FAQs
 
9.

Aside from clothing, what should I bring to the Maldives ?

 
Don’t forget…
 
- Toiletries*
 
- Recreation items:
reading materials,** music, etc.
 
- Electrical adapters/transformers, extension cords, and outlet divider plugs
 
- Sunglasses
(wise to invest in a good pair)
 
- Sunscreen
 
- Bathing suits
 
 
Consider bringing…
 

- Hairdryer

 

- CDs

 

- Snorkelling gear

 

- Rechargeable batteries

 

- Plastic hangers

 

- Sarongs
(very popular island wear)

 

- A digital camera
(no film developing is done on the island)

 

- Laundry detergent
(laundry and pressing are provided free of charge for staff but bring some if you want to do any of your own washing)

 
 
Leave behind…
 

- Shoes

 
- Heavy clothing
 
- Bible or other Christian religious items (Considered as “signs of worship” and will not be allowed into the country.)
 
- Videotapes, DVDs, etc.
(They will be confiscated at Customs in Malé; if returned at all they will be severely edited for any hint of “sexual” material.)
 

- Radio
(no reception on the islands)

 

- Alcohol
(Even duty free liquor will be confiscated upon arrival.)

 
 

*The marina is very remote. The staff shop and the hotel souvenir shop sell a limited range of toiletry items and snack food. However, if you like to use a particular brand it is advisable (especially for women since the majority of the stock is products for men) to bring a supply to last a few months. In addition, prices, even with employee discount, are very expensive on the island, and organizing shopping trips to Malé or beyond is difficult due to limited seat availability on seaplane transfers.

 

**A small “library” is available for guests at the marina. Managers can utilise the facilities when available, but it is advisable to bring some good reading material of your choice.

   
 
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