About Us
Our ‘About Us’ is really about you, our valued client. We aim to create the most amazing surf experiences for you, the easiest surf travel for you and the guaranteed best price for you. Perfect Wave is a surf experience company with a simple philosophy “Create a trip of a lifetime, every time.” Our goal is to give you the same amazing adventures we have been fortunate enough to experience ourselves, and turn you into a Raving Fan!
Perfect Wave Customer Reviews
Amazing experience and pumping waves.
Everything was so well organised and Perfect wave made sure we landed on the best waves. In between surfs with hit up plenty of culture and nothing was a drama. Highly recommend
Chris was very professional
attentive to our requests, very responsive, and offered excellent advice. I would recommend him without hesitation in the future.
Great holiday
Everything is thought of and all you need to do is surf , relax and enjoy the beauty of the Maldives.
Awesome trip
I joined a team of friends who had previously travelled with Perfect Wave which they highly recommended. The app (Vamos) worked well & provided all the information needed with Sylv checking in regularly to make sure everything was in order and to ask if I had any questions.
Perfect Wave organised the perfect trip.
From airport transfers to the accommodation, they have it covered. All you have to do is surf! I will be booking my future trips through Perfect Wave and recommend you do as well.
We were taken care of by Perfect Wave at Kandooma
I usually surf all over Indonesia, but this was our first time in the Maldives with my family.
Every day, Stevo and Jinoo from Perfect Wave guided us to the best spot at the perfect time, tailored to the waves of the day. Their teamwork was fantastic. The drone footage was also full of beauty that can only be captured in the Maldives. I will definitely come back to Kandooma.
Thank you, Jinoo!!
Great trip
Really informative information and tips from Chris prior to and after booking.
Amazing trip
Amazing staff, amazing experience.
Thank you for an incredible experience.
I have only been surfing a few years (worst on the boat!) and had a great time.
Every meal exceeded expectations. I sent several pictures home to my girlfriend to show how well we were eating. Accommodations were very nice. Clean towels, sheets, tooth brush, water bottles all helped make us feel at home.
Daniel is a very experienced guide and was able to help put me into waves that challenged me. He also gave a few tips to help me improve my ability. Some others on the boat hoped for stronger swells, but we always found waves to surf – despite conditions on a couple slower days.
Thank you for maintaining an affordable price point for those of us who probably would not have been able to make the trip on a pricier charter. I will recommend to friends, and hope to come back again. Thank you!
Great experience
Great experience, pre trip and an even better experience on ground. Highly recommend
I have been to the Maldives many times
My first experience with Perfect Wave was great. Friendly staff and friendly fellow surfers. I can’t wait to book back next year. Thank you for your hospitality and see you soon next year. Thank you
Thanks guys. It’s been the best trip ever.
Still a lot to learn but I’m bringing home some of the best surfing memories. So grateful for perfect wave and Como ! Will be definitely back !
Really Perfect wave travel
I had an amazing surf experience with my family in Maverick.
Special thanks to the crew and especially to the surf guide, Jinoo, who was very kind and professional… also for the pictures he took!
professional and stress free
I had a great experience with Perfect Wave. They were professional, responsive, and made the whole process easy and stress-free.
beautiful peaceful island getaway
Super fun trip for both surfers and non-surfers. Peaceful island, great staff, great food. Would happily return.
Had a great time
Went out surfing once’s sometimes twice in a day and had a Yoga session every day! Also played beachvolleyball with the local staff and went out for a run up the road to explore the surroundings.
Really appreciate Tim (surf guide) and Justine’s (yoga/pilates instructor) efforts to get everyone into cool group activities!
Ah and food was great!
The Best Wave on the Planet, and So Much More
The surf setup at Kandooma with The Perfect Wave is honestly one of the best I’ve experienced. The wave right in front of the villas, Kandooma Right, is consistent, clean, and literally perfect. You can see it from your bed. Paddle out when you feel ready. That kind of access is rare. The wave itself works for all levels, from long rides to fun takeoffs, and if you want variety, Quarters is just a short boat ride away. It’s a beautiful change of scenery with a great vibe in the water. Steve runs the whole surf operation and does an amazing job. He’s calm, professional, knows the ocean inside out, and somehow manages to keep everything running smoothly while making you feel like you’re just out for a surf with a friend. Whether you need guidance, timing, coaching, or just someone to watch your wave and smile—it’s Steve.
What I really love about Kandooma is that it’s made for everyone. If you’re a complete beginner or your kids are just learning, it’s a safe and encouraging place to start. And at the same time, you’ll probably find yourself sharing waves with some of the world’s best surfers. They come here often. That mix is rare. It doesn’t matter who you are—everyone’s here for the same reason. It’s about joy.
