Question 1

What is the nearest International Airport to Joy Island?

Accepted Answer

Velana International Airport, Male’ is the nearest international airport to Joy Island.

Question 2

How far is Joy Island from the Airport?

Accepted Answer

Joy Island is reachable within a 40-45-minutes speedboat ride from the airport.

Question 3

What Time Zone is used at Joy Island?

Accepted Answer

Joy Island is one hour ahead of local Maldives time, GMT+6.

Question 4

What languages are spoken in Joy Island?

Accepted Answer

The official languages spoken at Joy Island are English. However, we have multilingual staff working here as well.

Question 5

Do you have internet facilities available to the guest?

Accepted Answer

Yes, We have complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the resort including guest accommodations. Log in details will be briefed at the time of check in by our Island Hosts.

Question 6

Can I swim anywhere around the resort?

Accepted Answer

Joy island is blessed with a beautiful lagoon and amazing coral gardens around. While swimming in the lagoon is generally safe, we recommend avoiding it in adverse weather conditions like strong winds and rough seas. In an unlikely case, our main pool is the best place to swim.

Question 7

How far is the house reef from Joy Island?

Accepted Answer

Joy Island has a beautiful house reef which is easily accessible from the sunrise side of the island, near beach villas and lagoon villas.

Question 8

Photography and Drone footage?

Accepted Answer

Due to privacy concerns, Cocoon prohibits the operation of unmanned aerial systems or drones. We kindly ask guests to refrain from flying drones anywhere on the island. For drone shootings please contact Guest Relations. Photography is allowed for personal use.

Question 9

Do you have a medical facility on the island?

Accepted Answer

We do have a clinic on the island along with an inhouse doctor and a nurse.

FAQs