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Island Facts:

Island Size: • Length 0.600 km (0.373 mi) • Width 0.350 km (0.217 mi)
Island Population: 1300
Distance from International Airport: 133.67 km
By Boat from Male': Cargo Ferry takes around 9 hours to reach the island & is the lowest means of transport available.
By Speedboat from Male': Around 02 hours 30 minutes
By Domestic flight: 20 min from Int’l Aport to Dharavandhoo Aport & then around 30 to 40 min by ferry
 

Island Description

Kendhoo is small island in Baa Atoll, which lies in the northern group of islands in the atoll.

Traditionally was an island of fishing, however more and more people now work in the resort or are employed in the construction industry.

Kendhoo is said to be the island in which Islam was introduced to the Maldives. It was Arab scholar Abdul Barakaath Yusuf al-Barbari, who taught local Islamic traditions and offering daily prayers. You will find some historic sites whilst on the island

Traditionally, fishery, and thatch-making are the main occupations and major livelihoods of the people of Kendhoo. A significant number of the island’s youth work in resorts. Today the island has over 20 fishing vessels of various sizes. Most womenfolk of the island do traditional thatch making, and other income generating household works.

There are few guesthouses and few Cafés on the island.

There is a bikini beach, as well as a good snorkeling near the shore.

You can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, suntanning, fishing, walk around the island, learn about people and simply enjoy relaxing sitting on the beach at sunset.  Stay relaxed and discover the island and people

 

Island Health Center / Hospital Detail:     Kendhoo Health Center

Accomodations to Book

Classified
HANIFARU STAY
HANIFARU STAY (✸✸✸)
Kendhoo

Transportation to Choose

Speed Boat

Speed Boat

Speed Boat is a little fast mode of travel to the island. Equipped with L-Jackets. A small bottle of Water & vomiting bag will be provided on board

Boat Ferry - low budget

Boat Ferry - low budget

For budget traveler’s cheapest way is by Fiber-Boats (Cargo-Ferry). Strong to sea wt L-Jackets. It is adventure & for couples it can be a rom- journey as it travel thru atolls - enjoy watching mnight waves, sunrise n morning mist. Boat provides sleeping area in gen-compart where fan or AC fixed. Some serve free Local food wt free juice/coffee. Do pack S/drinks, water bot n biscuits to add joy n energy. Rem to bring anti-vomit tab incase

Domestic Flight

Domestic Flight

A comfortable and convenient way to travel to distant local island is by Domestic flight