Baa Atoll Maldives Travel Guide
Lightweight, breathable fabrics are your top choice for the year-round tropical climate. Cotton, linen, and moisture-wicking synthetics (like athletic wear) are ideal.
Modesty is a requirement on local inhabited islands out of respect for local customs. Nudity and topless sunbathing are strictly prohibited everywhere.
These are ideal for general wear around resorts and islands, easy to slip on and off.
Highly recommended for treading on coral, rocky beaches, or in waters that are not deep. They protect your feet. Consider Water shoes like this pair.
If you plan to explore local islands extensively, comfortable walking shoes are useful, though not absolutely necessary for most resort stays.
Prepare both physical and digital copies of everything important.
The Maldives islands functions on 230V, 50Hz electricity. You will find Type G sockets (UK 3-pin). Some resorts may also feature Type D (Indian) and Type A or b (US) outlets.
Capture the incredible marine life. An Underwater camera is essential.
Regularly back up photos and videos to cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox).
Bring a Portable hard drive for additional storage of memories.
Drone use is not allowed in many areas and often requires permits. Research completely before bringing one.
Assemble a Basic first aid kit with items for a tropical, marine environment. Bring an adequate supply of all your prescription medications.
These items are essential for your health and ease in the tropical environment.
Consider bringing your own Snorkeling mask and snorkel for comfort and hygiene.
If you are a certified diver, bringing your own mask, Dive computer, and personal dive gear (regulator, BCD) might be preferred.
An Underwater camera is essential to capture marine life, especially manta rays and whale sharks.
Beyond the basics, a few extra items greatly contribute to travel comfort and security.
Contribute to sustainable travel and experience added convenience with these items.
A Microfiber travel towel is useful for day trips and beach days.
Bring an ample supply, difficult to find locally.
Especially reef-safe varieties, can be expensive or hard to find.
Only available in resorts and liveaboards at high prices; prohibited on local islands.
Pack a positive attitude and an open mind. These constitute the most useful items for any trip to a new culture.
Consider rolling your clothes tightly to save space and reduce wrinkles. Use packing cubes for better organization.
