‘Manta’ represents true value and when our guests get on board, they are often taken aback by the quality and elegance of this vessel. The attention to detail, luxury furnishings, tender boat, dhoni, expert crew, super knowledgeable surf guide and extra features never fail to impress, especially when considering the price. Get looked after, surround yourself with luxury and enjoy the best waves on offer in the Maldives onboard Manta Surf Charters.
Crowd Escaping Central Atolls Charters!
New in 2019, World Surfaris will be offering 10 Night Central Atolls sailing on Manta from May – September.
Our 10 night trips will start and finish in Male making 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 will be 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.
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Accommodation
Spacious floor plans and premium level comfort
Manta 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
Ever wanted your own personal chef?
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 Manta Charters – Central Atolls
Waves APLENTY in the Central Atolls!
The Central Atolls are not as frequented as the Northern Atolls and World Surfaris has been at the forefront of discovery in this region since the late 90’s.
Manta is deployed to the Central Atolls from May to September to take advantage of prime conditions over this period. The winds tend to be light and usually with some west in the angle over this time which is favourable for offshore conditions at most breaks. The surf generally ranges in size from 2-8 feet, however bigger days can been experienced from time to time. A great variety of reef breaks exist throughout these atolls from long mellow walls to more intense hollow waves. Our 10 night trips allow us to surf up to 4 atolls during your trip.
Surfers willing to pay slightly more than a standard northern trip and go the extra miles to be REMOTE, will be thrilled by the number and variety of surf breaks on offer. The reef breaks in this region are some of the most perfect set ups you could imagine and set in tropical paradise away from more touristy resort areas. World Surfaris and our Manta crew know where and when to find the best waves on offer in the Central Atolls. Some of the stand-out spots include Malik’s, Finnimas, Mikados (one of the prettiest surf spots in the world), Ying Yangs (World Class barrels) and Machines (mechanical as the name suggests). These waves will keep everyone happy from the hardcore barrel charger on a performance short board to the weekend warrior on a longboard or SUP. There are several options of differing degrees of intensity (rights and lefts) and our crew are happy to use the dhoni & tender boat to split the group to keep everyone happy and surfing waves that suit their ability level. Manta boasts the Maldives most renowned surfer and surf guide, Ali. Ali was voted the Maldives #1 surf guide for 2017 for the effort, knowledge and awareness he shows on each trip. This award is voted by his peers and our guests. You will be visiting Ali’s playground when visiting this region and he knows the breaks better than most.
Buckle up, enjoy the Manta’s luxury touch and surf your brains out in this pristine, idyllic location.
Surf Guides
Expert Crew
The crew onboard Manta are easy going but dedicated to their jobs. The old saying “the people make the place” definitely applies whilst onboard Manta. Friendly and willing to go above and beyond for you, they know their jobs thoroughly. The crew of 8 with captain and expert local chef are very capable and their quality service is frequently commented on in our feedback surveys. Manta is capable of hosting groups of 18, but we purposefully cap numbers at 12 surfers to avoid insta-crowds. The crew will ensure that each and every member of the group will feel like royalty.
Surf Guide ‘Ali’
Ali, also known as Ayya, is one of the Maldives’ most famous surfers having won multiple body boarding events in the Maldives and on the International circuit. Ali has grown up charging the best Maldives surf on offer and knows the ins and outs of the region. He also rips on a short board more than most full time stand up surfers! The Maldivian Atolls’ is his playground and he knows it well. He’s an inspiring character to surf with and will get you psyched to charge!
Non-Surf Activities
Even if you are not a keen fisherman you will find yourself hooking into a spot of game fishing as you travel between breaks. The variety of species is unbelievable. If you are keen, bring your own gear and lures! Snorkelling and village visits are also a highlight of the trip.
