Keana’s reputation is based on it’s standards – an excellent vessel, a reliable team and access to the best surfing in the Maldives. Keana, a 31m vessel, offers high standards of comfort for a maximum of 12 surfers and up to 18 guests. Keana offers you a high-quality surf charter in the wave-rich Male Atolls, the spacious vessel ensuring you feel totally comfortable when surfing one of the best regions in the world.
What we love
Keana is a cost-effective charter taking surfers to world-class locations in the Maldives and delivers an eco-friendly, no-frills experience
Very experienced and reputable crew
Sun deck with panoramic views, plus all cabins also have sea views and windows to open
What you love
the trip was fantastic
We had great surf the whole time and we caught so many fish. Wahoo, dolphin fish and the crew caught a sailfish. Everyone had a great time, the food was excellent and the boat captain was awesome and took me fishing many times, one of our best surf trips ever.
Everything that was coordinated with Rhonda
Went very smooth and was just like clock work no issues at all; extremely well done.
Great boat
Great crew
Even better guide
Had waves every day
Great food and service.
The guide took us to the best surf I think that was on offer. Excellent boat- very comfortable and everything onboard that you would need.
Surfing Highlights
Cokes
Also at the eastern reef of North Male Atoll, this wave is a short but intense ride that is perfect for barrels with a steep barelling take off, then a very shallow inside section that opens up even more than the takeoff.
Chickens
Eastern reef of North Male Atoll. This long, excellent left-hander has two sections with an enjoyable, thin, peeling, racing lip. Best winds are NW-NNE (offshore). It was named because of the poultry farm on the island and is only accessed by boat.
Honkeys
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.
Sultans
Easy spot located off Thanburudhoo island on the other side of Honkey’s. Excellent and long right-hander that can become very walled and long but only with big swells from the south. One of the most consistent waves of the Male atolls that never closes out, even on large swells. It is best at high tide and with west to north winds.
Jails
Jails is actually the break off the island Himmafushi which used to actually have a jail on it. The jail has moved to a new one, but the name stays. This wave is a perfect right-hand reef break with a big wack able wall and fats sections to get a few cover ups. One of the most popular breaks due to the fact it isn’t a heavy wave and is normally a little smaller than its cousin Honkey’s across the channel.
Tucky Joes / Boatyards
South Male
Natives / Foxys
South Male
Riptides
South Male
Quarters
South Male
Mauroofs of Kasabu – Dhaalu
A break outside Kudahuvadhoo island is a right-hander works best on light north/northwest winds and a good southwest swell.
Inside Mikados / Farms – Thaa
One of the Maldives more playful waves and considered one of Maldive’s best waves. Protected from south & south-west winds you can hide from bad weather behind Kanimeedhoo Island.
Malik’s – Thaa
When the wind is from the southeast and the swell is large from the southwest you should head to the island of Hirilandhoo. The left hand reef pass there can produce some great barrels on long and speedy walls.
Finnimas – Thaa
Speedy, shallow left that can produce some firing waves. When it is on it can provide some greenroom time.
Ying Yang – Laamu
One of the most consistent spots in the Area that has a long inside section and can produces some incredibly hollow barrels.
Machines – Laamu
Sarongs (Mundoo)
Muli Inside / F1 – Meemu
A very fast right, with long walls, hollow, barreling, can be shallow, but still with a safe ending.
Muli Outside
requires SE swell and it’s best on SW wind. This wave is all around wave, s long right-hander that picks most of swell that comes into Meemu Atoll. It is especially fun for longboards and to practice your curves.
Veyvah – Meemu
Perfect left hander with a long wall for turns. Has an easy take off so great for low intermediates. Not too heavy and super fun and even has a barrel with the right conditions.
Pricing & Packages
Lower Deck Cabin
4 spacious and generously furnished 9 square metre cabins leave nothing to be desired. Each cabin has its own bathroom with cold and warm water showers, high-quality real wood interior and individually adjustable air conditioning. All cabins have sea view and windows to open. Access through the saloon. 3 cabins have single beds (can be moved together), 1 cabin have a double bed. On the main deck there is also the kitchen (separated from the cabins by the refrigerator) and the saloon. From the saloon there is a staircase leading up to the upper deck, the exit to the outside platform (with benches and tables) is always open.
Upper Deck Cabin
4 spacious and generously furnished 12 square metre cabins leave nothing to be desired. Each cabin has its own bathroom with cold and warm water showers, high-quality real wood interior and individually adjustable (switchable) air conditioning. All have sea views and windows to open. 3 cabins have single beds (can be moved together), 1 cabin have a double bed. Access from outside gangways. The 4 cabins are identical, but the two front cabins also have a view to the front. On the rear part of the upper deck there is a bar with wicker chairs, open to the rear and equipped with a water dispenser.
