Guraidhoo () is one of the inhabited islands of Kaafu Atoll in the Maldives.
Guraidhoo Kandu, a protected marine area in South Male Atoll, boasts multiple dive sites, with two primary channels â Lhosfushi Kandu and Guraidhoo Kandu
The island is south of the country's capital, Malé. Guraidhoo is less than long and wide. It is located in South Malé Atoll. Guraidhoo is about from Male Airport â the only way you can reach it is by boat.
Guraidhoo has about 3000 locals (2023) Guraidhoo has the only psychiatric facility in the Maldives.
Guraidhoo is recognized for its surfing and turtle snorkeling, dolphins, sand banks, and diving spots plus wind surfing water sports and dolphin back riding.
The public MTCC ferry takes 2 hours and 15 min to reach Guraidhoo. The Escape speedboat ferry takes 45 min.
Speedboat ferry:
Price 2023 25 USD per person. There are 3 departures every day from both Malé and Guraidhoo
Public MTCC ferry (no. 309)
Price 2023 22 MVR per person The ferry departs from Guraidoo Saturday to Thursday at 7 am From Malé it departs Saturday to Thursday at 2.30-3 pm