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LowPressure’s Stormrider Surf Guide says
North Male Atolls, Maldive Islands
Over the last decade, Maldives has gained a solid reputation for clean, almost beginner-friendly waves that break on the most exposed parts of the atoll reefs. Comprised of 26 atolls, surfing in the Maldives has remained focused on North Malé, which claims the best density of lefts and rights within a 2hr cruise. Combined with an appealing proximity to Hulhumalé international airport, it’s an especially convenient, fun-wave playground for time-restricted, wealthy travellers. The Maldives surf has been one of the longest kept secrets, because Australian Tony Hinde managed to keep it quiet among his close friends between 1974 and 1988. These days, the 4 passes gathering the bulk of the swell are often crowded with all types and abilities of recreational surfers, from the resorts, guest-houses or charter boats, but the vibe is always laid-back and friendly.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide website.
Central Male Atolls, Maldive Islands
While the Maldives surf scene revolves around the popular breaks of North Malé atolls, there is also a number of breaks in the South Male Atoll area, including Quarters (Gulhi), Kate's (near Veligandu Huraa/Palm Tree Island Resort), Natives (Kandooma Resort, who claim exclusivity over the rights) and Riptides/Foxy’s (near Guraidhoo Island), a chunky mid channel right, facing a racy, shallow left. Vaafu misses out on east coast surf due to its extended south coast, but Meemu has a little cluster of waves accessed by the Medhufushi resort and occasional safari boats. Veyvah holds fun, zippy lefts with great length of ride. Tucked in a bit, Mulah needs more swell to serve up user-friendly rolling rights for improvers plus. Mulhi Inside is a full wrap right, that needs big swell but is SE wind protected, while the long walls of Outside work from tiny and are offshore in SW winds. The western atolls of Alifu, Faafu and Dhaalu are wind exposed and cut off from the SE-S swell supply, although there are a few waves at southern and western passes in certain conditions, but few charters are bothering to look carefully enough.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide website.
Thaa and Laamu Atolls, Maldives Islands
The Maldives are 26 flat coral atolls ringed with 1,200 islands, only a few of which are known for the quality of their surf. With an Indian Ocean swell window from direct E through S to W, Laamu atoll and Thaa atoll are newly discovered central atoll surf zones with many high-quality reef pass setups. These two atolls alone present 150 islands and almost 650km (400mi) of coastline to the frequent swell. The central atolls of the Maldives enjoy an abundance of medium-sized, perfect reefbreaks, the majority of which are righthanders. A settled and peaceful area of sparse population, access to the majority of these waves is by charter boat alone, despite planned resorts. Unlike other island chains, the expense and low number of boats in this area of the Maldives keeps crowds low. With waves such as Mikado and Yin Yang known for their pristine barrels, under the right conditions the central atolls are tropical perfection.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide website.
Huvadhoo Atoll, Maldive Islands
The 26 pancake-flat atolls of the Maldives are coralline formations that formed around the edges of volcanic peaks, thrusting up from diverging plates in the Earth's crust. These peaks then subsided, leaving the characteristic ring shaped atolls to continue to grow around the original coastline. This pattern has created a surfing playground rife with reef passes amongst the 1,200 islands, which are part of the 2000km (3280mi) ridge extending from Lakshadweep to Chagos Islands. Southern hemisphere swells cross the equator bringing lined up, smaller swell to the shallow fringing reefs, and predictable monsoonal winds govern the seasons. The southern atolls, namely Gaafu Dhaalu (South Huvadhoo) has an exposed south-facing coast, boasting a dozen good passes, in a 2 hr cruising zone. Charter boats are the only form of access, making this an expensive, luxury type surf trip, but unlike the Mentawai's, only a few boats operate in the area. Three southern atolls tried to break away from the Maldivian government as recently as 1962, keeping this area well outside the "Tourist Zone" and government permits are required for foreigners to travel here. Maldivian pioneer, Tony Hussein, discovered the areas potential in 1973, keeping it to himself until the first charters began in 1993, but it remains a secluded destination on the world surf atlas.
Huvadhoo atoll is about to see an explosion in numbers as a number of land based resorts open, leaving the long range charters with more crowds than they are used to.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide website.
