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font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.2vw,2.6rem); color:#fff; line-height:1.05; margin:0 0 .7rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-split-words{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.5rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-split-word{ font:500 .7rem\/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:.4em .85em; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5); color:rgba(255,255,255,.88); border-radius:20px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* dividing line on desktop *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(min-width:700px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-split-side{ min-height:clamp(300px,48vw,500px); justify-content:flex-start; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-split--res{ border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ====================================================================<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   4 \u00b7 SPREAD SHELL<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   ==================================================================== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread{ padding:clamp(40px,6vw,88px) 0 clamp(28px,4vw,52px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread-panel{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  max-width:1200px; margin-inline:auto;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding:clamp(36px,5vw,64px) clamp(22px,5vw,64px);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  border-radius:0;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread-head{ margin-bottom:clamp(32px,4vw,56px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread-head .sg-kicker{ margin-bottom:1rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-lede{ display:grid; gap:clamp(26px,4vw,52px); align-items:start; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(min-width:860px){ .sg-lede{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-band{ margin:clamp(36px,5vw,72px) calc(-1 * clamp(22px,5vw,64px)); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-band .sg-credit{ padding-inline:clamp(22px,5vw,64px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-pullrow{ margin:clamp(36px,5vw,64px) 0; display:grid; gap:1rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(min-width:860px){ .sg-pullrow{ grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; align-items:start; } }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-pullmark{ font-family:var(--serif); font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,5rem); line-height:.65; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-callout{ border-top:1px solid currentColor; border-bottom:1px solid currentColor; padding:clamp(18px,2.6vw,28px) 0; margin:clamp(28px,4vw,48px) 0 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-callout .sg-kicker{ margin-bottom:.7rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-callout p{ margin:0; font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.8vw,1.45rem); line-height:1.35; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* partner *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-partner{ margin-top:clamp(40px,5vw,72px); border-top:1px solid currentColor; padding-top:clamp(30px,4vw,52px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-partner-head{ display:grid; gap:clamp(16px,3vw,36px); margin-bottom:clamp(20px,3vw,36px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(min-width:860px){ .sg-partner-head{ grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr; align-items:start; } }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-partner-name{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.6rem); line-height:1; margin:.3rem 0 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trips{ display:grid; border-top:1px solid currentColor; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(min-width:640px){ .sg-trips{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trip{ padding:clamp(20px,2.8vw,30px) 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(min-width:640px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-trip:nth-child(1){ padding-right:clamp(20px,3vw,36px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-trip:nth-child(2){ border-left:1px solid currentColor; padding-left:clamp(20px,3vw,36px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(max-width:639px){ .sg-trip + .sg-trip{ border-top:1px solid currentColor; } }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trip-when{ font:500 .82rem\/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; opacity:.7; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trip-where{ font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic; font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.2vw,1.8rem); margin:.4rem 0 .7rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trip p{ font-size:.97rem; margin:0 0 .9rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trip dl{ margin:0; display:grid; grid-template-columns:auto 1fr; gap:.3em 1.1em; font-size:.9rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trip dt{ opacity:.6; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-trip dd{ margin:0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-included{ margin-top:clamp(20px,2.8vw,32px); font-size:1rem; max-width:740px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-included b{ font-weight:600; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-ledger{ list-style:none; margin:clamp(20px,2.8vw,32px) 0 0; padding:0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-ledger li{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr auto; gap:1.2em; align-items:baseline; padding:.9em 0; border-top:1px solid currentColor; font-size:.99rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-ledger li:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid currentColor; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-ledger b{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.6vw,1.3rem); white-space:nowrap; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-cta{ margin-top:clamp(26px,3.5vw,40px); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:.9rem 1.2rem; align-items:center; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-cta-note{ font:400 .82rem\/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; opacity:.55; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* resort colourway *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-spread-panel{ background:var(--res-bg); color:var(--res-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-kicker{ color:var(--res-acc); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-h{ color:var(--res-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-pull{ color:var(--res-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-pullmark{ color:var(--res-acc); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-soft{ color:var(--res-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-callout{ border-color:var(--res-hair); color:var(--res-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-callout p{ color:var(--res-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-partner,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-trips,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-ledger li{ border-color:var(--res-hair); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-credit{ color:var(--res-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--res .sg-ph{ --ph-bg:#e4d4bf; --ph-fg:rgba(35,24,16,.38); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* boat colourway *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-spread-panel{ background:var(--boat-bg); color:var(--boat-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-kicker{ color:var(--boat-acc); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-h{ color:var(--boat-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-pull{ color:#fff; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-pullmark{ color:var(--boat-acc); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-soft{ color:var(--boat-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-trip-where{ color:#fff; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-trip p{ color:var(--boat-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-trip dt{ opacity:.8; color:var(--boat-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-trip dd{ color:var(--boat-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-partner-name{ color:#fff; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-included{ color:var(--boat-ink); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-callout{ border-color:var(--boat-hair); color:var(--boat-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-callout p{ color:#fff; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-partner,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-trips,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-ledger li{ border-color:var(--boat-hair); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-credit{ color:var(--boat-soft); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-spread--boat .sg-ph{ --ph-bg:#142e42; --ph-fg:rgba(232,242,245,.38); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ====================================================================<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   5 \u00b7 COMPARISON TABLE<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   ==================================================================== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-compare{ padding:clamp(40px,6vw,88px) 0 clamp(28px,4vw,52px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-compare-head{ max-width:680px; margin-bottom:clamp(32px,4vw,52px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-compare-head .sg-kicker{ margin-bottom:1rem; color:var(--muted); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table{ width:100%; min-width:480px; border-collapse:collapse; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table thead th{ padding:clamp(12px,2vw,18px) clamp(12px,2vw,20px); text-align:left; font:600 .7rem\/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; border-bottom:2px solid var(--hair); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table thead th:nth-child(2){ color:var(--res-acc); background:rgba(196,133,106,.06); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table thead th:nth-child(3){ color:var(--boat-acc); background:rgba(107,187,212,.06); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){ background:rgba(30,24,16,.03); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td:nth-child(2){ background:rgba(196,133,106,.05); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td:nth-child(3){ background:rgba(107,187,212,.04); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table td{ padding:clamp(12px,2vw,18px) clamp(12px,2vw,20px); border-bottom:1px solid var(--hair-soft); font-size:clamp(.92rem,1.3vw,1rem); line-height:1.45; vertical-align:top; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table td:first-child{ font:500 .8rem\/1.4 var(--sans); letter-spacing:.06em; color:var(--muted); text-transform:uppercase; white-space:nowrap; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table td:nth-child(2){ background:rgba(196,133,106,.04); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table td:nth-child(3){ background:rgba(107,187,212,.03); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-table .sg-dash{ color:var(--muted); opacity:.5; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ====================================================================<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   6 \u00b7 A DAY ON EACH SIDE  (split centre-spine, stays split on all sizes)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   ==================================================================== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-day{ padding:clamp(56px,8vw,120px) 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-day-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:clamp(28px,4vw,48px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-day-head .sg-kicker{ margin-bottom:1rem; color:var(--muted); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-day-head p{ color:var(--muted); margin-top:.6rem; font-size:1.04rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-legend{ display:flex; gap:clamp(18px,4vw,44px); flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:clamp(32px,4vw,56px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-legend span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.55em; font:500 .82rem\/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-legend i{ width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; flex:0 0 auto; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-legend .lg-res i{ background:var(--res-acc); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-legend .lg-boat i{ background:var(--boat-bg); box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 2px var(--boat-acc); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* centre-spine grid \u2014 all screen sizes *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-tl{ max-width:1000px; margin-inline:auto; position:relative; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-tl::before{ content:\"\"; position:absolute; left:50%; top:4px; bottom:4px; width:1px; background:var(--hair); transform:translateX(-.5px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 80px 1fr; align-items:start; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-row + .sg-row{ margin-top:clamp(18px,2.4vw,28px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-side--res{ grid-column:1; text-align:right; padding-right:clamp(5px,1.2vw,14px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-time{ grid-column:2; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:.4rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-time b{ font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.8vw,1.4rem); line-height:1; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-time i{ font-style:normal; font:500 .72rem\/1 var(--sans); letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); white-space:nowrap; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-time::after{ content:\"\"; width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--sand); border:1.5px solid var(--muted); margin-top:.15rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-side--boat{ grid-column:3; padding-left:clamp(5px,1.2vw,14px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-side p{ margin:0; font-size:clamp(.88rem,1.2vw,1.04rem); line-height:1.5; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-side--res p{ border-right:2px solid var(--res-acc); padding:.25em .8em .25em 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-side--boat p{ border-left:2px solid var(--boat-acc); padding:.25em 0 .25em .8em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* mobile: tighten time column *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media(max-width:680px){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr 52px 1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-time b{ font-size:.95rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-time i{ display:none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-side p{ font-size:.8rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-side--res p{ padding:.2em .5em .2em 0; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-side--boat p{ padding:.2em 0 .2em .5em; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\/* ====================================================================<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   7 \u00b7 THE DECIDER  (one-by-one stepper -> needle reveal)<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   ==================================================================== *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-quiz{ padding:clamp(56px,8vw,120px) 0; background:var(--res-bg); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-quiz-panel{ max-width:1200px; margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:clamp(22px,5vw,68px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-quiz-head{ max-width:680px; margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,56px); }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-quiz-head .sg-kicker{ color:var(--res-acc); margin-bottom:1rem; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.sg-quiz-head .sg-h--xl{ color:var(--res-ink); 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}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-stage{ max-width:100%; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-gauge-wrap{ max-width:300px; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-result-btns{ flex-direction:column; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \/* no ultra-wides on mobile *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  img[style*=\"21\/9\"]{ aspect-ratio:4\/3 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg *{ animation:none !important; transition:none !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .sg-js .sg-reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sg\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- ========================= COVER ========================= --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<header class=\"sg-cover\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-cover-media\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <!-- PHOTO: hero \u2014 warm Maldives aerial or reef shot. Full bleed. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hero_IMG_6941.jpg\" alt=\"Maldives reef line-up\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 30%;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-cover-top\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"sg-kicker\">SurfGirl Travel \u00b7 The Maldives<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"sg-cover-top-r\">Island Issue<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-cover-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h1 class=\"sg-cover-title\">Maldives:<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>liveaboard<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>or luxury resort?<\/h1>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"sg-cover-sub\">World-class waves. Two very different ways to surf them.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-cover-byline\">Words \u2014 Hayley Lawrence<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-credit\" style=\"margin-top:.8rem;color:rgba(232,242,245,.7)\">Edam @edam<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/header>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- ========================= INTRO ========================= --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"sg-intro\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-intro-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-intro-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"sg-standfirst\">World-class waves in one of the most pristine marine environments in the world. The Maldives is a bucket-list surf trip. But is it best from a liveaboard or a luxury land camp?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"sg-dropcap\">Mechanical reef breaks peeling over vibrant coral teeming with sea life. Dolphins, reef sharks and rays in glassy lineups. The Maldives offer one of the most extraordinary surf experiences on the planet.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>So to make the most of it, should you stay on a liveaboard surf boat or book into a luxury island resort?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-frame sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"sg-kicker\">The question<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"sg-frame-q\">Are you travelling alone or with a non-surfing partner?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"sg-frame-q\">Do you want to surf, surf and surf again <em>\u2013 or surf between sun lounger sessions, spa treatments and other watersports?<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"sg-frame-q\">Do you want ready-made friends or prefer downtime and space to yourself?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-stats sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-stat\"><b>Two ways<\/b><span>To surf the same atolls, end to end<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-stat\"><b>7+ breaks<\/b><span>Within a short boat ride of either base<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-stat\"><b>10 days<\/b><span>The length of a classic Maldives charter<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <!