Rasdhoo, Maldives: travel guide
A tiny, beautiful island in Alif Alif Atoll renowned for world-class diving, hammerhead shark aggregations at Madivaru Point, vibrant house reefs teeming with marine life, and a friendly close-knit community. A must for serious divers.
- Country
- Maldives
- Currency
- MVR
- Time zone
- Indian/Maldives
- Nearest airport
- MLE
Top places to visit in Rasdhoo
Madivaru Hammerhead Point
Nature · 4.9 rating · about 1 h
A legendary dive site at the edge of an oceanic channel between Rasdhoo and Madivaru. At dawn, schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks aggregate at 25–30 m in cool upwelling water — one of the most thrilling marine encounters in the…
Rasdhoo Lagoon & House Reef
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 1.3 h
A beautiful turquoise lagoon wrapping the western side of Rasdhoo, with a rich house reef from chest depth. Hawksbill turtles, Napoleon wrasse, and white-tip sharks seen on almost every snorkel.
Rasdhoo Bikini Beach
Beach · 4.3 rating · about 1 h
Designated tourist beach on Rasdhoo where swimwear is permitted, with calm clear water for snorkeling.
Rasdhoo Lagoon Sandbank Picnic Spot
Beach · 4.1 rating · about 0.8 h
Shallow sandbank within Rasdhoo's own lagoon (the atoll's namesake lake-like enclosure), good for a short swim.
Rasdhoo Village Streets
Market · 3.9 rating · about 0.5 h
Small walkable village centre with guesthouses, dive shops and local cafes.
Things to do
- Madivaru Hammerhead Shark Dawn Dive Adventure · 3 h · from MVR 1,400 per person
- Rasdhoo Lagoon Snorkelling & Sunset Kayak Activity · 2.5 h · from MVR 480 per person
- Rasdhoo Hammerhead Shark Dive Adventure · 3 h · from USD 95 per person
Day trips and tours
- Rasdhoo Hammerhead Dawn Dive & Lagoon Kayak 8 h · from MVR 2,900
Where to stay in Rasdhoo
- Rasdhoo Island about MVR 60 per night
A tiny compact island with guesthouses along the main road, 5 minutes walk from the airport and harbour. The whole island community is dive-focused — most visitors come for the Madivaru hammerhead dawn dive.
Hotels
- Kuramathi Island Resort 5-star · USD 280 to USD 380 per night
- Rasdhoo Guesthouse 2-star · USD 40 to USD 75 per night
- Rasdhoo Dive Lodge 3-star · USD 45 to USD 75 per night
Where to eat
- Sunset Beach Restaurant Rasdhoo Seafood, Maldivian · about USD 12 per person
- Blue Lagoon Rasdhoo Maldivian, Seafood, International · about USD 18 per person
Getting around
- Bicycle main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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