All Maldives Island Resorts: Transfer Cost, Seaplane Cost, Speedboat Cost, Service Charges and More

Maldives is a popular island destination around the world. In recent years, the number of foreign tourists arrivals are increased especially for island resorts. It is one of the best tourist attractions in the Maldives. A lot of tourist want to save money in transfer from the Male International Airport (Velana International Airport) to their desired island resort. They want to know about airport transfer charges offered by the hotel.

In this article, Overwater Bungalows Guide compiled a list of island resorts in the Maldives with their seaplane transfer cost, speedboat cost, service charges, and more. So, let’s see!

All Maldives Island Resorts: Transfer Cost, Seaplane Cost, Speedboat Cost, Service Charges and More

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Seaplane transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 745, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to below 12 years old): USD 499, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 2 years old): Complimentary

Standard Transfer Times: from 6: 00 am until 3:00 pm

Velaa Private Island

Seaplane transfer takes 50 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates for shared seaplane transfer are:

• Adult (12 years and above): USD 1066 per adult, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-11 years): 50% of adult rate per child, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 2 years): No charge

Seaplane transfer between 6am to 5pm only

Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi

A 55-minute ride over a stunning marine seascape awaits you before touching down directly at Sirru Fen Fushi.

• USD 585 per adult (age 12 years and above)
• USD 340 per child (ages between 2 – 11.99 years)
• Complimentary for infants (age below 1.99 years) roundtrip

Domestic Flight + Speedboat Ride (Male Airport to Hanimadhoo Airport followed by 50-minute speedboat ride)

• USD 680 per adult (age 12 years and above)
• USD 515 per child aged (2 years to 11.99 years old)

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives

Speedboat transfer takes 75 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 250, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-11 years): USD 125, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0-1 years): Complimentary

Seaplane transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 450, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-11 years): USD 225, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0-1 years): Complimentary

Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Mandatory speedboat transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:
From November 1, 2019 thru and including October 31, 2020:

• Adult: USD 160, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2- 14 Years): USD 80, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0-2 years ): Complimentary

Vakkaru Maldives

Seaplane transfer takes 30 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 800 per adult, round trip, exclusive of tax (Jan. 2021 to Jan. 2022)
• Child (2 -11 years): USD 350 per child, round trip, exclusive of tax
• Infant (0-1 years): complimentary per Infant, round trip
  One-way charges are based on 60% of return pricing.

Combined transfer, Domestic flight + Speed Boat transfer: USD 675 / adult inclusive of taxes.

COMO Maalifushi

1. Seaplane transfer takes 60 minutes from Male International Airport.
The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 660 per adult, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-11): USD 330 per child, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 2): Travel for free

From 6 January 2020 to 10 January 2021:

• – 6th January 2020 – 10 January 2021 – USD 750 per person
• – 6th January 2020 – 10 January 2021 – USD 375 per child

Private seaplane transfers (up to 10 guests, available on request only), US$7,300 each way.
Deluxe VIP private seaplane transfers (up to 8 guests, available on request), charged US$ 9600 each way.

Fun Island Resort & Spa

Speedboat transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Transfer by Speedboat per adult: USD 129 (round trip)
• Transfer by Speedboat per child: 50% of adult rate (round trip), (from 2 to 12 years old)
• Complimentary for Infants (Below 2 years)

Olhuveli Beach & Spa Maldives

Mandatory Return speedboat transfer rate from 3rd January 2020 onward:

• USD 229 Per Adult (15 years and over)
• USD 115 Per Child (2-14.99 years old)

Jumeirah Vittaveli

Speedboat transfer from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 340, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (4-11 years): USD 170, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0-4 years): Complimentary

Seaplane from Male International Airport. From 1 November 2019 to 31st October 2020. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 739.2, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to below 12 years): USD 554.4, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 2 years): Complimentary if seat is not occupied

OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo – A Luxury All-Inclusive Resort

Speedboat transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 280, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (5 to below 15 years): USD 140, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 5 years): Complimentary

Hard Rock Hotel Maldives

Boat transfer, which takes 15 minutes from Male International Airport.

