Maps and navigation for getting around, curated for travelers visiting Maldives.
Google Maps is adequate for walking and road navigation in Malé and Hulhumalé, and it is useful for locating accommodation, cafés, pharmacies, ferry terminals and airport facilities.
The best general map for Malé, Hulhumalé and inhabited-island landmarks, but not a complete ferry planner.
It is not a complete Maldives transport planner. Ferry schedules, speedboat operators, resort transfers and the correct departure jetty often sit outside its data, while pins and opening hours on small islands can be stale. Save the accommodation pin, airport meeting point and every confirmed jetty before departure. Ask the guesthouse or operator for a written place name, a map pin and a photo or landmark if the terminal has several entrances.
Download the relevant map area for offline use, but remember that offline maps do not include live closures or service changes. On compact inhabited islands, staff directions and visible signs can be more accurate than turn-by-turn routing. Never use a straight-line route across water as evidence that a public ferry exists. Confirm every inter-island leg through RTL, a verified private operator or your accommodation, including the departure island, jetty, local time and baggage allowance.
Resort islands may use their own time offset, so confirm whether a quoted pickup uses official Maldives time. At sea, keep screenshots because data reception can disappear between islands.
Google Maps is the top-rated navigation app in Maldives. The best general map for Malé, Hulhumalé and inhabited-island landmarks, but not a complete ferry planner.
Bento recommends one navigation app in Maldives, checked in 2026.
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