Addu Atoll, Maldive Islands
With 26 atolls, Maldives obviously has much more to offer than the crowded spots around Malé and the charter boat reefs of Gaafu Dhaalu. Directly below the Equator is the southernmost Addu Atoll where Gan island was used as a British Royal Air Force base until 1976. When tourism started to boom in the 80’s, many people from Gan and neighbouring Foammulah were recruited in the resorts because they could speak good English. The result now is a thriving population of 20,000, living in some of the biggest villages in the Maldives, connected by the second longest road system and causeways, linking the western shores of Addu. Best known for diving wrecks like British Loyalty, torpedoed by the Japanese in 1942, the Maldives is slowly unveiling it’s potential for surfing. First scoped by Tony Hussein in 1996, very few people have surfed Addu until recently. The Quiksilver Crossing briefly stopped there in 2003, Antony Colas scored in August 2004, meeting Welsh pilot, Andy Burr, who stayed there for a year, becoming the first “local”. The reality is that Addu Atoll doesn’t have Maldivian standard, perfectly shaped, soft-breaking waves. Beginner/improvers will struggle with the technical breaks that require speedy riding techniques and the sharky, shallow reefs can be intimidating.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide website.
- Guiding
- Spot-Transfer
- Flughafen Transfer
Deine Unterkunft
- Alleinreisende
- Gruppen
- Longboarder
- SUP
- Bodyboarder
General Information
- The two engines of 425 hp each one, gives to sufficient power and reliability him to sail in any meteorological conditions with all guarantee and security. With a present capacity of 22 places, divided in 11 double cabins with private bath and conditioned air, located in the main body of the ship.
- In the main deck the salon with bar and other facilities, where to enjoy your free time during the trip, outer and inner dining room.
- In the upper deck the operating bridge and an ample opened zone from where it will be able to relax and to observe the wonders of the country. And we have left “sundeck” in upper, to take the sun or to observe stars in the warm nights of the tropic.
- Really a very complete boat with different zones where it will be able to meet to talk with your fellow travelers and to have a good time.
- The dinghy is available at all times to guests. On a surfing safari, primarily it is for getting surfers to the breaks, however it is also used for fishing, snorkeling, island visits and any other purpose guests may wish.
Vessel Facts
- Year of construction: 1998
- Refit: July 2008
- Length: 30.38m
- Hull type: Steel
- Beam: 7.5m
- Draft: 1.8m
- Maine engine: 2 Main Engines Scania, 420 Hp (8cylinder each)
- Cruising speed: 12 knots
- Power supply: 220/240V
- Generators: 2 Generators Parkings
- Water supply: Desalination plant 2500ltr/dia
- Safety equipment: Life jackets, first aid kit, Oxygen and Fire extinguishes
- Nautical equipments: radar, GPS, radio set, VHF
- Decks: 3 decks including large sundeck with chairs and mats available
- Salon & dinning room: spacious salon with air condition, TV and DVD
- 11 doubles cabins air condition with attached toilets.
- 3 crew cabins
Navigation
- 2 engines SCANIA, 420 Hp
- 2 generators Perkins
- Electricity 220/24V
- Radar
- GPS
- Ploter
- Sonda
- Water maker 2.500 L/day
- Water tanks 10 tons
- Diesel tanks 9 tons
Was dich erwartet
Boot ist beliebt bei alleinreisenden Surfern und Gruppen
Von Mai bis November wird dieses Boot im Nord Male und im Süd Male Atoll unterwegs sein und nach dem Konzept „Offenes Boot“ betrieben werden. Es ist wie ein Hotel auf dem Wasser. Das bedeutet, dass du jederzeit an- und abreisen kannst. Am Tag der Anreise wirst du mit einem Tenderboot vom Flughafen abgeholt und zum Ankerplatz des Bootes gebracht. Und genau dort werden die Wellen an diesem Tag am besten sein!
Dank dieses Konzepts ist dieses Boot bei alleinreisenden Surfern und kleinen Gruppen sehr beliebt, und auch bei all jenen, die keine Flexibilität beim Reisezeitraum haben. Dieser Trip bietet die flexibelsten Surfpakete in den Malediven. Buche dir einen Flug und sichere dir einen der letzten noch freien Plätze auf der Blue Star! Und das zu sehr erschwinglichen Preisen!
