MLE → KDO

Velana Lagoon

A great view of the seaplane docks and the unique runway-island of the main international airport.

Inner South Male Lagoons

Spectacular views of large, shallow turquoise lagoons and circular 'faru' reefs inside the atoll basin.

Vaavu Atoll Sandbanks

Pristine, uninhabited white sandbanks that shift with the tides, surrounded by vibrant coral gardens.

Meemu Western Rim

A look at the wide channels between the western reefs that allow ocean water to flush into the inner atoll.

Thaa Atoll Heart

An expansive view of the interior of the Kolhumadulu Atoll, showcasing hundreds of small coral heads.

Laamu Atoll Descent

Low-altitude views of the northern islands of Laamu as the plane lines up for the Kadhdhoo landing.

Male City Skyline

Immediate views of the densely populated capital island and the neighboring industrial island of Thilafushi.

South Male Atoll Rim

The sharp contrast where the deep blue Indian Ocean hits the shallow eastern reef walls of the atoll.

Vaavu Atoll Edges

Aerial perspective of the easternmost points of the Maldives, featuring thin, elongated islands and sandspits.

Meemu Atoll Resorts

View of luxury resort clusters and overwater villas located on the eastern perimeter of the atoll.

Thaa Atoll Villages

Sightings of traditional Maldivian inhabited islands with their distinct harbor structures and local housing.