The Manta is now available for both Central Atolls and Outer Atolls trips!
Central Atolls
These trips are 10 nights that start and finish in Male covering the most of each surfable atoll between Male and Laamu Atolls. (Meemu, Thaa, Dhaalu & Laamu)
Finding the best waves on offer in the Central Atolls is an easy task with our expert guide and the Maldives’ most famous surfer, Kuda Ayya (Ali) at the helm of Manta. These trips are an ideal fit for time-poor surfers looking for a quick, easy escape to a remote paradise and wanting a huge wave count. The Manta crew offers the highest quality service and standards and will attend to all your surf needs.
Outer Atolls
The Maldives Outer Atolls are an amazing surf location that should be on the bucket list of every surfer. The Outer Atolls is one of the most unpredicatable surf areas in the Maldives. This is where you need an experienced and expert crew to get you away from the crowd and into the best waves on the day. The Manta team has established a reputation for creating unique crowd dodging itineraries based on swell predictions. With an expert knowledge of the whole Maldives surf region and the ability to tell which breaks will suit individual surfing levels, your Outer Atolls trip is in good hands.
You’ll discover a real sense of the pioneering experience here. This region is pristine and beautiful – like nothing else you’ve ever experienced. From the lagoons to the uninhabited islands, there is a sense of purity throughout Gaafu Dhaal and its an area you will want to come back to.
Please note board bags 8ft and over are unable to travel on this trip, as the aircraft cargo hold cannot accommodate boards in excess of 8 feet in length.
Overview
Maximum amount of surfers: 12
Crew: 8
Dinghy: 15 HP out-boarder
Surfing Dhoni : 62 feet
The key is to relax, cruise, take it all in and surf out the stress. Other activities can be arranged so don’t hesitate to let us know if there’s something you’re really looking forward to on your Maldivian holiday!
Included/Not Included
Included
- 7 – 10 nights accommodation
- Airport transfer by Dhoni
- Return domestic flights (Male – Gaafu Dhaal – Male)
- All meals and snacks
- Unlimited use of Dhoni
- Use of fishing gear onboard
- Maldives taxes
Not Included
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Tips for crew
- Photography
- Scuba Diving
Itinerary
You will arrive in the Maldives’ capital, Malé (located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll), and connect with a flight that will take you down south, where you will be met to board your Manta surf charter. (please note: late flights can sometimes cancel unexpectedly, if this happens we will ensure you are on the first available flight the next morning and cover your hotel for the night).
The next morning you will depart from your airport anchorage and within a three hour cruise you will be surfing world-class reef breaks. This atoll hosts at least a dozen documented waves and Manta crew with their vast experience operating in the region will help you find them all. We only operate Manta Surf Charter in the outer atolls in the prime months of February, March, April, October & November each season to maximise the best conditions and get you away from crowds.
7 nights onboard Manta Surf Charter with expert surf guide Ali, will ensure you are Surfing, Eating, Fishing, Snorkelling like kings and queens during your stay!
Specifications
Year Built: 2006 (Fully refurbished 2009)
Length: 105 feet
Breadth: 30 feet.
Cruising Speed: 9 to 11 Knots
Engine: 360HP Daewoo
Gen. Sets: 02 (35KW Westerbeke & 27KW Kohler)
Power: 230Volts / 60 hertz available 24 hours
Fresh Water: 2000 Ltr
Water Supply: 6000 Ltr RO System X 2
Air Conditioner: Individual
Nautical Equipment: Radio set, GSM, GPS, Mobile.
On Board Facilities
Manta boasts some very impressive living spaces and extra facilities that really highlight the tremendous value of the trip. Features include;
62 feet Dhoni for surf and dive transfers (heaps of space and a great place to rest whilst scouting the line ups)
Huge shade on sun deck (refurbed 2016)
2 Dining areas (large outdoor with two separate tables and indoors in the saloon)
An impressive bar with a variety of drinks available
Audio / Video: Hi-Fi System, VCD, DVD, HD
First Aid facilities
Emergency Equipment: DAN First Aid Kit, Fire Extinguishers, Life Jackets, Medical Oxygen
Accommodation
Manta Surf Boat is designed to be spacious. At 105 feet long and 30 feet wide, there is plenty of room to stretch your legs. Manta was built in 2006 and, in 2009, was fully refurbished to an elegant standard. Manta boasts some great features including 9 cabins with individual ensuites and climate control, 2 dining areas (large outdoor and indoor saloon), impressive bar with a variety of drinks, large sun deck with part shade, a quality hi-fi system, DVD player and a 42” flat screen plasma TV. Alongside the space and luxury finishings, Manta also pays attention to the little things. Onboard you’ll find great coffee, a balanced menu of western and local dishes, plenty of fresh fruit, two tenders for split group activities and lots to do—night fishing, snorkelling, island visits etc.
Cabins consist of:
- 5x twin share cabins w/ensuite
- 2x double cabins w/ensuite
- 2x upper suite rooms w/ensuite
Meals
You will be impressed by the magnificence of the meals whilst staying on board Manta. The chef has been catering to hungry energetic surfers since 2009 and will prepare delicious and tasty meals inspired by local and international flavors. He will also prepare plenty of it!
The meals and snacks on board are all designed to keep you in the water longer. Healthy, fresh, nutritious and tasty… everything you need to fuel those epic sessions in this remote paradise
Surf Guide
Ali or Ayya, is a professional bodyboarder who competes at various pro circuit events in and out of the Maldives. When Ayya isn’t flipping or spinning his way to victories on the bodyboard circuit, he is guiding our loyal customers on board the Manta Surf Charter.
And to prove he truly is ‘best in class’, Ali has just taken out the prestigious ‘best surf guide’ award for 2017 in the Maldives. Not only did Ali win this award but also the boat he works on, the Manta, won the Maldives best surf charter. How good does it get?
Non Surf Activities
Night fishing
Snorkelling
BBQ’s on desert islands
Island-hopping visits to resort islands
Visits to uninhabited islands and local fishing villages.
