LUEX offers the most extensive and best selection of surf trips worldwide.
Provider independence and quality are our mission.
Our goal is that our customers can find the perfect surf trip, tailored to their needs, in one place.
This is where it all began! The Maldives surfing mecca and the first location surf travelers come across when landing in paradise. The place is filled with guesthouses, camps, hotels resorts or charter boats, satisfying all types of budgets, especially in the prime summer months. North Male has by far the highest concentration of world-class waves in the area, ranging from picture-perfect barrels a la Pasta Point and Cokes to long rippable walls you'll find at Jailbreaks or Honkys. North Male is also incredibly consistent and hardly ever goes flat from March - October.
Just a few clicks to the South lies the quiet brother of the brash North Male Atoll. South Male has a much more mellow vibe and is perfect for families and people who prefer to surf less-crowded lineups.
LUEX offers the most extensive and best selection of surf trips worldwide.
Provider independence and quality are our mission.
Our goal is that our customers can find the perfect surf trip, tailored to their needs, in one place.
All our experts are surfers and part of the lifestyle.
Our experts know the destinations/spots personally or are in close contact with local surfers or suppliers.
We are supplier-independent. We only offer trips that fit the needs of our customers.
We guarantee to beat any price on the market.
It is not cheaper to book directly with the supplier.
We do not charge a fee for our expert advice.
We offer professional booking tools for our customers.
Secure payment functions for all currencies.
Payment options for groups and instalments.
You're talking to real people, not automated chats or bots.
We'll stand up for you when the going gets rough.
We are insiders and want you to enjoy the surf lifestyle as much as we do.
Unbiased, independent, technology driven! We don't own, run or control any of the trips but rather connect travelers with operators/suppliers of once-in-a-lifetime sports travel experiences and products. Your trip - orchestrated according to your taste, budget, style and skill level and backed by our technology-driven booking services and support
From Surfers for Surfers! What makes LUEX stand out from the crowd is our team’s competence and personal approach to YOU.
We all surf and understand YOUR Needs. Combined with our intimate knowledge of each surf trip option we will find and tailor YOUR perfect Surf Trip.
South Male
Always a little smaller than up North but truly world-class when the conditions are right. Don't be surprised when you show up to a perfect 5ft barrel with not a single soul in sight during the Atolls prime swell season from June-August.
North Male
North Male has by far the highest concentration of world-class waves in the area and hardly ever goes flat from April - September during the Atoll’s prime surf season.
South Male
Suitable for all levels. A mix of High-Performance waves and a few mellower, forgiving options that are great for learning.
North Male
Suitable for Intermediate - Advanced Surfers. More hollow, high-performance waves with only a few options for lower-level surfers.
South Male
South Male is home to some of the best resorts in the Maldives and also offers plenty of routes for surf charters.
North Male
North Male is the Maldives’s surf mecca and hosts every accommodation option under the sun. Whether you are after a luxurious resort, a surf charter or a budget camp. It’s all there!
South Male
A great choice for families and non-surfing partners with plenty to do at the resorts. Boat trips are surf-centric and options onboard are limited.
North Male
The North Male is a great choice for families and couples that are looking for fun things to do apart from catching waves. The resorts in the area have plenty of stuff to do and cater to everyone’s needs. Boat trips in the area are all about surf and options for non-surfing partners or kids are limited.
South Male
Direct Speedboat from Malé
North Male
Direct Speedboat from Malé. Options for local group Speedboats and local ferrys to the public islands and Surf Camps
LUEX offers incredible luxury options to choose from, guaranteeing that an adventure to Male is unforgettable. If you expect and desire only the most luxurious boat option in the Maldives, you got it. Are you more of the “wine & dine” on a private island kind of person? We got you covered too. Whatever it is, luxury knows no boundaries in the Maldives.
If you are only here for waves, then North Male is the place you wanna call home (for a while). Especially during the prime summer months, North Male is a skatepark! It’s ultra-consistent and the crazy amount of different waves in the area has something for everyone. The local standouts are without a doubt Cokes, Chickens, Jailbreaks and Sultans that can rival any other world-class wave on the planet. And if you throw in the extra cash, you’ll get to surf world-class, private Pasta Point or Lohis with only a handful of souls out. It just doesn’t get any better than this.
One thing is for sure, the surf is superb in North and South Male, however should you want to try other water sports, the choices are plenty. Kayaking, canoeing, snorkelling, sea bobbing, jet-skiing, and even X-Jet Blades are options! Of course, instructors are around to guide you should you need some assistance.
Every country has its own unique food and that’s no different in the Maldives. Head to Male and be prepared for an assault on your food palate without mercy. An assault in the best kind of sense, local food such as Maldivian Curry with Tuna and Garudhiya (A type of fish soup with lime, chili, rice, curry leaves, onions, and a coconut) will blow your taste buds away. Let’s not even talk about Mashumi Roshi –Tuna and Chapati or Hedhika, which, along with the dozens of street food options on offer is enough to get you salivating for a surf holiday to North and South Male!
