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Surfing the Maldives, getting around, costs, accommodation, dangers, best time and as much as I know!

From the beautiful Islands, to the surrounding resorts, the famous Pasta Point, the perfection of the southern Atolls, the Maldives has a lot to offer. Just be ready to pay for it! This place is incredibly beautiful and romantic, whether it’s with your girlfriend wife or on your Pat Malone (Alone) and the waves when you get them, is just bloody awesome.  Truth is if you have the coin take your Missus, you won’t regret it!

Getting around

Travelling is pretty much to a minimum as mostly you are based on an island a yacht. As soon as you fly in you are picked up and taken directly to your place of residence, boat or island. The service is excellent!

Costs

Basically you have paid everything upfront, just as well really as it’s bloody expensive surfing the Maldives. Some places you may have to pay for snacks and drinks etc, so you will need some spare change.

To surf Pasta Point you must get a Pasta point surfing pass, also to buy alcohol you pay through the nose, best to get it in your package if possible.  You can apply for a full board option which gives you grog, three meals a day and accommodation.

Surfing the Maldives & Accommodation

The main surf camps are the Hudhuranfushi resort and the Donveli resort.  New ones are springing up here and there, be careful though as they can be expensive.

Boats are a fantastic option as you have access to a lot more surf and that means more waves under your belt. There is a bit of local rivalry over the breaks so it’s a good idea to go with a reputable surf company that provides it all.

Dangers

Stone fish, Lion-fish, and coral reef. Wear your booties when walking on the reef at all times, coral reef is very sharp and get infected if not looked after properly. Always remove all the coral and clean thoroughly with a disinfectant.

Also, alcohol is illegal and is not allowed into the country, so don’t carry it in your bags when you travel to go surfing the Maldives.