Ocean Dancer

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Ocean Dancer

Spoil yourself. Two simple words that so aptly describe what you can expect from seven days on Ocean Dancer, the floating Ritz Carlton of the Maldivian seas. Only problem is you’re probably not going to want to get off. Ever.

the basics

Did someone say five star? Now you’re talkin’! The Ocean Dancer is a biggun’ and can house up to 14 guests (max of 12 surfers allowed), all in glorious, air-conditioned
double staterooms with ensuite bathrooms. This, friends, is living.

time in transit

in the air:
Oz to Singapore/KL 7-9hrs
Singapore/KL to Malé 3-5hrs
once in malé:
Met on arrival by surf guide,
short transfer to Ocean
Dancer anchored in the
harbour near the airport
where you’ll stay overnight
before steaming one hour out
to the surf the next morn.

surf season stats

prime time:
July to October
in season:
March to June
dont bother:
November to February

expedition essentials

hardware: It’s mostly fun waves rather than death-defying slabs in these here parts, so your usual short-board quiver should see you sorted. BYO ding repair kit too.
non-surf: Snorkel gear, iPod and a good book.
medical: Evacuation is by speedboat (15mins away) to the hospital on Malé, flights from Malé if necessary. There’s a first aid kit on board for basic cuts and abrasions. Inoculations as per your GP’s advice.

five waves you want to ride

WAVE	IN SHORT	HEAVINESS	FUN	CROWDS	SUITS
Chickens	Long left that’s arguably the fastest wave in the North Malé atoll, holding swells of three-foot, to 10 foot, for up to 500m.	6/10	10/10	Boat anchors in the channel, 10 surfers max.	Intermediate surfers and above.
Cokes	Renowned right-hand point, the hollowest wave in the North Malé atoll and protected from the south winds.	8/10	10/10	Boat anchors in the channel, 10 surfers max.	Intermediate surfers and above.
Sultans	A more user-friendly right with a forgiving take-off that then reels down the line to an intense and wrapping end bowl.	5/10	10/10	Boat anchors in the channel, 10 surfers max.	Intermediate surfers and above.
Honkies	A super-speedy, down-the-line left, with a bending and hollow end section.	5/10	8/10	Boat anchors in the channel, 10 surfers max.	Intermediate surfers and above.
Jailbreaks	Warm water JBay. This classic right-hander smokes down the line for up to 300m, with three distinct sections to belt to pieces, or sneak into the shade.	7/10	8/10	Boat anchors in the channel, can vary on the day.	Intermediate surfers and above.