CHEAPEST ISLAND in the MALDIVES - Thulusdhoo

Is this the cheapest island in the Maldives, a local island 30 minutes north of the capital city Malé is Thulusdhoo. Known for its surfing, beaches and boat tours, it's also a very affordable island to visit, significantly cheaper then the local island and expensive private resorts.
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[@imnamu7047]

Watching this on my way to thulusdhoo, my home island 🏝️

[@sarahbeattie6845]

Amazing video! You two are. So talented.

[@Rosemary-Gardenia]

Enjoyed watching your videos! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@williamfiore3390]

Wow!!! Greetings from Waikiki!! You guys are great, thanks for the info from Thulusdhoo!! Incredible Video!! Cheers!!

[@cantgethimofmymind]

im from maldives! ^_^

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

Have a fantastic Christmas Emilia and Joel and continued thank's for the vids

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much for watching as always! Have a great Christmas!

[@nigelw.9043]

Just came across your channel by the wonders of KZbin recommendations. Really enjoying your content and story telling. Just one thing to put right! Moray Eels like most all creatures in the sea are not inherently dangerous. Like most wild life, they will always try and flee the area than attack. An attack is always there very last resort and only happens if they are cornered and cant escape. While Moray Eels have some serious teeth, it is actually not the bite itself that poses the threat but the fact that they feed mainly on cadaver of dead see creatures. As a result a Moray Eel bite can cause blood poisoning. As a scuba instructor I have seen countless Moray Ells in the Med and Red Sea and have never had a bad moment watching them.

[@Joelfriend]

Aww thank you! That’s great to hear! Ahh yes, that’s good to know thanks!

[@sandropereira6344]

I've been to Mafushi and like it a lot. Easy going, big offer on activitys.

[@joakimholmer9744]

love your work guys. closing 100k subs. well deserved! cheers from Thailand. 🎉🎉🎉

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much for the support! Hopefully soon! 👌🏻

[@cristianmattioli3679]

hi!! great video, finally someone speak about all the part of a trip! thank you... when have you been there? did someone surf? I mean are there some surf able waves at this season? thank you

[@edstravel]

Keep up the great content guys 😊

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks a lot mate!

[@llewelynscreen9286]

You two would love Inhaca Island in Mozambique to snorkel in. It's super cheap there too. Beautiful beaches, looooads of different fish in the seas, clear waters and friendly locals.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Wonderful. Thank you for this video.

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much for watching! ☺️

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@Joelfriend Wonderful. 😀

[@Stylinson34]

Awesome video! Do you just book the tours at the beach?

[@suayhughes8103]

Enjoy watching. Beautiful island!!

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you, such a beautiful island!

[@munimanees]

Im from maldives thank you so much ❤

[@ruchitdalwadi6878]

Loved your Maldives series, shows how can one travel within budget in Maldives. I'm visiting there in March & staying in Thulusdhoo. Should I do dolphin spotting on one day & the full day excursion on the other day? Also, any must-do thing in thulusdhoo?

[@sycolyos]

Thank u for comming to maldives

[@nunogama3159]

So keep to your self !!!!

[@Ed-ye7ul]

Please visit Los Roques in Venezuela

[@tomandlaurentravel]

Another great video, glad that eel was in a good mood 🤣 Looking forward for the Sri Lanka videos :)

[@Joelfriend]

Ahaha yeah luckily for us! Thank you, looking forward to sharing! 🙌🏼

[@keangwooichoo6138]

So beautiful

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much

[@kazoun]

I was there from 2 years ago

[@danielyordanov2636]

Thanks for sharing your budget-friendly Maldives experience! Your video is truly amazing, showcasing that a dream destination like the Maldives is within reach for everyone. Can't wait for the next video! 🌴

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much! I’m excited to share the next video!

[@scott-hamilton]

Wow! Incredible drone shots. Such a beautiful place. Amazing as always 😀

[@Joelfriend]

Thanks Scott, this island was incredible! Thanks for you continued support! 🤟🏼

[@eddiekronis5282]

Hey Joel. I’m right now on Thulusdhoo. Maybe you can share locations where to buy these trips, like shark tour?

[@dominikzellmayr1705]

The underwater shots a great. Which camera did you use for it?

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! I used a GoPro hero 11

[@user-gn4mo1sy4k]

I am from Maldives come to isdhoo

[@Wadhoodh1000]

I live in maldives I wish I saw u

[@wiwingmargahayu6831]

zamzam water

[@rlcanlas6298]

What month did you guys go to the Maldives? How was the weather like?

[@christojvvuuren8163]

Hi Joel, just a very difficult question. If you can go to only one place and only one what will that place be?