• Adult (12 years and above): USD 148, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (6-11 years): USD 74 round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (below 6 years): Complimentary

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

A shared transfer on the resort’s yacht

• USD 350 + taxes and service charge/person per way
• USD 100 + 23.2% Tax and service charge/child per way (6 to 11.99 years old)
• Complimentary for children below 5.99 years old

Fihalhohi Island Resort

Speedboat transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 150, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 – 11 years): USD 75, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 – 2): Complimentary

Diamonds Thudufushi – All Inclusive

Seaplane transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 504, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-11 years): USD 252, round trip, inclusive of all taxes

Maafushivaru Maldives

A 25-minute round-trip seaplane transfer to the resort from Malé International Airport.

• USD 246 per child excluding 12% GST

Mirihi Island Resort

Mandatory seaplane transfer takes 30 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 526.40, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child: USD 263.20, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant: Complimentary

Domestic Flight transfer takes 20 minutes from Male International Airport and further 30 minutes by speed boat. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 436.80, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child: USD 218.40, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant: Complimentary

LUX* South Ari Atoll

Seaplane transfer rates

• Adult/Teen: USD 390 per person
• USD 195 per child
• Return transfer for Infant (0-1 years) is complimentary.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Speedboat transfer takes approximately 120 minutes from Male International Airport. One way rates are USD 3080.

Seaplane transfer takes 30 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 590, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to below 14 years): USD 280, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to below 2 years): Complimentary

Domestic Flight transfer takes 40 minutes (Including speed boat to resort from domestic airport). The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 560, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to below 14 years): USD 280, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to below 2 years): Complimentary

Diamonds Athuruga – All Inclusive

Seaplane transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 504, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-11 years): USD 252, round trip, inclusive of all taxes

Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa – All Inclusive

Seaplane transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 448, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (02-11 years): USD 224, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to below 2 years): Complimentary

Domestic Flight transfer takes 30 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 330, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (02-11 years): USD 165, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to below 2 years): Complimentary

Lily Beach Resort and Spa – All Inclusive

Seaplane transfer takes 25 minutes from Male International Airport, The return rates are

• Adult: USD 405, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to under 12 years): USD 240, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to under 2 years): Complimentary

Domestic Flight transfer takes 20 minutes from Male International Airport to Maamigli International Airport and it is followed by a 35 minutes speed boat ride to Lily Beach

• Adult USD 430, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to under 12 years): USD 215, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to under 2 years): Complimentary

Sun Island Resort & Spa

Domestic Flight transfer takes 20 minutes from Male International Airport. Mandatory Domestic Flight Transfer rates are:

• 28th December on wards : USD 280 per Adult, per stay
• 50% of above per Child, per stay
• Complimentary for Infants (Below 2 years)

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

• Shared seaplane roundtrip transfer rate is USD 600 per adult.
• USD 360 per child (Children between 2 – 11 years)
• Complimentary with sitting on adult’s lap (under the age of 2 years)

OBLU SELECT at Sangeli- All Inclusive

Speedboat transfer takes 50 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 270, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2- below 12 years): USD 135, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 2 years ): Complimentary

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa

Mandatory seaplane transfer takes 20 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 330, round trip, inclusive of all taxes.
• Child (2-14 years): USD 165, round trip, inclusive of all taxes.
• Infant (below 2 years): Complimentary

Kuramathi Maldives

Speedboat Transfer Combined Round Trip

• (Male Airport – Kuramathi – Male Airport) speedboat transfer is at US$124.75 per adult (12 years and above)
• US$50 per child (2 – 11.99 years old)
• Infants (below 2 years old): complimentary

Seaplane transfers

• Adult – US$ 432.40
• Child – US$ 207.20

Adaaran Prestige Water Villas – Premium All Inclusive

Seaplane transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport. The return rates are:

• 1st Nov 2018 onwards – Adult Transfer rate is USD 375
• Child transfer Rate USD 187.50

The airport transfer by Domestic flight (20 minutes) followed by a 40 minutes Dhoni boat ride to the resort. Please contact resort to arrange domestic transfer in advance. 1st Nov 2019 – 30th April 2020

• Adult (12 years and above at the time of travel) – USD 275
• Child (02 to under 12 years at the time of travel) – USD 138
• Infant (0 to under 2 years old at the time of travel) – Complimentary

Heritance Aarah – Premium All Inclusive

Seaplane transfer takes 45 minutes from Male International Airport.

