FAQs
Check out some of Surf and Yoga Maldives’ Frequently Asked Questions. If your question is not answered here, feel free to email us at hello@surfnyogamaldives.com !
We ask a 20% deposit to secure your booking, please contact us to proceed the payment.
We kindly ask our customers to come with the amount of their stay in cash US($) or Euro (€) in order to pay directly our local partners.
Don’t hesitate to contact us for any questions.
If you prefer to travel by domestic flight, fly from Malé (MLE) to Thimarafushi (TMF). Domestic flights are optional, not included in our packages, and must be booked and paid for directly by guests. The transfer from Thimarafushi Airport to the retreat is complimentary.
Indicative domestic flight schedule: Malé → Thimarafushi: Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00 AM. Thimarafushi → Malé: Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:30 AM.
Indicative ferry schedule: Malé South Harbour → Veymandoo: Saturday, Monday and Thursday at 5:45 AM (Ferry No. 1) or 12:45 PM (Ferry No. 2). Veymandoo Harbour → Malé: Saturday, Monday and Thursday at 10:45 AM.
Timetables are subject to change. Check with the transport operator and our team before booking international flight connections.
Our retreat is on Veymandoo island in Thaa Atoll. Local speedboat transfers are included in all packages. Domestic flights to Thimarafushi (TMF) are also possible, but flight tickets are not included: guests must arrange, book and pay for their own domestic flights. We provide complimentary transfer from Thimarafushi Airport to the retreat.
For domestic flight information, visit Maldivian Airlines. Please confirm connections and current schedules before booking.
Given that our camp is located on local island, it is appropriate to walk in the street always cover.
Strappy t-shirt, mini – shorts or dress are accepted as long as we don’t see any underwear.
We have a bikini beach.
We provide Rash guard for surfing, however for women if you are surfing at our home-break please bring a mini-short to cover your buttock.
You can surf in bikini when we go to surf break accessible by boat.
Entry requirements depend on your nationality and travel documents. Before departure, check the latest visa and Traveller Declaration requirements on the official Maldives Immigration website. Submit any required declaration through the official IMUGA portal and confirm the current deadlines before travelling.
Pack lightweight clothing suitable for a tropical climate, reef-safe sunscreen or zinc, and any personal surf equipment you prefer to use, such as a board, wax, spare leash and fins. Supplies can be limited on the island, so bring essentials with you.
Not necessarily. You can tailor make your package to suit your number of days. Please get in touch with us with your requirement.
Check available packages and request or make a booking through the booking links on our website. If you have questions or would like to discuss a tailored stay, contact our team before booking.
Absolutely! Non-surfers are welcome to stay at our retreat and enjoy the island, beaches and meals. Optional experiences such as a Maldivian cooking class, island hopping and snorkeling excursions may be available for an additional charge. Snorkeling excursions are not included in any package.
Surfing is a fantastic family holiday activity and having kids for your surf lessons is always a lot of fun. We do have an age limit for surfing guests though; they need to be a minimum of 6 years old and accompanied by at least one participating adult. Children who require their own room are charged at adult rate.
It’s advisable that all of our guests purchase adequate medical and travel insurance that covers adventure sports such as surfing.
There is an ATM on the island. Most shops on the island accept USD or MVR, and you can also pay with credit card. If you want to exchange money, it’s best to do this at the airport or Male.
Simply put, we stick to an upper limit of 1: 5 Guide to Students ratio.
We recommend bringing any personal surf equipment you prefer to use, including a board, spare fins, leash and wax, along with sunscreen or zinc for sun protection.
We recommend bringing your own board if you have one, particularly if you prefer a specific model or size. Equipment availability on this remote island can be limited; please contact us in advance if you need to arrange a board.
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Veymandoo is located in South atolls of Maldives. Surrounded by three of the most iconic surf breaks it is a paradise on earth.
PACKAGES
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