Retreat to the MALDIVES
Imagine waking up in paradise—warm turquoise water, the sound of waves rolling over the reef, and a community of like-minded women ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure.
It might look a little something like this...
From October 9th – October 18th 2025, join the Thrive Tribe on the breathtaking local island of Thulusdhoo, a hidden gem nestled in the stunning Kafuu Atoll. Only half an hour by boat from Malé International Airport, you'll be awe-struck by crystal-clear waves, pristine sandbanks, and vibrant marine life setting the scene for the ultimate mix of adventure, relaxation, and connection.
Whether you’re here to level up your surf skills or simply soak in the island magic, we’ve got the perfect package for you!
Choose Your Adventure
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The Surf Package
For the Wave Chasers
This one is for the frothers!! Those who can already paddle into their own green waves (of any size) and want to dance on perfect, glassy peelers in an unimaginable paradise backdrop.
Those who can’t get enough of the ocean but fancy a change of scenery and uncrowded line ups. Mature aged Wonder Women seeking the waves of a lifetime, connection with incredible like-minded souls, and to take their surfing to the next level (whatever that means for you).
With expert coaching, personalized feedback, and local guides, you'll leave feeling stronger, more confident, and simply bedazzled by this fantasy escape untouched by the world.
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The Cheer Package
For the Adventurous Soul
Love the surf vibe but not keen to paddle out? No worries! The Cheer Squad package is for women who crave island luxury, adventure, and connection—without the surfboard. While the surfers hit the waves, you’ll have time to relax, explore, and dive into your own island experience. You’ll share the stoke and join us for all meals, group excursions, morning movement and mindset workshops, just with a few extra hours “me time” while we surf. The ultimate blend of adventure and rejuvenation.
Room Booking Options
Ride solo, bunk with your fave pal, or meet some new legends in a party of three - how you boogie is up to you!
Surf Package Variations:
Wave 4 One
Book a single room and allow yourself the space to full immerse yourself in this retreat, find stillness in your own solitude and enjoy your downtime all on your own!
$5999 AUD
Twin Fins
Link up with your best GF, book a twin room, and share the surf trip of your DREAMS together on an unforgettable adventure.
$4999 AUD
Party Wave
Riding solo but keen to mingle with some new surf friends? Or maybe you've got a cheeky trio of frothers? Pick the triple share room and be sure to create memories and connections that last a lifetime.
$4999 AUD
Flexible payment plans available on request
Please note:
1. Any room configuration is perfect - Surfers & Cheer leaders may find themselves sharing a room and are welcome to request to share if coming together.
2. A non-refundable deposit of $1500 is required to secure your booking. Once you register your interest by clicking the "I'M IN!" button, you will be emailed with more information on how to make your deposit and lock in your spot!
Cheer Squad Package Variations:
Solo Cheer
Craving a solo getaway to immerse yourself in all of the rejuvenating glory of the Maldives, while making some new likeminded friends along the way?
Book the single room Cheer Squad package and blend self care, snorkelling, & socialising in the optimal ratio to truly create the retreat of your dreams.
$5499 AUD
The Duo
Got a pal who loves relaxing, adventuring & exploring as much as you? Maybe your bestie surfs and you finally have a chance to see what the fuss is about? Or you're keen to meet a new travel buddy in paradise?
Then the twin share option is for you!
$4499 AUD
The Trifecta
Coming solo but keen for a slumber party with your new pals? Or maybe you're coming as a trio keen to bunk together... Either way the trifecta is a perfect fit for the social butterfly.
$4499 AUD
Flexible payment plans available on request
Please note:
1. Any room configuration is perfect - Surfers & Cheer leaders may find themselves sharing a room and are welcome to request to share if coming together.
2. A non-refundable deposit of $1500 is required to secure your booking. Once you register your interest by clicking the "I'M IN!" button, you will be emailed with more information on how to make your deposit and lock in your spot!
What's Included?
🌊 The Surf Package includes:
✔ Daily surf trips (2-3hrs) incl. boat transfers to all the best spots
✔ Local surf guide to help us score the best waves
✔ Personalised coaching & in-water guidance
✔ 2 x Evening video analysis sessions to fine-tune your technique
✔ Video footage of all your best waves - Yours to keep
✔ Luxury 4-star accommodation at Season Paradise (stunning ocean views, infinity rooftop pool, gym & more)
✔ Three delicious meals daily (all dietary needs catered for)
✔ Return airport transfers (30-minute speedboat ride)
✔ Daily yoga + workshops (breathwork, meditation, mindset)
✔ Two epic snorkel adventures (swim with rays, nurse sharks, turtles & explore coral gardens!)
