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Maldives


PRESENTATION

South Huvadhoo Atoll & Central Maldives

The Surfers who come in Maldives are mainly concentrated on North Male Atoll, where 6 waves only are accessible ; without forgetting Lohis and Pasta Point which remain private Spots, only the customers of these two resorts are allowed to surf these waves. Because of the increase in the number of surfers, the spots are increasingly difficult access and atmoshere becomes tense.

The Team of Turquoise Surfing Travel chose to delocalize itself more towards the South to benefit from the last years of “Peace” Surfing in a still wild area. Huvadhoo Atoll is today the largest closed Atoll of the world.

For the experienced surfers, Surfing breaks of Huvadhoo are a true challenge.The atoll is with approximately 300Km in the South of North Male Atoll. The surfers who remained on South Huvadhoo describe the spots like “more aggressive than those of North”.
There is no Resort on any islands of Huvadhoo and the only Tourists are the Surfers and the divers remaining on some Boats which turn on this part of Maldives.

Access

The only Airport of Huvadhoo is located at Kaadedhdhoo, about two hours of the first wave “Fiyoari”.
Concerning rotations at Paris departure, the best solution remains the Direct flight of Wednesday CDG- Male with Sri Lankan. Less stress concerning the luggage, particularly for Surf Bags which must arrive at male the very same day.
Rotations on Kaadehdhoo are not so easy. It is a Dash 08 which make rotations between Male and KDM, 33 seats and a consequent compartment, unfortunately you can not axceed a size of 7 ' for Board Bags.
At the start of Male, two flights are interesting, Tuesday and Thursday. It is necessary to count on average 01h10 since the capital, Male.

You must know that 48 hours at least are necessary to each Surfari Boat can join the Airport of Kaadedhdhoo since their central base located on North Male Atoll, all that for saying that logistics must be without fault.
Therefore each departure of Trip must at least be prepared three months in advance. The flights on KDM are charged (the plane remains the fastest means of transport for the natives making the shuttle between Malé and Huvadhoo).
We organize of Surfari on South Huvadhu for groups already made up, that would cost too much for an “individual “to join the boat in full cruising.

For more information and obtain the prices do not hesitate to contact Philippe & Jean-Christophe by E-mail: jc@turquoise-voyages.fr or by telephone: 00 33 491 13 94 82 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            00 33 491 13 94 82      end_of_the_skype_highlighting // 00 33 683 83 12 75 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            00 33 683 83 12 75      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

NOAH SAFARI BOAT

¤ Presentation:

Cruise the Maldives on board Noah, a comfortable 75 feet wooden yacht fully air conditioned. Be it for regular safari trips, diving safari trips, surfing safari or fishing safari. The crew and accompagnanying 'Dhoni' will strive to make your Maldivian experience as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.

¤ Size: 23m / 75 feet * 6.1m / 20 feet

¤ Cruising speed: 10 knots

¤ Curent: 220V

¤ Accomodation : 
6 cabins
*2 doubles, 2 with two singles, 2 with one double and one single
*Fully air-conditioned rooms
*Attached toilets

¤ Equipement:
Dhinghy with outboard engine 15 hp, acompanying Dhoni, marine sound proof generator, desalination plant, snorkelling gear.

¤ Common areas:
Saloon, bathing platform, sun deck

¤ Services:
*Transferts from and to the airport or sea plane platform.
*Bed sheets and towel provided (two sets per week)
*Meals served on-board restaurant
* Free tea and coffee
*Alcoholic beverages available (special requests to be notified prior to departure)
*1.5 L of water/ day/ person
*TV and DVD/VCD 

HORIZON II

The Horizon-II belongs to Blue Horizon. Its hull and super structure is composed of solid hardwood (species: Balau & Tualang timber). It h been renovated in 2007. In this boat, we organize surfing trip with a minimum of 5 people per trip.

¤ Facilities.
*Accommodation in double or twin bed cabins with private shower (cold and warm water) with attached WC, Individually controllable air-conditioning
*Meals :
Breakfast : bread or cereals, egg or cheese, jam, juice, tea or coffee and our cook’s’local special’ from time to time.
Lunch : pasta or rice with fish or chicken or beef with salads and desert.
Five o’clock tea: tea or coffee with snacks.
Dinner: consists of a three-course continental and local dishes ending with tea or coffee.
*Bar: aboard there is a well-equipped bar, special drinks such as cocktails, Whiskey, Cognac or Champagne are charged extra and available.

