Maafushi vs Dhigurah Maldives | Which Is BEST For YOU! & Why

[@klaudiaparulska232]

I looooved my stay in Dhigurah. I stayed in Maafushi too, but the two don’t compare. Also scuba diving…. Both are just as beautiful, but when we go back we’re going back to Dhigurah and diving with oceanholics again. Honestly such a great gang and they made us feel at home ❤

[@garyjohnson404]

We met you guys at Male airport on the way to Maafushi in September '24, and have to say that your help to sort out the speedboat transfer & advice was invaluable. I'd highly recommend your channel to anyone considering a visit to the Maldives, and I'm alrady planning our next visit. Many thanks

[@AlanBarry-do6mh]

I really enjoyed your video. You really explained what each Island has to offer, the culture and cost. Thank you for sharing all of this information with us.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@adamcimino2143]

Thank you for making such great travel videos. The way you both stop and let the other explain things kept me interested. I’m headed to Maldives in February and your videos make planning my trip easier…

[@dominikmauer1853]

Hi. Very good options for travelling the Maldives on a budget are Thoddoo and Omadhoo and Hangnamedhoo. In some cases you can take the local ferry from one island to another. Maldives means Home of the tuna by the way. Greetings, Dominik.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Wry interesting, thank you!

[@GaryHirstPresenter]

Thanks guys really clear & nice explanations!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you liked it!

[@Zawlibrahim]

Come to addu city feydhoo

[@khurramayub4254]

Best details you gave....Its great.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@mayjun9689]

Thanks so much for this complete explanations for sure I will visit both of them since I'm now after watching your wonderful video interested to experience them both 😅❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

That’s so awesome!! Enjoy and thank you 🙏🏻♥️♥️

[@mb.m5625]

Thanks for that video. Thanks to that i have made a decision. I needed that video. Great job

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad I could help

[@TravelWithSanyaa]

I was just planning to go to dhigurah. Very helpful video, thank you 🙏

[@Livingtheglobe]

You're so welcome! we have many videos on dhigurah. you'd want to see. Check our playlist!

[@AnastasiiaIurchyshyna]

Amazing video! Thanks ❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you liked it!

[@bryonyw4739]

Love this advice thank you! I'm going next year ❤

[@Livingtheglobe]

You're so welcome! Enjoy 🌺

[@lumia21]

👏🏼👏🏼excellent video! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you liked it!

[@johndorian473]

29:41 "Because the man likes chaos"😂😂 That was gold!

[@Livingtheglobe]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kcsnew]

Liked and subscribed, very informative videos on Maldives especially for first timers like me. Glad you had a great time over there. Cheers 👌

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@WeekendSAFAR]

Hey we are in Dhigurah just now and the experience is just the way you described. Also it was raining all the time mostly so the water did not looked like the Maldivian blue you see. Will upload my travel vidoes on my channel soon

[@Livingtheglobe]

Oh no, hope you had some sunshine

[@Skeetex3]

You guys are the best. Was debating between these two. Think I’ll go with Maafushi and take an overnight or day trip to Dhigura.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Day trip might be tight because there are only 2 speed boats per day. Best to stay overnight

[@Skeetex3]

@@Livingtheglobe Honestly you guys have been amazing. Just been watching through your Maldives videos and now my holiday is completely set up as a result. 3 Days in Male, 5 days in Maafushi, 3 days in Dhighura. Planned transfers and everything thanks to your playlist so really appreciate your breakdowns. Subscribed and very happy :)

[@miruliana]

Thank you for your video. I was in Dhigurah two years ago for diving Sure the diving part it’s great, it is a beautiful island but I felt it is mostly for couples (Maldives most probably is for couples 😂 ), not very much to do around the island than diving, take photos, sunbathing and walks. So I was looking for something that is closer to Male because after 20 hours of travelling by car and plane it is really hard and also something more entertaining. Now being in a couple, this video helps as it highlighted all the pros and cons

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you for watching 💕

[@alwaysdaydreaming4275]

well explained..thx

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you

[@camilatxr]

Thank you so much for the informations

[@Livingtheglobe]

So nice of you ♥️

[@m.a.2739]

Çok güzel bir karşılaştırma olmuş gerçekten. Teşekkürler! Temmuz'un ortasında bir hafta Dhigura'ya gidiyoruz ailecek..İyi ki Dhigura'yı seçmişiz. Sessizlik Huzur tertemiz deniz ince beyaz kum. Daha ne olsun? Umarım hava güzel olur temmuzda. Saygılar!

