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Your island home in Fuvahmulah
Isle Royal Inn
Stay. Dive. Explore. Belong.
A cosy island inn in the heart of Fuvahmulah, with warm hospitality, comfortable rooms and tiger shark diving on the doorstep.
4 comfortable rooms
The same size and standard, with the essentials
Warm hospitality
A personal, friendly island welcome
Great location
A short walk from the airport and harbour
Made for divers
A relaxing place between your dives
The island
About Fuvahmulah
Fuvahmulah lies just south of the equator and is the only island in its atoll. It has two freshwater lakes, wetlands full of birds, fertile farmland and a lively community. The whole island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Island type
Single-island atoll
Area
About 4.9 km²
Population
About 9,200 (2022 census)
From Malé
About 1 hr 15 min by air
Famous for
World-class diving
Fuvahmulah is known as one of the best places in the world to dive with tiger sharks. Thresher sharks, hammerheads, oceanic mantas and whale sharks also visit through the year.
Unique marine life
Incredible encounters above and below
The island's position and the deep water around it attract a wide range of ocean animals, a dream for divers, snorkellers and ocean lovers.
Tiger sharks
Seen all year
Thresher sharks
Best October to December
Hammerheads
October to April
Oceanic manta rays
March to May
Whale sharks
Most likely January to May
Silvertip sharks
On the deeper dives
Blacktip reef sharks
On the reef, all year
Wildlife is never guaranteed. Ocean sunfish, dolphins and pilot whales are also seen from time to time.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiger sharks | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best | best |
| Thresher sharks | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | best | best | best |
| Hammerheads | best | best | best | seen | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | seen | best | best |
| Oceanic mantas | seen | seen | best | best | best | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely | unlikely |
| Whale sharks | best | best | best | best | best | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen | seen |
Best months SeenWildlife is never guaranteed.
Explore the island
Natural beauty and local life
Beyond the ocean, Fuvahmulah has freshwater lakes, green landscapes and a relaxed island pace: the place to see the real Maldives.
Dhadimagi Kilhi
The island's second lake, with a boardwalk through the nature park.
Thoondu beach
A protected beach of smooth white pebbles at the island's north tip.
Local life
Fishing boats, farms and a friendly town: a real Maldivian community.
Getting here
How to reach Fuvahmulah
Fly to Velana International Airport in Malé, then take a domestic flight south to Fuvahmulah Airport.
Domestic flights
- Domestic flights from Malé take about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Flights do not run to the same timetable every day, so check before you book
- Tick the flight help box when you book and we will arrange seats
- We meet you at the airport or harbour if you add a pickup
Travel essentials
Good to know before you come
Do you arrange airport pickup?
Yes. Add an airport or harbour pickup when you book and we will meet you on arrival.
Which meals can I have at the inn?
Our restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Book room only, bed and breakfast, half board or full board.
Can you arrange diving for me?
Yes. Choose your dives when you book, or send us an enquiry. Dives are run by our partner dive centres in Fuvahmulah.
Is alcohol available?
No. Fuvahmulah is a local island and alcohol is not available.
Experience Fuvahmulah
Stay at Isle Royal Inn and explore everything this extraordinary island has to offer.