Maldives 2026
Chix Maldives Clinic 2026
Price range: $4,100.00 through $4,900.00
Dates: 23rd March – 2nd April 2026.
Location: Thulusdhoo Island, Maldives.
Price: Clinic prices all is $USD
What to expect?
At the heart of this women’s surf clinic is a deep love for the ocean — learning fto find your own rhythm in the waves through building education, confidance and setting goals you are able to not only master new skills but find a deeper connection with the waves. Every session is about connection — to yourself, to nature, and to the incredible women sharing the experience beside you.
Our photographers capture your surf moments so you can see your progress through video analysis — a powerful way to grow with intention and confidence.
Together, we’ll explore the breathtaking Vaavu Atoll — swimming alongside gentle nurse sharks, drifting over a coral-covered shipwreck teeming with life, and enjoying a sun-drenched lunch on the magical island of Thinadhoo.
After days filled with saltwater smiles and endless waves, you’ll have the chance to unwind in true Maldivian luxury with a day at the stunning Club Med Kani resort.
This journey isn’t just about surfing — it’s about feeling inspired, celebrated, and deeply connected. It’s about laughter, shared stories, and memories that linger long after you’ve left the ocean. So come treat yourself — you deserve this little piece of paradise.
VIdeo Showcase coming soon.
The Accommodation
Nestled among breezy palm trees on the colorful island of Thulusdhoo, Season Paradise is your affordable coastal escape—blending fun, relaxation, and authentic island charm.
Our award-winning 4-star retreat offers modern comforts with a touch of paradise. Choose from a variety of spacious rooms, all equipped with in-room amenities and free Wi-Fi. With minimalist decor and natural accents, our rooms reflect the island’s tranquil beauty.
Enjoy breathtaking beachfront views from your private balcony, overlooking the vibrant Indian Ocean, lush palms, and endless blue horizons—perfect for relaxing aftera big surf session or enjoying perfect sunsets.
Relax at our rooftop infinity pool, where panoramic ocean vistas set the scene for unwinding, reading, or fun with friends after a day of surfing or exploring.
Indulge in the luxurious Season Spa, offering holistic treatments inspired by nature. Our skilled therapists use botanical extracts to restore balance, soothe your spirit, and allow your skin to glow.
And with our convenient speedboat transfer, just 30 minutes from the mainland, your island escape is always within reach.
The Waves
Thulusdhoo Island is a stunning destination for surfers from high beginners to advanced. Surrounded by dreamy, long waves and a veriety of progressive breaks, it’s perfect for pushing your surfing journey in a safe and inspiring location. The iconic ‘Cokes’ wave, visible from our hotel, is ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers seeking a challenge on its slightly more powerful right hander.
‘Chickens’, a beautiful left point break next door, offers a smooth takeoff and a long, wrapping ride—great for practicing turns and generating speed. Just a glance from your hotel room and you’ll see it breaking.
‘Sultans’, a short boat ride away, is a mirror image of Chickens but as a right-hander. Surrounded by palm trees, white sand, and crystal-clear water, this wave offers plenty of time to refine maneuvers in pristine nature.
‘Honky’s’, on the opposite side, delivers a shorter left with a fun inside section perfect for creative rides. Nearby spots like ‘Jails’ & ‘Ninjas’ add variety for adventurous women seeking new surf experiences.
The Activities
The coaching ethos
Chix Surf School is all about using the art of surfing and the power of the ocean to allow women of all ages to enjoy, progress and reconnect with the water and themselves. Since 2014 Chix has been using surf education and ocean wellbeing to help women get to any surfing level whether it be riding a short board skilfully, dancing on a long board gracefully or just being able to stand up comfortably. We use a highly educated and very holistic approach to coaching, allowing you to connect with everything that surfing encompasses and bring the positive joy of surfing into your everyday life.

Gee Cormack
Owner/Founder – Chix Surf School
Head Coach Gee Cormack (Australian), founded Chix Surf School in 2014 in her home town on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Gee has her masters in performance coaching, specialising in technical progression and onland simulation training.