If the, at times, crowded lineups of the popular North Male breaks get too exhausting, head South for a more mellow, fun-sized time. South Male is always a little smaller than up North but truly world-class when the conditions are right. Don't be surprised when you show up to a perfect 5ft barrel with not a single soul in sight. There's nothing wrong with it, it's just that crowds aren't really an issue here!
"Before I came I saw some pictures, so I knew was going to be amazing. But when I came here, omg, that was incredible! I've never seen such a luxury place before and I fell in love it immediately. Really great for spending holiday with my boyfriend."
"Maldives are a dream come true for every passionate surfer. I’ve surfed in many other places, but so far nothing can’t compare to my Maldives experience. Thanks to crew which always took us to the right spot."
"If I could use just one word to decribe the trip, it would be PERFECTION! ...I loved everything: rooms, location, crew, vawes, view, weather,...It was so relaxing. I charged my bateries for next year. And then I'll probably come again..."
"I regularly go to surf cruises around Maldives with a bunch of friends. This time we decided to go for something more luxurious and ended up on this boat. It was such a great experience. Fully equipped vessel took us to Huvadhoo Atolls for perfect surf sessions."
A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner traveling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.
The basic entry requirements are as follows:
Traveler Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers traveling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.
COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to the Maldives, counting from the first embarkation point en-route to the Maldives). Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test.
The test result must have the name of the passenger as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
This does not apply to:
Passengers traveling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
Passengers could be subject to self-quarantine for 14 days.
This does not apply to:
The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.
The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.
Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.
All travelers are also reminded that it is a punishable offense to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.
Updated on April 22nd, 2022
No country specific restrictions needed anymore. For most of traveler and destination countries, entry restrictions are the same. Please check your traveler or destination country for more details.
A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner traveling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.
The basic entry requirements are as follows:
Traveler Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers traveling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.
COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to the Maldives, counting from the first embarkation point en-route to the Maldives). Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test.
The test result must have the name of the passenger as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
This does not apply to:
Passengers traveling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
Passengers could be subject to self-quarantine for 14 days.
This does not apply to:
The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.
The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.
Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.
All travelers are also reminded that it is a punishable offense to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.
Updated on April 22nd, 2022
Passengers entering from the UK do not need to quarantine..
Unvaccinated passengers returning home will have to quarantine at home for 10 days.
Vaccinated passengers do not need to quarantine.
A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner traveling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.
The basic entry requirements are as follows:
Traveler Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers traveling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.
COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to the Maldives, counting from the first embarkation point en-route to the Maldives). Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test.
The test result must have the name of the passenger as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
This does not apply to:
Passengers traveling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
Passengers could be subject to self-quarantine for 14 days.
This does not apply to:
The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.
The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.
Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.
All travelers are also reminded that it is a punishable offense to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.
Updated on April 22nd, 2022
There is no quarantine required when returning home.
A tourist visa is granted for all nationalities on arrival to the Maldives. As such, a foreigner traveling to the Maldives as a tourist does not require pre-approval for the visa. However, the person must satisfy the basic entry requirements to get immigration clearance upon arrival.
The basic entry requirements are as follows:
Traveler Health Declaration (THD) must be filled in and submitted by all travelers traveling to and from Maldives, at most 48 hours before arrival. You may submit the form electronically via IMUGA.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable.
COVID-19 negative PCR test result, attached while completing Traveler Health Declaration form (sample taken 96 hours prior to departure to the Maldives, counting from the first embarkation point en-route to the Maldives). Passengers who have transited for more than 24 hours must repeat the test.
The test result must have the name of the passenger as in the passport and name and address of the testing laboratory.
This does not apply to:
Passengers traveling as tourists must have a hotel reservation confirmation for the entire stay in a registered tourist facility.
Passengers could be subject to self-quarantine for 14 days.
This does not apply to:
The maximum number of days granted on arrival would be 30 days, unless agreed by any bilateral means or treaty. This period of stay is not for the visitor to claim, but lies at the discretion of the Maldives Immigration to grant any number of days less than or equal to 30.
The period of stay granted is shown on the endorsement in the passport. Visitors are advised to check their passport for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days granted to stay in Maldives. Once arrived as a tourist, the visitor is not permitted to engage in any form of business, occupation, profession or paid employment while in Maldives.
Categories like; social visitors, friends, family visitors or media and business visitors, who are not considered as genuine tourists, are highly advised to declare sponsorship prior to their arrivals (if applicable), in order to facilitate the flow of passage. And must undergo an additional PCR test between the third and fifth day from entry; non-tourist entrants above 12 years old who have not completed vaccination at least two weeks prior to arrival must also quarantine for 14 days, and undergo another PCR test at the end of quarantine.
All travelers are also reminded that it is a punishable offense to overstay in Maldives beyond the number of days given.
Updated on April 22nd, 2022
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