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LowPressure Stormrider Surf Guide says:
North Male Atolls
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
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
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
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
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.
Condition descriptions provided by the Operator
During the last decade, surfing in the Maldives has attracted many surfers from all over the world. The same swells hitting Indonesia deliver the goods to the Maldives except that the latitude is a little higher and the SE exposure has less energy.
Three main surfing areas
- The North and South Male Atoll, the surf season runs from April to October during the South-West Monsoons. The bigger swells run from May to August with 2 to 8 ft waves on offer all season.
- Central Atoll standard waves are long and clean with size varying between 2 and 8ft as well. During southern hemisphere winter (April-October), it’s pretty much never flat.
- Southern Atolls right at the southern point of the Maldives are best for surf from February to April and from September to November, there are always waves in the area but the winds become very strong at other times of the year.
The most famous breaks are in North Male Atolls. These long points breaks offer rights and lefts, whether for low intermediates, intermediates or for professional surfers, with waves ranging from 1 to 3 meters. For beginners South Male atoll is better suited
Surf spots can be accessed a number of ways; by surf charter boat, point breaks straight off the resort or by Dhoni transferring surfers from the resorts and camps. Not all surf breaks are accessible from land.
A lot of surfers prefer surf charter boats to access the many different points in the North and South Male’ Atolls. On a boat there are no constraints and surfers can choose among the most famous breaks. But try to insure you surf Cokes, Jailbreaks (Himmafushi), Honky’s, Sultans & Tucky Joes! They are amazing waves!
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Your accommodation
- Solo Traveler
- Groups
- Longboarders
- SUP
Introducing our second boat, the Carpe Vita, the upgraded sistership of the Carpe Diem. The Carpe Vita meaning “Seize Life” was built in the Maldives by the same person, Amir Mansoor, as the Carpe Diem. The Carpe Vita started operations in 2011. The Carpe Vita with her 38 meters in length is bigger than the Carpe Diem, but still catering for a maximum of 20 people. With 10 cabins divided over 3 decks providing a lot more space. The Carpe Vita like the Carpe Diem caters for dedicated scuba diving, wave surfing ,fishing and tailor made trips for both individuals as well as groups.
The Lower Deck
- 6 standard cabins
- 1 Directors cabin + 1 dive team cabin
- The engine room
- Crew compartment
The Main Deck
AC acclimatised lounge/restaurant area, with a coffee / tea /buffet table offering you coffee/tea throughout the day. It also has a wide flat screen TV, DVD/MP3 player, in house sound system, library and comfortable sitting area with plug points for laptop use. Outside in front of the lounge area there is another sitting area in the shade with comfortable cushions, where you could have your afternoon tea while cruising and taking in the beautiful colours of the Indian Ocean.
- The gallery and a spacious cold room
- Linen storage room
- Dive rental storage area
- Business centre with internet and all business centre facilities.
- Camera table
- Camera recharging table
- Common toilet
- A platform at the back of the main deck with two fresh water showers
- Two comfortable superior rooms
The Upper Deck
From the outside as well as from the inside a staircase will lead you to the upper deck and bridge area with
- Bridge area with sofa seating area to accompany the captain while driving the boat
- Outside shaded sitting area in front of the bridge with fabulous view
- Our beautiful and very spacious two VIP Suite rooms.
- Main open air dining area and bar where you will be served semi buffet meals prepared by our fine dining chef while enjoying our fine selection of (non) alcoholic beverages
The Sun Deck
From the dining area a staircase ultimately leads you to a spacious sun deck, which is partially shaded and has a Jacuzzi and a sitting area in the middle and some lounge chairs to catch that nice tan.
Carpe Vita cabins
The Carpe Vita has 10 comfortable cabins of different standards divided over 3 decks. The different cabin types are VIP suite (2), Superior (2) and standard (6). All cabins have individually controlled AC, safety deposit boxes and their own private bathroom with toilet and hot water shower. The electricity voltage on board is of 220V and the plugs are of 3 pins UK type.
Suites
The two spacious VIP suite cabins (nos. 1 and 2) have king size (California) beds which can be separated in two super single beds (39 inches), a wide flat screen TV plus DVD/HD player, desk/chair/dresser, two hanging closets, windows throughout the side of the cabin, bathroom with dual sink, bath tub and separate shower cubicle.
Superior Cabins
The two superior cabins (nos. 3 and 4), located on the main deck have king size beds which can be separated in two super single beds and desk/chair/dresser, hanging closet, large windows, private ensuite bathroom and shower cubicle.
Standard Cabins
A total of 6 standard cabins, nos. 5 – 10 are located on the cabin deck below the main deck. All cabins have one queen size bed and a super single bed, desk/chair, dresser, private ensuite bathrooms with showers. All standard cabins have portholes.