Gee started her coaching journey in 2007 and has coached & surfed all over the world, working with many athletes & high performance coaches developing training programs. She has also coached local surfing communities supporting their development. Her unique coaching philosophy draws upon her experience as a professional athlete in her younger years. Gee’s passion is to help inspire surfers to fall in love with the sport even more through education and connection. Learning the language of the ocean is a unique and special skill to learn and to teach.

Millie Fernandez
Assistant Coach & Ultimate Frother
Assistant Coach Millie Fernandez (Argentinian) is a very talented Surf Coach. She has worked alongside Gee at Chix Surf School for over 7 years & also worked in her home country as a coach in her younger years.
Millie believes the ocean is constantly changing, much like life. It teaches us to adapt, be present & trust ourselves. She is passionate about helping others connect with the ocean & loves witnessing the amazing growth & journey of each woman she coaches, both in & out of the water, as their surfing skills progress & they discover more about themselves.
Together Gee & Millie compliment each other perfectly with their individual coaching styles …
What’s Included/Excluded
What’s Included?
- 10 Nights Accommodation
Sea View / Palm View Balcony Rooms - All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Airport Return Speedboat Transfers
- 7 Days of Scheduled Surfing
- 7 x Surf Coaching Sessions
- 10 × Surf Transfers
- 3 x Video Analysis Sessions
- 1 x Surf Q&A Session
- 1 x Luxury Resort Day Pass
- 1 x Sandbank Island Excursion
- 1 x Day Trip to Vaavu Atoll –
Snorkeling With Nurse
Sharks,shipwreck Snorkling - Lunch on Thinadhoo Island
- 1 x Full Body Massage
- 1 x Body Movement Session
- 1 x Retreat Gift Pack
- 1 x Ocean Wellbeing Session
- 1 x Surf Photography Pack
What’s Excluded?
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
- Alcohol
- Bar boat transfers
- Extra Snacks
Customer Reviews
Since 2019, we’ve been proud to host inspiring women’s clinics, continuously evolving based on our annonomous feedback forms from each participant. Our goal is to create an unforgettable experience that keeps improving year after year. Here are just a few heartfelt testimonials from the amazing women who’ve joined us on this journey.
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FAQ
HOW LONG HAVE CHIX SURF SCHOOL BEEN DOING CLINICS IN THE MALDIVES?
We are so proud to say that we started doing clinics in the Maldives in 2019 and have had such an incredible response each year that we keep going back for more. Chix was one of the first women’s surf clinics to run on Thulusdhoo island and with such incredible feedback each year from our groups we have continued going back to provide this dream trip again and again. Each year we take on feedback and change things around to always make it bigger and better year after year.
ARE THE WAVES SUITABLE FOR ME?
Thulusdhoo Island is an incredible location for surfers from high beginner to advanced as this island is surrounded by a variety of dreamy, fun and safe waves that generally have mellow take offs and provide a nice friendly wave face to ride along. The island itself has the world class ‘Cokes’ wave that is for the more intermediate to advanced surfers and is seen from our hotel so if you want to challenge yourself then this right hander is for sure a great option!
Surfing level: As the surfing locations are point breaks we recommend that all surfers must be able to take off in both directions. We will be surfing a variety of Left and Right hand waves so all surfers must be able to angle their board at take off and hold the line. We also require surfers to be able to paddle out to the lineup and manage their boards as that everyone is safe.
‘Chickens’ is a beautiful left hand point break that provides a round take off and a long wrapping wave with multiple opportunities to practice generating speed and doing turns. This wave is right next door to our island and you can see it break from your hotel room.
‘Sultans’ is a short boat ride away and is almost a mirror image of Chickens but as a right hander. This wave is in an incredible location with palm trees, white sand and crystal clear water with no development just the beauty of nature. This right hander again is a mellow take off with a long wrapping wave face that allows loads of time to play, practice maneuvers and just simply right the wave face.
