Twenty-six atolls. One unforgettable shade of blue.
Best time to travel
November – April
Dry season, calm seas, 27–31°C. Whale-shark visibility peaks Dec–Apr.
Preferred currency
US Dollar (USD)
Universally accepted at resorts; local Rufiyaa (MVR) rarely needed.
Flights from Johannesburg
~16 hours · 1 stop
Qatar Airways via Doha or Emirates via Dubai.