Cabins – Six spacious, private, guest cabins that are both modern and tasteful. Cabins are serviced daily and feature air-conditioning, private ensuites and hot showers. Each cabin offers the choice of a double bed or two separate bunks. Shared cruises are sold on twin-share basis (2 guests per room). Alternatively, pay the optional single supplement to guarantee your own private room.
Features – Bose home theatre system; movie library and ipod; licensed bar including international beers and wines, fresh juices and cocktails; spacious living room; email; sumptuous meals prepared by our Australian chef; sundeck with lounges; outdoor dining on aft deck or on top deck under the stars; fishing equipment; yoga mats; stand-up paddle boards; two tenders – a centre console rigid inflatable with high speed 90 HP plus a fully shaded 50 foot doni-style boat with surfboard racks.
Safety Features - GPS chart plotter, CB radio, smoke alarms in each cabin, life jackets & buoys, fire extinguishers, oxy viva, de-fibrillator, spinal board, first aid kits and two-way radio communication.
Tropicsurf is offering a small number of surf trips aboard the 4-star Gurahali, a new, 29-metre, traditional, Maldivian motor vessel that is ideally suited to our remote area Maldives surfing tours. Built in 2008, this classy cruiser features an intelligent blend of Maldivian traditions and Western design. With a cruising speed of 12 knots, guests can expect to enjoy un-crowded surf in remote locations. Tastefully designed cabins feature air-conditioning, private ensuite bathrooms and hot showers. Highlights include private seaplane transfer, opportunities to learn and improve, sumptuous meals prepared by Noosa chef, quality wines, a range of unique experiences and fantastic Tropicsurf service.
Featured Events
2011 Travel Pack Now Available!
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Brad Gerlach Surf Academy: Kandui Resort, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Dates: October 18, 2011 - October 29, 2011
Expert: Brad Gerlach (Surf Guide)
Description: Brad Gerlach offers his first ever surf academy featuring coaching, photo and video analysis, and good times in the intimate resort setting at Kandui. Click here for more information.
Surf with Tropicsurf in the Maldives onboard the Four Seasons Explorer!
Dates: June 6, 2011 - July 21, 2011
Expert: Ross Phillips (Surf Instructor at Tropicsurf)
Description: Cruise the picturesque atolls of the Maldives in complete seclusion on the best charter boat in the Maldives and learn to surf with a team of qualified experts! Click here for more information.
Star Koat Mentawai Islands Yacht Charter - New to Antidote Travel!
Dates: 2011 trips now available!
Description: Travel back in time through the fabled Mentawai Islands with one of the best teams out there! This is the best surf experience on the planet! Click here for more information.
Tavarua Resort
Dates: Available by Request
Description: Tavarua Resort is located on its own heart-shaped island, a quiet sanctuary hidden among the Fijian island chain. The island can accommodate an average of 36 guests each week and is typically reserved for whole group bookings. Antidote Travel has created this special "Events" section to help connect people interested in going to Tavarua with groups when there is a chance of availability. We look forward to greeting you with a friendly "Bula! Welcome to Tavarua!" Click here for more information.
Surf Sumba with Tropicsurf at the world famous Nihiwatu Resort!
Dates:October 20 - 27, 2011
Expert: Ross Phillips (Surf Instructor at Tropicsurf)
Description: Nihiwatu is a unique location.You've probably never been anywhere quite like it. The location is beautiful, remote and showcases a fascinating local culture. Sitting at the spectacular, hill-side bar and restaurant watching perfect waves peel off un-ridden is a sight to behold. Nihiwatu is a special place. There's just something about it. Click here for more information.
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Anthony Marcotti
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Anthony is one of the founders of Kandui Resort in the Mentawai Islands of Indonesia and managed all of the Indies Trader surf charter bookings exclusively for Captain Martin Daly for 6 years. Anthony created Antidote Travel to establish a surf travel hub offering unique surf trips and special events all over the world for people looking to maximize their valuable vacation time. He oversees all of the day to day operations, marketing, and web development for Antidote Travel.
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Justin Cote
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Justin Cote has been surfing and traveling for well over 20 years. A veteran of countless “surgical strike” surf missions, Cote knows where you want to be when the swell hits. As Online Editor for TransWorld SURF Magazine, Cote has a vault of experience when it comes to planning and executing your ultimate surf adventure.
Airline Tickets
Jeff Samuleson
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Jeff Samuelson specializes in airline tickets for surfers all over the world. Based in his office in San Clemente, California, Jeff has teamed up with Antidote Travel to help coordinate all of our flight arrangements for all of our destinations and events! Even if you are not planning a trip with Antidote Travel we highly recommend using Jeff Samuelson for all of your travel needs!
Pro Surfers
Brad Gerlach
brad@antidotetravel.com
Brad is one of the most influential and well known surfers in the world today. He is known for charging some of the biggest waves in the world but he still rips harder than anyone in everyday conditions. He is involved in many facets of the surf industry and his credentials speak for themselves! Brad is in charge of our surf guide program and is even involved in a few guided trips where you can see his passion for surfing first-hand!
