There are currently no money exchange counters or ATMs in Horsburgh Atoll. We recommend coordinating payment with your guesthouse before your arrival. Most businesses accept cash in MRV and USD, and several establishments also accommodate credit cards. If you require money exchange services or ATMs, many are available at Velena International Airport in Male.
Restaurants, guesthouses, and tour providers commonly accept cash payments, particularly in MRV and USD. Accommodations with full or half board can be conveniently reserved in advance through this site. However, it's advisable to have local currency on hand for various purchases, such as experiences and artisanal goods, where card payments may not be feasible.
Healthcare facilities are situated on each of the three inhabited islands within the Horsburgh Atoll.
Baa Fulhadhoo Health Center
Address:
Pyrard Hingun, Fulhadhoo
06110, Maldives
Phone: +960 660-0036
Baa Fehendhoo Health Center
Address:
Mai Magu, Fehendhoo
06120, Maldives
Phone: +960 660 0038
Baa Goidhoo Health Center
Address:
Main Road, Goidhoo
06130, Maldives
Phone: +960 660-0329
For the entirety of the Maldives
Emergency - 119
Fire Brigade - 118
Police - 119
Coast Guard - 191
Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital - 102
It's important to note that due to religious considerations, alcohol is not available on local islands. Consumption of alcohol is restricted to resorts only. Nevertheless, guesthouses and convenience stores make efforts to provide a variety of non-alcoholic alternatives. It is also prohibited to bring any alcohol to the islands or to travel with alcohol between islands.
When visiting local islands, it is essential for guests to adhere to a modest form of dress. Both men and women should cover their knees and shoulders while traversing the island. Specific tourist beaches, known as Bikini Beach, are designated on each island for the use of Western swimwear. However, when visiting other local beaches, it is advised that both men and women cover up a bit more by wearing looser-fitting clothing that provides more cover.
Public Ferry – A service provided by Atoll Cute can be reserved through HATA by contacting us. This 2-3 hour ferry ride is offered every day, except for Fridays, from the jetty across Male’s Velana International Airport (MLE) to Horsburgh Atoll and provides a cost-efficient way to reach your destination.
There is daily service from the Male International Airport – Domestic Departures lounge to the island of Dharavandhoo (DRV), in Baa Atoll. From there, HATA can arrange a private boat transfer.
Maldivian provides easy access to Horsburgh Atoll with its newly scheduled 25-minute flight to Fulhadhoo. Direct flights are currently departing every Sunday and Thursday. Please contact us in advance to schedule your seaplane flight.
Transferring between the three islands of Horsburgh Atoll is easy. Each trip takes between 10 and 15 minutes by boat and transfers are possible by private boat or island ferry. For more information, please contact your guesthouse.
Upon your arrival at Horsburgh Atoll, the guesthouse where you are staying will coordinate a pick-up for you at the jetty. It's worth noting that there are no more than four cars on any of these islands. The primary modes of transportation within the islands include walking and cycling. Some guesthouses provide golf carts and cargo motorbikes to assist with your luggage and to transport you to locations such as Bikini Beach.