Atolls
Alif Dhaal · ADh · Central

South Ari

The year-round whale shark capital of the Maldives, along the South Ari Marine Protected Area.

Dhigurah, South Ari South Ari

Dhigurah

Whale sharks and a 3 km sandbank tail

  • Pop. 761
  • ≈1 hr 30 min by speedboat
  • Bikini beach
Dhangethi, South Ari South Ari

Dhangethi

Whale shark trips from a friendly fishing island

  • Pop. 936
  • ≈1 hr 30 min by speedboat
  • Bikini beach
Fenfushi, South Ari South Ari

Fenfushi

Coral stone mosque and whale shark waters

  • Pop. 1,000
  • ≈1 hr 45 min by speedboat
Omadhoo, South Ari South Ari

Omadhoo

Slow island life in South Ari

  • Pop. 913
  • ≈1 hr 30 min by speedboat
  • Bikini beach