Maldives Promotion House to With winter in full swing and cold water at most beaches, now is the time to plan your next trip to the tropical warm water perfection of Maldives. It is the perfect time because World Surfaris USA has announced their Maldives Winter Specials on all their Maldives resort and charter packages.

Whether you are looking for un-crowded charters in the Outer Atolls and Central Atolls, or one of the charters or resorts in the Malé area, they have the right options to fit your group. As an added bonus, they are also offering two trips in the Outer Atolls on the Handhu Fahli with a professional photographer onboard. Photo trips include pre-paid photo package with professional photographer Brett Wortman from Sunshine coast, Oz. You can take a maximum of 8 surfers and includes discount with photos and some video.

Maldives Charter Specials

Depending on what you are looking for, one of their vessels is sure to fit your needs. Below is a run-down on the different charters they offer and the regions of the Maldives they go to, along with their discounted prices. All charter packages include airport pick-up & drop off, accommodation on board, all meals, and use of onboard equipment, along with domestic flights if needed.

Early in the year (February through April) the best waves and wind conditions in the Maldives are found in the southernmost region of the atoll chain, or Outer Atolls, with the Handhu & Handhu Fahli vessels running 12 night charters in the Seenu & Gaafu Dhaalu Atolls.

Handhu charter, 12 nights: USD 3150 per surfer
Group Discounts: USD 3030 pp with 11 surfers, or USD 2935 pp with 12
March 24^th to April 5^th: 4 spots
April 7^th to 19^th: 1 spot

Handhu Fahli charter with a pro photographer, 12 nights: USD 3140 per surfer
March 5^th to 17^th: 4 spots
March 19^th to 31^st: 8 spots

Handhu Fahli charter, 12 nights: USD 2935 per surfer
Group Discount: USD 2825 per person with 10 surfers
April 2^nd to 14^th: 3 spots
April 16^th to 28^th: 4 spots

From May through October the Handhu runs trips from the Malé area down to the Central Atolls of Meemu & Laamu and back. The first starts in Malé and ends in Laamu and the next trip starts Laamu and heads back to Malé, guests flying one-way either to or back from Laamu. The Winter Special for this applies if booked by February 15^th and is for the May & June trips only.

Handhu charter, 11 nights: USD 2775 per surfer
Group Discounts: USD 2650 pp with 11 surfers, or USD 2550 pp with 12
May 7^th to 18^th: 12 spots
May 21^st to June 1^st: 9 spots
June 4^th to 15^th: 11 spots
June 18^th to 29^th: 12 spots

Handhu charter, 11 nights: USD 2915 per surfer
Group Discounts: USD 2790 pp with 11 surfers, or USD 2690 pp with 12
July 2^nd to 13^th: 12 spots
July 16^th to 27^th: 6 spots
July 30^th to August 10^th: 12 spots
August 13^th to 24^th: 12 spots
September 10^th to 21^st: 12 spots
September 24^th to October 5^th: 12 spots
October 8^th to 19^th: 12 spots

From May through October in the North & South Malé Atolls, they offer three different boats running 7 night charters varying in levels of luxury. The Ocean Divine charter is their nicest & most luxurious vessel, and perfect for couples. The Manta vessel is a large vessel with plenty of room, and perfect for groups. They also have the Handhu Fahli for those looking for the lowest prices for a great trip. Winter Special applies if booked by February 15^th for trips from April through June.

Ocean Divine charter, 7 nights: USD 2860 pp double cabin, USD 4225 pp single cabin
Group Discount: USD 2470 pp with 14 surfers
April 29^th to May 6^th: 14 spots
May 6^th to 13^th: 14 spots
May 27^th to June 3^rd: 12 spots
June 3^rd to 10^th: 14 spots
June 10^th to 17^th: 14 spots
June 17^th to 24^th: 14 spots
June 24^th to July 1^st: 4 spots

Manta charter, 7 nights: USD 1830 per surfer
Group Discount: USD 1700 pp with 14 surfers
May 5^th to 12^th: 12 spots
June 23^rd to 30^th: 8 spots
June 30^th to July 7^th: 12 spots

Handhu Fahli charter, 7 nights: USD  1220 per surfer
(Group Discount: USD 1150 pp with 14 surfers)
May 12^th to 19^th: 5 spots
May 19^th to 26^th: 4 spots
June 2^nd to 9^th: 4 spots
June 23^rd to 30^th: 5 spots
June 30^th to July 7^th: 1 spot

For the rest of the 2012 season the following rates apply.