• The return rates are:
• Adult Transfer rate is USD 400
• Child transfer Rate USD 200

Dhigali Maldives

Transfers from Male International Airport via Seaplanes take 45 minutes and Domestic transfers including transfers by speedboat from Dharavandhoo domestic airport takes 110 minutes to reach Dhigali Maldives.

The below rate(s) is/are valid for all arrivals from 01 Nov 2019:

• Adult: USD 450 per Adult, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 – 11.99): USD 340 per Child, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 – 1.99): Complimentary per Infant, round trip.

JOALI, Maldives

• Airport transfer by seaplane USD 1190 net per person return
• child 50% off
• valid for all booking from 22 Dec 2019.

You & Me Maldives

Transfer charges (Airport/Resort/Airport), From 01 December 2019 – 26 December 2020

• Seaplane – USD 400 per person (45 minutes)
• Domestic Flight – USD 300 per person. Domestic Flight (30 minutes) + Speedboat (20 minutes)

Reethi Faru, Bio Luxury Resort

Domestic Flight & Speedboat*

A 20 minutes Domestic flight from Malé to Dharavandhoo (Baa Atoll) followed by a 45 minutes speedboat transfer. Please find the applicable return rates as follows:

• USD 350.00 per adult / USD 175.00 per child
• Infants below 2 years travel free of charge.

Seaplane*
Approximately 45 minutes from Malé. Please find the applicable return rates as follows:

• USD 500 per adult / USD 300 per child
• Infants below 2 years travel free of charge.

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Furaveri Island Resort & Spa

Seaplane transfer, From 01st Nov 2019 Until 31st Oct 2020

• Adult, 12 years and above at the time of travel – USD 460
• Child, 2 to 11.99 years at the time of travel – USD 264
• Infant, 0 to 1.99 years old at the time of travel – Complimentary

Domestic flight transfer for International flights landing Male’ after 03.00 and before 10.00

• Adult, 12 years and above at the time of travel – USD 392
• Child, 2 to under 12 years at the time of travel – USD 125
• Infant, 0 to under 2 years old at the time of travel – Complimentary

Bandos Maldives

Speedboat Transfer, returns are (15-minutes time):

• Adult: USD 93.64, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to 11 years): USD 46.82 round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to 1 years): Complimentary

Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives

Mandatory Speedboat Transfer, the transfer will be 40-minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport.

• USD 220 per person per stay
• USD 110 per child (2-12 years old)
• Complimentary for children below 2 years

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

Speedboat transfer takes 15 minutes from Male

• Adult: USD 130, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 – 11 years): USD 65, round trip, inclusive of all taxes

Kandima Maldives

Seaplane transfer mode, 40 minutes from Velana International Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 590, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-12 years): USD 390, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0-2 years): Complimentary

Domestic Flight (25 minutes) + Speedboat Ride (15 minutes), The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 350, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-12 years): USD 290, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0-2 years): Complimentary

Paradise Island Resort & Spa

Speedboat Transfer (20-minutes from Male Airport), The return rates are:

• Speed Boat Transfer USD 119 per Adult, per stay
• Speed Boat Transfer USD 59 per Child, per stay
• Complimentary for Infants (Below 2 years)

Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives

Speedboat Transfer (20-minutes ride) from Male Airport. The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 180, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (3 to below 12 years): USD 90, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 3 years): Complimentary

Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Seaplane transfer, (75-minutes from Male Airport)

