Luxury Travel Guide: Male
Travel in style with premium hotels, fine dining, private transfers, and exclusive experiences
Daily Budget: $630-1700 per day
Complete breakdown of costs for luxury travel in Male
Accommodation
$300-800 per night
Upscale hotels, premium resorts, and luxury accommodations with full service
Food & Dining
$80-200 per day
Fine dining restaurants, hotel restaurants, and premium culinary experiences
Transportation
$100-300 per day
Private speedboat transfers, seaplane rides, and luxury transport services
Activities
$150-400 per day
Premium diving excursions, private tours, spa treatments, and exclusive experiences
Currency: MVR Maldivian Rufiyaa (though USD widely accepted)
Luxury Activities in Male
Curated experiences perfect for your luxury travel style
Money-Saving Tips
Eat at local fish markets and neighborhood cafes instead of hotel restaurants (typically 60-80% cheaper)
Use public ferries for inter-island travel instead of speedboats (usually 70-90% less expensive)
Book guesthouses in residential areas rather than tourist zones (generally 40-60% lower rates)
Shop at local markets for snacks and water instead of hotel shops (typically 50-70% savings)
Travel during shoulder seasons to avoid peak pricing (usually 30-50% lower accommodation costs)
Join group tours instead of private excursions (generally 40-70% cheaper per person)
Common Budget Mistakes to Avoid
Relying entirely on hotel restaurants and tourist area dining (typically 100-200% markup over local options)
Taking speedboats for all transfers without considering public ferry schedules (usually 5-10x more expensive)
Booking last-minute accommodation during peak season (generally 50-100% higher than advance booking)