¤ Technical Specifications
Length: 24m
Beam: 8m
Engine: Silent 280 ps Daewoo
Electricity: AC: 12 hour 220v / 50 Hz (EU standard)
DC: 24 hour 12v Battery.
Max no Guests: 12 clients
Cabins: Air Con 7 Cabins (private controllable Air Con) and 7 bathrooms (Hot & Cold Water) / toilets.
Heads: 6- All cabins en-suite + 1 separate for Guide.
Safety Features: Mobile Phone, CB radio, Oxygen, Safety flags for all divers
Navigation: GPS, Compass, navigation lights, life vests and life buoys
Entertainment: DVD, PAL/NTSC video playback, TV, Hi-Fi Stereo & indoor board games
Main Vessel Crew: Captain, Cook, Guest Relations Crew, 1 Deckhand
Small Tender: 4 meter support Dinghy tender with NEW 15hp outboard motor
DC Anchor Windlass (Winch), Chain & Anchors.

• Open Air Restaurant in front
• Inside Bar & Lounge cum Dinning Area.
• Separate Kitchen with crew sitting area and Bridge.
• Air Conditioned Crew Quarters with separate bathroom.
• Water Maker 3000 liters per day.
• Marine 2 x generators of 17.5 Kw (recently serviced completely).
• Marine 285hp engine.
• New Central Chiller for marine air conditioning.
Registered: With Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Transport for cruising

VAAGALIE CRUISER

¤ Presentation:
Built in 2002, this hull type belo wooden boat has a lenght of almost 25 meters.

¤ Curent: 220V
¤Accomodation:
Maximum guests capacity: 14
*Cabins with double and single beds
*Air conditionning central with individual control
*Attached toilets/ bath with hot/cold water

¤ Services:
*Dining room
*Bar
*First aid
*Board games Chess, playing card...
*Audio/video facilities VHS/VCD/Audio CD
*Cultural shows/disco on request

 

ANLORAN BOAT

 
ANLORAN is a boat built in Egypt, designed and adapted for surfers by surfers. The vessel, supplied of all imaginable comforts to spend however long period of time in Maldives islands is moored in Male the capital of the Republic of Maldives. Here in Male we have our offices where we occupy ourselves of the logistic necessary for each trip as well as keep permanent contact with the boat to deal with any unexpected situation.

ANLORAN has 8 bedrooms for 2 people. Each room has a bathroom. air conditioning , individual spacious beds and personal wardrobe. There is also a ample living room with a dining table, comfortable sofas, air conditioning, television, dvd and hi fi. Completely equipped kitchen.

ANLORAN is equipped with, GPS, sounder, radar, USB radio 16 channels. There is a large terrace on the top deck, perfect place to view the waves, and another in the prow where the covers of the surf boards are stored. As for safety, the vessel is equipped with, life jackets, fire alarms, and other safety facilities. The boat also has snorkeling equipment and fishing rods.....etc.
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.

The crew , with a great experience at sea, is formed by captain Afraa, a cook , a mechanic ,zodiac driver and waiter. All of which speak English. They are very respectful and friendly so our clients can find themselves comfortable and with a good service. In all the trips one guide and owners of the ANLORAN Andres Crespo will be on board. He has 6 year experience surfing in Maldives and speaks English, Italian and Spanish

Schedule and Rates

INCLUDES
- 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 passenger engine YAMAHA 40 Hp.
- Snorkel and fishing gears.
- Tax.
- Dingy auxiliar de 5,5 m con motor YAMAHA 40hp.
- Tasas gubernamentales
 
NO INCLUDES:
- Transfers.
- Soft and alcoholic drinks
- Tips
 
AVAILABLE:
- Internet connection………3 US$ / 30 minutes
- Video recording………….50 US$ / session (up to 2 hours).

RATES:
* Exclusive full charter rate, 1.250 US$ / day up to 10 surfers, extra surfer 95 US$ / day.
* Individuals bookings, on no full charter dates booked 115 US$ per day / person.
* Airport transfers 65 US$, two ways by dhoni.
* Do not exist charge for transfers on full charters bookings.


TIPS:
At the end of the trip all passengers give a tip to the crew gratifing for the service, the normal ammount is 5 US$ / day / guest.
 

Anloran - Ocean Explorer Safari Boat
- Year of Construction: 1998
- Refit: July 2008
- Lenght: 30.38 m
- Hull Type: Steal
- Beam: 7.5 m
- Draft: 1.8 m
- Main Engine: 2 Scania, 420 Hp ( 8 cylinders each)
- Cruising Speed: 12 knots
- Power Supply: 220/240 V
- Generators: 2 Generators Parkings
- Water Supply: Desalination Plant 2500 lt/day
- Safety Equipments: Life Jackets, First Aid Kit, Oxygen and Fire Extinguishers
- Nautical Equipments: Radar, GPS, Radio Set, VHF
- Decks: 3 Decks including Large Sundeck with Chairs and matresses available
- Salon & Dining Room: Spacious Salon with AC, TV and DVD