Sea Transport

The main form of local transport is the dhoni, a traditional all-purpose vessel now usually powered by a diesel engine. Visitors generally remain on their resort island for the duration of their stay, although island-hopping trips by ferries are widely available. Larger boats called vedis are used for longer trips to outer atolls.It is possible to arrange trips to the outer atolls when the neccessary permits are obtained by the operators. Helicopters and seaplanes are used to transfer guests to some of the more remote islands.