✔ Sandbank excursion (A mirage of white sand and glowing turquoise water - Breathtaking & surreal)
✔ Use of SUP, kayak & snorkel gear for self-guided adventures
✔ Professional Photography package to capture our magical island adventure
✔ All green taxes included
✔ All-inclusive day trip to a luxury resort island – an exclusive bucket list experience where you’ll soak up the glitz and glamour of a private island paradise
✔ Endless giggles & a brand new soul tribe
Please note that SOFTBOARD hire is included in the package price, hardboards are not. Board hire for the duration of the retreat will be charged at $250 AUD, at surfers expense.
🏝 The Cheer Squad Package includes:
✔ Luxury 4-star accommodation at Season Paradise (stunning ocean views, infinity rooftop pool, gym & more)
✔ Three delicious meals daily (all dietary needs catered for)
✔ Return airport transfers (30-minute speedboat ride)
✔ Daily yoga + workshops (breathwork, meditation, mindset)
✔ Two epic snorkel adventures (swim with rays, nurse sharks, turtles & explore coral gardens!)
✔ Sandbank excursion (A mirage of white sand and glowing turquoise water - Breathtaking & surreal)
✔ Use of SUP, kayak & snorkel gear for self-guided adventures
✔ Professional Photography package to capture our magical island adventure
✔ All green taxes included
✔ All-inclusive day trip to a luxury resort island – an exclusive bucket list experience where you’ll soak up the glitz and glamour of a private island paradise
✔ Endless giggles & a brand new soul tribe
What's NOT included:
✘ Flights
✘ Visas
✘ Travel Insurance (essential to join the trip)
Optional Extras (at own expense):
If you’re craving even more adventure, you can use your free time to try:
🚤 Wakeboarding & jet ski tours
🍌 Banana boat rides
🤿 Scuba diving trips & courses
🌬 Kite surfing
🛶 Kayaking & stand-up paddleboarding
🎣 Fishing charters
🐬 Dolphin sunset cruise
💆🏼♀️ Pamper yourself with a massage or facial at the on-site Day Spa
☀ Or simply… chill by the pool with a great book or explore the island at your own pace!
A Day In The Life...
An example itinerary (subject to change)
6 - 7am: Rooftop Yoga & Guided Surf Specific Mobility
7 - 8am: Breakfast
8am - 12pm: Breakdown of Conditions and Daily Surf Trip
12 -2pm: Lunch & Free time
2 - 6pm: Afternoon Excursion, Workshop or Free time
6 - 7pm: Dinner
7 - 8pm: Free time, Video Analysis or Social/Cultural Event, Discuss the following days activities/schedule
By 9pm: You will be well and truely pooped and ready for a biiiiiiiiig snooze ... Rest up to rinse and repeat tomorrow!
Why Retreat with Thrive?
Because life is too short for “someday”, and Thrive is special!
Because when you do something you thought you couldn’t, invincibility ripples into every corner of your world!
Thrive exists to ignite the forgotten sparkle inside every woman—empowering her to dream big, embrace adventure, and create a life that truly inspires her. Through connection to self, community, and nature, we cultivate uplifting confidence, playfulness, and joy!
Thrive adventures are so much more than a surf experience.
There’s SO much growth in leaning outside your comfort zone and nothing more powerful than a community of wonder women cheering each other on!
This is your time. Your adventure.
Your story to write.
What surf experience/skill level do I need to have? For this retreat, the required surfing level is "Advanced Beginner to Intermediate". What does that mean? - You must be confident to stay on your board without your feet touching the ground for an entire session. You are able to paddle into your own waves, and are aiming for green waves (no matter the size) with varied success. You should be able to control your board while you paddle out and either duck dive, go over the wave, or "Turtle Roll" your board safely. You might be starting to trim across the face of the wave, make stalls or turns and generate speed, or you might simply be happy to cruise for now.
What level of fitness do I need? You need to be able to spend up to 3 hours away from land. All the breaks we will discover are within half an hour speedboat ride from our departure point. You will be in the water for up to 2 hours, but have the option to paddle back to the boat as often as you like. For safety reasons it is essential that you are confident to swim at least 50m unassisted (no time limit).
How many new friends will be a part of the retreat? 21. Max 12 surfers and 6 cheer squad, plus 3 crew.
Can you cater for my allergies or dietary requirements? We sure can. Please just let us know in the comments section at time of booking, we're able to cater to all dietary requests.
Should I bring my own board or hire one there? If you normally ride a foamy, leave it at home, the local surf school have a range of high quality foamy boards for us to use. If you're riding a hardboard, it's probably worth considering bringing it with you. Board hire is available on the island but specific dimensions may be limited. If you're planning on hiring a hardboard, best get in contact directly asap to discuss options... We'll always have a board for you, but it may not be as perfectly suited as your own board from home. Please note that hardboard hire is an additional cost of $250AUD for the whole 10 days.
