Making the most of Kuda Bandos
Use these notes to shape a realistic day ashore, then confirm any time-sensitive information for the date of your call.
Arriving at the port
Passengers come ashore by tender.
Kuda Bandos is a tiny, uninhabited island oasis off the shore of Bandos. It is one of the Maldives' 1,192 coral islands.
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Search for exotic reptiles and birds among lush green palms, walk the extensive and almost empty white-sand beach or relax in a shaded hammock. Warm tropical water suits windsurfing, fishing, water-skiing, sailing and other watersports, while a beach barbecue is another option.
Money
The Maldivian Rufiya (MVR, symbol MRf) divides into 100 laari. Notes are issued in MRf500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 denominations. Coins come as MRf2 and 1, plus 50, 25, 10, 5, 2 and 1 laari.