Ein echtes tropisches Malediven Surferlebnis
Von Februar bis Mai ist die Blue Star permanent in den Südlichen- und den Outer Atolls unterwegs. Kleine Gruppen oder Alleinreisende sind an Bord herzlich willkommen. Trips sind bereits ab 6 Personen verfügbar. Doch auch ein exklusiver Charter des gesamten Bootes zu einem unschlagbaren Preis ist zu dieser Zeit möglich.
Im Huvadhoo/Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll gibt es fantastische und meist menschenleere Wellen, die während dieser Jahreszeit sehr konstant brechen. Ein echtes tropisches Malediven Surferlebnis! Weit weg von den Hochhäusern von Male, den vielen Charter Booten und den zahlreichen Resorts im Nord Male Atoll mit ihren Schnellbooten und Flugzeugen!
Von Surfern für Surfer organisiert! Der surfende Besitzer lebt selbst die meiste Zeit an Bord der Blue Star und stellt sicher, dass alles glatt läuft. Großartiges Preisleistungsverhältnis und die günstigen Preise von allen vergleichbaren Booten! Sieh dir die Bilder und Preise an und sichere dir jetzt deinen Platz an Bord der Blue Star.
4 Gründe einen Trip auf der Blue Star zu buchen:
- Ideal für Alleinreisende und kleine Gruppen!
- Perfekt, wenn du beim Buchungszeitraum unflexibel bist.
- Perfekt um die Surf Atolle im Süden der Malediven zu entdecken!
- Vom Besitzer selbst gemanaged.
Snorkeling
If the islands of the Maldives are beautiful, what lies under the water is a veritable wonder of nature. The reefs that encircle the islands and the Atolls are just as abundant in their variety of coral as the marine creatures that live in their variety of coral as the marine creatures that live in and around them. This, couples with the amazingly clear water, make snorkeling and diving in the Maldives a unique experience that one should not forego.
To appreciate this underwater world you don't need to be a professional diver. Snorkeling is one of the simplest ways in which one can have a glimpse of this amazing world under the water. Thus, all you need is a silicone mask to keep out the salt water enabling to improve your vision.
Maldives could be the ideal place for you to learn snorkeling, where you can put the mask on your face, fins on your feet and the air-tube in your mouth. With these simple devices you can enter the magical world beneath the surface. Frankly, it's just like being in a brightly-lit aquarium, with full of exotic tropical fish. Further snorkeling is the best way (with less risk) to explore the shallow reef; and the beauty of the Maldivian resorts is that all these resorts have good house reefs for snorkeling, with a short distance of swim.
Imagine, while you snorkel in the Maldivian waters the sun will lay on your back and the colorful corals, white sand below could one of the most euphoric experiences. To swim for the first time through a channel in the Maldivian coral reefs is really breathtaking. The coral edge suddenly drops away to the unknown deep - just like suddenly going over an abyss in a dream. But, instead of hurting forever downward you drift and glide like an aircraft. Resists the impulse to return to the lagoon, it's perfectly safe, despite the lurking shadows of big fish and sharks deep down by the coral face.
Snorkeling in Maldives is easy as well as relatively cheap and allows you to spend hours witnessing the under water nature of coral reefs. Why don't you follow some useful tips, which we believe will be more enjoyable. Initially you should buy, borrow or rent a mask that snuggly fits onto your face. Test the mask by putting onto your face without using the strap and breath in through the nose. If it fits properly it will not fall-off even when you lean forward. And then choose some fins, which you feel comfortable to your foot and a snorkel which easily fits into your mouth.
After the above basic steps now you must locate the best snorkeling area in your locality and how to reach them plus the potential problems; such as waves, currents or the difficulties in entries and exits. It is advisable to take adequate precautions against the sun, the deceptive cool of the ocean may increase the chances of a sunburn. T-Shirts will obviously help, but remember the sensitive skin on the back of your knees and neck. Waterproof sunscreen cream or the full protection of lycra body suits provides the best protection. Lycra suits also protects you from minor scraps against the coral and you can always use them afterwards for aerobics at home.
Finally, whenever possible always try and swim around the reef, rather than walking. Walking over shallow coral not only results in cuts and scraps, but more importantly it damages the corals often severely.
A very important thing is the food of active sport such as surfing requires an adequate diet for energetic activity to enjoy the waves to the full. Our cook prepares 3 meals a day apart from the snacks between hours so the clients are well fed. For obvious reasons , fish ,fruit, vegetables, meat, pasta form the main part of the diet on board. We offer Western as well as Asian food so the clients may try typical Maldivian food and get to know more about the culinary culture of this country. We assure an ideal and complete diet to provide the energetic requirements of our clients.