• US$600 per adult (round trip, all taxes included)
• US$600 per child (2-12 years, round trip, all taxes included)
• US$190 per infant (0-2 years, round trip, all taxes included)

Domestic Flight (50-minutes) + Speedboat Transfer (15-minutes), The return rates are:

• Adult (12 years and above): USD 490, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to under 12 years): USD 370, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 to under 2 years): USD 150, round trip, inclusive of all taxes

Ayada Maldives

Domestic Flight Transfer (50-minutes from Male Airport). The return rates are:

• Adult: USD 385, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 to 11 years): USD 193, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0-1 years): Complimentary if no seat is occupied

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection By Hilton

Boat Transfer (15-minutes) from Male Airport

• Adult (12 and above): USD 148
• Child (6 – 11): USD 74
• Child (below 6): Free of charge

Kurumba Maldives

Speedboat Transfer (10 to 15-minutes) from Male Airport

• US$111 per adult person (round trip, all taxes included)
• US$55.50 per child (round trip, all taxes included)

Private Speedboat Transfer Rates (Return rates)

• US$185 per adult person (all taxes included)
• US$92 per child (all taxes included)

The Residence Maldives

Domestic Flight Transfer (55-minutes) from Male Airport to Kooddoo Airport + Speedboat Ride (7-minutes) to Resort

• Adult ( 12 years & above) = USD 385 net per person, round trip
• Children ( 2 – 11.99 years) = USD 319 net per person, round trip
• Infant (0 – 2 years) = USD 88 net per person, round trip

Baglioni Resort Maldives – The Leading Hotels of the World

Seaplane Transfer (40-minutes) from Male Airport. The return rates are given below:

• From August 01st to September 30th the cost is:
• USD 410 per Adults (from 12 y/o onwards)
• USD 250 per Children from 2 to 11.99 years Old
• For Clients who book by July 31st the price is the same:
• USD 410 per Adults (from 12 y/o onwards)
• USD 250 per Children from 2 to 11.99 years Old

Beside these Offer the cost for the Seaplane will be:

• USD 560 per Adults (from 12 y/o onwards)
• USD 340 per Children from 2 to 11.99 years Old

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

Speedboat Transfer (35-minutes) from Male Airport. The return rates are given below:

• US$258.72 per adult (18 years or more, all taxes included)

Adaaran Club Rannalhi

Speedboat Transfer (45-minutes) from Male Intl. Airport. The return rates are given below:

• Adult: USD 150, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 – 11 years): USD 75, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 – 2): Complimentary

VARU by Atmosphere – North Male Atoll

Speedboat Transfer (40-minutes) from Male Intl. Airport. The return rates are given below:

• Adult: USD 260, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2- below 12 years): USD 130, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (below 2 years): Complimentary

Komandoo Island Resort & Spa

Seaplane Transfer (40-minutes) from Male Intl. Airport. The return rates are given below:

• US$390 per adult person

Taj Coral Reef Resort & Spa

Speedboat Transfer (50-minutes) from Male Intl. Airport. The return rates are given below:

• Adult: USD 92.40, round trip, inclusive of all taxes (3 years and above)
• Infant: Complimentary (below 3 years)

Malahini Kuda Bandos Resort

Speedboat Transfer (20-minutes) from Male Intl. Airport. The return rates are given below:

• Adult: USD $85 per Adult, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2-11): USD $42.50 per Child, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (Below 2 Years): $0 per Infant, round trip, inclusive of all taxes

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives

Speedboat Transfer (25-minutes) from Male Intl. Airport. The return rates are given below:

• Adult: USD 200, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child (2 – 11 years): USD 100, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant (0 – 1 years): Complimentary

Amari Havodda Maldives

Domestic Flight (55-minutes) from Male Airport. The return rates are given below:

• Adult: USD 390, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Child: USD 300, round trip, inclusive of all taxes
• Infant: Complimentary

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Article Title: All Maldives Island Resorts: Transfer Cost, Seaplane Cost, Speedboat Cost, Service Charges and More
Article last re-published on November 25, 2020.