About Us

meet your hosts

the xperience travel team

As your hosts, together we bring a unique blend of expertise, energy, and passion to every charter. We truly love what we do, and our greatest joy comes from sharing the magic of the Maldives with fellow ocean lovers.

Andrea Forsyth

Andrea enriches our team with her extensive international experience and a unique blend of talents.

As a seasoned International Flight Attendant, she has travelled the globe and has a wonderful ability to connect with guests from all nationalities.

In addition to her aviation expertise, Andrea is a certified wellness coach, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher. On board our charters, she offers yoga sessions and guided meditation practices, allowing you to begin or end each day with a sense of peace and balance. Her classes are designed for all skill levels, ensuring everyone can participate and benefit from these revitalising practices.

Paul Rogers

Paul has extensive experience owning and operating retail watersports stores within Australia.

He is our go-to expert for SUP surf, surf, foiling, wing, and kite surfing.

His passion for water sports and vast industry knowledge make him the ideal guide for all your aquatic adventures.

In addition to his watersport mastery, Paul is also a qualified chef with 15 years of culinary experience.

His profound understanding of international cuisines ensures that every meal prepared on board is a culinary delight.

“We are dedicated to making your experience extraordinary!”

Paul & Andrea

Here’s why xperience travel charters are the ultimate way to explore the Maldives

expert knoweledge

Booking with Xperience Travel means choosing an adventure that transcends a ‘typical’ resort stay.

After numerous resort visits, we quickly recognised the best way to truly enjoy and immerse yourself in the Maldives was by boat.

With years of extensive travel throughout the Maldives, we have formed close connections with the locals and gained intimate knowledge of the area. We know what makes each destination unique and know how to show you the hidden gems off the regular tourist trail.

Personalised Service

From the moment you book with us until the end of your trip, we provide personalised service tailored to your unique preferences.

Our crew including local surf guides and dive masters are dedicated to ensuring you experience the adventure of your dreams.

We take the time to understand your vision and arrange every detail to match your desires.

Unbeatable Value

Unlike resort stays, where every outing comes with an extra charge, our all-inclusive charters offer a wide range of activities at no additional cost.

Enjoy snorkelling, fishing, dolphin watching, and encounters with nurse sharks and manta rays, all as part of your adventure. This ensures your costs stay consistent without unexpected add-ons.

Exclusivity

With a limited number of guests on our charters, we offer a truly intimate and exclusive adventure. This ensures less crowding and more personalised attention, allowing us to cater to your individual needs and preferences.

comfort

Our luxury yachts boast top-of-the-line amenities and spacious, elegant accommodations.

Whether you’re basking in the sun on deck or indulging in a gourmet meal, you’ll enjoy a level of comfort and relaxation that is truly unmatched.

Ultimate Exploration

Our charters offer the ultimate exploration, taking you to numerous islands and hidden gems across the Maldives. This diverse and immersive experience allows you to see and do more, without the limitations of a single location, all while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of our tailored itineraries.

All-Inclusive Dining

Dining aboard the boat is a culinary delight, with chefs preparing three exquisite meals daily, complemented by morning and afternoon tea. Savour the ultimate ocean-to-plate experience, indulging in fresh seafood and gourmet dishes while surrounded by the serene beauty of the open sea

Safety

Your safety is our top priority. We adhere to stringent safety standards and protocols, ensuring worry-free journeys for everyone onboard. Our highly trained crew is well-prepared to handle any situation, providing peace of mind so you can fully enjoy your adventure.

testimonials

Our private charter in the Maldives through Xperience Travel was incredible! Paul and Andy, along with being super fun, were very accommodating hosts and ensured we didn't have to worry about a thing.

It was amazing to share the experience with our elderly parents who had just as much fun as we did. From the snorkelling to the swimming with whale sharks, Surfing awesome waves and scuba diving stunning reefs. The fishing was epic and we loved the island visits; spending time with the locals was such a treat especially our visit to a local school. A huge thank you to Paul and Andy, we cannot wait till our next trip!!

Mel O’Heir

Thanks to Paul and Andrea, my trip to the Maldives was absolutely epic.

Swimming with mantas, whale sharks ,lemon sharks, snorkelling untouched reefs. The boat and staff looked after us next level.

Pauly the SUP guru and Andrea hosting yoga in the morning was a blissful start to the day. Private beach bbq plus themed nights/ days were awesome Did so much fishing and enjoyed the endless food and drinks.

Many treasured memories and I will be back 💯🙌🏾

Jamie Milverton

As mature travellers in our 70’s, we can only say that this was the trip of a lifetime. Our experience on the “Adora” luxury charter with Xperience Travel was truly amazing.

With a cross-section of ages, this trip provided something for everyone, from snorkelling, diving, fishing, surfing, and swimming with whale sharks and grey nurse sharks to parasailing. Our cabin accommodation was clean, spacious and comfortable and food delicious and our cruise director Naanu was remarkable.

Our sincere thanks to our organizers Andrea & Paul.

Ray and Heatherbell

What an epic once in a lifetime trip. To put into words the experience Paul, Andy and Nanu were able to create was nothing short of amazing.

To capture so much on one trip and to share it with awesome people in a place you just can’t describe will be in the memory bank forever.

Thanks Experience Travel. Excited to see what other trips you guys put on offer in the future.

Josh Baynton

If you want a getaway that accommodates families, couples, or tag-alongs, check out Xperience Travel. They know what works, and it was an experience I look forward to doing again next year. The boat was spacious, comfortable and easy to traverse with great sleeping quarters. Everyday we had opportunity to swim and snorkelled with abundant reef fish, turtles, rays, eels, Nurse sharks, Whale sharks and my highlight a mob of Manta Rays. We had local island and resort visits, bbq’s on the beach one evening and every meal was simple and tasty especially the local dishes. Our host Andrea and Paul along with the crew were magnificent and went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed a full Maldivian experience. So if it’s on your bucket list and you want an experience then go with Xperience Travel - 10 🤙 from me.

Brent Sankey

Trip of a lifetime with Xperience Travel on a live aboard in the Maldives. We jumped on a surf, scuba dive, snorkelling and relaxation experience. Everything was impressively planned and included in the experience.

The liveaboard was wonderfully kept, great food and well planned. The level of service and local knowledge was stupendous. The local surf, scuba dive and snorkelling guides were incredible in reading the weather, planning and ensuring everyone was serviced at all levels during the experience. Incredibly grateful to Andrea and Paul for their knowledge, planning and experience we received. Highly recommended and will definitely be traveling with Xperience again.

Danny Oehm

Had an incredible getaway on Xperience Travel, the best way to see so much of what the Maldives has to offer.

Accommodation was spacious and clean, food was plentiful and delicious (including fresh caught fish right off the back of the boat!). We swam with whale sharks, manta rays, dolphins and turtles. Incredible views from every spot throughout the boat itself.

Paul and Andrea were incredible and offered so many different options each day. Highly recommend!!

Tara Brennan

A trip of a lifetime! I have always wanted to visit the Maldives, and how we travelled around so many islands exceeded my wildest expectations! I took my tween and teenage daughters, and they absolutely loved every moment. Itinerary was so well-designed, boat was spectacular. We did lots of snorkling and swam with manta rays, whale sharks and spent a relaxing day at a 5-star resorts; we even swam with the nurse sharks in the back of the boat! Our tour guides organised a romantic candle-lit evening with local food, sand sculptures and music; it was one of the highlights of our trip. Food was always delicious and never the same. Overall, it was the PERFECT holiday; Andrea and Paul were excellent, fun travel hosts and went above and beyond to ensure we all had a great experience.

Helena Craig