What should I wear in the surf? Most people choose to cover up with a layer of thin lycra - You'll be way too hot in a wetsuit or springy. I highly recommend a long sleeve surf suit or rashie, or simply a light coloured, relavitely tight fitting cotton T-shirt to protect from the sun. We'll generally be surfing from around 8-9am into the hottest part of the day. A surf hat is also a fantastic idea along with REEF SAFE zinc or sun barrier cream. PLEASE ENSURE YOUR ZINC/SUNSCREEN IN REEF SAFE! Hot tip: It will be much cheaper with alot more variety to purchase before leaving home. Shopping options can be very limited in the Maldives.
When should I arrive? What if I get delayed? Ideally you will arrive into Malé International Airport before 4pm Thursday 17th April. Our crew will be there to greet you at the arrivals gate and escort you to your speedboat transfer and hotel check in. Please let me know of your flight details as soon as you have them booked. Evening transfer can often be arranged upon request, please ask in advance if required. If your flight happens to be delayed, I'll know! All guests are requested to provide flight details, so we can keep track. Worst case scenario and we can't get a late transfer, you'll need to spend the night in Malé and get the sunrise transfer the following morning. Our crew will guide you through the entire process.
What's the local currency? Technically Maldivian Rufiyaa, but US Dollars is widely accepted and preferred. You may have issues trying to pay with bankcards, especially for small sums, it's a great ideal to take some cash. Either currencies are accepted, USD is generally preferred, ideally you'll have both currencies available.
What type of waves will we surf, what will the conditions be like? The beauty of surfing reef breaks (apart from their unimaginable beauty) is they are a stationary wave. Generally the shape of the wave stays the same and size varies pending conditions. At this time of the year waves are generally anywhere from 1-4ft and we have our choice of breaks that peel left or right. We are always dropped on the flat water behind the break when we arrive by boat, giving you an opportunity to sit behind the waves and take it in before paddling into the lineup. After a nice long ride, paddling back into the line up is much easier than a beach break because you can simply paddle wide, off the reef, and around the back of the break in flat water. Our boat is always nearby if you fancy a rest or a water break.
Can I still surf if I sign up as a cheerleader? Although there won't be space on our chartered boats for additional guests, you are welcome to join a small group or private lesson with the local surf school (at your own cost). The local coaches are fantastic and so very patient! They will assess your level of experience (if any) and take you to an appropriate break for beginners/your skill level.
Can I request to share a room with a friend/s even if I’m surfing and they aren’t? (Or vice versa) Of course! If you know someone on the trip and would like to request to bunk together, simply comment their full name at time of booking and we'll make it happen.
What will the food be like? Seasons Paradise take pride in catering to a wide range of diets. Daily buffets will include a mix of Maldivian cuisine (lots of seafood, rice and coconuts), with a huge range of Western foods and of course endless fresh tropical fruits.
What will the weather be like? The Maldives enjoys a warm, climate often cooled by a refreshing tropical breeze throughout the year. The average air temperature is 30 degrees Celsius with high humidity, and hardly changes. The average water temperature is 28 degrees Celsius. There can be some infrequent light rain from May to November. Rain lasting more than an hour or two is rare. Uv index is high and sun protection is highly recommended, including surf hat, zinc and sunglasses.
Do I have to join the surf trip everyday? No, of course not. Your time is yours to spend as you please. The surfers package includes 8 surfs with rest day in the middle. If you'd prefer do your own thing, you're totally welcome to, but you wont be refunded and will forfeit the cost of any trips you miss.
Will there be phone signal/wifi available? Yes, the hotel has quality wifi available at all times. If you would like to stay connected through the day I would suggest purchasing a local SIM card for $40, unlimited access. ... Or better yet, have a digital detox and immerse completely in island paradise!
Maldivian culture/ customs/ religion/language. Generally Maldivians speak great English thanks to tourism, but the official local language is Dhivehi - an indo-aryan language closely related to the Sinhara language of Sri Lanka. Islam is the state religion, and it significantly shapes daily life and laws of the country. Most female residents dress modestly covering shoulders and knees, alcohol and all drug use is prohibited by law. Once we have arrived at the hotel you are welcome to dress as you please. Swimming in your normal togs is fine in designated tourist areas of the island "Bikini beach". Thulusdhoo is one of the most relaxed islands in the Maldives, but it is still recommended to dress modestly while exploring local areas of the island by covering shoulders and knees. It's a rich, vibrant culture and a safe place to travel. Maldivians are incredibly friendly people who generally love to share their local knowledge with foreigners from around the globe.
Do I need a visa? YES!! And it is your responsibility to ensure you have the appropriate paperwork upon arrival. Most countries residents simply obtain a visa on arrival for the designated number of days they are in the country. Please note that you will need to show proof of your stay while in the Maldives to enter the country. Retreat confirmation will be provided upon booking and will need to be shared with customs upon arrival. You will need to have proof of booked accomodation for every night you intend to stay in the country. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure visa criteria have been met.
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