Another thing to keep in mind is that many resorts also have their own apps, so keep an eye out once you’ve booked your lodging. And, finally, with the Red Bull MOBILE eSIM, you’ll have all the data necessary to use any and all of these apps, without those crazy roaming charges.
With either app, book a taxi at a pre-estimated price in and around Malé and Hulhumalé, including the airport. Choose from vehicles of all types and sizes, including luxury cars and large vans.
- Maldivian – Book a Flight
As Maldives flagship carrier with a main hub at Velana International Airport, this airline operates international flights and inter-island services. You can use the app to find deals on tickets, check in for your flight, and get travel updates.
- RTL Travel App – Bus to Speedboat Pipeline
You can book MTCC speed boat and bus tickets with this ticketing app. Check out routes on any given day, and even choose your seat on the boat.
- Dhivehi Translator and Google Translate – Learn Some Turns of Phrase
While English is spoken in most touristic places in the Maldives, it’s always fun to whip out a few words in someone’s local language. You can learn a few phrases in the Dhivehi Translator, or use Google Translate to help you navigate the language.
- Nakaiy Nevi – Weather Wisdom
Get insight into Maldivian weather, fishing, and agriculture using the traditional Nakaiy calendar. The app combines ancient indigenous wisdom with modern technology, offering real-time weather updates, historical data, and cultural information for each of the 27 nakaiy (periods) in the year. With the app, you can make more informed decisions about daily activities, connect a bit with Maldivian culture, and adapt to changing weather.
- Marine Fish ID – Know Your Marine Life
Don’t swim with the fishes in ignorance! This app is a comprehensive field guide in your pocket, and can help you identify the 721 marine fish species found in the Maldives, even in remote locations. Searchable by name, size, color, family, and more, users can even check off species as they find them, making for a pretty fun family scavenger hunt.
- Maldives Travel Guide – Plan Away
This app breaks down points of interest, history, and even etymology in the Maldives. You can use it to plan out itineraries in the Maldives, and check out local restaurant and hotels recs.
- Google Maps and Maps.Me – Know Where You’re Going
These navigation apps are your starting point for exploring the Maldives. Learn your way around, discover nearby attractions, and even get yourself to some of the more remote parts of the atolls. You can also download offline maps on either (or both!) apps before you go, which is great for hiking or venturing into areas where cell service might be spotty.
- Red Bull MOBILE Data app – Roaming-Free Data
Stay connected while traveling through the Maldives and avoid roaming fees with the Red Bull MOBILE eSIM. This SIM card is downloaded digitally – no need to physically install anything. You can connect to data as soon as you land, without needing to track down a SIM card seller. Even better, you won’t have to worry about downloading offline maps, struggling to find Wi-Fi hotspots, or connecting to spotty resort internet. With the Red Bull MOBILE Data app, you can manage your eSIM package whenever you want. If you decide to stay longer or head elsewhere, all you have to do is log in to the app, choose a new package, and get moving!For more information on how to have data and avoid roaming charges while traveling in the Maldives, check out our piece on the benefits, FAQs, and installation process for the Red Bull MOBILE eSIM.
