Surf North Malé atoll booking a cabin on Ocean Explorer
For those who can't commit to a group much time in advance and need a garantied departure even a few days before flying to Malé, Ocean Explorer is the answer. Come and leave any time, any date.
TRIP INFO
Dates : from May 1st to October 30th
Surf : North Malé atoll spots (see map) depending on surf conditions
Arrival, departure : any date, any time
Capacity : 8 cabins onboard for 16 surfers max + surfguide
Actually, there are rarely more than 10 surfers onboard, generally 4 to 8.
The owner is Andres Crespo, a spanish surfer who lives onboard, which helps a lot to adapt surfing sessions and spot choice.
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• Two beds aircon cabin to be shared : 80€ per day all-inclusive
• Single cabin with aircon : 140 euros per day all-inclusive |
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Only alcohols and soft drinks are not included
Airport transfer : to the boat by dhoni (2 to 3 hours) : 60 euros R/T
Booking conditions : 30% to secure a spot, 70% paid 30 days before departure.
BOAT INFO
Boat capacity :
Surfers : 16 surfers max + surfguide
Crew : 5 persons
Specifications :
Built year : 2004, last refurbished in 2009
Length : 32m (105ft)
Width : 7,50m (25ft)
Cruising speed : 12 knots
Engine : Scania 420 Hp
Generators : 2 Soundprood Perkins
Electricity : 220V
Cabins :
8 rooms with double beds (small) and bunk beds (small and large)
Private toilet (with hot & cold water)
Air conditionning in all cabins and indoor spaces
Facilities on board :
1 Dingy with outboard engine
Shaded sundeck for boardbags
Stereo, Plasma TV, DVD, games, binoculars, mobile phone
Wide saloon, Bar