Skip the crowded shared boats and the long airport wait. Arrive privately — to your resort, a local island, a city hotel or a liveaboard — on your own schedule, even after dark.
Shared resort boats wait for other flights — sometimes for hours. A private transfer leaves when you land.
Seaplanes only fly in daylight, so late arrivals are often stranded overnight in Malé. By boat, we can run after dark to any boat-accessible island.
Your party alone aboard a clean, fast, air-conditioned vessel — no strangers, no stops, no compromise.
A representative greets you at the Velana arrivals hall and walks you straight to your boat.
Velana International Airport (MLE), just off Malé, is the hub. Where a private boat makes sense depends on distance — here's the honest picture.
Private arrival to many resorts in the near atolls. Some resorts require their own transfers, so we confirm a resort permits private arrival before booking — no surprises.
Direct, flexible private transfers to local islands and guesthouses — straightforward and unrestricted.
Quick private hops to city hotels for overnight stops or early connections.
Airport-to-vessel transfers to join a liveaboard or private yacht at anchor.
North & South Malé (Kaafu) are roughly 20–90 minutes by speedboat — ideal private-transfer territory.
Distant atolls (Baa, Ari and beyond) are seaplane or domestic-flight territory; we coordinate the boat legs or reposition a yacht where it makes sense.
Indicative 2026 rates. We match the vessel to your resort's distance, group size and the experience you want, and send a fixed quote.
Fast, air-conditioned and direct. Ideal for the near atolls and city transfers.
Turn the transfer into a cruise — stable, spacious, with room to relax on the water.
A statement arrival, and easily combined with a private day charter.
Your destination (resort or island), flight number and arrival time, and how many guests.
We confirm the best vessel and route — and, for resorts, that private arrival is permitted — then send a fixed quotation.
We meet you at arrivals and take you straight to your private boat. No queues, no waiting.
Late arrivals: If your flight lands after dark, a private speedboat is often the only way to reach your resort the same night. Seaplanes don't fly after sunset, and shared resort boats may not run late. We operate transfers at any hour.
Resort policies: Some resorts require guests to use their own transfer boats. We always confirm a resort permits private arrival before booking — so there are no surprises at the jetty.
Luggage: Our speedboats and yachts accommodate standard holiday luggage, including oversized items like dive bags and surfboards. Let us know in advance if you have anything unusually large.
Meet & greet: A representative meets you in the Velana International Airport arrivals hall, helps with your bags, and walks you straight to your boat. No waiting, no confusion, no taxi.
Send us your destination and flight details and we'll reply personally with the right vessel and a fixed quote — usually within hours.
Your transfer request is with us. We'll reply personally, very soon, with the right vessel and a fixed quotation.
Private speedboat transfers start from around $150–$300 per hour depending on the vessel. The total depends on distance to your resort. We send a fixed quote based on your specific destination — no hidden fees.
Yes — this is one of the biggest advantages of a private transfer. Seaplanes only fly in daylight, so late arrivals are often stranded overnight in Malé. By private speedboat, we can run after dark to any boat-accessible island.
Most do, but some resorts require guests to use their own transfer service. We always confirm your resort's policy before booking so there are no surprises at the jetty.
Resorts in North Malé Atoll are typically 20–45 minutes by speedboat. South Malé Atoll resorts are 45–90 minutes. More distant atolls require a domestic flight or seaplane leg — we coordinate the full journey.
Yes. A representative meets you in the Velana International Airport arrivals hall, helps with your bags, and walks you directly to your boat at the nearby marina. No waiting, no taxi, no confusion.
Absolutely. One of the best options — instead of a direct transfer, charter a luxury catamaran or yacht and cruise to your resort via a sandbank, a reef snorkel and lunch on the water. Your holiday starts the moment you leave the airport.
Yes. We have vessels from small speedboats for couples to large boats for 20+ guests. For bigger parties, we can arrange multiple boats departing together. Luggage including dive bags and surfboards is accommodated.
Yes. Our premium speedboats have air-conditioned cabins with comfortable seating — a welcome relief after a long flight. Open deck space is available when you want fresh air and views.