[@Livingtheglobe]

Glad you found this video useful. July is a monsoon season please expect high winds and rain. But there is a chance of sunshine

[@Google_tv]

As a Maldivian and With Experience. Dhigurah is better than Maafushi, Cause Dhigurah is silence and many People don’t visit there, cause dhigurah is located in South Ari Atoll which is people have to Cross the Channel is Called (Ali huras Kandu) is a Second Largest sea in the Maldives. Many people chose to go from Aeroplane to Ari Atoll. To Go Maafushi you don’t need to Cross Large Sea Channel, it is more cheaper and Faster. Also Maafushi has 2 Private Company which is giving Ferry Service 6 Times a Day. Means 60 to 45 People in a Round from Male - Maafushi. According to My research Maafushi has more than 60 Guest House/Hotels unlike Dhigurah. 😢

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you for sharing

[@Aimal-rs6sx]

I live very close to the resorts and I also went to dhigurah and falhumaafushi and also in born in Maldives

[@test-dg6db]

Thanks for giving great insight for prospective tourists through your vlog. Kindly let us know the right way to book to Dhiguru, either from Male or from home country before taking flight to Maldives

[@Livingtheglobe]

Reach out to your hotel or guest house on Dhigurah and ask them to book the ferry for you. Locals get discounts. But yes book in advance

[@djordjeilic2055]

Hi, how do we get drinking water on this island? Is there a supermarket? Is it expensive? Thanks

[@Livingtheglobe]

They do have markets, here's the complete walking tous: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3_Fd4SpdtZ1eKssi=oLx1Ehy-K7i_RxxV

[@SpaceForceCooks]

I will mention, look at recent maldives whaleshark videos, there's at least 10 if not 20 people in the water. If you're lucky, you may get some "clean" footage of the whale shark without other divers but it's doubtful you get a photo of just the whale shark, yourself and your significant other/family without other divers in the footage. The Maafushi tours that include nurse sharks, they flew a drone over just your group, you also will probably swim with turtles and see dolphins. For most, the nurseshark tour and footage exceeds expectations while the whale shark tour and footage will probably be below expectations

[@Livingtheglobe]

Whale sharks are magnificent though. You can not compare. But as far as pictures, yea

[@chaisanuthid]

Thank you

[@Livingtheglobe]

Our pleasure 💕

[@banhmichay-ngonbachay9231]

wow, you help me so much to make right decision. Thank you so much

[@ABBCA1]

Thank you for this video. It's excellent, very informative. I would like to ask. Is there a speed boat going from dhigurah to maafushi or we should go back to male?

[@Livingtheglobe]

You are welcome. No, you must go to Malé

[@personaltrainer7494]

What do you say about fulhadhoo?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Beautiful, small, quiet, relaxing, not too many choises

[@personaltrainer7494]

@@Livingtheglobe thanks, What about Ukulhas?

[@veraanneta4485]

Finally🎉🎉🎉

[@drazeenka]

What’s the weather in Maldivi? What time if the yeis the best to visit it? Thank you for great video 🩷

[@Livingtheglobe]

Best time January- April

[@mettebille4235]

Thank you for the detailled explanation of the 2 islands. Very helpfull. We are 2 staying in Maafusi for some days and then to Dhigurah. Would like a private speedboat direct between the 2 destinations. Is that posible and do you have a contact I can reach out to for an offer?

[@SpaceForceCooks]

Just a random thought, if one wanted to visit both islands and do the whale shark swim, go from Male to Maafushi, talk to the Maafushi whale shark tour operator, see if they'll drop you off at Dhigurah after the whale shark swim is over. Then have them take you back to Maafushi on a different day

[@Livingtheglobe]

Dont think its possible becuase these tours are not everyday. All depends how many ppl they have

[@WiseFamin]

Another super useful video--thanks! I wonder if the reason they gave you a hot dog when the menu said "sausage" is because the Maldives is an Islamic nation and therefore doesn't serve pork or alcohol on the local islands?

[@Livingtheglobe]

good point haha

[@aiminathrixmeena4302]

can u do a vid about dhangethi

[@Livingtheglobe]

Next time 😃

[@aiminathrixmeena4302]

yayy thx btw its in maldives @@Livingtheglobe

[@hliyaj1220]

Thank you. Does Maldives allow drone?

