The Best Islands of the Maldives

You must know the islands of the Maldives for their white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and swaying palm trees. The Maldives are a paradise in the Pacific Ocean. It is the perfect place to gasp at the ocean-filled horizons with sandbars emerging and submerging at the whim of the warm currents. Click&Boat gives you the freedom to create your very own island resort with a yacht or catamaran rental. 

From finding your own private island, chasing manta rays, or creating romantic dining experiences for your loved one, the choices are endless. With 1192 coral islands to explore, a boat rental gives you endless opportunities to explore the varied, complex and vibrant islands of the Maldives. Here is our guide to the best islands of the Maldives in terms of sea life, inhabited islands and secluded spots! Visit the Maldives, find your private pool in the ocean, swim with whale sharks and explore more with Click&Boat. 

Baros: Luxurious & Romantic paradise

Welcome to Baros, a small island close to Male city! This island is set in a turquoise lagoon secluded with palm-shaded glades and white sandy beaches. The tranquillity mixed with the romantic charm will enamour anyone who’s arrived on the island. This is an idyllic island for honeymoon or romantic couple getaways. 

Baros does not stop there! Baros Island is also a great island for diving, snorkelling and water sports with some of the best spots. There are amazing coral reefs at close reach. The house reef encircles the island and half of its lagoon. You can also visit The Piano close by, which is a wonderful starting point for beginner snorkellers. If you are more experienced, you may venture out to see some of the beautiful marine life the Indian Ocean has to offer. Reef sharks, reef manta rays, and turtles are some of the many creatures you can see on this Pacific island. 

Biyadhoo: Rustic & Relaxed snorkelling 

This jaw-dropping setting is another island you won’t want to miss. Contrary to Baros, Biyadhoo is down-to-earth with its rustic and relaxed surroundings. This ten-acre resort island in South Male Atoll is often referred to as a scuba-diving island, with some of the famous diving sites in the Maldives close by. 

If you’ve always wanted to try scuba diving, then this island should definitely be on your list. The world-class PADI expert instructors and a world-class PADI dive school on the island will teach you the basics of snorkelling so you can see the house reefs up close. You can snorkel along with turtles, manta rays, cleaner fish, white-tip sharks and elusive guitar sharks. There are seven different access points on this affordable island. So anchor down and get diving!

Vaadhoo: The glowing sea

Next up, Vaadhoo, also known as the sea of stars. The sea of stars is a phenomenon you won’t want to miss while visiting the islands of the Maldives. The island of Vaadhoo is filled with Lingulodinium polyhedra or bioluminescent phytoplankton. This small set of marine life form is capable of synthesizing organic substances using solar radiation as a source of energy. This phenomenon occurs during late summer in the reefs close to the island. Anchor down and go onto shore to watch the movement of the waves that cause the plankton to glow, creating a shimmering effect that looks like a sea full of stars. Or move through this phenomenon and be in awe of this natural beauty. The beaches look like an expanse of sand illuminated by blue coloured LED lights, a true fairytale scenery. The island’s untouched nature offers a great stop during your boat rental. 

Hanimaadhoo: the peaceful fishing village

Hanimaadhoo is a quiet fishing village with lots of tree shade and swings. This island is the biggest island in the Maldives, approximately 4.5 miles in length. Situated in the pristine northern stretches of the Maldives, this island is great for postcard-perfect beaches, azure lagoons and green lush coconut palms. Many would describe this island as one of the most beautiful islands of the Maldives. 

Less known than the other islands on the list, the clear blue water from the lagoon with a stunning house reef will greet you upon your arrival. Travellers can indulge in water adventures such as scuba diving, snorkelling or even fishing in the area. There are plenty of interesting fish such as blackfin barracudas, white and blacktip reef sharks, Andaman sweetlips fish, and manta rays to see when you visit Hanimaadhoo. You can also find lots of Leopard sharks Andaman sweetlips and moray eels living within the coral structures. 

We hope this information gives you some ideas on where to sail to with our favourite islands of the Maldives. The underwater world is great to explore onboard! What better way to enjoy the 1192 islands than on a boat rental discovering everything this country has to offer.