 2 | Malahini Kuda Bandos | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥6,238 |
| 3 | Kurumba Maldives | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥9,600 |
| 4 | sandies bathala | Ari Atoll | Seaplane, Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥10,558 |
| 5 | Bandos Island Resort & Spa | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥11,680 |
| 6 | OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥12,320 |
| 7 | Summer Island Maldives | North Male Atoll | Seaplane, Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥13,438 |
| 8 | Sheraton Full Moon Island | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥14,078 |
| 9 | SAii Lagoon Maldives | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥14,560 |
| 10 | Adaaran Prestige Vadoo lsland Resort | South Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥16,478 |
| 11 | OBLU SELECT LobiGili | North Male Atoll | Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥16,958 |
| 12 | Kagi Maldives Resort & Spa | North Male Atoll | Seaplane, Speedboat · 15 min | 15 min | ¥18,560 |
Top 24 speedboat transfer
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South Male Atoll
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo lsland Resort
Speedboat · 15 min
All-inclusiveGreat snorkeling
★ 5.5
★ 5.5
North Male Atoll
Kagi Maldives Resort & Spa
Seaplane, Speedboat · 15 min
All-inclusiveGreat snorkeling
★ 6
★ 6.5
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★ 4
★ 5
★ 4
North Male Atoll
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives
Speedboat · 20 min
All-inclusiveGreat snorkeling
★ 5
★ 5
★ 5
★ 5.5
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★ 5
FAQ
Which speedboat transfer stand out?
By this page’s order, the top picks are DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives (North Male Atoll, about ¥19,040 for four nights for two), Malahini Kuda Bandos (North Male Atoll, about ¥6,238 for four nights for two), Kurumba Maldives (North Male Atoll, about ¥9,600 for four nights for two). 69 resorts match in total.
Which is the most affordable?
By four-night reference price, Lea Spa Hotel Maafushi is lowest at about ¥3,560 (updated November 2026). Actual rates vary by dates and villa.
Which is closest to Malé airport?
DusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives has the shortest typical transfer, about 7 minutes by speedboat.
How long is a speedboat transfer?
Most speedboat resorts listed here are within 50 minutes; the closest take under 10 minutes and the furthest about 90. The resort confirms timings.