Filmmakers
Sonny Miller
sonny@antidotetravel.com
Sonny is a legendary filmmaker best known for his iconic masterpiece "Searching for Tom Curren." He has traveled to every corner of the globe documenting his adventures and in the process creating some of the most beloved and respected surf films ever made. Sonny helps manage our team of filmmakers and is available on a limited number of trips as well!
Our goal is empty line-ups. You will visit remote regions – very often with no others surfing. Tropicsurf’s philosophy is that we best capture the true spirit of surfing adventure when we take you to secluded breaks. While the presence of other boats increases as the years go by, in 2009 with hundreds surfing North Male, our guests enjoyed empty line-ups on the majority of days! This is largely thanks to the expertise of our guides. The combinations of wind, tide and swell direction across 1200 islands are endless. This means that only the most experienced of guides have the knowledge to deliver their guests to the best spots at the right times on a consistent basis. Our 13 years experience here and intricate local knowledge has uncovered dozens of waves – many of which are prized secrets. Our guests return year after year because the Tropicsurf experience is peaceful, relaxing and in the true aloha spirit. You don’t have to be good either – this is an exciting but safe trip that can be enjoyed by many abilities. Entry level surfers should at least be able to catch and angle green waves. Fun, easy waves can be found even in the largest of swells. For surfers seeking un-crowded set ups, our Outer Atoll trips offer a fresh and exciting journey. This itinerary involves a private seaplane charter to or from the boat. It’s a scenic flight you’ll remember forever, as the views are stunning. Depending on date, you either sail-out / fly-back or fly-out / sail-back (to Male). This “one-way” type of journey allows us to venture further a-field to access more secluded breaks. To date surf in these parts is rarely crowded and line-ups are frequently empty. Crowd avoidance is our priority. Another advantage is you’ll access breaks for additional swell and wind directions – something few tours can offer. Web forecasts allow our team to accurately determine swell and wind forecasts. The complex bathymetry of the atolls ensures there are often hidden gems that other operators do not know about. Between 2006 and 2009 Tropicsurf guests enjoyed dozens of empty, well overhead days when the crowded North Male breaks were only waist high.
Tropicsurf delivers the world's best surfing holidays... with an emphasis on service, luxury, water safety and improvement. Regardless of age or ability, with Tropicsurf everyone can enjoy surfing's ultimate thrills in style, comfort and safety. Our obvious starting point is to put you into primo surf. And our preference will always be towards un-crowded breaks. But a 5-star vacation should be more than just quality surf. Over the years we've developed what we term 'Tropicsurf Style' - distinguishing features that make every Tropicsurf trip distinctive. Luxury. Safety. Expert guidance. Coaching. Alternative activities. Consideration of companions. Service.
Additionally your wave riding can become more fruitful through our style or technique advice. We've been professionally coaching since '91 and have helped total novices through to world champions achieve their dreams. Our skill progressions are sophisticated and you can learn and improve as much as you want to. Many guests actually ride the best wave of their life with TS and open new world's of opportunity.
It's this coaching background that also allows us to accurately match break with ability, facilitate safety and allow all abilities to succeed. This is a crucial point of difference in favour of the Tropicsurf experience.
We've also paid attention to the un-thinkable ... no surf, by planning a range of stimulating alternatives to keep you active and broaden your experience base. These can be enjoyed at any time.
We've considered everything to offer a range of outstanding boat and land-based holidays that can be tailored to ensure your holiday with us is the best.
To request further information, please refer to the information below.
In order to advise on the best holiday to match your needs, it's helpful for us to know a little about:-
- Your surfing ability?
- The board types you ride?
- The type and size of surf you prefer?
- Flexibilty with dates (months you can / cannot travel)?
- Numbers in your party?
- 4 star or 5 star preferred?
We offer a varied range in trips but pride ourselves on matching surf conditions with guests. Answers to these questions above will help us to point you towards your ultimate holiday!
With Tropicsurf’s attention to service, and a varied activity and sightseeing program, partners or family can stay as busy or relaxed as they wish. The boat is designed with some charming touches: all rooms are private and comfortable, the décor contemporary, quality wines and cocktail list for every taste, sunbathing deck, numerous quiet areas for reading and relaxing and attentive service from our friendly and helpful staff. There is a certain sense of adventure that goes with this holiday. Many ladies enjoy the chance to get away from the confines of a resort. This is a unique opportunity to discover exotic cultures, rarely visited islands, calm water anchorages and experience a part of the world that few Westerners are privileged to visit. A feature unique to Tropicsurf is the add-on experiences we can offer around the best surf times. With two qualified guides and a range of equipment, we can facilitate services including stand up paddle lessons (in calm lagoon or surf - all equipment is supplied), waterman training (breath improvement, learning to relax under waves etc…), technique and style coaching utilizing video/photo analysis, learn to surf lessons, tube-riding or nose-riding clinics and lessons on surfboard design or weather analysis. In fact Tropicsurf offers dozens of different activities that may appeal to all kinds of people. Further examples include snorkelling in turquoise waters teeming with neon-coloured sea life, night fishing or trolling, skurfing, beach BBQ’s on private deserted islands, local-style curry cooking classes, island sightseeing and cultural presentations, Maldivian language orientation or yoga. Even if the surf is not great, you can still learn, be challenged, keep active and stay entertained.