Male, Maldives

Cruise Port

Male

Capital of the Maldives.

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Overview

Male is a cruise port in Maldives. It lies on the coast at approximately 4.175, 73.509.

About Male

Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coterminous geographical area of 1.9 square kilometres (0.73 sq mi), Malé is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located in the southern edge of North Malé Atoll. Administratively, the city consists of a central island, an airport island, and five other islands presided over by the Malé City Council.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Male — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Male

Malé
Malé
Muliaage palace
Muliaage palace
Gadi Buru clock tower
Gadi Buru clock tower
Male' Hukuru Miskiy
Male' Hukuru Miskiy

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Apr and coolest around 28°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
26°
Feb
28°
27°
Mar
28°
27°
Apr
29°
27°
May
29°
27°
Jun
29°
27°
Jul
29°
27°
Aug
28°
27°
Sep
28°
26°
Oct
28°
26°
Nov
28°
26°
Dec
28°
26°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Male the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Male, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →