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Gulfaam
 
The Vessel :
Built
1990

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Length 19.9 M
Breath 6 M
Generators sound proof generator set
Speed 10 knots
Capacity 2 cabins with double beds, 5 cabins with twin coucheted. 14 pax
Crew 4 including captain & chef
Equipment Dinghy with outboard engine. Snorkelling gear and fishing lines.
  The Boat is designed for large groups of divers who wish to explore the best diving spots in the Maldives under the guidance of an experienced Dive Master and assistance from the professional crew. It is an efficient boat with all the essentials to satisfy the diving enthusiasts.
  It has a large sun-deck for guests to catch the cool breezes and improve their suntan. Gulfaam provides comfortable accommodation for 14 guests in 7 private cabins.

Diving

The Diving Safari is offered as an option in combination with the Sailing Safari and the Cruising Safari Suggested programme. It may be adjusted according to the wishes of any particular group.

Day 1
Welcome on board at the Airport Sail to Laguna Beach Resort
Light meal on the trip Visit the resort
Dinner on board Visit the resort bar
Day 2
Breakfast Departure to Rasdhoo Atoll ( 4-5 hours )
Morning Dive Lunch on board
Anchorage on Lagoon Visit the island
Dinner on board Visit the resort bar ( if anchored nearby )
Day 3
Breakfast Departure to Ari Atoll ( 2 hours )
Morning Dive Lunch at Mayafushi Lagoon
Afternoon Dive Anchorage in Mayafushi Lagoon
Dinner on board Visit the resort bar
Day 4
Breakfast Morning Dive
Barbecue on uninhabited island Afternoon Dive
Anchorage in Halaveli Lagoon Dinner on board
Visit the resort bar -
Day 5
Breakfast Morning Dive at Shark Point
Deaprture to South Ari Atoll Lunch on Trip
Afternoon Dive Anchorage in Mandoo (Fisherman Village)
Visit the island Dinner on Board
Day 6
Breakfast Departure to Dhangethi
Morning Dive Anchorage to uninhabited island
Lunch on board Afternoon at leasure
Night Diving Dinner on board
Day 7
Breakfast Morning Dive
Lunch on board Visit Male', the capital
Afternoon Dive Anchorage at Farukolhufushi Resort Lagoon
Dinner on board Visit the resort bar
Day 8
Breakfast Departure to the Airport

It is strongly recommended the clients bring equipment of personal nature. However if one needs any special gear, it is advisable to let us know of requirements at the time of booking.

Cruising / Sailing

Unlike the sailing safari, cruising safaris are hardly affected by the weather and can be enjoyed throughout the year. The choice of boats is greater as is with the diving safari. The itinerary can be varied significantly to include all your favorite resorts and 'Robinson Cruiso' islands. It also gives you ample opportunity to visit fishing villages and discover their simple lifestyle. A cruising holiday is the best way to see much of the Maldives in a relatively short period of time. As always, you will enjoy the company of our experienced crew and the delightful meals served on board.

As with the sailing safari, the diving option is available on the cruising safari, but must be pre booked at the time of your reservation. Select the boat of your choice for your Cruising Safari.

Maldives. Scattered like pearls amidst the clear sapphire sea and the dense azure sky, these 1200 exquisite natural coral islands hold Your Passage to Adventure.

Suggested programme. It may be adjusted according to the wishes of any particular group.

Day 1
Welcome on board at the Airport or at Male' ---- Sail to "Waagali" island (uninhabited) or to a resort island ---- Lunch aboard ---- Swimming/snorkelling - Night at anchorage.
Day 2
Breakfast ---- Departure to Felidu Atoll (4-5 hrs) ---- Lunch on the way ---- Visit a fishing village, "Fulidhoo" or "Felidhoo" ---- Walk through the island, meet the local people, observe their crafts like boat building, etc. and their lifestyle ---- Night at lagoon.
Day 3
Breakfast ---- Departure to a beautiful uninhabited island, "Vashugiri" or "Fohtheyo" or "Ambara" ---- Relax on the beach ---- Snorkelling/swimming ---- Beach barbecue if there is a good catch and weather permits ---- Night at anchorage or camped on the beach
Day 4
Day at leisure - Early morning fishing, swimming/snorkelling or just relaxing on the beach
Day 5
After breakfast sail to another inhabited island, "Felidhoo" or "Keyodhoo" ---- Meet the islanders ---- Night at anchorage. Local traditional entertainment of "Bodu Beru" on the island ("Bodu Beru" means Big Drum where a group sits around and sings to a rhythmical beat of drums till it reaches a crescendo and stops abruptly)
Day 6
Breakfast ---- Departure to Male' Atoll ---- Lunch on the way ---- Visit Male'. Shopping/Sight-seeing - the Islamic Centre, Museum, local fish and fruit markets etc ---- Late afternoon depart to a close-by resort island ---- Snorkelling on the reef ---- Night at anchorage.
Day 7
Breakfast ---- Depart to the Airport.


Surfing at Male' Atoll

Male' Atoll - Here you find the most popular breaks with the visiting surfers. Some of them are Himafushi (Jail break), Thamburudhoo left and right (a.k.a Honkys and Sultans), Thulusdhoo point (Colas), Kuda Vilingili (Chickens), Airport, etc. Best period to visit this area is April through to October..