‘Honkys’ is sits on the opposite side of the island to Sultans with a great (shorter) left hander and a fun little inside section providing a creative wave to master.
‘Jails & Ninjas’ are also close by and provide more options for variety and adventure.
IF YOUR UNSURE OF THE SUITABILITY PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
HOW DOES CHIX SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY?
Part of the goal with these clinics was to not only provide the dream surf trip for our ladies but to also support local industries and businesses. That’s why we stay on a local island (Thulusdshoo) in an amazing local Hotel (Season Paradise). We also partner with 2 local Internationally recognised photographers and use local boat transfers for all activities. During our day excursions we visit local islands and eat at local restaurants not only to support but also to provide authentic foods.
The only activity that is not in partnership with local businesses is our luxury day pass to Club Med. This day is designed to give you a taste of the privately owned islands and some time to switch off from surfing and just enjoy being with your new surfing buddies with high end international foods and tasty cocktails on pristine beaches with live music.
WHAT IS THE MAIN CURRENCY IN THE MALDIVES?
The main currency on our island is Maldivian Rufiya & US dollars. There is an ATM on the island that you can access but we have found sometimes it is out of money so we recommend always having some USD on hand during the trip. There is also an ATM at the airport that you’re able to use before getting onto the boat.
MALDIVES IS A MUSLIM COUNTRY, DO I NEED TO DRESS MODESTLY?
As we are staying on a local island it is a requirement by law to cover your shoulders and upper leg area when walking around town. As Thulusdhoo is also a tourist island they are extremely accommodating and understand the western lifestyle. Where our hotel is located we are in a tourist area and therefore we have the “bikini beach” right out the front which allows everyone to be in swimmers when enjoying the beaches. There are designated areas for tourists to be in bikinis but all areas can be accessed, just make sure to have a rashie and shorts if it’s not a ‘bikini beach’ area.When moving around the hotel or going to the eating area please cover up also.
DO I NEED TO BRING MY OWN HARD DRIVE OR WILL A MEMORY STICK BE ENOUGH?
We have an amazing team of photographers capturing every moment of the clinic from the magical waves to the beautiful sandbank picnics to the shark and shipwreck snorkeling and so much more. Hupa and his team use top of the range equipment to give you photo frame quality shots and videos to take home. This means you will need a HARD DRIVE with a lot of space to download your images before you head home. We have had many ladies come throughout the years who have not had enough space on their memory sticks and have had to wait a while to get the shots back so we strongly advise bringing a hard drive with lots of space.
CAN I RENT A BOARD THERE INSTEAD OF BRINGING ONE?
Yes – We are in partnership with one of the local surf shops who provides a great range of boards for surfers to rent during their stay on the island but we always recommend bringing your boards from home as there is a chance the surf shop may not have the size or style your after as many surfers rent boards throughout their stay and sometimes the shop doesn’t have much available.
DOES THE ACCOMMODATION HAVE A GYM?
Yes – Season Paradise has all you need! Our accommodation not only sits right on the beach front but it has a rooftop gym & pool and massage room all for us to enjoy throughout our stay. The accommodation also has bike hire so if you want to go for a sunset ride around town or to other bikini beaches then you can hire them from reception.
I HAVE DIETARY REQUIREMENTS IS THAT GOING TO BE A PROBLEM?
No – When we book you into the clinic we will get all dietary needs from everyone and let the accommodation know so they are able to repair food especially for your needs. If there is something you love from home and can’t live without and you’re unsure if the Maldives provides it then we do recommend bringing your own special items just so you feel you have everything you need for the trip.
IS THERE ALCOHOL ON THE ISLAND?
As Maldives is a Muslim country and we are staying on a local island there is no alcohol allowed on the island which is really nice as it means the island is very relaxed and respectful.
But…..If you feel like a little afternoon sundowner there is a multiple level Bar Boat located 1km off the island that provides a beautiful location for a well earned afternoon cocktail and some epic tunes. To access the boat it is $10 return and you will need money for drinks on the boat.
WHAT IS VIDEO ANALYSIS?
If you have never had video analysis then this is definitely a great time to experience it! With all your coached surf sessions being filmed from the water and on land, we are provided with great footage to watch all together and break down to see where you’re needing help and what things can change to create more control, rhythm and flow.
During the clinic we will have 3 x video analysis session where we all sit together and watch on a big screen all the waves from the days. You will be provided with a journal where you have the ability to write notes on technique corrections and the do’s and dont’s of surfing. You also have the ability to ask any questions you may have to help you with your next surf session.
These learning activities are a great way to not only learn from your mistakes but to also see others and where they are needing help. Video analysis is one of the best tools coaches use to help students progress faster and with more confidence.
Although it’s all about learning, these Video analysis sessions are also loads of fun. Seeing each other fall and make mistakes all together can be so much fun and everyone always ends up laughing throughout the session.
WHAT IS THE BODY MOVEMENT SESSION?
After surfing your heart out each day you might find your muscles starting to feel a little fatigued and stiff. We do a body movement session early in the morning to just slowly open your body and allow Gee to share with you her routine stretches she does before heading out into the water. This session is designed to show you surf specific stretches to help you feel loose and ready for the next day.
WHAT IS THE OCEAN WELLBEING/ Q & A?
Our belief is that surfing is about connecting your soul, mind and body with the rhythm of the ocean. We use the technical elements and the mental strength of a surfer to push limits and teach you to step out of your comfort zone to achieve goals.
This style of coaching requires us to dive deep into WHY we need surfing in our lives.
Gee has been teaching this method of coaching since 2007 and offers questions for you to write down and answer in your own private time to have a deeper understanding of why you surf and what surfing provides in your life.
The Q&A offers you the ability to ask any questions you may have from the clinic or with surfing in general and Gee will be able to provide guidance and feedback. With her many years of international coaching of surfers of many different levels and her Masters qualification, Gee has a world of knowledge when it comes to surfing and is happy to share it with you.
IS THERE A STARTING TIME FOR THE TRIP?
Yes. Day 1 (23rd March 2026) will be an arrival day for all the ladies with no scheduled activities so you can just relax and take it all in. Participants will arrive throughout the day from early morning to late night depending on international flight schedules. The official welcome to the retreat & the group activities will commence early on Day 2 morning.
DO I NEED TO ARRANGE A VISA?
No. Free Visas On Arrival granted for all nationalities – passport must have 6 months validity + departing flight from Maldives. An online Traveller Declaration form needs to be filled 0-96hrs before your arrival in Maldives. All details will be provided before you travel.
WHICH AIRPORT DO I FLY TO & WILL SOMEONE GREET ME AT THE AIRPORT?
Velana International Airport- Male. Yes. From the moment you first arrive in Maldives you will be met on arrival at the international airport by the Season Paradise Airport representative & assisted to the island’s scheduled speedboat. We will preorganise the boats and this will be in your itinerary along with your flights and travel times. The Chix team will meet you on arrival at Thulusdhoo Island. Upon departure, you will be assisted to ensure a smooth departure process.
WILL I NEED ANY EXTRA SPENDING MONEY DURING THE TRIP?
Yes – You may want to bring money for the Bar boat (Alcohol is not included in this trip) or for extra snacks, souvenirs or any extra free time surf transfers you wish to do.
WHAT IF I DON'T FEEL LIKE DOING AN ACTIVITY OR SURF SESSION?
This trip of a lifetime is totally customized to your needs. What this means is that we provide a bunch of activities so that you feel you have ticked your ‘Maldives dream trip’ box but if you feel like you just need a rest or some down time and wish to pull out of an activity that is totally fine!
We have arranged each day with a bunch of activities and surfing but there is also designated chill and quiet time so that everyone feels relaxed and can just enjoy the magic of island life.
As the trip is a prepaid package there is no refund if you chose to not participate in an activity.