Overview
Rasdhoo is a smallish island with 850 citizens and a capital of Alif Alif Atoll (or North Ari Atoll), Maldives.
Get in
Timetable can be checked at the company operating these routes web site.
The same boat proceeds then to other islands of North Ari Atoll: Bodufulhadhoo (trip takes 1 hr 30 min from Rasdhoo), Mathiveri (2 hr), Feridhoo (3 hours), Maalhos (3 hr 30 min) and Himandhoo (4 hours). Besides, there are private fast speed boats operating on this route, run three times daily.
It's also possible to charter a private jet with some unrealistic prices.
See and do
The main draw there is undoubtfully beaches, the bikini beach on the island is very small.
Bikini beach. You can also snorkel and see Mantas, Stingrays and some sharks which will swim away once you try to get close to them.. However, its coral reef has started degrading due to tourist activity and perhaps will die off in several years. And yay, bikinis are allowed here, in opposite to all other beach areas on the island where it's strictly prohibited.
Picnic Island. Accessible by boat which could be arranged by any of the hotels.It is cheaper to ask a local fisherman to take you there.
One even doesn't need a mask to spot myriads of fishes, some of which can easily be seen yet from the beach: sharks, manta rays, etc.
Rasdhoo Dive Centre. The leading dive centre. It offers a variety of accommodation along with food, diving, snorkeling, motorized water sports and yoga facilities.
Jerrys Dive Club. PADI dive center in Rasdhoo. All PADI dive courses are available along with snorkeling and tourist diving.
Buy
Lots of shops selling overprices souvenirs. Not much less of grocery shops with very extensive range of products from all over the world, which is quite surprising, they also sell some fruits and vegetables.
Any place on the island will readily accept US dollars as a payment, but not cards.
Bank of Maldives, Rasdhoo branch. It has 24-hr ATM with Rf10,000 maximum withdrawal limit + Rf100 fee.
Eat
Coffee Ole. Nice place to drink a good cup of coffee. Menu is somehow limited to about a dozen of options, of which soups are better to avoid, some sorts of fried noodles are tasty. They also try to promote some meals that can be prepared by only preordering them one day in advance, however, in reality it then turns into variety of reef fish or even a lobster. Big fish served for us came on table after long waiting though a bit undercooked so it went back to kitchen for further processing.Disappointing experience, but tasty barracuda. However, general impression is positive for fish, curries, cocktails and coffee. Do not waste time for any Western type of food, it is not a place for that. WiFi is available for Cafe guests.
Palm Shadow. Very simple cafe with simple, overcooked food. It faces the ferry dock.
Coconut Garden. Small restaurant on a side street with good food and cheap prices. However, owners cheat with total bill prices, which kills all the impression.
Icoco. Serves decent food in a western environment. Inbetween buffets, they prepare à la carte dishes.
Lemon Drop. Typical choice of dishes: fried noodles, rice, sandwiches, pizzas.
Sleep
Kuramathi Island Resort. Occupies entire island of Kuramathi, which is bigger than Rasdhoo island. Offers different types of accommodation including private villas with a spa bath and flat-screen TV. The resort features an infinity pool, 15 dining options and a spa, 2 dive centres and has 290 hotel rooms.
Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo. One of the biggest hotels in Rasdhoo, has 8 spacious rooms and a huge garden area
Veligandu Island Resort & Spa. Resort occupies entire island and has outdoor pool, children's playground, spa centre, restaurant and a bar. Free WiFi throughout the property. 91 hotel rooms in total.
Make Rasdhoo your own.
Before committing, pick one main reason for this visit and two nearby experiences that support it. Check the guide’s transport sections against current operator information. A convenient base can save more time than adding another attraction.
- Choose your arrival point and one base. Write down the real transfer time, not just the map distance.
- Build a first-day plan with room to settle in. Cluster the places you want to see rather than crossing the city repeatedly.
- Use actual accommodation and transport quotes in your budget. Add fees to the quote before comparing it.
- Keep one uncommitted block. Weather, energy and a good local recommendation can all change your plan.
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