If you've grown out of your shortboard, or just prefer the ease and design of longboards, you may be looking for a destination with waves to suit. When putting together the following options, we have not only considered the waves, but also that the methods of transportation required to get you to your destination can handle longboards (ie avoiding 10 seater planes that can't fit longboards!).
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$2625pp
for 7 Nights
Introducing the MV Carpe Vita Explorer, the brand new luxury surf charter boat designed and built for guests that enjoy a full-service surf charter. The MV Carpe Vita is a 38m long motor safari yacht with a wooden hull with 10 guest cabins divided in 3 categories over 3 decks and can cater for a maximum of 20 guess - but you only need a group of 12 to have the boat for an exclusive charter.
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$2100pp
for 10 Nights
The 21 meter long cruise boat, Cobia is conceived and built by the skillful Maldivian craftsmen for the Maldivian waters. This beautiful cruiser with its comfortable and air-conditioned rooms accommodates a maximum of 12 passengers for optimal comfort. However you only require 8 passengers to have the boat exclusively for just you and your mates.
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$648pp
for 7 Nights
Gajah Mina is located on the picturesque South West coast of Bali. Gajah Mina overlooks its own private beach carved into the volcanic rock. The setting is spectacular, natural caves and ancient stone carvings offering romantic walks across adjacent cliff top, headlands, rice paddies, coconut groves and deserted beaches.
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$1680pp
for 7 Nights
Haira is a luxury charter boat – only just built for 2007 season. She requires a minimum of 8 passengers for an exclusive charter, and can accommodate up to 18, but prefers to charter with a maximum of 14. Haira also one of the best Australian surf guides in the region onboard to ensure you have the best surf trip of your lives. Your surf guide Brian, who has been surfing himself for over 40 years and has 10 years of experience surf guiding in the Maldives.
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$1330pp
for 7-14 Nights
Hamathi will comfortably accommodate 10 passengers, but prefers to run charters with max of 8. Minimum number of passengers required for an exclusive charter is four, that’s right - just 4! She’s a great surf charter boat with the bonus of an outside dining area so you can watch the surf while eating your meals. There are 2 sundecks for chilling and plenty of rack space for your board storage.
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$700pp
for 7 Nights
Heaven on the Planet is in beautiful Ekas Bay, south-east Lombok, on 17 hectares above the golden sand cliffs and beaches. Heaven is an Eco-friendly resort, so utilises the natural ocean breezes rather than air-conditioning. Read a book, swim in the pool, stroll on the beach or relax in the restaurant, heaven is made for relaxation.
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$8pp
for 1 Night
Kandooma Island is located in South Male and is a stunning new resort boasting exceptional service and facilities. Perfect for couples, honeymooners and families, this resort has been receiving rave reviews from our clients. This resort offers Beachfront Villas, Family Villas, and awesome Overwater Villas.
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$235pp
for 1 night
For surfers looking for somewhere uncrowded different and remote, Nusa Island Retreat is surrounded by an unspoilt natural playground which boasts an excellent variety of numerous surf breaks and waves throughout the surf season. The peak surf season extends from November through late April.
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$1120pp
for 13 Nights
Ombak Indah Losmen is located in a very remote part of southern Sumatra mainland, an area that has only recently seen westerners arriving, chasing the great waves in the area. The Losmen is locally designed with high ceilings, large windows and wide verandas to capture breeze, keeping you cool in the tropical heat.
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$2910pp
for 7 Nights
Enjoy the flexibility of being on a boat and the knowledge of your experienced skipper/surf guide who will always take you to the best possible locations. Accommodation is air-conditioned for 12 guests in total with four single/double cabins plus two twin cabins.
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$1909pp
for 7 Days / 6 Nights
UNCROWDED SURF, crystal clear water, colourful living reefs, excellent fishing, incredible scenery, tropical rainforest and tribal societies in one of the last surfing frontiers. Be one of the lucky few to visit places isolated and untouched by modern tourism. AS SEEN WITH ROB BAIN IN SURFINGWORLD ISSUE 297 AND PACIFIC LONGBOARDER VOL 14.1
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$756pp
for 7 Nights
The Chillhouse is a traditional retreat situated in Canggu amongst the rice fields on the southern shores of Bali. This Bali Surf Retreat offers guests’ quality accommodation and delicious organic meals, along with surf guiding, massage treatments and yoga sessions.
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$875pp
for 7 Nights
Turtle Bay Resort isa luxury resort located on the North Shore of Hawaii's main Oahu Island. The area has some of the most famous surf breaks in the area with Sunset and Pipeline just down the road.