Saily sells one Maldives plan: 1 GB for 7 days at $14.99. It's data only, and the Maldives isn't covered by Saily's regional or global plans. That makes it a small, pricey option here. It works for a short stopover or a resort stay where you'll live on Wi-Fi, but most visitors get far more data for their money elsewhere.
Should you buy Saily for a Maldives trip?
Only if you already use Saily and need very little mobile data. At $14.99 for 1 GB, it works out at $14.99 per gigabyte, more than any other fixed-data plan we track for the Maldives. Dhiraagu's $40 tourist eSIM gives you 20 GB plus local calls on the same kind of short trip.
What Saily's Maldives plan includes
- Data
- 1 GB
- Lasts
- 7 days
- Price
- $14.99
- Network
- Not named by Saily
- Calls and SMS
- None (data only); app calls work
- Hotspot
- Allowed, no restrictions stated
- Top-ups
- Auto top-up option at checkout
- Activation
- Starts automatically when you arrive, with data roaming on
You can buy the plan up to 180 days before your trip. Saily says it activates automatically when you reach the Maldives, as long as the eSIM is switched on and data roaming is enabled for that line.
Price per GB compared
Here's what a gigabyte costs on Saily's plan and on other fixed-data plans for a short Maldives trip, worked out from each provider's published price.
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- Saily 1 GB1 GB, 7 days, $14.99$14.99 per GB
- Yesim 1 GB1 GB, 30 days, $9.48$9.48 per GB
- Yesim 10 GB10 GB, 30 days, $58.80$5.88 per GB
- Airalo 20 GB data only20 GB, 30 days, $40.00$2.00 per GB
- Dhiraagu Traveler Lite20 GB, 10 days, $40.00$2.00 per GB
- Ooredoo Maldives Tourist $4020 GB, $40.00$2.00 per GB
Even Yesim's smallest plan, 1 GB at $9.48, costs less and lasts longer. The bigger plans from Airalo, Dhiraagu and Ooredoo bring the price per gigabyte down much further, because you rarely need to top up.
See Saily's Maldives planWhen Saily still makes sense
It can work if
- You're on a short stopover and only need maps and messages
- You're staying at a resort with good Wi-Fi and want a backup for the transfer
- You already have the Saily app and want everything in one place
Look elsewhere if
- You'll post photos, video call or use maps every day
- You're staying more than 7 days
- You want local minutes for guesthouses or boat captains
See every Maldives plan on the Maldives eSIM comparison, or read about Yesim's Maldives plans and Airalo's Maldives eSIM on Dhiraagu.
Frequently asked questions
Does Saily work in the Maldives?
Yes. Saily sells a Maldives plan of 1 GB for 7 days at $14.99. Saily doesn't name the Maldivian network it uses, and says speed and coverage depend on the local network providers. It's the only Maldives plan Saily lists.
Does Saily's Asia or global plan cover the Maldives?
Not when we checked on Oct 12, 2026. The Maldives wasn't in the country list for Saily's Asia and Oceania plan or its Global plan, so you'd need the Maldives plan itself. Check the list again before you buy, as providers add countries over time.
Can I add more data to Saily in the Maldives?
Yes. Saily offers an auto top-up option at checkout, which adds data when you run out. That keeps you connected, but each top-up adds to the cost, so for a longer stay it's worth comparing a bigger plan from another provider first.
Can I use Saily as a hotspot in the Maldives?
Yes. Saily says there are no hotspot restrictions on its Maldives plan. With 1 GB in total, though, sharing with a laptop or tablet will use it up quickly.
Does Saily give me a phone number in the Maldives?
No. Saily's Maldives plan is data only: no SMS, and calls only through apps like WhatsApp. Keep your home SIM switched on if you need texts to your usual number, such as bank security codes.