Duration of trips: 7 days, 10 days, 14 days
Trips of 10 or more days will enable travel to South Male' Atoll and, or, Meemu Atoll
Best Period of Travel : March through to end October

Day 1
Welcome on board ---- Departure to Himmafushi Island (one and half hours) from the airport ---- Surf the 'Jailbreak' wave at Himmafushi Island ---- Anchor at Himmafushi Lagoon for the Night
Day 2
Early breakfast and then surf Thamburudhoo left and right ---- (a.k.a Honkys& Sultans, which is just across the channel at Himmafushi) ---- This is the most popular break with visiting surfers ---- Anchor at Huraa Lagoon for the night.
Day 3
Check out the surf off Kani Resort and Lhohifushi Resort before heading ---- off towards Thulusdhoo ---- Anchor at Thulusdhoo lagoon for the night
Day 4
Early morning surf at Thulusdhoo point (Colas) – the heaviest wave in the North Male' Atoll ---- You'll also be surfing Kuda Villingilli (Chickens), the best left hander in Male' Atoll. Perfect for goofy footers.
Day 5
Hang ten around Thulusdhoo and KudaViligili ---- Surf these two spots for the day. Anchor at Thulusdhoo for the night
Day 6
Surf Lohi's and Kani before heading back towards Thamburudhoo
Day 7
Surf at Thamburudhoo's left and right plus Jailbreaks at Himmafushi before heading back to airport.

Surfing at Laamu Atoll

Outer Atoll
Laamu Atoll (Hadhumathi) and Huvadhu Atoll
These two Atolls are separated by the one and half degree channel and as there is not much land mass to the South of these Atolls, swells generated by the Roaring Forties (a weather phenomena created in the far south of the Indian Ocean) hit the islands of these Atolls unexploited, creating the best waves in the country.

Laamu Atoll - works in the same conditions as North Male' Atoll. Best time of the year to visit this region is March to April and August to November.

Duration of trips: 10 days, 14 days.
If Safari undertaken with air transfers, trip duration can be 7, 10 & 14 days.
Recommended minimum stay for Laamu is 10 days.
Air Fare $ 133.00 Return - ( Subject to change )
Best Period of Travel : March/April and August to November

Day 1
Welcome on board ---- From airport we head to South Male' Atoll, surf the waves at Gulhi or Guridhoo before leaving for Laamu early the following morning.
Day 2
Arrive at Meemu Atoll ---- Surf the waves at Veyvah, Mulah and Muli ---- Anchor at Muli, before departure to Laamu early morning.
Day 3
Arrive at Laamu Atoll around mid-day with time to surf Isdhoo
Day 4/5/6/7
Surf the waves alternatively at Isdhoo, Maabaidhoo, Mundoo, Kalhidhoo etc
Day 8
Early morning departure to Meemu Atoll ---- Surf the waves here depending on the time and conditions ---- Anchor in Muli or Mulah
Day 9
Depart for Male' Atoll ---- Arrive in the afternoon to catch some waves
Day 10
Spend the day surfing the waves in Male' Atoll ---- Other options include visiting the capitalisland city, Male'.

Surfing at Huvadu Atoll

Huvadhu Atoll
The best time to visit is in North East Monsoon, January to March and also November to October. Although there are waves to ride througtout the season swell is most consistant during January to March.

Duration of trips: 14 days.
If Safari undertaken with air transfers, trip duration can be 7, 10 & 14 days.
Recommended minimum stay for Laamu is 14 days.
Air Fare $ 195.00 Return - ( Subject to change )
Best Period of Travel : North East Monsoon (December to March).

There are waves to ride throughout the season, swell is most consistent during January and March. During this time waves can be 8 to 10 feet, even up to 12 feet.

Day 1
Welcome on board ---- First stop at South Male', anchor at Gulhi and surf at Gulhi break
Day 2
Early morning departure to Meemu Atoll ---- Afternoon surf in Veyvah,Mulah or Muli ---- Anchor at Muli
Day 3
Early morning departure to Laamu Atoll ---- Head for Maamendhoo where we anchor for the night
Day 4
Cross the one and half degree channel to Huvadhoo Atoll ---- Expect great fishing while crossing the channel ---- Arrive at Villingili island and surf the left of this island and the right off the island of Koodoo, which is just paddling distance across the channel ---- Works best in W and NW winds.
Day 5
Surf Gadhoo ---- Left hander with barreling inside section ---- Works best on North and North East winds
Day 6
Surf in Gan island, a right and a left
Day 7
Surf Gazeera, Left hander ---- You can have a long ride with great sections coming up ---- Can handle up to any swell ranging from small to large ---- We anchor very close to the break for photo opportunities ---- Best winds are from North and North East ---- Also can work on North West winds
Day 8
Surf Boduhutta, Right hander with heavy inside section which tends to close out but opens up in good conditions ---- Shallow inside ---- Best winds North and North West. Picks up plenty of swell.
Day 9
Surf Vaadhoo. Right hander which works in South West and West winds ---- The wind is favorable during the South West monsoon ---- Other option is to head to Fiyori
Day 10
Surf Fiyori, the heaviest wave in the Maldives ---- Travelling surfers have likened it to waves found in the South Pacific ---- Right hander which barrels heavily ---- Plenty of skill and guts required to ride this wave ---- Pick up swell even when other waves are small ---- Best conditions are North, North East winds ---- Also rideable on North West winds (side shore from the back)
Day 11
Kaadedhoo. Condition North, North East
Day 12
From Kolamaafushi to Laamu Atoll
Day 13
Laamu Atoll to Meemu Atoll
Day 14
Meemu to Male' Atoll to prepare for flight home

 


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