Hulhumalé is a young artificial island in the Maldives covering an area of 1.88 km2. Located a few minutes northeast of Malé, Hulhumalé is the result of the expansion of a small island to provide a lasting solution to the overpopulation of the city of Malé. Bordered by the Laccadive Sea, this artificial island is the recommended point of departure for reaching the neighboring islands, but also for visiting one of the most welcoming islands in the Maldives.
The most hospitable island in the Maldives archipelago
The extension project, which began in 1997, of the small island bathed by the lagoon of Hulhulé was mainly aimed at improving the quality of life of the inhabitants of the island ofthe Maldives. Nevertheless, the latter also seems to meet all the requirements for wealthy yachtsmen and vacationers. Nowadays, the island is being enhanced with numerous contemporary urban infrastructures with architecture faithful to this typically Maldivian landscape. There is even a hospital.
in Hulhumalé, attention is also paid to this natural environment, which the government wishes to keep intact by favoring green energy. Also serving as an international airport, Hulhumalé will not only be your point of arrival for visiting the island of Malé, but also your point of departure for an unforgettable cruise in the Maldives. The island has a fishing port and a marina where your sailboat will be waiting for you for a salty voyage to the northwest of the Indian Ocean at dawn.
An unprecedented cruise in the Maldives archipelago
Choosing the yacht charter in Hulhumalé will allow you to reach some nearby islands, such as Farukolhufushi, a small uninhabited island located in the center of the Maldives, not far from the capital Malé, which offers long strips of white sand hauled in on either side of the boat by the crystal clear sea. From Hulhumalé, in a day, you can reach other equally attractive islands, such asîle de Dhoonidhoo or Vihamanaafushi, which is home to the archipelago's first holiday hotel. This hotel was built in 1972.
Cruises from the Hulhumalé marina will take you to Kuda Wataru, where swimming, snorkeling and relaxation are on the program. Sail to Shahjahan, where, equipped with flippers, masks and snorkels, you will explore the surprisingly rich marine flora and fauna and swim among manta rays. Anchored boat at Innafushi for a romantic dinner on a desert island, join Muthaafushi to try out sea kayaking and other water sports.
Scuba diving and snorkeling are certainly among the must-do activities in the Maldives archipelago. At Maarikilu, a magnificent lagoon invites you to explore its seabed teeming with multicolored fish. Cruises from Hulhumalé marina last between a weekend and 10 days, depending on your desires! In 10 days, you will have explored the most heavenly islands of the Maldives, to mention only the tiny island of Hulhudhoo with its lovely sandy beaches surrounded by a magnificent lagoon where you can also enjoy the sweetness of doing nothing and water sports!
Good to know
| Number of boats available | 25 |
|---|---|
| Types of service | Skipper, Hostess, Chef (meals not included), Sailor, Engineer, Mechanic, Masseuse |
| Average price per week | $80,064 |
| Minimum weekly price | $7,049 |
| Maximum price per week | $801,127 |