ABOUT US
A lifetime chasing waves, now creating all-inclusive, tailored Maldive’s surf trips for others to experience the same.
Meet John & Mal
Brothers and Co-Owners of Saltwater Surf Travel
We’re two brothers, who’ve always shared a passion for surfing, travel, and the ocean. From chasing waves through South America, Asia, and the Pacific to scoring empty reef passes in the Maldives back in the ’90s, our journey has always been about finding hidden gems – and sharing them with our guests.
That same spirit drives Saltwater Surf Travel today. Alongside our close-knit team of local Maldivian’s, we create customised surf trips that break away from the generic routes. With unrivalled local knowledge, we’ll take you off the beaten track to world-class waves and rare setups that fire when conditions line up.
We’re surfers first, so we know what counts: uncrowded sessions, flexible schedules, and crews who get it. And when you’re not in the water, our trips are about more than just surfing – think cruising between atolls, fishing off the back of the boat, or snorkelling reefs teeming with life.
It’s an absolute privilege to share the beauty of the Maldives with our guests every single year. Do you see yourself in the picture with us?
LOCAL FOCUS
There’s no better surf guide than a Maldives local! Our surf guides have innate knowledge about the atolls and dedicate themselves to creating an authentic Maldives surf charter experience for you.
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
We skip the generic atoll laps and use decades of knowledge and local intel to follow the forecast, leading you to perfect, untouched breaks when conditions fire.
TAILORED TO YOU
Whether you want to chase perfect waves, or mix in cruising and downtime, we’ll design a trip that’s truly yours. No two charters are the same, and that’s the point!