Do I need water shoes for Maldives?

Wear sandals for the flights and a pair of neoprene booties for walking in the water (the occasional bit of loose coral can cut you quite badly) but other than that you should leave the footwear at home. You really don't need shoes/high heels – just flip flops and flatties!



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Every sport requires the proper shoe to help you perform your best. Ocean footwear is worn in wet conditions to give you the correct amount of support and traction: ideal for water sports such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, rafting, hanging out on a boat or your local beach, etc.

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In the Maldives, it is appropriate for men to wear shorts (knee length) and t-shirts. Women in particular should take care to stay covered though, so always wear over-the-shoulder longer dresses, shirts and trousers. Never wear skimpy swimwear unless it is clearly marked that it is okay to do so.

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A good thing to know when travelling to the Maldives is that the US dollar is accepted across most islands, along with the Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR), meaning you should have no problem obtaining food, drinks, and booking excursions. Being an international holiday destination, credit cards are of course, widely accepted.

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Whilst it is acceptable for men to wear T Shirts and shorts or swim shorts; females should avoid causing offence by maintaining a more conservative approach to clothes by wearing T Shirts, loose shorts or sarongs and avoid wearing bikinis and swimwear unless on an uninhabited island, picnic island, sandbank, dive boat ...

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What shall I wear in the Maldives? Carry light clothes, and you can wear T-shirts and short-sleeved cotton shirts, and occasionally vest tops, which on some islands are seen as inappropriate for the evening. Ladies can prefer wearing everything from smart shorts and T-shirts to long floaty dresses, skirts or trousers.

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Do I need to take beach towels to Maldives? Generally speaking no since your hotel should be able to provide you with them.

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Bring your booties to protect yourself from the reef cuts, even if most people surf without them. Indeed, the take off zone is usually deep enough and the reef flat and dead. Wearing a helmet is recommended for bigger days. A wetsuit or a shorty is not necessary in this warm and crystal-clear water.

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Many hotels and resorts in the Maldives have “unseen” staff members who work behind the scenes, possibly cooking your meal, or arranging romantic dinners, or excursions. It is recommended to tip $10-20 a week.

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