By The Shade Maldives
Getting to By The Shade Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 74 km · Public ferry or shared speedboat
Public ferry or shared speedboat
74 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach By The Shade Maldives
By The Shade Maldives is on Hangnaameedhoo in South Ari Atoll, a local island about 74 km from Velana International Airport (MLE). Most guests come by shared speedboat from Malé or the airport — about 1½ hours — which the property can usually book for you. Some islands are also on the public ferry network, which is far cheaper but much slower and runs on set days.
Shared speedboats this far from Malé typically cost about $30–100 per person each way, depending on distance, and run to a timetable rather than on demand — confirm the day and time with the property. Where the public ferry runs, it costs only a few dollars.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Public ferry or shared speedboat. Continue by shared speedboat from Malé or the airport, or by public ferry on the days it runs — about 74 km. The property can usually book the speedboat; boats run to a timetable, so check the last departure if you land late.
- Arrive at By The Shade Maldives. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.