Courtney’s yoga classes are another reason this place feels so complete. She’s the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had. Her sessions are intelligent, grounding, and somehow always exactly what you need. There’s the energizing morning classes, the fun challenge of SUP yoga on the water—where falling in becomes part of the experience—and the evening yin yoga, which is especially perfect after a long surf day. That class resets everything. It’s calm, candle-lit, and you walk out feeling like you’ve landed back in your body.
The marine life here is breathtaking. You can snorkel right off the beach and see turtles, baby reef sharks, and all kinds of fish. It’s alive. Bring reef-safe sunscreen. The ocean gives a lot. It deserves respect.
All in all, The Perfect Wave at Kandooma is something special. It’s not just about the waves or the place. It’s the people, the energy, the way it all flows together. I come back every year, and I’m already looking forward to the next.
The experience was incredible!!
I’ve been to the Maldives 11 times and the last one was my 12th trip to this amazing country!
Perfect wave travel were incredible!
My Maldivian surf guide Mihner is a very experienced surfer and we surfed everyday day of the first week all by ourselves!
I only have great things to say about this organization, everything was smooth, the boat trips, the forecasts for the peaks…
I’m definitely coming back to Maverick Resort with perfect wave. 2 boat trips a day are included on the package.
Thanks to Mihner and Oliver Trujillo for organizing this trip!
See you soon 🤙🏼
An exceptional stay
The staff is incredibly kind, professional, and always attentive.
The breakfast buffet is very comprehensive, with a wide selection of sweet and savory items, a great way to start the day.
The hotel restaurant offers a varied menu with tasty, well-presented, and carefully prepared dishes.
The rooms are spacious, modern, and perfectly clean, offering true comfort in a peaceful and beautiful setting.
Perfect Wave delivers again
Epic trip. 10 days of Mentawai perfection.
Connect To Your Passion
Somewhere around the world right now, someone is scoring the perfect wave! It could be a deluxe surf charter in the Mentawai or Maldives, on a barrelling reef break, at a luxury resort on an isolated island in the South Pacific. Maybe a perfect point break in front of a full-service surf camp in South Africa, Morocco or Mexico! We've spent years finding perfect waves, developing a seamless travel experience and working with the world's best surf operators to ensure you surf your perfect wave.
We're Always With You
As a Global Surf Experience Company, we strive to: connect you with your passion, make your holiday dreams come true, turn your imagination into a reality and turn your surf trips into life enhancing experiences. Perfect Wave Travel is the world’s largest surf travel network with teams of surf experience specialists ready to offer you our extensive and in-depth knowledge of international surf trips, whether they be surf camps, surf resorts, surf charters, luxury or family surf holidays. We are organised globally, with offices in Australia & New Zealand servicing Asia & the Pacific; UK & Canaries servicing the entire European market; as well as representative offices in the USA, Peru, Bali & the Maldives.
Our Core Values
As a growing company, it is very important to continue the core values that have been the blueprint of the business since start up. These define who we are and what we stand for as an organization. Our number one priority is to deliver the world’s best customer service to ensure our clients have the best experience of their life. We become so emotionally involved with the surf experiences we create, that we share in the excitement, anticipation and pure stoke of our customers. We will go above and beyond our customer’s expectations to create lifelong raving fans.
Duty Of Care
Since 2006 we have been putting together surf experiences around the world, we have attained a massive knowledge base in what our clients want in a surf trip and what should be a minimum requirement for them. We are confident that we only represent the best operators that can and will provide the best surf experience possible. To ensure that we have the best operators, all must supply us with our 20 point checklist before we agree to work with them and promote their surf experiences to you, our clients.
Award Winning World Class Customer Service
As a growing company, it is very important to continue the core values that have been the basis of the business since start up. These define who we are and what we stand for as an organization. Here are Perfect Wave Travel’s 10 commandments:
Customer Service Promise
Our number one priority at the Perfect Wave is to deliver the world’s best customer service to ensure our clients have the best surf trip of their life. We become so emotionally involved with the surf experiences we create, that we share in the excitement, anticipation and pure stoke of our customers. We will go above and beyond our customer’s expectations to create lifelong RAVING FANS.
Culture
Perfect Wave is a culture of highly motivated and ambitious team players who are encouraged to take initiative and care about the organization like it’s their own. Perfect Wave believes that the business is the people in it, and so incentivizes and rewards success to attract the best. Perfect Wave does not tolerate mediocrity full stop. Our environment needs to be an environment of positivity, consideration and encouragement, with solutions not problems voiced daily.
Create Fun
We choose where we work and enjoy what we do. We believe you should never take life too seriously to not have some fun each day. We encourage each other to create and initiate fun and social activities. We also encourage all staff to congratulate each other on their achievements. Perfect Wave celebrates all achievements with unbridled enthusiasm. We believe a happy work environment produces an amazing experience for both the team member and our clients.
Innovation and Creativity
We strive to always be one step ahead and constantly innovate to improve and streamline our surf experiences, systems and environment. We look outside the square to find solutions and encourage positive ‘can do’ attitudes.
