Three Incredible Luxury Surf Charters to Check Out This Season
Surf charters sail in some of the world’s most exotic and beautiful locations, and they’re no stranger to high luxury. With experienced crews, state of the art equipment and supreme comfort, chartering a luxury yacht is the best way to beat the crowds and have an unforgettable, adrenaline-fueled surf holiday. Best of all, the Southern-Asian surf season is coming up fast, so now is the best time to check out some of the best luxury surf vessels on the water. Read on for more info!
The Best Luxury Surf Charters
Soneva in Aqua - Maldives
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One of the sleekest and most stylish private charters in the Maldives, the Soneva in Aqua is ideal for small groups looking to skip the busy lineup, and surf the island chain’s pristine remote breaks in peace. Accommodating up to 6 guests, this 19-meter vessel is agile and supremely appointed, offering 5-star luxury and service on the water.
The vessel features a master suite, complete with a sunken glass-bottom bathtub, as well as two luxurious guest bedrooms, making it the perfect holiday home-on-the-water for two families. With a private upper deck, perfect for soaking up the tropical sun, and on-board digital media library to while away the relaxing nights there’ll be seldom a dull moment on board.
The Soneva in Aqua offers an all-inclusive luxury experience, where guests can spoil themselves with a pampering day-spa treatment while the crew chase the best reef-breaks in the Maldives. The vessel comes with a complement of boards of all sizes as well as snorkelling gear. Full catering and an impressive stock of internationally acclaimed wines ensure that all the Soneva in Aqua’s guests are well fed and content throughout the whole trip.
Rotu Motu - West Sumatra
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Indonesia’s Western Sumatra region is one of the most widely acclaimed destinations on the planet for serious surfers. And naturally, that calls for a serious vessel and crew to chase the very best waves of Western Sumatra’s reefs, islands and straits. Sporting a heliport and an internationally experienced crew, the Rotu Motu charts a course to unnamed beaches and renowned spots alike, giving you and your guests a truly unforgettable surf experience.
With 4 deluxe staterooms with ensuites on the main and lower decks, as well as 3 cabins with tiered bunks, the Rotu Motu can easily accommodate 16 guests, and up to 22 upon request. The large, open-plan saloon is a shared space where guests can dine together and enjoy the vessel’s suite of entertainment systems and premium beverage offering.
The Rotu Motu contains a fully-serviced bar to keep the good times rolling when the surfing day is done. The vessel also houses a suite of scuba and snorkelling gear, with highly experienced staff to bring guests up close and personal with majestic rays and sharks and countless tropical fish all in a vibrant, tropical reef setting.
Kudanil Explorer - Indonesia
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The Kudanil Explorer takes luxury surf chartering to a whole new level. One a standby rescue vessel, the Kudanil is large and sturdy enough to sail anywhere in the Indonesian archipelago and beyond in the search for untouched breaks and stunning ocean vistas. With an impressive full-time crew of 21, this sturdy vessel is the very best on the market for an exploratory surf trip throughout Southeast Asia.
The Kudanil Explorer boasts luxurious accommodations to rival that of the most luxurious cruise ships. With each berth containing an ensuite and private balcony, as well as partitionable king beds in the main suites, the vessel can sleep up to 16 guests in stunning luxury and comfort.
The main deck houses the vessel’s shared amenities, which include a fully equipped restaurant and bar, as well as a premium spa and massage centre. The top deck’s Sky Saloon features unmatched views and is superbly appointed, with deck chairs and gazebos, as well as covered dining areas.
Priding itself on offering a personally tailored and authentic experience of Indonesia’s sublime natural beauty, the Kudanil Explorer can be equipped with a broad array of water sports vessels and light craft. While surfboards are naturally included among the tender, transparent kayaks can be loaded on, to offer paddlers a unique look at the tropical reefs below. Thrillseekers will be pleased with another addition: A wakeboard for use behind the vessel’s support craft as it tears over the pristine waters of the region.
How to Book a Luxury Surf Charter
While chartering any one of these vessels would make for an unforgettable surfing holiday, it’s important to note each charter and crew’s key differences and capacities when planning a trip.
If you're looking to dig deeper, each of these yacht charters can be found on LUEX Surf Trips, a true one-stop shop when it comes to planning such a holiday. The site also contains plenty of booking info for luxury hotels and surfing resorts. So if you're ready to hit the waves, give it a look and prepare to be amazed by all that’s on offer!
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