Skip expensive speedboats and use the same ferry system locals rely on. This guide shows you exactly how to travel between local islands by public ferry without confusion or guesswork.
Save hundreds by using public ferries instead of speedboats
Understand routes, schedules, and connections before you arrive
Confidently plan multi-island trips using real, up-to-date ferry info
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Costs add up quickly, schedules aren’t intuitive, and reliable information is scattered.
Speedboats are often the default, but the prices are a shock
Public ferries look cheaper, but no one explains how they actually work.
Ferry schedules and routes are scattered across outdated websites, PDFs, and forum posts.
As a result, many travelers either overpay for speedboats or avoid ferries altogether, even when ferries could save them hundreds.
Instead of guessing or piecing information together from forums and Facebook groups, you get everything you need in one place.
This is not theory. It’s based on real ferry travel across 30+ local islands.
Everything is structured so you can plan your transfers before you arrive, not figure it out on the dock.
• You want to travel the Maldives on a real budget
• You’re planning to visit more than one local island
• You want to avoid expensive speedboats whenever possible
• You’ve struggled to find clear, reliable ferry information online
• You want to move between islands confidently, not by trial and error
If ferries feel confusing right now, this guide is exactly what you need.
Public ferries often cost $1.50–$3, compared to speedboat prices that range from $25 tp $70 per person each way.
But more importantly, it saves you:
• time
• stress
• confusion
You’ll know what’s possible, what’s not, and how to plan realistically before you ever land in the Maldives.
Plan Your Local Island Transfers With Confidence
Plan your ferry routes with confidence and keep your Maldives holiday truly budget-friendly.
No. This guide explains how the public ferry system works across the Maldives, so you can plan routes between different local islands.
You’ll receive everything instantly. As soon as you complete the checkout, you’ll see two download link on your confirmation page.
You’ll also receive an email with all the link, so you can open your materials anytime on your phone, laptop, or tablet.
Yes. You can download the guide and read it offline. For live ferry lookups, maps, and schedule checks, an internet connection is still recommended.
This guide is for travel between local islands. Public ferries do not operate to private island resorts.
Yes. The guide explains how to combine ferry routes and plan travel between multiple local islands.
Public ferries typically cost around $1.50–$3 per trip, while speedboats often cost $20–$70 per person. For couples or families, this can mean saving hundreds of dollars over a trip.