Pool day passes in Maafushi
Pool day passes from Maafushi include speedboat transfers to nearby resort islands. Five options from $100 to $180, all-inclusive with lunch and drinks.
Pool day passes from Maafushi don't work like a typical hotel pool. The island has no luxury resort pool of its own. Instead, travelers take a speedboat from Maafushi's jetty to one of several private resort islands nearby, each with a private beach, a pool, and a full-day food and drinks package in the price.
Prices start at $100 per person at Fihalhohi and reach $180 at Club Med Kani, the only option that includes water sports. Most packages include round-trip speedboat transfers and run from around 8:30am to 5pm.
Hulhumale has its own resort day pass options for travelers based closer to the capital, including the SAii Beach Club at Crossroads from $75. Baa Atoll covers private island resorts further into the archipelago.
- Fihalhohi Maldives — $100–115 / about $100. Best house reef for snorkeling.
- Adaaran Club Rannalhi — from $85 direct / about $85. Shortest crossing, 20 minutes.
- Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa — about $150. Adults-only with kayaks and paddleboards.
- Adaaran Prestige Vadoo — about $150. Overwater villas, limited visitor numbers.
- Club Med Kani — about $180. Only option with full water sports program.
How much does a pool day pass from Maafushi cost?
Prices range from around $100 per person at Fihalhohi to $180 at Club Med Kani. Most options in the $120 to $150 range are fully all-inclusive, with lunch and unlimited drinks covered.
Adaaran Club Rannalhi is worth checking directly: the resort's own rate is reportedly around $85, well below the $120 to $180 that tour operators charge. All prices listed here include round-trip speedboat transfers from Maafushi.
| Hotel | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Fihalhohi Maldives | $100–115 | Snorkeling, full day |
| Adaaran Club Rannalhi | $85–180 (varies by channel) | Best value direct rate |
| Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa | about $150 | Adults-only, water toys |
| Adaaran Prestige Vadoo | about $150 | Overwater ambiance |
| Club Med Kani | about $180 | Water sports included |
What's included in a Maafushi resort day pass?
Most packages share a standard set: round-trip speedboat transfer, buffet lunch, unlimited drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), a sunbed with towel, and pool and beach access. Club Med Kani extends this with a full water sports program: sailing, kayaking, SUP, and trapeze. Centara Ras Fushi adds complimentary kayaks and paddleboards. Fihalhohi includes evening tea and snacks before the return journey. Spa treatments, scuba diving, and paid activities are extra at every resort. None of the five include snorkeling gear as standard, though Fihalhohi's house reef is worth bringing your own mask for.
Fihalhohi Maldives
Fihalhohi's reef lagoon has a functioning house reef, which gives the snorkeling here a genuine advantage over most resort day passes in South Male Atoll. The Day Visit Package costs around $100 to $115 per person and includes a 45-minute round-trip speedboat from Maafushi, a buffet lunch with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a reserved sunbed and towel, and evening tea before the 5pm return. Departure from Maafushi is at 8:30am. Good for a complete day with no extra spending once you arrive.
Book direct: fihalhohimaldives.com — contact reservations to confirm current pricing and departure schedule.
Adaaran Club Rannalhi
Rannalhi is 20 minutes from Maafushi by speedboat, the shortest crossing on this list. The all-inclusive package covers buffet lunch, unlimited drinks at the bar (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), pool and beach access, sunbeds, towels, and WiFi. Pricing varies by booking channel: the resort quotes around $85 for direct reservations, while tour operators charge $120 to $180 for the same package. Book directly with Adaaran to get the better rate.
Book direct: adaaran.com/clubrannalhi — or call +960 777-6038 (WhatsApp accepted).
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
An adults-only resort 40 minutes from Maafushi, Centara Ras Fushi has a pool at the island's tip with open water on three sides. The day pass includes round-trip speedboat transfer, buffet lunch with unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards. No children are permitted. Pricing of around $150 per person comes from local tour operators; contact the resort directly to confirm current day pass rates and availability. [NEEDS DIRECT PRICE VERIFICATION]
Book direct: centarahotelsresorts.com/centara/crf — contact reservations for day pass pricing.
Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
Twenty minutes from Maafushi by speedboat, Prestige Vadoo sits on a small coral island with overwater villas and a calm lagoon. The day pass covers beach and pool access, a buffet lunch, and unlimited drinks, with around $150 per person quoted by local tour operators. Visitor numbers are limited, so advance booking matters more here than at the larger resorts. Contact Adaaran directly, as their own rate may differ from what operators charge. [NEEDS DIRECT PRICE VERIFICATION]
Book direct: adaaran.com/prestigevadoo — or call +960 777-6038 (WhatsApp accepted).
Club Med Kani
Club Med Kani runs the most complete day pass from Maafushi, covering water sports alongside the standard pool and beach access. The All-Inclusive Day Pass costs around $180 per person and includes buffet lunch, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, trapeze instruction, beach volleyball, and badminton. Note that Kani has no house reef for snorkeling. The program runs daily except December 20 to January 10, with departures around 9:30am and returns around 4:45pm, all including the speedboat transfer from Maafushi.
Book direct: clubmed.com/r/kani/y — day passes can also be arranged through Maafushi tour desks.
How to book a resort day pass from Maafushi
The most direct route is to contact each resort by phone, WhatsApp, or their reservations form online. Adaaran specifically notes that direct bookings come at a lower rate than packages sold through operators. Most guesthouses and dive shops on Maafushi also sell day pass packages for nearby resorts, which is convenient if you want everything arranged before arrival, though the price will usually be higher. For Club Med Kani, booking through the Club Med website gives the clearest view of availability and inclusions. Confirm departure times when you book: most speedboats leave between 8:30am and 10am, and missing the transfer means missing most of the day.
Do Maldives resort day passes include speedboat transfers?
From Maafushi, yes. All five resorts on this page include the return speedboat crossing as part of the day pass price. This is different from day passes sold in Male or at Velana Airport, where transfers are sometimes listed separately. The departure point is Maafushi's main jetty. Transfers typically leave between 8:30am and 10am and return between 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Confirm the exact schedule when booking, as timing varies by resort and season.
Frequently asked questions
Can you book a pool day pass from Maafushi without staying on a resort island?
Yes. All five resorts on this page sell day passes to non-guests traveling from Maafushi. You don't need to be a hotel guest. The speedboat transfer is included in the day pass price, and you simply arrive at Maafushi's jetty at the departure time and return the same afternoon.
How far are the resorts from Maafushi?
The closest is Adaaran Club Rannalhi at 20 minutes by speedboat. Fihalhohi takes about 45 minutes. Centara Ras Fushi is 40 minutes. Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is 20 minutes. Club Med Kani is approximately 30 minutes. All transfers depart from Maafushi's main jetty and are included in the day pass price.
Is alcohol included in Maafushi resort day passes?
Yes. All five resorts on this page are located on private resort islands, which are exempt from the Maldives' public island alcohol restrictions. Fihalhohi, Adaaran Club Rannalhi, Centara Ras Fushi, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, and Club Med Kani all include unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as part of their all-inclusive day pass package.
More pool day passes near Maafushi
For travelers based closer to Male, Hulhumale covers the same Adaaran resorts and also gives access to the SAii Beach Club at Crossroads Maldives from $75, without the longer boat crossing. If you're looking for a higher-end resort pool experience further into the archipelago, Baa Atoll has private island resorts that take day visitors by advance arrangement, including Dusit Thani Maldives, which has a dedicated Pool Days booking page.
More pool day pass destinations: Malé, Baa Atoll, Hulhumale, Bali, Koh Samui, Da Nang.