{"id":31441,"date":"2023-11-06T12:24:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T12:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=31441"},"modified":"2024-10-11T10:20:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T10:20:07","slug":"speedboat-transfer-in-the-maldives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-in-the-maldives\/","title":{"rendered":"Speedboat Transfer In The Maldives: What To Expect On Your Island Arrival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s it like to experience a <strong>speedboat transfer in the Maldives<\/strong>? You&#8217;re so close to your island paradise, with just the hotel transfer to go. But this is no standard air-conditioned bus ride from the airport to the resort. We uncover what it&#8217;s like to go barreling over the surf in one of the most beautiful locations on earth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;ve finished a long flight to your awesome holiday destination, there&#8217;s usually a long, boring bus journey to peg on to the end of your trip as you go from the airport to the hotel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But, nothing in the Maldives is ever boring and there&#8217;s a whole lot of Indian Ocean between the airport in Male and most of the archipelago. So, how are you getting there?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s either a seaplane or a speedboat transfer in the Maldives. But what&#8217;s it like on the boat? Will you be sick? Is it comfortable or super bumpy? We&#8217;ll reveal all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/boats-welcome-jetty.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/boats-welcome-jetty.jpg\" alt=\"Speedboat transfers in the Maldives moored against the jetty\" class=\"wp-image-31448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/boats-welcome-jetty.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/boats-welcome-jetty-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/boats-welcome-jetty-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What&#8217;s it like to have a speedboat transfer in the Maldives? Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@matteomodica?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Matteo Modica<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/brown-wooden-dock-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-iBKXV7A8Oms?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"187\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Subscribe-Disruptor-1-1-1024x187.png 1024w, 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id=\"item-69d1604468756\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-in-the-maldives\/#What_is_a_speedboat_transfer\" title=\"What is a speedboat transfer?\">What is a speedboat transfer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-in-the-maldives\/#Youve_arrived_at_the_airport_whats_next\" title=\"You&#8217;ve arrived at the airport, what&#8217;s next?\">You&#8217;ve arrived at the airport, what&#8217;s next?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-in-the-maldives\/#Finally_youre_on_the_speedboat_ready_to_go\" title=\"Finally, you&#8217;re on the speedboat ready to go!\">Finally, you&#8217;re on the speedboat ready to go!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-in-the-maldives\/#Can_you_book_a_private_speedboat_transfer\" title=\"Can you book a private speedboat transfer?\">Can you book a private speedboat transfer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-in-the-maldives\/#Lets_ride_the_waves\" title=\"Let&#8217;s ride the waves!\">Let&#8217;s ride the waves!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_speedboat_transfer\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">What is a speedboat transfer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #00ace6; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ace6; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/visitmaldives.com\/en\/plan\/thrilling-side-of-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">99% of the Maldives is made up of water<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span>, it&#8217;s perfectly logical that a lot of resorts use speedboat transfers.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of being sat in a hot minibus with windows that don&#8217;t open and your legs crammed up against the seats. You can take an exhilarating speedboat transfer across the waves.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re picturing a little James Bond-style speedboat, think a bit bigger. With <strong>room for your luggage and other holidaymakers<\/strong>, there&#8217;s enough space for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video aligncenter\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Video-30-08-2023-13-41-42.mov\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youve_arrived_at_the_airport_whats_next\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">You&#8217;ve arrived at the airport, what&#8217;s next?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Catching your speedboat transfer is actually very simple. Once you arrive at the airport, <strong>you may need to wait for the arrival of other guests<\/strong>. Then, you can make your way to the jetty across from the airport terminal, where the speedboat will be waiting.<\/p>\n<p>Speedboat transfers have to be <strong>booked in advance<\/strong>, so it&#8217;s important to make sure everything is organised. A lot of the time the resorts organise these transfers for you, based on your flight details.<\/p>\n<p>You can take a speedboat transfer after a domestic flight or a seaplane transfer. Sometimes you may not even need the additional speedboat transfer if the seaplane can take you directly to your resort.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike seaplanes which only fly during the day, they <strong>run from day to night<\/strong>, however most of the scheduled times are during daylight.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-maldives.