On Ari Atoll or Alif Dhaal Atoll, you’ll find a small, inhabited island called Hangnaameedhoo. Part of the Maldives dream vacation destination, it has built a reputation of being a great budget holiday location. Besides, it is exactly like you pictured, clear water reflecting the bright blue sunny sky. The island is a getaway for fun diving, reef snorkeling, or simply relaxing on the beach.

Hangnaameedhoo lies in South Ari Atoll, it is the closest inhabited island to Velana International Airport and Malé. Based on the resort you’ve booked; you could expect a hotel staff member to greet you when you touch down at the airport. This person could ensure that you get on the right speed boat arranged by them. The speedboat transfers are a little fast than the ferry-switch route, taking a little more than an hour to move from Malé to Hangnaameedhoo. To reserve your speed boat ahead of time, you have to contact your hotel for details and payments. The speedboat transfer from Malé to Hangnaameedhoo Island normally takes 1hr 15mins and costs 35USD per person one way.

The first thing you see as you embark on the Hangnaameedhoo Ferry Terminal is colorful houses. Meandering around these houses are sandy paved streets that very clean and lined with trees, some of the walls bear political messages and logos. You get the idea that life here is simple but happy. The people here speak Maldivian that the locals refer to as Divehin.