- Description
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Affordable luxury, pristine reefs, blue clear and warm ocean, quality waves for all levels... surfing in the Maldives is something that every surfer should experience in their lifetime. This destination has something to offer for every kind of surfing holiday - and if it is a surf charter boat trip, then you are definitely in good hands with Liquid Destination, onboard Nautilus One.
After years of scoring Maldivian perfection, studying the region and knowing the wind and swell conditions, they just know how to put the surfers in the right spot, at the right time. The vessel Nautilus One boasts a combination of quality equipment and design to give you a feeling of luxury, while maintaining the feel of a true surf charter with plenty of personality. It is run by experienced crew who make sure you are well looked after, safe and entertained on board. Each of its spacious cabins has air-conditioning and is ensuite with hot shower and toilet.
The absolute key to success when it comes to surf charter boats in the Maldives is an operator of the boat looking after you. Maldives is specific in sense that the different surf breaks work on a complex makeup of conditions - swell, wind and tidal directions. Hence the surf guide is the most important part of your charter. Forecasting plays a huge role in each tour. The operators consistently check this daily to ensure the right choices are made on where to be today, tomorrow and in a few days time to score the best waves in the Maldives.
- Specifications
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- 98 feet long (30 metres).
- 29 feet wide (9 metres).
- 350hp Cummins diesel engine.
- 2 desalination tanks.
- 10kn cruising speed.
- 150m2 sun deck.
- 7 air-conditioned cabins, each with ensuite.
- Plasma TV, DVD, CD and Ipod.
- Surf racks.
- GPS, Sonar, VHF radio and mobile phone contact.
Features
They like the surfers to have fun and enjoy themselves, so the boat Nautilus One is fitted with all toys to do so. Poker chips are stacked for a night of gambling. The foosball table is great when the beers are flowing. Rods and reels are ready on the back for some easy trawling as you move from break to break. All you have to do is securely store your surfboards on the surf racks and pump up the music on the roof with the portable BOSE sound system.
The Bar
Your bartender Raj has the reputation of one of the best in the Maldives and will happily serve you drinks whenever you like, day or night - he doesn’t sleep. Enjoy a cold San Miguel on tap, bottled Corona or choose from a variety of spirits, cocktails, red and white wines. Please remember that duty free alcohol cannot be brought into Maldives and there is no alcohol to buy in the country either, besides resorts and boats. But no worries - Nautilus One is stocked with enough alcohol to last a season so it never runs out.
Other Activities
The one thing they don’t have control of is Mother Nature. No one can guarantee waves. If there are days between swells or you're just surfed out, hit up one of the crew to go fishing, snorkelling, cruising, or better yet… nothing. There is plenty of fun to have living on a boat in one of the most beautiful spots in the world, so make the most of it and keep positive as Mother Nature has a funny way of rewarding the positive vibes on the boat.
- Fishing - Sailfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna and Giant Trevallys are a common fish to catch when the boat is on the move, while sitting back, having a cold beer.
- Snorkelling - Clean, clear and warm water, amazing untouched reefs, lots of tropical fish... The underwater life will just take your breath away.
- Free Diving.
- Training - if you feel like working on your fitness even during your holiday, join their program to keep fit or build some strength over your stay!
- Foosball - Take on the challenge of the Liquid Destination foosball championships. They pride themselves on being unbeaten.
- Nothing! - just chill out, listen to music, read a book or a mag without being guilty of doing so.
Photo Package
Liquid Destination provides a quality surf photography package for every surfer. Their top of the range photo equipment and experienced photographer results in an awesome collection of shots from variety of angles - water, channel, boat, land, wide angles and detailed zoom shots. You will be assured you will bring home the best possible souvenir - a CD of shots of yourself scoring waves and having a great time with mates.
- Inclusions
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- 10 or 12 nights on board Liquid Destination's Nautilus One.
- Door to door transfers.
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Disk of photos of you and a slideshow of everyone at the end of your trip.
- 2 experienced operators on board.
- Cabins with air conditioning and ensuites.
- Surf racks.
- 60 foot Dhoni.
- 15 foot Tender.
- Pricing / Schedule
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Schedule last updated: 11 May 2012
- ***Feb/Mar/April includes return domestic flights required in the Maldives to get to the boat.
- Price is per person in AUD and subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Charter duration is flexible - please ask your specialist for a customised quotation.
- Please click "Enquire Here" to email us or call us on 1300 00WAVE to speak with one of our friendly surf experience specialists.
Disclaimer - This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with The Perfect Wave Travel Co. The Perfect Wave acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. The Perfect Waves' obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. The Perfect Wave has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
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