[@Livingtheglobe]

Great question. When we flew our drone We ran it through the manager 1st that was why we were able to fly. They said people fly drone and look into other ppls over water villa so they stop it. However I still see many people flying their drone and I'm sure they dont ask they just fly.

[@Livingtheglobe]

This was at LUX private island but as far as public islands its ok to fly

[@hliyaj1220]

@@Livingtheglobe thank you.

[@altskeptic]

Yes. Appart from the capital and airports.

[@lynalyna8965]

With you’re amazing video you helped me to take a final decision , my husband and I are going to Maldives in April and we were hesitating between the two islands but now no hesitation we are choosing dhigurah 😊 thank you for your precious informations, I have a question,do you recommend bliss hotel or can we found something better ?

[@Livingtheglobe]

We are excited about your vacation. Bliss is good but it depends what you like. The rooms are really small, no room to keep your luggage open. Maybe the have bigger rooms. Their breakfast is really good. Wifi was bad but they were looking to fix it. The saff & location are excellent. Keep in mind they are tours are limited to specific days and get cancelled if not enough people go. If tours are important to you, i would look for a bigger place with more staible tours. Or book a private tour

[@lynalyna8965]

@@Livingtheglobe thank you so much for your precious advices and your help 🙏 Ps: I love your videos 👌

[@khurramayub4254]

you didn't mention the accommodation prices.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Maafushi starts from $50usd, Dhigurah from $100

[@andreabui85]

Hi!! Thanks for your video! I read, in a post on tripadvisor, that the bikini beach, in Dhigurah, has been greatly reduced by the Maldivians and that the sandbank is not bikini free, this is true or not? and i've another question, December is a good month for whale shark and manta? Thnaks so much

[@Livingtheglobe]

There is only a small area for the locals where it says no bikini. Everone on the sandbank was in the bikini in March 2023 not sure if anything changed now. Yes, December is perfect for both. Whaleshakes are there all year around but during monsoon season it might not be safe to go. Anyway, it is never a guarantee to see a whaleshark

[@jcj68]

Looks like I’d prefer Dhigurah as well.

[@veraanneta4485]

I hope there is food review video from maldives 😆😆😆

[@Livingtheglobe]

Oh, it's coming! We're only getting started 😎

[@veraanneta4485]

@@Livingtheglobe cant wait!!!! 😆😆😆

[@e-dog-e619]

👋🏿 From Tina and. Erick 🤙🏿🌴

[@Livingtheglobe]

Hi, guys! How are you?

[@aishathmishya1238]

Bro ive lived in maldives for my whole life and never went to any of these islands

[@Livingtheglobe]

What island are you from?

[@aishathali3844]

Maafushi beaches are artificial. Dhigurah is all natural..

[@Livingtheglobe]

Facts! Their beaches don’t compare dhigurah is waaaay better!🫶🏼

[@Aishathliusha]

Maafushi is a sad case of unsustainable development in Maldives, and a case studies of how not develop local tourism. The murkiness is from land reclamation due government bad decision making to make more land for commercial purposes like more guest houses by the elites and corrupt politicians. This is exactly opposite to what Maldives sell as Sun, Sea and Sand, always check for map before going to islands whether any reclamation project is nearby, it will spoil your good memories in Maldives.

[@Livingtheglobe]

Thank you. What island are you from?

[@Aishathliusha]

Male' city, but live in Laamu Gan due city pollution

[@goginnorn]

Wait… you can wear bikini at the hotel pool right 😂

[@Livingtheglobe]

The hotel is a private property so you can 🤷‍♀️

[@dhaneshramdial4873]

Rather go to Boracay Island 🏝️ Maafushi lacks the charm you get in Balis Gili T or the Phillipines .

[@barbarabiscocho7313]

You kidding me? No comparison. I’ve been to boracay many times and it’s so over saturated

[@Livingtheglobe]

We’ve never been to Boracay. Oversaturated with what?

[@hacker1234ish]

Thank you guys 👍 heading to Dhigurah in early October .. do you think it will be alright and not so many rainy days ?

[@Livingtheglobe]

There prob could get some rain just because it's the tail end of rain season. But you should be fine, enjoy!!