Maavahi

Boat

Maavahi is designed and built in Maldives by local engineers/master craftsmen and made its first maiden voyage in 1998, and refurnished in 2009 and 2017. It is an 27m long and 8.5m wide traditional Maldivian cruiser perfect for navigating the tight and shallow reef passes that frequent the Maldives archipelago.

The interior of the vessel is well-lit with spacious dining areas and an outdoor lounge bar/dining area for wining and dining in the great outdoors, surrounded by the stunning Indian Ocean.

In addition to the inviting and cosy indoor dining areas, Maavahi has a large shaded sundeck perfect for shooting the breeze and a 360 degree view of the beautiful Maldivian Islands

Maavahi also has 2 sundecks, music and TV/video facilities, indoor games and an accompanying dingy. Accompanying the Maavahi upon request is our 53ft support vessel known as a dhoni. The dhoni is an essential feature to any successful surfing or dive trip. Its means we can travel further, get closer to reef passages and stay out longer. It also allows surfers to stow their boards and hardware out of harms way and opens up space on the Maavahi.

The experienced chef, Ishara from Sri Lanka will cook up a storm – 3 times a day, every day, with a mixture of delicious cuisines and not just curries! Snacks including fruit, chocolate bars, toast, tea and coffee are also available at any time while on board.

Maavahi offering different recreational activities include : Surfing, Diving, Snorkeling, Cruising, Fishing, Barbecue on desert Island or a Sandbank, Guided visits to Local Islands, Guided Capital Male’ Tour.

Cabin

Maavahi has 6 guest cabins can host up to 12 guests :

All cabins are air-conditioned with ensuite bathroom, small wardrobes for storage of personal items, and a wall fan if you don’t like air conditioning.

6 Guest Cabins
Located on the lower deck, each cabin comes with one double bed and one single bed in bunk style, portholes.

Diving & Surfing

• 2 - 3 dives per day, include one night dive per week.

• No dive provided on the day of arrival and departure.

• 1 - 2 dives will be provided on the day before departure.

• All diving will provide experienced guide to lead the dive.

• For surfing charter : provide up to 4 times a day

• All surfing gear and accessories are available for rent.

Other Informations

• Nitrox：Available with additional charge
• 15L Tanks：Not available at the moment
• REBREATHER Dive：Not available at the moment
• Technical Dive：Not available at the moment
• Dive Equipment Rental：Available with additional charge
• Dive insurance：Divers must have valid dive insurance
• Wi-Fi Internet ： Available with additional charge
• Laundry Service：Not available at the moment
• Massage Service：Not available at the moment
• Payment on board：Cash (USD/EUR)
• Crew Number：7 - 8, include 1 - 2 dive guides

Diving Charter

Maavahi is one of the most versatile vessels in the Maldives and we can cater to specifics based on exactly what you want for your dive adventure. Our guides and crew know exactly where the best dive sites are located and we won’t stop at nothing to reach as many of them as possible during your experience with us.

North Ari Atoll – Ari Atoll (also called Alif or Alufu Atoll) is one of the biggest atolls and is located in the west of the archipelago. There’s lots to experience; diving with grey reef sharks, the Maaya Thila night dive, visiting multiple manta cleaning stations and more!

South Ari Atoll – From macro life to pelagic species, the Ari Atoll has it all! Be ready to see manta rays, guitar sharks, whale sharks, turtles and hundreds of colourful fish species.

North Male Atoll – North Male is famous for its pristine colourful reefs and pelagic species such as manta rays, whale sharks, hawksbill turtles and even the occasional eagle ray.

South Male Atoll – With a variety of large marine life, South Male Atoll is a great spot to see whale sharks, mantas, barracuda, turtles, eagle rays and different species of sharks (reef, grey and even hammerhead).

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Surfing Charter

Every season Maavahi will be deployed for 10 Night Outer Atoll Trips from March to October. Huvadhoo and Addu Atolls (referred often as the Southern/Outer Atolls) are located in the most southern section of the Maldives. Although not completely uncrowded, there are significantly fewer surf charters and surf resorts operating in this area, so even the most popular spots in this region tend to be relatively uncrowded. Of all the Maldives surf spots, the breaks in the Outer Atolls remain among the most secluded and idyllic, preserving the reality of a remote island paradise that comes complete with incredible waves.

Gaafu Dhaal – Starting from the airport making your way around in a clockwise direction. To keep an element of surprise for when you arrive, we haven’t named every wave. In some instances, we have provided the island name off which they break.

Kaededhdhoo (Right) – Island with the airport on it. Has a right-hander that is fun when the swell is large. It’s on the west side of the atoll, so it doesn’t receive as much swell as the other breaks.

Beacons or Barracuda Point (Right) – One of the most powerful and hollowest waves in the Maldives. Faces south so it picks up plenty of swell. Needs north-west or north winds, so is always better early season February to April. Pretty short ride with easy takeoff, after which you then line up for the inside section and the fun begins. Best on mid to high tide and can be surfed 2 to 10 feet.

Dhigulaabadhoo (Left) – Across the channel from Beacons, we call it Dhiraagu after the phone company in the Maldives, as the island is shaped like a phone. A sort of fat ride on the takeoff but if the swell direction is right, it can link up with another section on the inside, where it produces a bit more speed and power. Needs the same wind as Beacons and can be surfed on all tides. Plenty of marine life around here and possible to see whale sharks.

Castaways (Right) – Very shallow – only to be surfed on high tide. When the swell is over 4 foot, it breaks out the back where a fun wave can be had and you make the choice to keep going through to the inside, where it hits the shallow ledge and gets a bit tricky. Nice little, deserted island in front of the break.

Blue Bowls (Right) – Long wave, not so hollow but a lot of fun. Best around 4-6 feet on mid tide. It is protected if the wind swings around to south/south-west which is common from April – August.

Gani Point (Right) – Another wave protected from south/south-west winds. Gets very hollow especially on mid tide.

Booga Reef (Peak) – A bombie in the middle of the channel between 2 islands. Not so hollow but a fun ride can be had. The right is usually the pick, needs west / north-west wind, making it another protected option from April – August.

Love Charms (Left) – Great wave from takeoff to finish, nice tube on the inside, breaks 2-10 feet, needs west to northern winds and can be surfed on all tides. Fall in love with it.

Rockets (Left) – Fun wave, not so hollow but nice long walls to be had. Picks up plenty of swell and can be surfed all tides. Needs west to north winds.