- Airport meet & greet at Male airport and domestic terminals by Perfect Wave ground services.
- Group return airport transfers (individual transfers at extra cost).
- Quality 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.
- 5m Dinghy (tender).
- 14m Dhoni for surfing, diving or fishing (support vessel)
- SGA Trained Expert Surf Guide.
- 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).
- TPW Traveller Care Guarantee.
- Maldivian Specialty Beach BBQ (Central & Southern Atolls only when weather and surf permits).
- Maldivian US$6 per person/night Green Tax.
- Mandatory 10% service charge implemented by Maldivian Government
Extra Costs:
- Domestic airfares required from Male to Outer Atolls. Allow US$400 each way for airfare and board bag (max 7 foot, 20kg). Note Surfboards as checked luggage are restricted to one boardbag per surfer, Max 20kg 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. 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.
- Local 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 organise your favourite brand. For reference, 1 beer usually costs US$5 per can.
- Snacks: There are a range of snacks available such as Chocolate bars on board to purchase.
- Jetski – On Request (must be booked prior to the trip).
- A masseuse – Exclusive Price: $400 for 4 hours per day and $500 for 5 hours per day. Must be pre-booked for the duration of the trip.
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.
Built: 2015
Length: 30m
Width: 8 m
Depth: 2 m
Engine: Cummins 500 PS
Cabins: 9 Guest (4 main deck, 4 upper deck, 1 stand-bye cabin below deckk, 1 Owners cabin, 5 Crew cabins under Deck.)
Air Conditioning: 10x individual ACs
Warm Water: Solar collectors
Generators: Cummins 2x 40kw
WIFI: Yes, GSM-Based
salt water treatment: 9 t per day
Diesel tanks: 6t (enough for a 2 weeks tour)
Material: Wood
Navigation and safety: According to the regulations of the Ministry of Transport and Transport, Maldives, as well as Ceylinco – insurance requirements
sun deck
From the upper deck (bar), a staircase leads to the sun deck. A huge area with loungers and reclining mats, about one third of which is shaded. Is often used for morning yoga or to sleep under the fantastic starry sky.
The Salon
Main deck. Meals are taken here. Clear and practical furnishings with heated buffet. Ventilation windows, large open access from the rear platform, which can also be used for meals for a limited number of guests. 24 hours tea and coffee are available, as well as free drinking water.
Bar / Outdoor area
The largely shaded bar invites you to linger, with a magnificent view of the ocean. Equipped with comfortable armchairs, it is an ideal place for morning coffee, all-day fresh drinks or the evening sundowner.
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Perfect Wave have teamed up with Awayco, a global surf gear rental company who carry a very 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 from a Awayco range, and the board will wait for you in the Maldives. Our Awayco hub is at Kandooma Resort in North Male’. Please talk to us about how to organize the board pick-up for your surf charter holiday.
The Charter
Keana is a 31m vessel built by a very experienced team. All Cabins are above the water line on the Upper and Main Decks. Four on the Main Deck and Four on the Upper Deck. All cabins are en-suite with shower, cold and warm water, two opening windows, fan and individual air-conditioning if required. The Main Deck has both indoor and out. Surfing is undertaken from the dhoni meaning more living space on the main vessel. Wi-Fi is available on board free of charge subject to GSM coverage.
Meals
There will be three freshly prepared meals a day served buffet sytle. Food is amazing Local Asian and an excellent standard of Western Cuisine. Main foods used include Rice, Noodles, Seasonal Vegetables, Tuna and Chicken, and occasionally the Chef will prepare succulent Beef dishes. Vegetarians are catered for and - of course you can always consult with the Chef onboard. There is an open bar on level 3 to check out the surf or watch the sunset with a beer in your hand. The bar offers you fresh smoothies throughout the day, and of course an alcoholic beverage or two after you are surfed out and ready to chill.
Activities
Scuba diving in the Maldives is essential. Lots of dive diversity to suit all the group, from manta cleaning stations, guitar sharks and hammerheads through to amazing reefs, soft corals and unforgettable drift dives in kandus. Island activities include: Beach BBQ if weather allows, excursions. Onbaord the largely shaded bar invites you to linger, with a magnificent views of the ocean. Equipped with comfortable armchairs, it is an ideal place for morning coffee, all-day fresh drinks or the evening sundowner.
Surfing
The Male’ Atolls of the Maldives is a perfect experience for both surfers and non-surfers that is unrivaled. 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. North Male has some of the best Maldivian surf breaks including Chicken’s, Cokes and Lohis. While in South Male, Quarters and Foxys are just two of the world class waves in this magical part of the Indian Ocean. April and October are when the best south swells and prevailing west or southwest winds light up most of the quality breaks in the atolls
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