Private Hire
An exclusive, five-star Maldives surf experience with Louis Harris
The Maldives, on your terms.
Liquid Destination offers a private service for those who demand the very best. Whether you're bringing your own vessel or seeking a world-class charter, Louis Harris delivers an experience that simply cannot be found anywhere else in the Maldives.
Louis Harris for your vessel
Bringing your own vessel to the Maldives? Engage Louis Harris as your personal surf guide. With more time on the water in the Maldives than any other operator, Louis will take you straight to the best uncrowded waves across the atolls. His knowledge of every break, every tide, and every swell window is second to none. You bring the boat — he knows the way.
Five-star luxury vessel packages
For select clients, Liquid Destination offers access to the Maldives' premier luxury vessels. Choose from three world-class options below — each with Louis Harris on board as your personal surf guide, all meals included, and professional surf photography and videography throughout.
Azalea
1 Master Suite · 2 Junior Suites · 6 Twin/Single Cabins · Recommended 10 nights
An intimate luxury yacht experience through the pristine waters of the Maldives. Azalea features a 6-person sun deck jacuzzi, 24-hour bar, a lounge with 65-inch curved 3D TV and entertainment systems, high-speed internet throughout, and a photo lab with dry cabinet. Dining is a la carte and buffet style with an emphasis on local Maldivian ingredients. Activities include scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, watersports, sandbank picnics, and whale shark and manta ray cruises. Spa available on request.
Ark Noble
Up to 18 guests · Central Atolls · Recommended 10 nights
A full-board luxury surf charter with everything taken care of. Ark Noble comes equipped with a jetski, dhoni boat, full watersports facilities including kayak, SUP, inflatable waterslide and mini pool, and a BBQ dinner on the sandbank. Snorkelling is guided by an experienced dive master, and all airport transfers are included. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available on board, with premium brands at an additional charge.
Searex
7 cabins · Up to 14 guests · South Male, Meemu, Dhaalu and Thaa Atolls · Recommended 10 nights
Billed as the Maldives' most luxurious yacht, Searex is the flagship experience. Inclusions cover all accommodation, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, a qualified PADI dive instructor, visits to local and desert islands, barbecue on a desert island, snorkelling and fishing, scuba diving for certified divers, and unlimited watersports including two jetskis, wakeboarding, water skiing, and banana boat. Airport transfers and green tax are included. An optional spa package is available at USD 3,500 per week, covering five massages per day for the group.
Schedule
2026 Season on sale now - Get in quick for groups of up to ten of your favourite people! Who are you going to spend ten days in paradise with?
Schedule
Our signature trip is 10 days — but we're considering introducing a 7 or 8-night option in 2027 as a more accessible price point without compromising on what matters most.
Here's why it works: we have the potential to travel at night. Our routing decisions are driven purely by the surf forecast, not a fixed itinerary. That means we hit breaks before the crowds, time our sessions around the best conditions, and make every hour in the water count. The result? You'll score more waves on a Liquid Destination 7 or 8-night trip than most guests get on a 10-day charter with anyone else.
Wave for dollar, we're the best value in the Maldives.
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Liquid Destination Charter Info
Visa Application
Complete the Maldivian government visa application at least 48 hours before arrival. Only use the official government website below — third-party sites will charge you a fee.
Airport Arrival
A Liquid Destination representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the vessel on the first night of your charter at 10:00pm. The transfer takes approximately 20 minutes.
On Board
The trip is focused on surfing the best uncrowded waves across your 10 days. All meals are included. Snorkelling and fishing gear are provided on board, but feel free to bring your own if you prefer.
What to Bring
Surf Gear
Boards, fins, wax, leg ropes, zinc, sunscreen.
Clothing
Boardshorts, rash shirt, hat, surf hat (the midday sun is intense), 5 x walk shorts, 5 x t-shirts.
Other
Phone chargers. Australian adaptors are available on board but bring a universal adaptor if you have one. There is a speaker and TV on board.
This is a simple list. We're in the tropics and focused on surfing, so you really don't need much.
The Bar
Beer, wine, and spirits are available to purchase on board. A card machine is available.
Tipping
Tipping the crew at the end of the trip is customary in the Maldives tourism industry. Most guests tip between $100 and $200 depending on the crew's service.
Tips can be paid in Australian dollars, however it is worth exchanging some money at the airport to Maldivian Rufiyaa or USD. While most shops accept card, some local island stores only accept cash.
From dawn sets to sunset sails, find your flow.
Surf, relax, and chase the dream onboard your floating gateway to Maldivian magic.
Private hire experiences are available to select clients. Send us the details below and Louis will be in touch personally. As an active operator out on the water during surf season, please allow a few days for a response.
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We are an actual operator (not a surf travel company) so we are out there chasing waves for our guests, and might not be able to get back to you for a few days.
During the surf season the best way to contact Louis is by email info@liquiddestination.com as he can be on the boat out of mobile phone range (+61 407 157 077)
