About Handhu Charters

TRIPS WILL START IN MALE ATOLL AND FINISH IN LAAMU ATOLL AND REVERSE WITH DOMESTIC FLIGHT IN ONE DIRECTION TO SAVE BACK-TRACKING!.  YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SURF UP TO 6 ATOLLS IN 11 DAYS WITH NO LIMITATIONS PLACED ON FUEL CONSUMPTION.

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Please note board bags 8 ft and over will be unable to travel on this trip as the aircraft cargo hold cannot accommodate longboards.
About Handhu 
Launched in February 2004, Handhu is a 90 ft vessel built SPECIFICALLY for surf charters. Unlike other Maldivian vessels that operate diving charters plus some surf trips, Handhu is 100 percent dedicated to surf trips. The massive interior saloon area is fully air-conditioned with all the latest electronic entertainment equipment (large flat screen TV, DVD, stereo system etc). There is a massive lounge/dining area that easily seats a dozen guests in comfort. 

The bar is well-stocked with European beer, Australian wine and a variety of spirits plus a large variety of soft drinks. Tea, coffee and drinking water is included in the package price. Outside, the deck space is massive with a large undercover alfresco lounge/dining area capable of seating at least 15 people. This is the favourite dining area as it allows guests to escape the hot Maldivian sun yet still remain outdoors, capturing cool ocean breezes whilst watching the surf break nearby.

An outside stairwell leads to a massive sundeck with bench seating around the perimeter. This is the ideal party venue at the end of a hard day's surfing with a few cold drinks and the stereo pumping out the tunes whilst watching the sun go down over the islands.The aft deck is ideal for game fishing and even the most accomplished game fishermen will be impressed with the set-up.There are two outdoor showers for rinsing the salt water off after your surf, snorkel, swim etc.

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Food 
The cuisine is prepared by a resort-qualified chef with a strong European influence and features Italian pasta dishes and salads along with fresh fish, vegetables, rice dishes, curry dishes and a variety of deserts.
Sample menu
Pre-surf light breakfast: Cornflakes, toast, bananas, tea or coffee.
After-surf breakfast: Eggs, toast, tea, coffee, fruit juice.
Lunch: Variety of pasta, fresh fish, curries, salads, fruit.
Dinner: Meat dish, pasta, fish curry, vegetables, dessert.
* Unfortunately you will not lose weight onboard Handhu and we will keep your energy levels up at all times to compensate for long surf sessions.

Expert surfguide-Maximum Surf time!
Our local guide has vast knowledge of the surf in the Central atolls and works closely with the legendary Captain Soba to ensure you are surfing the best waves at the right time.  Your guide is constantly checking swell models/wind etc. on his laptop and uses this knowledge to make the call on the best options for each day.  He also networks with his contact in the region to ensure Handhu will be the only boat at the break on most days.  Captain Soba and the surfguide pride themselves on getting you uncrowded waves and the best conditions.  No limitations are placed on them by management regarding fuel usage and they can go that extra mile to get to the best spot each day for example: If they are in the Eastern atolls and a west swell is due then they will overnight steam to the Western atolls to get this swell.  Several boats advertise Central atoll trips however only Handhu can guarantee you maximum surftime due to that extra mile the crew will go to find the surf regardless of fuel usage!

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Accommodation
Accommodation consists of six air-conditioned twin guest cabins (1 double/1 single bed) with ensuite bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilet. All cabins have plenty of storage for luggage and clothes and power points for charging batteries.

Extra onboard equipment includes snorkelling gear and basic fishing gear.

SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Length 90 ft, width 25 ft
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Guest cabin: 6 cabins (12 pax) with attached toilet and shower with hot and cold water
Crew: 2 captains, 1 chef, 1 assistant chef, 2 crews, 1 surf guide
Equipment: 1 engine 350 hp (Cummins), 1 aluminium dinghy with 25 hp outboard engine, 1 desalination plant 4800 litres/day, 2 soundproof marine generators (22.5 kW and 17.5 kW), air conditioned cabins and restaurant, expresso coffee machine, snorkelling and fishing gear, TV, VCD/DVD player, video cassette player, hi-fi system, washing machine.
Navigation and communication: CD radio, mobile phone, GPS, search light, binoculars, plotting tool kit, compass, and chart.

 MAXIMUM 12 /MINIMUM 10 PASSENGERS FOR SOLE USE GROUP. DISCOUNTS APPLY FOR GROUPS OF 11 OR 12.

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Detailed surf report below;

Male atolls

 

Swell:  SE

Wind: Any type of westerly

 

Central atolls:

Swell:

SE on East side

SW on Westside

 

Wind: 

Any type of westerly on East Side

Any type of easterly on Westside

How To Book

World Surfaris are the market leader in packaged surfing holidays. Our highly experienced travel consultants can arrange every aspect of your surfing trip including flights and travel insurance. To streamline the booking process it is best to start by using the check prices button, then simply select the dates for your trip and our system will email you a realtime Quick Quote. No strings attached.
From there you can keep browsing our range for other options or continue the simple online enquiry process. Alternatively you can phone our office to discuss your surfing trip directly and ask any questions you may have regarding your itinerary. Our friendly consultants are standing by to assist with your travel plans.