Gurahali is crafted in the traditional Maldivian style, boasting twin masts and providing a comfortable space, ideal for 10 surfers but has capacity for more. Its wide beam design adds both stability and ample room, granting you privacy on both the aft deck and the upper-deck. Embracing a rustic yet modern aesthetic, the vessel comes equipped with contemporary amenities. You can surf Male’, Central and Southern Atolls onboard this beautiful vessel.
What we love
6 guest cabins, all with en-suite.
Surf Southern, Central or Male’ Atolls.
SGA Trained Expert Surf Guide.
Includes Dhoni and tender for surf transfers
What you love 28 REVIEWS
Spent nine days and nights on Gurahali
Great boat, fantastic crew, the food was outstanding, had so much fun surfing, fishing and exploring, great adventure, would definitely recommend, thanks Perfect Wave for another great trip.
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.
A great 9 days.
Thanks Abdullah, Marty and crew
This was my second trip on the Gurahali and again it didn't disappoint.
Great crew always ready to attend to all of our needs. We had great waves and surfed everything we could. We caught plenty of fish most of it eaten fresh for dinner. Thanks to Sylvia for again arranging a great trip
Amazing crew
with great knowledge on where to go, what to do & when to do it (the right surf spot, best waves, right tide, snorkeling, island walks
As always super experience.
Great crew, all of them. Mishu is the best!
great crew and perfect boat
Our experience on the Gurahali at the end of August 2025 was magnificent. The ship was perfect for our group and the crew went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable.
August 2025
The Gurahali is the perfect size boat for surfers to get around the atolls in comfort and time The crew couldn’t do enough for us their friendly nature and pride they put into their work is something to behold,Our guide Mishu was on the money with his ability to get us in the right location for waves and his english is the best I’ve heard of a Maldivian in the three trips I’ve done Food from Saman and Sameera outstanding as was the knowledge and safety from the captain and boat crew.Best surf charter in the Maldives of the three different boats I’ve done so far,thank you lads until next time
kept in the loop the whole way
Was kept in the loop and had any questions answered by Charlie and team promptly. Always felt comfortable with being at the right stage as the months led up to the trip.
all-time trip
Thanks to Sylvia for arranging everything. Mishu was on point all trip and the Gurahali crew went above and beyond.
legendary surf guide and exceptional boat
Mishu knew all the breaks and made sure we were always in the right place. Gurahali was exceptional with heaps of space and awesome food.
great trip on gurahali
Advice and itinerary were good, experience on the boat was great, and Ifll book most future trips with Perfect Wave.
Amazing charter in paradise
Our charter on Gurahali was sublime. The boat is so unique and the different spaces really adds to the experience.
Mishu, our guide, was very mindful. His English is fluent and it enabled us to really connect with him and the crew.
Raj, the bar man, got to know me pretty well and we had lots of fun.
Thank you to Ablo and Alok for always going the extra mile.
Saman is an exceptional chef. He prepared the fish we caught and surprised us at every meal. Thanks to Sameer for his help.
Rasheed and Dilshad on the Dhoni made surfing, snorkeling, and fishing safe and so much fun.
If you are thinking about a surfing charter on this boat, do it.
Incredible experience, more then I could ever hope for
I was just onboard this vessel from 22/08/24 -30/10/24 . Mishu the surf instructor was second to none , his knowledge and kindness made the trip unbelievable, to the crew on board all 3 boats worked so hard to make this trip amazing and they succeeded. They even help me out and planned the perfect proposal location for to ask my partner to marry me !
I can’t thank the lads enough and I will definitely be back on board this boat when I can !!
Best service and personal care you’ll ever get
Mishu, Aloc, Raj, captain, chef and the rest of the crew on Gurahali down the southern Atolls were awesome!! Best service and personal care you’ll ever get, Mishu and captain took special care to ensure our whole family (10 total including couples) was surfing breaks within our comfort level (and sometimes pushing it but in a good way) and that the non-surfers in our family also had lots of options for snorkeling, island adventures and fishing. I could not recommend a better action-packed family holiday. They even went to their own personal efforts to create a stunning surprise engagement for me, as requested by my now fiance. The personal touch was above and beyond and the chef was exceptional!
Most amazing experience of my life
The experience of a life time , from the surf, snorkeling, fishing to the entire crew setting up a perfect proposal location for me . The meals supplied was second to none and the knowledge and friendless of the surf instructor and boat crew made this trip everything I could have hope for
It was awesome
to be able to ring Billy anytime to get advice before the trip
We had a great trip
and I am really pleased you pushed us to the Gurahali as t was the best boat we have been on in the Maldives in so many ways. It was the perfect size for the group of 10. A big shout out to the crew and cook which made the trip so comfortable and enjoyable. You have a great guy in Mishu. He is a natural communicator and he keeps everyone informed regularly on what we are doing, or making suggestions for us to choose from. He is a real asset to The Perfect Wave but I am sure you know that.
Big thank you to Sylvia and the Perfect Wave Team
for another great trip to the Maldives, everything was organised hassle free from start to finish.
Special thank you to Mishu our surf guide, the captain, chef and crew for the great waves, service and food throughout our 10 day trip.
Definitely one to remember !!
Surfing Highlights
Cokes
Quarters
Honkeys
North Male
One of the most consistent waves of North Male Atoll off the island of Thanburudhoo which is uninhabited. This is an excellent, long, world-class left-hander. Its mirror, Sultans, breaks on the other side of the island.
Foxys
Sultans
Machines
Ying Yang
Laamu
One of the most consistent spots in the Central Atolls that has a long inside section and can produces some incredibly hollow barrels.
Muli Inside / F1
Meemu
A very fast right, with long walls, hollow, barreling, can be shallow, but still with a safe ending.
