Welcome to Oyster Residence

Your affordable island home in Vaavu — Thinadhoo

Small, personal, and welcoming — wake to turquoise water, spend unhurried hours in the ocean, and return to restful comfort.

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A Friendly Home by the Sea

Keeping your experience quiet, personal, and relaxed.

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Island life, made easy

From sunrise snorkelling to evening fishing trips, we’ll help you make the most of Vaavu’s clear waters. We’re right by the shark viewing point, so you’ll often spot friendly blacktips gliding past the shoreline.

Need a drone clip or photos from your trip? We can arrange chargeable beachside drone videos to capture your memories.

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Comfortable Rooms & Thoughtful Amenities

Simple, spotless, and air-conditioned — everything you need for a restful island stay.

Bright, restful spaces designed for easy island days — wake refreshed and step straight into turquoise water.

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Vaavu Atoll

Discover Thinadhoo

A small, sandy island with glass-clear lagoons, a photogenic bikini beach, and easy access to reefs, sandbanks, and the famous Shark Beach.

Thinadhoo lagoon and reef Bikini beach on Thinadhoo Sandbank near Thinadhoo Shark Beach on Thinadhoo

Island highlights

Thinadhoo is an inhabited island in Vaavu Atoll—quiet lanes, soft sand, and water so clear you can watch fish from the shore. The renowned Shark Beach (blacktip reef sharks in the shallows) is a short stroll from Oyster Residence, while shipwreck and coral-garden sites lie just a few minutes away by boat.

  • Swimmable lagoon & bikini beach
  • Reef-shark sightings at Shark Beach
  • Nearby snorkel & dive spots (incl. a shipwreck)
  • Local cafés, groceries, and guest-friendly services

Getting here: about 90 minutes by scheduled speedboat from Malé (seaplane options ~20 minutes when available).

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Shark Beach, Thinadhoo

Reef sharks at the shoreline — just a few steps away

Watch graceful blacktip reef sharks cruise the shallows along Thinadhoo’s shoreline. It’s a calm, photogenic encounter a short stroll from Oyster Residence.

Blacktip reef sharks in the shallows at Shark Beach, Thinadhoo

A gentle, unforgettable sight

Often visible right from the beach in crystal-clear water. Best at sunrise or late afternoon when it’s calm—bring a mask for the shallows and we’ll advise the day’s timing and tides.

  • Short walk from Oyster Residence
  • Ideal times: sunrise & late afternoon
  • Great for photos and quiet viewing
  • We’ll advise on tides & conditions

Please observe respectfully: keep a comfortable distance, don’t chase or feed wildlife, and follow local guidance for safe viewing.

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Transfers

Getting to Thinadhoo from Malé (MLE)

Scheduled speedboats every day, plus seaplane and private speedboat on request.

Airport → Thinadhoo (Outbound)

  • Everyday (except Friday): 10:30 • 16:00
  • Friday only: 10:30

From Velana International Airport (Malé) direct to Thinadhoo.

Thinadhoo → Airport (Return)

  • Everyday (except Friday): 06:00 • 13:00
  • Friday only: 06:00

Depart Thinadhoo back to Malé (MLE).

  Seaplane

Available on request. Flight times vary by season and daylight.

  Private Speedboat

Direct transfers arranged on demand. Pricing depends on time and group size.

  Notes

  • Times are subject to reconfirmation and sea conditions.
  • We’ll assist with tickets, meeting point, and updates.
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Excursions & Day Trips

Make your trip truly memorable with snorkelling over coral gardens, diving for all levels, and atmospheric shipwreck sites nearby. We can also arrange serene sandbank escapes, sunset fishing, and beachside drone footage on request — tailored to your pace and the day’s sea conditions.

Snorkelling over reefs Exploring a shipwreck Diving in clear water Sandbank day trip

Make the Most of Every Day

Whether you prefer a relaxed morning on a sandbank or a more active day in the water, we’ll help shape the perfect plan around weather, tides, and your comfort level.

  • Snorkelling over colourful coral gardens
  • Diving options for beginners & certified guests
  • Photogenic shipwrecks and reef sites nearby
  • Optional: sandbanks, sunset fishing, drone photos
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Message us and we’ll help with dates, transfers, and excursions.

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