Floorplan
What awaits you
Three Reasons to choose Carpe Vita
- Luxury motor safari with 13 member crew
- Chance to seek out the best waves and spots
- On board surf guide to ensure you get to the best breaks possible
Variety of quality waves to suit intermediate to pro surfers
Over the course of the last decade, surfing in the Maldives has increasingly become one of the most talked about spots in the Northern Hemisphere. With long point breaks offering right and lefts, ranging from 1-3 meters in the northern atolls and the easier going surf down in the south male atolls, the Maldives have something to suit all surfing levels and capabilities. The Carpe Vita charter boat gives surfers a chance to experience all the best surfing spots and conditions whilst still enjoying the luxury of amazing accommodation and food.
Luxury accommodation on 3 decks and 38m length
Carpe Vita, meaning “Seize Life” was built in the Maldives in 2011. This amazing boat is the upgraded, sister ship of the Carpe Diem, a much loved charter boat. With a total length of 38 meters, the Carpe Vita has space for up to 20 people with 10 cabins spread over three decks. Aboard the Carpe Vita, guests can enjoy a range of activities from scuba diving, surfing, fishing and tailor made trips for both individuals and groups. The 10 cabins on board range from two spacious VIP suits, 2 superior cabins and 6 standard cabins. All cabins have individually controlled air-conditioning and en-suit bathrooms.
13 crewmembers with on-board surf guide
The boat comes with 13 crewmembers ready to take care of your every need and requirement. From the experienced captain to the two chefs on-board rustling up three delicious meals per day, this really is a service oriented charter boat. There is also an experienced surf guide, there to ensure you are at the perfect spot for the perfect waves. Keeping a close eye on the wave forecast, your surfing guide will be the one advising where to go and when, so all you have to do is sit back and enjoy a cocktail in the meantime.
Welcome to Divers Paradise
Although the Maldives are known for the stunning beaches and azure waters that typify the tropical idyll, its life beneath the water’s surface which is becoming ever more respected by scuba divers in the know. The Maldives islands have some good coral reefs, but it’s the abundance of marine life throughout the country that sets it apart from other dive destinations. The water temperatures remain 27 to 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
All of our vessels are accompanied by spacious diving dhonis (tenders) which are equipped with the latest to meet the ever growing demands of the divers today. The dhonis have Nitrox membrane systems providing 32%, a toilet, hot water shower, fresh water showers and camera rinsing tank.
Carpe Vita provides up to 4 dives a day.
Snorkelers are welcome too, apart from some dedicated snorkel trips, the boats all have a small speed boat (dingy) available for snorkelers to go snorkeling with our crew when the divers are out diving. For private charters, itineraries and activities can be tailor made.
We’ve created the below to assist first time scuba travelers to the Maldives in planning their adventure. Not every itinerary, or every dive site, or every price range is for everyone. Take the time to make the right choice by minimizing surprises and maximizing your total dive holiday experience! There are two distinct diving seasons in the Maldives. Choosing which season is right for you can be a very important decision. Within each season, there are factors that should affect your decision. Itinerary – Currents – Visibility – Sea life – Amount of boats – Pricing.
A note about the two seasons: Maldives diving is year round. Each season brings the opportunity to see the same creatures, BIG and small. What makes the seasons different are the conditions. Of interest: the Maldives waters support the world’s largest known population of reef manta rays all year round. Whale sharks can be seen all year round as well, which are two bucket list creatures of every scuba diver. Read more in the next section (below).
Our Sri Lankan Chef Cook “Kelum” is a well experienced chef, who has worked on liveaboards for more than 8 years. He knows how to make those buffets special, extra tasty and of high standard. He is assisted by a local chef to add some local flavour as well. The menu will cover a wide range of different international cuisines blended together for you to enjoy. Menus on board of the Carpe Vita are not fixed and the Chef Cook is flexible when catering for different palates of different nationalities.
Special dietary requests can be catered for with prior notice as well as any special occasion packages like birthday celebrations, anniversaries to name a few.
Included
- Accommodation in air conditioned cabins with 70x60cm windows (in Suite, Deluxe and High Standard) or 20x15cm portholes (in Standard), ensuite shower (with hot water) toilet, toiletries, towels and beach towels.
- Air-conditioning in all enclosed areas.
- Full board meals, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
- Snacks
- Drinking water + drinking bottle with logo
- Tea and coffee (instant) available 24h.
- Surfing during day time with dingy and diving dhoni available in Central atolls up till including Meemu
- Snorkelling equipment for non-divers.
- BBQ on a deserted island
- Airport Transfer, Meet and Assist.
- GST (12% ) (Rates will be adjusted in case GST were to change)
- Local surf guide
Not Included
- 6 USD p/p per night Green Tax
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks
- Dives, dive equipment rental, dive courses
- Fuel surcharge for atolls beyond Meemu
- GST on all services sold on board
- Crew gratuities
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Nacho, our Argentinian surf expert at LUEX, has chased waves across Latin America, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Maldives. His business background comes in handy, but surfing is what drives him. When he's not helping clients plan their dream surf trips, you'll find him buzzing around the office, charged up on coffee. His favorite waves are in the Mentawais, where he found his definition of perfection. At LUEX, he uses his surf expertise to help others score epic waves, always ready to swap stories over a fresh brew.
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