Mauroofs or Kasabu
Dhaalu
A break outside Kudahuvadhoo island is a right-hander works best on light north/northwest winds and a good southwest swell.
Five Islands
Five Islands is another righthander that breaks hard and hollow on the shallow reef inside. The outside section encourages deep takeoffs into racy walls and handles the biggest swells at all tides.
Beacons
Blue Bowls or Voodoos
- Size: 28.96m(L) x 9.38m(w) x 4.5m (depth)
- Year Built: 2008
- Cruising Speed: 9 Knots
- Hull Type: Timber
- Propulsion: Diesel Engine
Accommodation
- the boat is fully air-conditioned
- 5 en-suite cabins with double size bunk beds
- 1 en-suite cabin with double bed & seperate single bed
Public Areas & Facilities
- Bar
- Dining Area
- Library
- Sun Deck
- Lounge
- Television
- DVD/VCD Player
- Music Player
- BOSE Home Theatre System
- with surround sound
- Snorkeling Gear
- Fishing line
- Dinghy with outboard engine;
- Honda 90 HP
- Separate dhoni
Electricity & Water
- 2 Soundproof generator sets;
- Kohler 45 KW
- AC: 220v
- Water Desalination
Boat Layout
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Inclusions
• Airport meet & greet at Male airport and domestic terminals by Perfect Wave ground services.
• Group return airport transfers (individual transfers at extra cost).
• Comfortable accommodation in air-conditioned twin cabins.
• Full Board – 3 buffet meals daily (All you can eat).
• Unlimited tea, coffee with espresso coffee at extra cost.
• Unlimited mineral water with Perfect Wave refillable water bottle.
• Dhoni and 5m Dinghy (tender).
• Use of basic snorkelling & fishing gear. (Equipment is basic hand lines and mask/snorkel & fins. If you want quality gear, please feel free to bring your own with you).
• Maldivian Specialty Beach BBQ (Central & Southern Atolls only when weather and surf permits).
• Maldivian Green Tax.
• Maldives GST.
• SGA Trained Expert Surf Guide.
• PW Traveller Care Guarantee
• Maldivian service charge.
Extra Costs
• Domestic airfares required from Male to Outer Atolls. Allow US$325 each way for airfare and board bag (max 7 foot, 25kg). Note Surfboards as checked luggage are restricted to one boardbag per surfer, Max 25kg and 7 foot (2m) in length. If you are planning on taking more than 1 board in separate board bags you could try taping all the board bags together so they present as just 1 piece of luggage. The surfboard weight is included in the passenger allowance of 25kg, for example: a surfer brings a suitcase + 1 surf bag, total allowance is 25kg. Note there is also a new “Oversize penalty” of US$100 if your boardbag exceeds these dimensions but can still be carried by the airline. But oversize boardbags are at risk of not fitting on the aircraft and could be left behind.
- Photography service. US$50 for 10 photos of your choice. US$100 for full suite of photos. Camera used is a Canon 70D SLR and photos will be taken from land, boat or tender.
- Alcohol is available for purchase on board. If you have any special requests, please let us know well in advance and we will do our best to organize your favourite brand. For reference 1 beer usually costs US$5 per can.
- Snacks: There are a range of snacks available such as Mars Bars and Twix bars on board to purchase.
- Additional board bags / excess luggage on domestic flights
Internet Access
For convenient internet access in the Maldives, we recommend getting a local SIM card from one of the reputable providers. Upon arrival, you can easily purchase a SIM card at the airport once you have cleared customs. Our staff will be more than happy to assist you in this process.
Additionally, if you prefer to stay connected while on a boat, WiFi is available onboard for a nominal charge.
Alternatively, you can consider adding the global roaming option to your existing plan. However, it is crucial to be aware of the potential costs involved with your provider before making this decision.
Perfect Wave Maldives carries a wide range of quiver to rent for your next Maldives surf holiday.
If you cannot or don’t want to carry your surfboard all the way to the Maldives, you can book your preferred surfboard, and the board will wait for you in the Maldives.
Our hub is at Kandooma Resort in North Male. The board will be delivered to Male Airport before you join the charter.
Perfection Pass is the world’s first surf travel loyalty program. If you are a repeat client of Perfect Wave, please apply for your membership and enjoy the following extra bonus:
- US$50 off your bar bill, if you are a repeat Perfect Wave client and Perfection Pass holder.
The Charter
Built in the traditional Maldivian style, with signature twin masts, Gurahali can accommodate 14 guests comfortably. The wide beam of this vessel makes it very sturdy and spacious, allowing you the privacy on both the aft deck and the upper-deck. Styled in a rustic and minimalistic manner with modern amenities, the Captain and crew takes immense pride in making every journey safe and memorable.
Surfing
The Maldives is a perfect destination for a surf adventure. Experienced surfers love to come here to score quality waves in the peak season, while intermediate short board and long board surfers will find long, fun, peeling rights and lefts. From the popular breaks in the Male Atolls, to the lesser known, but just as good breaks of the Southern Atolls, there's a wave for everyone. Perfect Wave operate all our surf charters in the Maldives, so you plan the trip with our staff, you're met by our staff at the airport, and our surf guides will get you onto your perfect wave. Guaranteed.
Surf Guide
One of the most important parts of any surf charter is your surf guide. Your surf guide on Gurahali is employed full-time by TPW Maldives and trained by ISA (International Surf Association) as a Surf instructor and SGA (Surf Guide Association) in safety, rescue, first aid and hospitality. All our hand-selected, well-trained guides have been running surf charters for many years, and are the best and most experienced in the Maldives. With the largest network of surf operations in the Maldives, they know where and when it is good and will put you in the spot. They will also be in daily contact with TPW Regional Operations Manager to ensure you have everything covered for an amazing Maldivian surf experience.
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