AWAVE Travel Reviews 116

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 rustic, it was so so perfect for us ! Really felt like we were living the Hawaiian lifestyle albeit only for ten days. Away from the noisy road but close enough so you could be in the water at sunset beach within minutes. On top of this beauty was the best part, the aloha we felt from Mike, Susan and family. Their kindness is what made the place , would return in a heartbeat ! 🌺
Josh, Mette and Maddy
Denmark

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 surfing was excellent & we also enjoyed snorkelling & relaxing on the beach. We stayed on Thulusdhoo & on Kandooma islands.

This is the 2nd boat trip to the Maldives, Central Atolls I’ve booked through James and AWAVE. Great communication throughout, really knowledgeable and easy to book with. The trip itself was epic again, great crew, guide and the waves were somehow even better than the 1st time.

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 communicated with other crews to co-ordinate surf sessions. Boat crew provided excellent service with great attitude all round, especially our chef - the food was top notch. Plenty of decent fishing in the downtime too. The crew sorted out the fish once landed on the good size backboard of the boat. James at AWAVE answered every query we had prior to the trip promptly and comprehensively. Info and booking process was excellent

We just returned from a 10 day surf charter in the Maldives Central Atolls on the Gulfaam. Awave Travel made the booking experience very easy. James answered all our questions and gave us great recommendations based on his experiences. The Gulfaam crew was beyond amazing. The food was exceptional and the friendly crew made the boat feel like our home away from home! Lastly, Egan our surf guide/photographer is a legend! He consistently put us on uncrowded, unreal waves while taking thousands of professional pics! Every decision he made during the trip was the right one. When we needed a break from all the waves we were able to free dive/snorkel and fish. This was a trip of a lifetime and even better than our wildest dreams!

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

Great support from James. Always super transparent, available and helpful. We had a wonderful time at the maldives. Would recommend AWAVE to all my friends and family.

New year Mentawai father and son surf trip.

Refreshing to deal with such professionalism.

I booked a last minute trip which had multiple date shifts and criteria due to a family emergency. James gave quick honest helpful advice on dates and a suitable location. Having his local knowledge to guide decisions around which area to travel to, which resort to stay at and dates really made our trip.

In future I would rather book through Awave than direct with the resort - even though I have been there once now!

Well done James and thanks very much.

I had a late booking request and AWAVE travel was super fast and kind in responding to my requests. The trip itself was tailored to my needs and really great too.

Great communication throughout the entire process. A knowledgeable team giving advice considering individual needs and a great result at the end. It was a seamless experience and I will use them again for my next travel!

Great experience from start to finish. Giulia was awesome and helpful. I strongly recommend this travel agency.

Absolutely amazing 8 day trip with my wife to Maldives visiting Club Med Kani. Carlotta at Awave travel was outstanding in organising everything and getting us the best deal,we are already looking at next year returning and will be sure to be booking with Carlotta and Awave again!
Club Med Kani is outstanding for everything, Surf spot in island is Ninjas,easy paddle from shore! Food,drinks,staff,surf guides,brilliant!!! Accommodation excellent!!
Tons of activities on island to enjoy, not just the surf!! Sailing, snorkelling, paddle boards, just to name some! Staff on the island added some very special touches to help us celebrate wedding anniversary also! Only regret was not staying 2 weeks!

My wife and I booked an 8 day surf charter on the Gahaa with a dedicated surf guide Moussa who was worth his weight in gold knowing what breaks would be firing and his knowledge of marine life and Maldivian environment enlightening for my wife and I

From the initial booking and contact Guilia at AWAVE made the whole process seamless communication was excellent

I have traveled extensively and surfed many parts of the world this trip truly exceeded my expectations the crew were incredible taking us to excellent surf and snorkeling locations

The boat itself is a converted fishing Dohni that exudes old world charm is clean and meticulously cared for.
The meals prepared for us were nothing short of exceptional excellent variety and plenty of it a mix of western and Maldivian fare

We are definitely coming back and certainly using AWAVE again
Thank you Giulia and Moussa our trusted surf guide who gave us incredible insights into Maldivian culture

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I woukd like to say that I had a great experience booking my surf trip over awave travel!
Got all the needed information provided, also extra questions I had about my location and personal curiosity about the surf conditions and spots. It was all organized very professional so I had nothing to worry about, just followed the schedule and the info I got.
I had a blast on my surf trip and I would like to point out that one of the main reasons was the organization behind and the services I got from awave plus the surf houses I stayed, all I had to worry about is to be on time for my transfers that were all organized in advance, surfing and eating time and this was planned very well everyday according to the conditions we had, eating schedule was always flexible for two to three hours according to when we have best surfing conditions! Never before I had a surf trip like this, where I had no worries or time consuming decisons on where to surf at what time, this was like a dream getting the schedule for everyday and knowing that this are the best possible spots for that time of the day, also variety of spots was great, always found something that works even on the days you thought there is nothing to surf, the surf houses I was were trying very hard to provide us the best surf situation possible everyday. I would definitely recommend booking over awave travel if you want a good surf experience, where you have all the info you ask for and not have to worry about anything on your trip just surf!

Will definitely book my next surf trips over you again as you make it very easy and very comfortable!

I loved my surf trip with Awave Travel!! Loved my accommodation and we got amazing waves! Highly recommend!

I stayed at Seasons Paradise 10 days in Maldives. Talked with Carlotta from Awave, it was really helpful every time! The destination was perfect, about to repeat! Good price ratings and perfect service both Awave and Seasons.

I recently booked a boat surf trip with AWAVE and I can't say enough good things about the experience! From start to finish, the service was exceptional. Julia and James are incredibly knowledgeable and helped tailor a perfect itinerary that matched my skill level and preferences.
The itinerary they arranged was top-notch, touched near some of the best surf spots I've ever experienced. Each location was breathtaking, and the local guide provided insightful tips that really improved my technique and overall enjoyment.
What truly set them apart was the personal touch. They checked in regularly to ensure everything was going smoothly and were quick to accommodate any changes or requests I had. Their passion for surfing and dedication to customer satisfaction were evident throughout the trip.
I also appreciated their attention to safety and sustainability, ensuring that our activities were environmentally responsible while maximizing fun. I returned home with amazing memories and a newfound appreciation for the surf culture.
I wholeheartedly recommend booking with AWAVE to anyone looking for an unforgettable surf adventure. I can't wait to book my next trip with them!

Massimo

Giulia and James are two fantastic guys. perfect organization and knowledge of all surf spots, resorts and boats.
I highly recommend

Giulia and James are top professionals: I will be using Awave for all my future surf trips. I have been surfing for 30 years and travelled the world so I have dealt with a lot of agents. Awave is in the top spot as far as I am concerned. I spent 10 days with them on a boat trip in Maldives’ central atolls: not only their recommendations were spot on but being a boutique agency they tailor the surf experience to the very specific needs.
They are surfers (real chargers) and know personally each spot and surf operator they recommend (wtether it is a guest house or a resort or a boat).
Absolutely recommended.