The Maldives specialist since the mid-90s.

Three boats. Three experiences. One specialist. No agents. No booking portals. Just Shaun Levings — curating and operating the best surf and charter experiences in the Maldives since the mid-90s.

Three Exceptional Experiences

Misraab — 65ft Motor Cruiser

The Maldives your resort never showed you. Up to 8 guests.

Handhu — 90ft Motor Cruiser

The boat everyone comes back to. Up to 12 guests.

SERAI Ocean Dream — 41m Superyacht

Your private floating estate. 20 guests. 15 crew. Launching 2026.

30 +

Years in the Maldives

Shaun has been running trips since the mid-90s. Not new to this. Not a middleman.

3

Products, One Specialist

Not an agent with 50 boats. Three curated experiences, each world-class.

Direct

From the Operator

No agent fees. No mass-market booking portal. You deal directly with Shaun.

Repeat

Guests Say It All

The best proof is the people who keep coming back. Read their stories.

2026 dates are filling — check what’s still available

Handhu — Central Atolls:

· July 1–Aug 1

· Aug 29–Sep 24

Misraab:

· May 10–23

· Jun 1–21

· Jul 9–Aug 4

· Oct 21–Nov 14

Meet Shaun Levings

Tourism industry veteran since 1985. Pioneer of Maldives surf tourism since the mid-90s. Shaun personally operates every Island Hop trip — he is not an agent, not a booking portal, and not a call centre. When you enquire, you talk to Shaun. When you’re on the boat, Shaun is there. That’s the difference.

Read the full story →

 
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Our week on the Handhu was memorable. Amazing service, delicious 3 meals a day, super friendly and smiling crew, surf guiding on point. I can’t wait to come back !!!
— L’aure Myr
 

Life on the Water

@islandhopmaldives — follow the journey on Instagram