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Maafushi
Local island · Pop. 3,000
3 stays · 2 places to eat · 1 dive centre · 7 things to do · 22 dive sites
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Kaafu · Kaafu South
South Malé Atoll
South Malé Atoll is the smaller half of Kaafu, beginning south of Vaadhoo Kandu. Maafushi is the local-island hub, and the reefs are famous out of proportion to the atoll's size.
Overview
South Malé Atoll is the smaller half of Kaafu, beginning south of Vaadhoo Kandu. Maafushi is the local-island hub, and the reefs are famous out of proportion to the atoll's size.
Embudu Kandu, Kandooma Thila and Guraidhoo Corner are the sites boats plan the day around. Mantas shift with the monsoon. This half of the guide covers 22 sites.
Islands
Things to do
Diving
View all 22 dive sites
Experiences
Surf break
Guru's
Maafushi, Kaafu South, Kaafu
Watersport
Jet Ski Rental
Maafushi, Kaafu South, Kaafu
From $120
Surf break
Kandooma Right
Maafushi, Kaafu South, Kaafu
Fishing charter
Maafushi Night Fishing
Maafushi, Kaafu South, Kaafu
Tour
Maafushi Snorkeling Safari
Maafushi, Kaafu South, Kaafu
From $45
Experience
Sandbank Picnic
Maafushi, Kaafu South, Kaafu
From $65
Experience
Sunset Dolphin Cruise
Maafushi, Kaafu South, Kaafu
From $35
Map
Islands, dive sites, and listings around South Malé Atoll.
Plan your visit
Transport, published guides, and questions for South Malé Atoll.
Guides
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Questions
How do I get to Kaafu Atoll?
Kaafu is reached from Velana International Airport by the transfer that matches your island: speedboat, domestic flight plus boat, or a daylight seaplane. Check the island page on Atoll Compass before you book, because the atoll name alone does not tell you the boat time.
What is the best time to visit Kaafu?
November to April is the drier northeast monsoon. May to October brings more rain and, on exposed reefs, the main surf swell. Diving in Kaafu is possible in both seasons if you accept the occasional cloudy day.
Are there guesthouses in Kaafu Atoll?
Some islands in Kaafu are local communities with guesthouses. Others are private resorts. Open the atoll page and the Stay filter for Kaafu to see which islands actually have a published place to sleep.
What is Kaafu Atoll known for?
Use the Kaafu guide for the short answer, then the diving and island pages for the sites and stays behind it. Famous names change by season; the transfer and the island rules do not.
Which islands in Kaafu have dive sites?
Published dive sites for Kaafu are listed on Atoll Compass under diving. A guesthouse usually visits reefs within a morning's boat ride. A resort or liveaboard may reach a different side of the atoll.
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