Honesty and Integrity
Perfect Wave builds strong relationships within our team; with our partners; and our customers, based on honesty and integrity. Perfect Wave believes relationships are the cornerstone of any enterprise; and the basis of any successful relationship is loyalty and trust. Our reputation is our most valued asset.
Communication
Too much is never enough. Two of the most important words to us are Clarify and Verify and we live by ensuring nothing is left to assumption. Communication is sharing information and knowledge. Communication is also asking questions and listening – to make sure we know our customers like friends, so we can find them their perfect holiday experience.
Growth and Learning
Perfect Wave demands an open mindset from all team members as we know this is required for growth and improvement. Within our team we train and be trained; and we actively promote external opportunities to improve ourselves, both for business and personally.
Live Life With Passion
Passion is everything in this business and everything in life. This means giving 110% in everything we do…..at work, in the surf, and in our personal lives. We are all surfers and travelers, which is what makes us so passionate about what we do.
Team Values
Perfect Wave promotes a team spirit where everyone helps and looks after each other. We are a family unit that respects each other’s differences and encourages each other to achieve their goals. We pool together our knowledge and our skills to create an unbeatable team.
Contribution
It is essential for us to contribute where possible to the amazing places and people that we visit ourselves and send our clients. We understand that we visit and surf in other peoples countries and that we need to be respectful of their cultures, environment and ideology. We will also encourage all our clients to also follow the same mantra and to contribute where possible.
Perfect Wave Travel acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport and accommodation service providers, such as airlines, resorts, camps, villas and boat charter operators. Perfect Wave’s obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and the travel service providers. Perfect Wave has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers and we are not responsible or liable for any issues you may have with the operator, as per the Travel Agents Act..
However, with over 14 years of putting together surf experiences around the world, we have attained a massive knowledge base in what our clients want in a surf trip and what should be a minimum requirement for them. We are confident that we only represent the best operators that can and will provide the best surf experience possible. To ensure that we have the best operators, all must supply us with our 20 point checklist before we agree to work with them and promote their surf experiences to you, our clients.
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Current licensing/certification
Analysis of Company Policies (Culture and Values)
Social and Environment Sustainability Policies (Local Communities)
Insurance policy information
Local Emergency & safety protocol
Natural disaster protocol
Emergency contact procedures – 24/7 – min 3 contacts
Proximity and standard of local doctors/hospitals
Operator/owner reference check – min 2 references
Operations Manager profile & credentials
Surf guide profile & credentials
Tender / surf support craft report & information
Access to all accommodation information/local area information and current photos
Specifications report inc safety deposit boxes/room safes
Internet and communication accessibility for clients
Arrival and departure transfer services/procedures/contacts
Booking procedures with Terms and Conditions
Extra activities & additional equipment list
Media Analysis (Trip Advisor reviews etc)
Word of mouth & returned clients feedback from every booking
Boat Charters
Up to date boat survey
Up to date maintenance history check
Log book clarification
Insurance policy information
Skipper pre-departure inspection checklist
Boat emergency & safety protocol
Breakdown/disruption protocol with alternate options
Natural disaster protocol
Operator/owner reference check – min 2 references
Captain & crew profile & credentials
Ground crew info & contact
Emergency contact procedures – 24/7 – min 3 contacts
Communication device list – inc Sat phone
Surf guide profile & credentials
Specifications report inc power outlets
Cabin configuration / Floor plan
Tender / support craft report & information
Booking procedures with Terms and Conditions
Example itinerary – including regions accessed
Extra activities & additional equipment list
2014 Local Business Awards Winner – Travel Agency, NSW, Australia
2015 Local Business Awards Winner – Travel Agency NSW, Australia
2015 NSW Business Chamber Regional Winner – Small Business of the Year
2015 NSW Business Chamber Regional Winner – Business of the Year
2015 NSW Business Chamber State Winner – Small Business of the Year
2015 Australian Small Business Winner – Travel Agency
2016 Local Business Awards finalists – Travel Agency NSW, Australia
2016 Australian Small Business Finalist – Travel Agency
2016 NSW Business Chamber Regional Winner – Business Excellence
2017 Local Business Awards Winner – Travel Agency NSW, Australia
2018 Women in Travel Awards Finalist – Entrepreneur of the Year
2018 Australian Travel Awards Finalist – Specialist Wholesaler of the Year
2018 Australian Travel Awards Finalist – Adventure Travel Wholesaler of the Year
2019 APAC Insider Australian Enterprise Award Winner – Best Surfing Holidays
2020 Lux Life Global Excellence Travel & Tourism Awards Winner – Best Surf Experience Company
2026 Global 100 – Best Leisure, Travel & Tourism Business of the year – Australia
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Disclaimer - The trip booked is operated by independent operator(s) and is not part of or in partnership with Perfect Wave Travel. Perfect Wave Travel acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. Perfect Wave Travel obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. Perfect Wave Travel has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
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