Public transportation cost and schedule in Maldives

I have read that public transportation schedule can be found at this site: https://www.mtcc.com.mv/ but do not see any actual schedule there.

Also I can see some schedule here https://www.atolltransfer.com/ferry-routes-c17sd but I can't understand if this is actual schedule applied for 2019-2020 or is it obsolete

I have read some two blog entries contradicting each other saying the airport domestic flights are cheaper or more expensive than speed boats.

What is the current price of public transportation? Where can I read it? If a ferry doesn't come, what are the options for a traveller in order not to miss the return flight to home country?

Do speed boats always come? Are there different schedule for speedboats or is it the same as for ferries?

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Best Answer

From all the resources I could find, this one https://www.atolltransfer.com/ferry-routes-c17sd was updated 01 September 2018,

this one https://www.mtcc.com.mv/content/comprehensive-transport-network also was updated either 16th June 2018 or 01 September 2018.

There is some additional site which provides speed boats from Maafushi to Male and back https://icomtours.com/

There is a service which search connections between islands against government ferry, private ferry and scheduled speed boats http://wildmaldives.com/en/ferry-schedule but it doesn't seem to work against distant islands

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How much is public transport in the Maldives?

Fares vary from 30 to 60 MVR. This journey lasts up to 5 hours which is really long. Getting a ferry from the airport to the island costs around 40 MVR. Public island ferries cost around 30-45 MVR.

What is the main transportation in Maldives?

Hopping on and off ferries and speedboats is the best way to get around the island nation of Maldives. Dhoni charters and speedboats are available for hire at Male and all nearby islands. Taxi boats are used to take tourists to and from the islands in the North and South Atolls.

What is the cost of speed boat in Maldives?

Speed Boat Transfer in Maldives. The timing normally will be arranged according to international flights arrival and departures, however as its shared boat passengers should be await for all guests to come to the boat. Price range from 65 to 220$ per person 1 way.

Is Uber available in Maldives?

Taxis and rideshare Rideshare: There is currently no service from Uber or other rideshare companies operating in the Maldives.

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