The 32m Blue Star formerly known as the Anloran was designed for surfers by surfers with a particular focus on two areas: comfort and scoring the best waves possible for their guests.
About Blue Star
Operating surf charters out of the idyllic Maldives Islands, the Blue Star’s highly experienced guides, skipper and staff will navigate you to the best possible surfing locations the Northern and Southern Atolls have to offer during your charter window. You’ll do so in the luxurious comfort of one the Blue Star’s 10 double bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, air-conditioning and personal wardrobes.
The charter is also equipped with optional WIFI, GPS, sounder, radar, USB radio 16 channels. There is a large terrace on the upper deck for surfboard storage. For fast-moving travellers with new destinations to uncover, the Blue Star offers a hop on, hop off package that allows you to limit the amount of time you spend on the charter so you’re free to immerse yourself in a few solid days of surfing before kicking on to your next destination.
2018 Charter Special - Limited Time
For a limited time if you book a spot on the Blue Star for any 2018 charter you will score a bonus Patagonia Black Hole Duffle Bag valued at $189.95.
This offer is limited so secure your spot and nab the ultimate travel bag.
(See full terms and conditions here)
The Black Hole™ Duffel 90L is the ultimate surf travel bag as easily swallows 10 days worth of stuff.
Dragged, slung, dropped and rolled—just another day for the Black Hole®. Highly durable and highly weather-resistant, this bag protects your gear from rough handling.
The main compartment is accessed by a zippered U-shaped lid, which has a pair of zippered mesh pockets on the underside for small items. A zippered exterior pocket holds the stuff you need to access quickly. The padded bottom panel adds structure and helps cushion the load when your duffel gets the baggage-handler treatment.
Carrying options include padded removable shoulder straps, webbing handles with a snap closure and haul loops at either end that facilitate linking multiple bags. Four daisy chains let you lash additional gear to the outside. Made from 15-oz 900-denier polyester ripstop (50% solution-dyed) with a TPU-film laminate and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
- Burly polyester ripstop with highly weatherproof TPU laminate and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish
- Large opening to main compartment, zippered side pocket, mesh pockets in lid; stuffs into its own pocket for easy storage
- Padded, removable shoulder straps, webbing handles with snap closure and haul loops at either end for easy carrying
- Padded base protects contents
- Burly, reinforced daisy chains for lashing
- Internal compression
- 15-oz 900-denier 100% polyester ripstop (50% solution-dyed) with a TPU-film laminate and a DWR (durable water repellent) finish. Fabric is certified as bluesign® approved.
Pricing & Package Inclusions
North & South Male Atolls (April – Nov)
Special: Book 10 days and get one day free!
| Dates | Days | Price (USD) | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Bookings | Per day | $145 | Enquire now |
| 11 | $1450 | Enquire now |
Private Charter North & South Male Atolls (April – Nov)
Special: Book 10 days and get one day free!
| Dates | No. of surfers. | Price (USD) PP | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private 10 Day Charter | 10 | $150 Per Day | Enquire now |
| 9 | $167 Per Day | Enquire now | |
| 8 | $188 Per Day | Enquire now | |
| 7 | $215 Per Day | Enquire now | |
| #NOTE | Extra surfer | $90 US/day) | Enquire now |
Southern Atolls (Feb – Apr)
| Dates | Days | Price (USD) | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Per day | $185 | Enquire now |
| 11 | $1850 (Group charter up to 10 surfers) | Enquire now | |
| #NOTE | Extra Surfer | $125 US/day | Enquire now |
Transfers are an additional cost!
Return Airport transfer by Dhoni
1 Surfer USD$200 pp
2 Surfer USD$100 pp
3 Surfer USD$75 pp
4 Surfer USD$65 pp
FREE Transfers for Private Charter Bookings
Inclusions
- Meeting at the airport.
- Welcome drink
- Accommodation in double cabins
- All meals (3 meals per day, snacks early morning and after last surf session)coffee, tea and water
- Surf Guide
- Local island shopping
- Dingy capacity for 10 passengers
- Snorkel and fishing gears
- GST tax
- Airport transfers are included for full charter bookings
Extras
- Soft drinks
- Beer & liquor
- Service charges (5 US$ per day/ guest)
- Green Tax (6 US$ per day/ guest) to pay onboard at arrival.
Available on request
- Vegetarian or Allergic diets must be requested in advance. 10 US$ person/day.
- WIFI connection to Internet 20US$ no time limit.
- Video recording & editing.
- Photo Sessions.
Surf
The Maldives are home to more world-class waves that you could begin to imagine, waves of for the experienced barrel hunter and longboard slider alike. As one of the planet’s most consistent surfing regions, waves like Sultans, a mechanical right-hander or fun and whackable left-handers like Honky’s are plentiful. The ideal window for the best selection of waves is from mid-May to November where you can expect light offshore winds to stick around all day long.
Accommodation
The Blue Star offers 10 separate bedrooms, each with their own air-conditioner and spacious beds to ensure you’re well rested each night before you leap into another epic session. Each room is paired with its own bathroom and wardrobe so that you can choose to be a social or as private as you’d like while on board.
There is also a spacious living room with a dining table, comfortable sofas, TV, DVD, optional WIFI and completely equipped kitchen. A large terrace on the upper deck where the covers of the surfboards are stored is the perfect place to view the waves.
Meals
Using a wide variety of fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, the in-house chef will prepare three meals per day from Western classics such as burgers and fries to Asian curries, fresh seafood banquettes and some local Maldivian specialities. You’ll also have your pick at the range of snacks, beer, wine and other refreshments while on board the Blue Star to ensure hunger is kept at bay during your entire tr
Activities
If you’re not surfing, there is a range of ocean inspired equipment on board including snorkelling and fishing equipment. Local village trips via the white sandy beaches of the Atolls are also a popular choice. The Blue Stars’ terrace acts as an ideal late afternoon rendezvous for surfers to kick back with a beverage or two and watch the last of the famous Maldivian sunset dip into the ocean while your chef prepares a feast that will ensure any surfer a great night’s sleep.
Sustainability
While luxurious, sprawling and state of the art, the Blue Star is conscious of its footprint, environmental and economic responsibilities in the Maldives. The vessel and its crew take every measure to minimise impact on the environment by reducing waste and plastics, produces desalinated water and employs and trains local staff on the boat and at headquarters in Male.
Getting There
Once you’ve arrived at Valana International Airport in Male, the main international airport in the Maldives, you will be greeted by a Anorlan staff member for the short journey to the boat. It is located on Hulhule Island in the North Male Atoll, near the capital island Male.