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Classic Small Charter Option

The Gulfaam is a great small/medium-sized charter option. With the option to charter with just 4 persons, the Gulfaam is perfect for smaller groups that want to explore the Maldives without bringing a crowd.

With space for up to 10 guests, the Gulfaam is renowned for being simple, reliable and affordable. These make it one of our most popular charters!

The Boat

The Gulfaam is a well sized charter for up to 10 persons. Operated by on of the most experienced and reliable operators in the Maldives, the Gulfaam has become a firm favourite with our travellers!

With 5 cabins that comfortably sleep up to 10 persons, the Gulfaam is perfect sized for smaller groups of friends. Up on deck is a comfortable dining area to the rear of the boat, with a saloon and chill out area to the front.

Park up and watch the waves from the sun deck or sink a cold beer up there as the sun goes down. The Gulfaam is a great option for an affordable charter for your trip!

The Surf

The Maldives is renowned worldwide for its perfect tropical surf. The Gulfaam can be chartered to any area in the Maldives and we can arrange all possible routes. These vary greatly on the season, so we will always get you to the best area!

North Male offers the most famous waves in the Maldives and is the classic surf area. For those seeking more adventure and less crowded waves, then we would recommend the Central and Southern Atolls. These more remote regions are generally quieter with amazing waves on offer!

Speak to our Expert Surf Travel Team about the best route for your trip.

Why We Love Gulfaam

Great value, well operated with a great safety record!

Charters starting with just 4 persons with space for up to 10! With 5 persons, everyone gets their own cabin!

Being able to experience the perfect waves of the Maldives with the flexibility to travel to any area!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The Gulfaam has a total of 5 cabins, 2 cabins with single bunk beds and 3 cabins with double bunk beds. Each cabin is well ventilated with fans assisting with the airflow. The Gulfaam is non-AC but stays cool and is very comfortable at night. All Cabins are ensuite with showers.

The communal areas are on the top deck encompassing a saloon and dining area for up to 10 people. In addition to this, there is ample sized sun deck on the roof to relax and watch the waves and sunsets from!

Food

For us, there is nothing more important on a surf charter than the fuel for the waves! The Gulfaam serves up 3 hearty meals a day with snacks in between. The dishes are a mix of Western and Maldivian. Portions are always sized for hungry surfers, so everyone will be happy!

The fishing in the Maldives is amazing and the chefs are always happy to cook up the day’s catch for you!

Alcohol is available onboard for an extra charge, so you can enjoy a cold beer at the end of a long day in the water!

    • Airport Pick Up
    • Number of NIghts as Book
    • Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and water
    • Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghy

    Package doesn’t include:

    • Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)

Size:21.6 (L) x 5.85m(w) x 2.68m (depth)
Year Built:1990
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Hull Type: Timber
Propulsion: Diesel Engine

Accommodation
2 cabins with double beds
3 cabins with bunk beds
2 toilets with shower

Emergency Equipment
Life Jacket
Life Buoys
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
First Aid Kit

Navigation & Communication
Map
Compass
GPS – Plotter
Search Light
CB Set
Binoculars
VHF Radio
Mobile Phone

Public Areas & Facilities
Bar
Dining Area
Library
Sun Deck
Television
DVD/VCD Player
Music Player
Snorkeling Gear
Fishing line
Dinghy with outboard engine

Electricity & Water
1 Soundproof generator set
AC: 220v
Water Desalination

Crew
4 including captain and chef

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Classic Small Charter Option

The Gulfaam is a great small/medium-sized charter option. With the option to charter with just 4 persons, the Gulfaam is perfect for smaller groups that want to explore the Maldives without bringing a crowd.

With space for up to 10 guests, the Gulfaam is renowned for being simple, reliable and affordable. These make it one of our most popular charters!

The Boat

The Gulfaam is a well sized charter for up to 10 persons. Operated by on of the most experienced and reliable operators in the Maldives, the Gulfaam has become a firm favourite with our travellers!

 With 5 cabins that comfortably sleep up to 10 persons, the Gulfaam is perfect sized for smaller groups of friends. Up on deck is a comfortable dining area to the rear of the boat, with a saloon and chill out area to the front.

Park up and watch the waves from the sun deck or sink a cold beer up there as the sun goes down. The Gulfaam is a great option for an affordable charter for your trip!

The Surf

The Maldives is renowned worldwide for its perfect tropical surf. The Gulfaam can be chartered to any area in the Maldives and we can arrange all possible routes. These vary greatly on the season, so we will always get you to the best area!

North Male offers the most famous waves in the Maldives and is the classic surf area. For those seeking more adventure and less crowded waves, then we would recommend the Central and Southern Atolls. These more remote regions are generally quieter with amazing waves on offer!

Speak to our Expert Surf Travel Team about the best route for your trip.

Why We Love Gulfaam

Great value, well operated with a great safety record!

Charters starting with just 4 persons with space for up to 10! With 5 persons, everyone gets their own cabin!

Being able to experience the perfect waves of the Maldives with the flexibility to travel to any area!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The Gulfaam has a total of 5 cabins, 2 cabins with single bunk beds and 3 cabins with double bunk beds. Each cabin is well ventilated with fans assisting with the airflow. The Gulfaam is non-AC but stays cool and is very comfortable at night. All Cabins are ensuite with showers.

The communal areas are on the top deck encompassing a saloon and dining area for up to 10 people. In addition to this, there is ample sized sun deck on the roof to relax and watch the waves and sunsets from!

Food

For us, there is nothing more important on a surf charter than the fuel for the waves! The Gulfaam serves up 3 hearty meals a day with snacks in between. The dishes are a mix of Western and Maldivian. Portions are always sized for hungry surfers, so everyone will be happy!

The fishing in the Maldives is amazing and the chefs are always happy to cook up the day’s catch for you!

Alcohol is available onboard for an extra charge, so you can enjoy a cold beer at the end of a long day in the water!

    • Airport Pick Up
    • Number of NIghts as Book
    • Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and water
    • Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghy

    Package doesn’t include:

    • Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)

Size:21.6 (L) x 5.85m(w) x 2.68m (depth)
Year Built:1990
Cruising Speed: 8 knots
Hull Type: Timber
Propulsion: Diesel Engine

Accommodation
2 cabins with double beds
3 cabins with bunk beds
2 toilets with shower

Emergency Equipment
Life Jacket
Life Buoys
Fire Extinguishers
Fire Blanket
First Aid Kit

Navigation & Communication
Map
Compass
GPS – Plotter
Search Light
CB Set
Binoculars
VHF Radio
Mobile Phone

Public Areas & Facilities
Bar
Dining Area
Library
Sun Deck
Television
DVD/VCD Player
Music Player
Snorkeling Gear
Fishing line
Dinghy with outboard engine

Electricity & Water
1 Soundproof generator set
AC: 220v
Water Desalination

Crew
4 including captain and chef

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

TrustPilot
Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

TrustPilot
8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

TrustPilot
We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

TrustPilot
We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

TrustPilot
Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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