Prices Include
- Meeting at the airport.
- Welcome drink.
- Accommodation in double cabins.
- Full board (3 meals per day, snacks early morning and after last surf session) coffee, tea and water.
- Surf Guide.
- Dingy capacity for 10 passengers.
- Snorkel and fishing gears.
- Tax.
Not included.
- Domestic flights.
- Soft and alcoholic drinks.
- Service charge (5 US$ day/guest)
- Special diets
Available
- Internet connection
- Video recording and photos.
Southern Atoll Scheduled Charters
Blue Star staff will meet you at Male international airport (Maldives) at flight arrival time, and drive you to domestic airport for check in on the flight to Kaadedhdhoo (Gaafu Dhaalu).
We can reduce the duration of a trip for 1 or 2 days if the trip is too long.
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BLUE STAR SURFARIS PVT LTDMALE MALDIVES 20188
Maldives
Operator's GT&C
TERMS & CONDITIONS
To book the trip a down payment of 30% of the total amount must be deposited, the remaining 70% should be paid 45 days before the trip. If payment is not effected before the end of this period, the client will forfeit the deposit and the reservation will be cancelled.
Provisionally reserved dates with no deposit may be accepted for up to one week or until another client reserves such dates. The operator will issue two invoices, one upon effective reservation and another at the beginning of the chartered trip.
Deposit 30%: no refund for cancelled bookings after 60 days of the date of the starting trip.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations notified less than two months before such a date are not refundable. Please note: There will be no reimbursements in the event of earthquakes, seaquakes, tropical storms, floods, global, national or political instability that do not directly affect the safety and security of the boat trip. BLUE STAR SURFARIS PVT LTD reserves the right to change the vessel if for any reason the vessel booked is unavailable. The final price shall be adjusted to the alternative vessel’s features.
In such a case, the client may be entitled to a limited rebate based on the price of the alternative vessel. Special prices are available during the low season.
Payment of all or a part of the fees entails the client’s agreement to these terms and conditions.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CLIENTS TOWARDS BLUE STAR SURFARIS PVT LTD
Clients undertake the following responsibilities before BLUE STAR SURFARIS PVT LTD and other members of the trip.
All travelers must fully understand and undertake to comply with the rules and regulations under the contract. They must also bring suitable clothing and equipment for the voyage, They must also comply with standards of hygiene to prevent any health problems with fellow travelers (such as contagious diseases). They must show respectful behavior towards fellow travelers as well as towards the staff and the crew on board.
RESPONSIBILITY OF BLUE STAR SURFARIS PVT LTD TOWARDS THE CLIENTS
Our aim is to offer the best possible surf trip and to this purpose we will go out of our way to make sure that this is achieved. We will assume all responsibilities for losses and/or damages proven to be caused by us or any one of our crew members.
However, we are not responsible for any losses and/or damages caused by other passengers during the trip. We reserve the right to put ashore any passenger who fails to abide by our rules and any instructions that may be given during the trip, and/or any passenger whose physical or mental condition may cause trouble or threaten their own safety or that of others on board. No refunds shall be applicable in the event of such cases.
LIMITED LIABILITY
BLUE STAR SURFARIS PVT LTD shall not be held liable for inherent risks that may result in unfortunate accidents or incidents occurring during normal conditions of the chartered trip.
BLUE STAR SURFARIS PVT LTD shall not be held liable for any injury, death, damages, loss, delay, expenses or inconveniences that may arise during the trip the cause of which be beyond our control.
Your persönlicher Experte für diese Reise

Martin, LUEX Head of Travel, begann auf dem Skateboard in der UK, bevor er dem Ruf des Powders in Kanadas Berge folgte. Nach Jahren zwischen Winter-Snow-Missions und Sommer-Wavehunts in Frankreich landete er bei LUEX. Heute leitet er unser Surf- und Snow-Team – und squeezed dabei regelmäßig Trips zu seinen Lieblings-Righthandern in Cokes und Kasabu oder in den Tree-Runs von Revelstoke. Bei LUEX bringt er seine Leidenschaft für Boardsports mit perfektem Trip-Management zusammen.




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