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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For those who appreciate real Hawaiian hospitality and country surf living this is the place . We have stayed in two of Mike and Susan’s properties, and though the sunset beach place is a bit more... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful family surfing holiday with our teenagers in the Maldives. From start to finish Carlotta gave great advice, varied pricing options and helped with any last minute changes. The s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Myself and 7 mates had 10 days on Blue shark 1 travelling Male and central atolls. Scored some great waves and even Sultans with no one else out. Surf guide was knowledgeable, top local bloke and comm... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The AWAVE Travel team were very helpful and organized. They helped us through every step of the process and provided sound advice on best places to stay based on their experiences

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AWAVE Travel offers a hand-picked selection of the finest luxury surf resorts and quality surf charters in all the ultimate surf destinations. Our Team of Expert Surf Travel Advisors are here to help you have a smooth and hassle-free trip!


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not sure if I responded but we all had…

Not sure if I responded but we all had a great time..the staff were fantastic and ably led by Orr …by all accounts it was one of our best trips to Maldives with awesome surf sessions and with a crew that were always willing to make the trip special..the boat was comfortable and with the Dhoni and other boat made good access and support to the breaks.

I would certainly recommend the boat and its crew.

Once again thank you for organising the trip which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

October 14, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey JP,

We are stoked that you had a great trip and are really happy you scored in the Central Atolls! We look forward to hearing from you for your next surf trip!

The AWAVE Travel Team.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just arrived back from 8 days in the…

Just arrived back from 8 days in the Maldives on a surf charter called Myna, arranged by Awave Travel. The pre-arrangements were superbly managed and everything went according to plan. We had epic waves, awesome weather, fair fishing, a great friendly crew, some fantastic footage and memories to last a life time.

September 14, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey Dominic,

Thank you for the review and we are so happy you had an amazing trip! Epic surf is what we like to hear! We look forward to being able to arrange your next trip for you!

The AWAVE Travel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Once in a lifetime Mentawis experience

I had just arrived in Bali when the whole of Indonesia went into lockdown again. Despite travel restrictions such as mandatory vaccination and PCR tests, flight cancellations and even the fast ferries to the Mentawis being cancelled, Giulia tried everything to get me there. It was a hell of a trip to get there but totally worth it.

I scored pristine and empty Mentawis. The resort was affordable yet very luxurious given the remoteness. And with their great surf guide and their boat, I scored amazing empty waves!

September 3, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey Alex,

Thank you so much for the review! We are really glad that Giulia was able to arrange everything for you and stoked to hear that you scored in the Mentawais! We look forward to hearing from you for your next trip!

The AWAVE Travel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surf trip of a lifetime

My friends and I recently went on a trip to the Maldives. We booked a week on the Hudhuranfushi resort which was amazing! The staff was very welcoming, flawless facilities and tasty food. One day our surf guide Ryan caught a fish and made some sashimi on the spot! I think that was pretty thoughtful! Awave agency really made sure all our needs where met as we where a big group of friends. A very personal approach and clear communication. Epic surf, great service, memories of a lifetime! I highly recommend traveling with Awave!

July 19, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant service and quick answer!

Fantastic service and support from Giulia during our trip. During a self organised trip to Maldives, we ended up in a sketchy situation: the hotel was far from the described plus the owner 'forgot' to mention that the whole island was in lockdown for a covid emergency. I quickly realized that I would need support and the best in class. That's when I decided to use Awave! Giulia answered reactively and custom built several solutions for me and my girlfriend, based on what feasible, our budget and surfing preferences!! No other words needed. Thanks Giulia, we'll be in touch again!

July 13, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey Micio,

Great to hear from you and we are so glad that Giulia was able to help you out! Hopefully, we can help you score some more epic waves in the future!

All the best,

James and the AWAVE Travel Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!

Fantastic service from start to finish from James and his team. After having several ‘self organised’ trips to Asia end with only a handful of good surf days I decided this time to use Awave in hope of maximising my valuable holiday time. James custom built a trip for me and my friends tailored for our abilities and requirements. There were no days wasted waiting for transfers as he organised it all from the airport to the beach. We scored pretty much every day whilst also having a surf trip that had that ‘off the beaten track’ feel we wanted. To round it off there was also a secret boat trip in the end where we surfed an awesome spot just us...Unforgettable. Will be using again.

May 23, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey Adam,

Thank you ever so much for the reveiw! Glad you enjoyed the trip and that the boat trip lived up to expectations!

Kind regards,

James
AWAVE Travel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Giuliana has been amazing to work…

Giuliana has been amazing to work with!! She was always available and answered all my questions. Thank you for all your help! We can't wait for our trip!

May 18, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey Andrea,

Thank you so much for the review! We are so glad that Giulia was able to arrange everything for you and hope you have an amazing trip!

Safe Travels,

James
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

By surfers for surfers

James is a super knowledgeable surfer with a great ability to match any trip requirements to the right locations. He has arranged several trips for me and my friends in France, Morocco and more recently Indonesia. Awave have a great knowledge of all the surf spots and will go the extra mile to make sure your trip is all set up. With limited time to do this myself their service was invaluable.

May 11, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey Mark,

Thank you for the review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your trips with AWAVE.
We look forward to organising your next trip!

Thanks,

James
AWAVE Travel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience!

James was very helpful and always there to answer all the questions. I will definitely book again with him!

April 27, 2021
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Hey Christine,

Thank you ever so much for your feedback! We hope you're scoring in the Southern Atolls and look forward to hearing from you in the future!

Kind regards,

James and the AWAVE Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys are the BEST

These guys are the BEST! Massively knowledgeable, fun and absolute shredders. I approached them asking for a UK winter getaway somewhere in the Indian Ocean and they suggested the perfect place, awesome setup with the beach a short stroll from my accommodation with 3 sick waves breaking over reefs to chose from. Real life doesn’t get much better than this. I also popped my barrel cherry in a big way on this trip so it was a truely memorable one. James also somehow wangled a boat charter to some super remote islands where we scored epic surf and landed some massive fish. James’ broken Indonesian language skills will get you places. Thanks again guys you rock.

December 11, 2020
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Reply from AWAVE Travel

Thank you for the review! We are so glad you enjoyed the trip and we look forward to arranging your next surf adventure!

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