Handhu — 90ft Motor Cruiser
The boat everyone comes back to. Up to 12 guests. Central Atolls. World-class surf. Unreal fishing. The real Maldives.
Planning a boys trip? See our dedicated Boys Trip page →
The Real Maldives. No Compromises.
Imagine this: sunrise over a remote atoll, not another boat in sight. Your crew has already scouted the morning session — a perfect left reeling across a turquoise reef. After hours of uncrowded surf, you're back on deck for a cold drink, fresh lunch, and stories from the morning.
By afternoon, the fishing rods are out. By sunset, your group is on the back deck watching the sky turn gold over the Indian Ocean. This is Handhu — a 90-foot motor cruiser built for groups who want the real Maldives.
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Handhu — Vessel Specifications
Length
90ft / 27m
Crew
Dedicated + Surf Guide
Capacity
Up to 12 Guests
Tender
Speedboat + Driver
Cabins
6 Double/Twin
Included
All Meals, Guiding, Expertise
Malé Atolls Charter — 8 Nights
Sole use of 90ft Handhu · All prices in USD · 2026 season
Take 5% off the prices below when you book your 2026 trip before 30 April.
BONUS: 8 Nights for the Price of 7
| Guests | Group Price | Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $20,400 | $3,400 |
| 7 | $20,440 | $2,920 |
| 8 | $21,000 | $2,625 |
| 9 | $22,140 | $2,460 |
| 10 | $23,300 | $2,330 |
| 11 | $24,420 | $2,220 |
| 12 | $25,560 | $2,130 |
What's Included — 8-Night Malé Atolls Charter
Sole use of Handhu for Malé Atolls charter with up to 12 guests
8-night private charter in 6 x Double/Twin AC cabins with ensuite
High quality meals, snacks, tea and coffee
Unlimited purified drinking water
Airport meet and greet
Use of all onboard equipment
Speedboat tender with dedicated driver
Basic fishing and snorkelling gear
Bed tax and green tax
Services of expert local surf guide
Optional Extra: Sidetrip to Keyodhoo shipwreck and free diving at the Nurse Shark sanctuary — US$700 per group
Sample Itinerary — 8 Nights, Malé Atolls
Arrive Malé, transfer to Handhu in HulaMalé Harbour. Afternoon surf possible if all guests onboard by early afternoon.
7 full surf days across the North and South Malé Atolls.
Morning surf possible. Delivery to Malé airport 2 hours prior to flight departure.
Day 1
Days 2–8
Days 9
Important Notes
• Dinner is not provided on the final day.
• If group members are on different flights, the boat departs the surf zone approximately 5 hours before the earliest flight departure.
• For groups with morning or early afternoon departures on the final day, Handhu will overnight in HulaMalé harbour (closer to airport) — surfing on the final day will not be possible.
• You may choose to arrive Malé the day before your charter starts and overnight in Hulhumalé (see booking.com for options).
Malé Atolls charters are recommended for 7–8 night trips and operate all year. For the outer atolls, we recommend a minimum of 10 nights (see below). During peak season (Jun–Sep) we suggest a longer trip to explore remote atolls.
Central or North Atolls Charter — 11 Nights
Sole use of 90ft Handhu · All prices in USD · 2026 season
Take 5% off the prices below when you book your 2026 trip before 30 April.
BONUS: 11 Nights for the Price of 10
| Guests | Group Price | Per Person |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $34,080 | $5,680 |
| 7 | $34,090 | $4,870 |
| 8 | $34,120 | $4,265 |
| 9 | $35,730 | $3,970 |
| 10 | $37,400 | $3,740 |
| 11 | $39,050 | $3,550 |
| 12 | $40,680 | $3,390 |
What's Included — 11-Night Central Atolls Charter
Sole use of Handhu for Central/Remote atolls charter with up to 12 guests
11-night private charter in 6 x Double/Twin AC cabins with ensuite
High quality meals, snacks, tea and coffee
Unlimited purified drinking water
Airport meet and greet
Use of all onboard equipment
Speedboat tender with dedicated driver
Basic fishing and snorkelling gear
Bed tax and green tax
Services of expert local surf guide
Sample Itinerary — 11 Nights, Central Atolls
Arrive Malé, transfer to Handhu in HulaMalé Harbour. Afternoon surf possible if all guests onboard by early afternoon.
10 full surf days across the Malé and Central Atolls (or Malé and Northern Atolls, conditions dependent). Major crossings done at night so you don't lose surf time.
Morning surf possible back in Malé Atolls. Delivery to Malé airport 2 hours prior to flight departure.
Day 1
Days 2–11
Day 12
Important Notes
• Dinner is not provided on the final day.
• If group members are on different flights, the boat departs the surf zone approximately 5 hours before the earliest flight departure.
• For groups with morning or early afternoon departures on the final day, Handhu will overnight in HulaMalé harbour — surfing on the final day will not be possible.
• You may choose to arrive Malé the day before your charter starts and overnight in Hulhumalé (see booking.com for options).
Payment & Booking Terms
All prices quoted in USD and valid for 2026 season. Social Surf Pty Ltd, Trading as Island Hop Maldives uses a US$ bank account. Once your group has agreed on desired dates, please contact us to check availability and secure the space. Once dates are held, we can assist with advice on best flights and other important info. We require a 25% deposit to secure Handhu for your group. Payments can be made easily into our US$ bank account (held in trust in Australia). Final balance payment is due 60 days prior to your charter date. For bookings made inside 60 days, full payment is required within 7 days of holding the space.
2026 Available Dates — Handhu
Lock in your 2026 trip before 30 April and take 5% off our website prices—save up to US$2,034 per group.
Prime time for Central Atolls
July 1 – August 1
Pick any 11 nights within this period for your private group of 6-12 guests.
NB: We still can offer your group an 8 night Male’ atolls charter over this period too.
Male’ Atolls
August 11 – 19
8 night Male’ atolls PRIME TIME date available for 1 lucky group of 6-12 guests.
Prime time for Central Atolls
August 29 – September 24
Pick any 11 nights within this period for your private group of 6-12 guests.
NB: We still can offer your group an 8 night Male’ atolls charter over this period too.
Prime-time Central Atolls — remote, world-class surf, fewer boats than Malé Atolls, insane fishing. The guys who've done Mentawais come here and don't go back. These dates fill fast.
Organising a boys trip to the Central Atolls? Everything you need is here →
What Guests Say About Handhu
"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
"Love everything about it. Had the best time with the best people. Food and staff are epic. One of my favourite and most memorable trips ever."
— Josie Prendergast
Shaun and the crew of the Handhu made this charter to the central atolls the best boat trip I have done. The boat has plenty of space, the surf turned on, the fishing was exceptional and food was top notch. Highly recommend.
— Justin Puttergill
Had a fantastic time in the central atolls aboard the Handhu with Shaun and his team. The boat is the bomb, the surf turned on, food was great and could not fault the service. On top of all that the fishing was unbelievable. Yeeew!
— Michael Yeo
Ready to Book Handhu for Your Group?
Shaun personally responds to every enquiry. Whether you're planning a boys trip, a family adventure, or a group of mates chasing the best surf of your lives — get in touch and let's lock in your dates.
WA+61 408 691 025 · info@islandhopmaldives.com