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-maldives.jpg\" alt=\"View of a Maldivian island from the deck of a speedboat\" class=\"wp-image-31449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-maldives.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-maldives-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/speedboat-transfer-maldives-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Take in the superb views from the boat. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@matteomodica?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Matteo Modica<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/red-flag-on-top-of-building-near-body-of-water-during-daytime-dy7--vwgz5k?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finally_youre_on_the_speedboat_ready_to_go\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Finally, you&#8217;re on the speedboat ready to go!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on how far away your resort is, or if there are any stops in between, <strong>the transfer can take between 10-70 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The boats also vary in size, so you may be on one that has 10 seats, or even 40 seats! The one below is the vessel that took<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/10\/is-the-maldives-good-for-a-honeymoon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Faye Brookes to her Maldives honeymoon<\/a> <\/span>at<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/10\/cocogiri-island-resort-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cocogiri Island Resort<\/a><\/span>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There is also no air conditioning on a speedboat, but don&#8217;t worry, you will have the breeze blowing through your hair. Some boats also offer the opportunity to sit out the top so you can really take in the views.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to look out for dolphins and flying fish as you make your way across the waves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cocogiri-speedboat.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cocogiri-speedboat.jpg\" alt=\"The Cocogiri Island Resort transfer boat\" class=\"wp-image-31450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cocogiri-speedboat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cocogiri-speedboat-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cocogiri-speedboat-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/cocogiri-speedboat-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This was the boat that took Faye to her honeymoon on a paradise island in the Maldives<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/offers\/low-deposits-great-value?blg&amp;sort=price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"874\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor.png 874w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor-300x55.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Super_Low_Deposits_Blog_Disruptor-768x141.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 874px) 100vw, 874px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_book_a_private_speedboat_transfer\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Can you book a private speedboat transfer?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Of course, you can! Obviously, it comes at a price, but if you&#8217;re willing to pay the extra then they are available.<\/p>\n<p>There are advantages to private transfers, such as <strong>not having to wait for other passengers to arrive<\/strong>. You can also take more baggage but are limited to the capacity of the speedboat.<\/p>\n<p>However, if your resort is quite far away from the airport, this is going to come at a bigger cost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/maldives-aerial-speedboat.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/maldives-aerial-speedboat.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial shot of some boats arriving and leaving an island in the Maldives\" class=\"wp-image-31451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/maldives-aerial-speedboat.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/maldives-aerial-speedboat-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/maldives-aerial-speedboat-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You could also take the choice to rent a private vessel to start your luxury trip the right way. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sydsujuaan?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Syd Sujuaan<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/three-motorized-boats-on-sea-aerial-photography-gvpnscewv04?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_ride_the_waves\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Let&#8217;s ride the waves!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re ready to feel take in magical views as you make your way to your destination, a speedboat transfer to your Maldivian resort is the one.<\/p>\n<p>Although we did mention it&#8217;s not quite the same as a James Bond speedboat, there&#8217;s nothing stopping you from living your best 007 moment.<\/p>\n<p>If you are planning on taking a seaplane rather than a domestic flight, <strong>click the button below<\/strong> to check out our guide to seaplane transfers in the Maldives for&nbsp;more information.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/11\/seaplane-transfer-in-the-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seaplane-Transfers-in-the-Maldives-Button-1-1024x121-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seaplane-Transfers-in-the-Maldives-Button-1-1024x121-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seaplane-Transfers-in-the-Maldives-Button-1-1024x121-1-300x35.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Seaplane-Transfers-in-the-Maldives-Button-1-1024x121-1-768x91.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s it like to experience a speedboat transfer in the Maldives? 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