north malé atoll · 35 minutes by speedboat
Three reef breaks,
twenty minutes wide.
The local-island alternative to a resort. Every guesthouse listed by people who actually live on Thulusdhoo.
Places to stay
Guesthouses ranging from a budget studio to a family inn on the west side.
Where to eat
Every restaurant on Thulusdhoo, listed by someone who eats here every day.
The surf
Two breaks within walking distance. One world-class, one forgiving.
Cokes
Works on a south swell at mid-tide. The most famous wave in the country.
Chickens
Gentler than Cokes. $10 dhoni from the south harbour — fifteen minutes return.
Getting there
Two ways from Malé. The speedboat runs to a schedule. The public ferry doesn't run on Fridays.
Speedboat
MVR 465 (~$30)
daily · multiple departures
MTCC Ferry
~90 min · MVR 35
sat–thu · departs 14:30
Friday
no ferry
speedboat only