[@MoosaaManik]

It's called roashi in maldives the flat bread thingy

[@antonboludo8886]

It looks like Naan Bread.

[@normanwhite9804]

I feel so sorry, that you didn`t find the best place for food - Byyoni Cafe, huge piece of local tuna in mushroom souce just for 5$....loads of other tasty dishes over there, hardly suggested to everyone, who wisits Thulusdhoo. Alsoo Season Paradise hotel is the best place to stay over there, swiming pool on the roof, everyday shows and lovely administrator Juna....

[@cowdy_birb]

I'm from the Maldives Thulusdo is ma dads island

[@wojtekko1493]

would you recommend this island? Or its better to choose other one for a short stay (we will visit differenf islands)

[@charlottetubes]

Local businesses have to pay their staff in US dollars too. So the businesses ask for dollars, which they have to "buy", if you don't pay in dollars. It's not a rip-off, it's only logical. If they put their prices in USD and you decide to not pay in dollars, it's not their problem, it is yours. Male is far away, the Male exchange rate doesn't apply on the local islands. There are no dollar ATMs on the local islands, so bring USD cash. Don't refer to your exchange rate app because it's just unfair, the Maldives are and island state, this is why western food is expensive too, btw. You can get anything, and that's what the resorts provide, but it comes with a price tag. 35USD for a snorkelling trip, how do you think these people should maintain their boats so tourists are safe, how to make a living and pay their staff so that they can make a living? Weird sort of tourism with a return of the cheap mentality. I hope not too many people like this. Instead spend a bit more and leave a decent tip.

[@sma4945]

Stop wining

[@dominikarozmajzlova2772]

Sorry for asking but how you filmed underwater scenes? By phone + waterproof bag?

[@fariqmb]

Are u using gopro or dji?

[@moreiradd]

In which month did you take the Maldives trip?

[@kudulion6354]

OK

[@ahmedsaajiu6234]

This is my island, i was born here. Yes there is cheap ways and this is one of the way you can experience the sunny side of Maldives. If anyone needs any help please reach me out i will be happy to help you.

[@cansu1529]

Is it oppressively hot at night? Will we have any problems if we choose a room without air conditioning?

[@fanfinirbra]

u have more islands to go in maldives such as this island?

[@dabiifever3912]

Yes bruh there's over 1160 islands

[@wojtekko1493]

and where you guys booked the doplhin tour so cheap? In our hotel its much more expensive

[@Joelfriend]

Go to the beach, and look for people selling tours, the hotels will most likely always have more expensive tours which are exactly the same!

[@wojtekko1493]

@@Joelfriend thanks!! Would you recommend the island though?

[@Livelifejoy641]

Can v do snorkelling even if v dont know swimming?

[@AnaksPiter]

вам должны выдать спасательные жилеты и проблем для сноркелинга нет

[@user-xg6yc8ho3w]

There are lots of really inexpensive yet beautiful 'local' islands to stay on. The so called resort islands.....forget about it.

[@callum9880]

Joel when will u be posting Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 videos? Hi from Uk 🇬🇧 all I can find is your first trip which watched already

[@Joelfriend]

I’ll be posting the first video in 13 days, I’m behind on editing at the moment

[@keangwooichoo6138]

At least no sea trash unlike South east asia

[@Joelfriend]

Very true! We did see some trash but not as much!

[@antonboludo8886]

Pilot whales are indeed lovely animals. 2:20 - 8 Pounds Sterling comes to 14 Canadian Dollars. Not cheap at all! 2:40 - $$$ Trump$ Religion, as it has always done... Sharks and rays will not usually attack you unless there is a shortness of food in the area. Great video! I know that what we are seeing on your videos were filmed in your present but we will see them in the future. Ah, the power of editing...

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Why do whales beach themselves? I am wondering.

[@aishathmishya1238]

Broooooooooo I live in Maldives and never seen a pilot whale ever

[@fluffycat211]

Really cool to see your views on my country

[@ajaygupta-radlett]

Maldives is too expensive . One gets better value and more pristine beaches in Lakshadweep

[@ethics5670]

Bro have you ever seen a maldives beach in real life 👀

[@AbdulRasheed-is4zi]

Lakshadeep is nothing compare to Maldives. You don't know what you talk about. Just nonsense talk.

[@AbdulRasheed-is4zi]

Laksha deep don't have any infrastructure and. facility. No , outer reef and not very rich in Marine life as Maldives.

[@g-soap]

Not this shit bro 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@TutelEdits2.0]

bro keeps yapping after being brainwashed by lying medias in bros country💀😂 like bro, whenever they see "Maldives" written these people come in comments and say "boycott maldives" or "maldives expensive lakshadweep better"