Ocean Divine charter, 7 nights: USD 3000 pp double cabin, USD 4450 pp single cabin
Group Discount: USD 2595 pp with 14 surfers
July 1^st to 8^th: 14 spots
July 8^th to 5^th: 14 spots
July 15^th to 22^nd: 14 spots
July 29^th to August 5^th: 14 spots
August 12^th to 19^th: 14 spots
August 19^th to 26^th: 14 spots
August 26^th to September 2^nd: 12 spots
September 16^th to 23^rd: 12 spots
October 7^th to 14^th: 12 spots

Manta charter, 7 nights: USD 1925 per surfer
Group Discount: USD 1790 pp with 14 surfers
July 7^th to 14^th: 10 spots
July 14^th to 21^st: 10 spots
July 28^th to August 4^th: 5 spots
August 4^th to 11^th: 5 spots
August 25^th to September 1^st: 12 spots
September 1^st to 8^th: 10 spots
September 8^th to 15^th: 10 spots
September 15^th to 22^nd: 10 spots
September 29^th to October 6^th: 10 spots
October 6^th to 13^th: 10 spots
October 13^th to 20^th: 10 spots

Handhu Fahli charter, 7 nights: USD  1220 per surfer
Group Discount: USD 1150 pp with 14 surfers
July 7^th to 14^th: 10 spots
July 14^th to 21^st: 10 spots
July 21^st to 28^th: 10 spots
July 28^th to August 4^th: 6 spots
August 4^th to 11^th: 6 spots
August 25^th to September 1^st: 10 spots
September 1^st to 8^th: 10 spots
September 8^th to 15^th: 10 spots
September 15^th to 22^nd: 10 spots
October 6^th to 13^th: 10 spots
October 13^th to 20^th: 10 spots

Hudhuranfushi Resort, North Malé Atoll is a perfect location for couples & families, as well as small groups looking to get as much surf time as possible. With a perfect left on the southern tip of the island and boat trips to great waves nearby, and all the water activities you can think of for non-surfers, this could be the place you are looking for. All of the packages include roundtrip airport transfers by speedboat, accommodation in a Deluxe Beachfront Bungalow or Overwater Villa, all meals at main restaurant including beer & wine, and two boat trips per day with the Surfer package. The rates for the resort are per person for 7 nights, based on double occupancy. The 2012 “Get In Early” package prices apply if booked by April 25^th.

April 14^th to June 30^th
Deluxe Beach Bungalow: USD 1920 Surfer & USD 1220 Non-surfer
Overwater Villa: USD 2885 Surfer & USD 2185 Non-surfer

July 1^st to October 13^th
Deluxe Beach Bungalow: USD 2030 Surfer & USD 1330 Non-surfer
Overwater Villa: USD 2990 Surfer & USD 2290 Non-surfer

Kandooma Resort is their newest resort option in the Maldives that is very family friendly with a great right-hander out front and a few other waves just a short boat ride away. The packages include roundtrip airport transfers by speedboat, accommodation in your choice of bungalows, and daily breakfast. Lunch & dinner, as well as surfing boat trips are available there on a pay as you go basis. All rooms are large & modern with great amenities like iPod docking stations. Rates are per person for 7 nights, based on double occupancy. The 2012 “Early Booking” package prices apply if booked 2 1/2 months prior to arrival.

February 1^st to April 15^th & October 1^st to 31^st
Beach Villa – USD 1515 pp
Sea-view Beach House – USD 1815 pp
Sea-view Overwater Villa – USD 2630 pp

April 16^th to July 31^st
Beach Villa – USD 970 pp
Sea-view Beach House – USD 1235 pp
Sea-view Overwater Villa – USD 1875 pp

August 1^st to September 30^th
Beach Villa – USD 1155 pp
Sea-view Beach House – USD 1460 pp
Sea-view Overwater Villa – USD 2110 pp