-- SPLIT-SCREEN: two worlds at a glance --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-split sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-split-side sg-split--res\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <!-- PHOTO: Ayada villa \/ lagoon. Warm, golden. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ayada-evening-resort-glow.jpg\" alt=\"Ayada Maldives at golden hour\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-split-copy\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"sg-split-name\">Luxury Resort<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-split-words\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"sg-split-word\">Overwater villas<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"sg-split-word\">Spa &#038; sunset<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"sg-split-word\">Everything included<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-split-side sg-split--boat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <!-- PHOTO: Renegade blue boat \/ reef peak. BLUE PAINT JOB ONLY. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Renegade-july-2023_@leafilms-07-morning-paddle-out.jpg\" alt=\"Surfers paddling out at Renegade\" style=\"position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-split-copy\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"sg-split-name\">Liveaboard Charter<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-split-words\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"sg-split-word\">Dawn to dusk surfing<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"sg-split-word\">Chase the swell<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"sg-split-word\">Surf-first crew<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee style=\"margin:1rem 0 0;font:400 .72rem\/1 var(--sans);letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6)\">Eivind @lea_surfing<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WAVE DIVIDER --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wave\">\n<div class=\"sg-wave-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- ====================== SPREAD 01 \u00b7 RESORT (AYADA \u2014 leads on SurfGirl) ====================== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"sg-spread sg-spread--res\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-spread-panel\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-spread-head sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Option One \u00b7 Luxury Resort<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sg-h sg-h--xl\">Luxury Island Resort<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"sg-lead sg-soft\" style=\"margin-top:.8rem\">A very different experience, for surfers who appreciate a little comfort between sessions.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-lede sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:0\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <!-- PHOTO: Ayada overwater villa \/ lagoon. Tall. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ayada-Aerial-Island.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Ayada Maldives\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption class=\"sg-credit\">Ayada Maldives<\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>For surfers travelling with partners, families or anyone who appreciates a little comfort between sessions, a luxury island resort offers a very different experience.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>Most island resorts with surfing options operate guided trips with experienced local teams. They assess the conditions each day and organise boat trips to the most suitable breaks.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>A resort also solves one of the biggest challenges of surf travel: mixed-ability groups. Advanced surfers can chase heavier waves while intermediates receive guidance and support on more manageable breaks.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"sg-soft\">Non-surfing friends and partners can stay behind and lap up the luxuries of your base. Plus, when you&#8217;re done surfing, there&#8217;s plenty else to do together \u2013 from diving, fishing and snorkelling to yoga and spa treatments.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-pullrow sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-pullmark\">\u201c<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"sg-pull\"><p>Think overwater villas, infinity pools, spa treatments and sunset cocktails. Surfing remains the focus, but it&#8217;s only one part of your holiday experience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <!-- PHOTO: full-bleed band \u2014 resort from the water or surfer + speedboat --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-band sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ayada-surf-shot.jpg\" alt=\"Surfing at Ayada Maldives\" style=\"aspect-ratio:21\/9;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"sg-credit\">Ayada Maldives<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-callout sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Best for<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Couples, families, and mixed groups where not everyone surfs. Anyone who wants to surf world-class waves and have world-class luxury.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <!-- partner: Ayada --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-partner sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-partner-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Stay on the island<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"sg-partner-name\">Ayada Maldives<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>Ayada Maldives is a destination where five-star island living and world-class surf merge effortlessly. On a private island framed by turquoise lagoons in the southern atolls, you&#8217;re surrounded by some of the Maldives&#8217; most rewarding and uncrowded waves.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee style=\"max-width:800px\">Each day invites a surf adventure \u2013 whether it&#8217;s the thrill of chasing head-high sets or the quiet joy of gliding across crystal-clear waters beneath an endless horizon. What makes Ayada Maldives truly memorable, however, is the feeling that stays with you long after you leave the lineup. Elegant villas, from secluded beachfront sanctuaries to expansive overwater retreats, offer space to slow down and reconnect.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<ul class=\"sg-ledger\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li><span>Waves within reach<\/span><b>7+ breaks<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li><span>Out to the line-up<\/span><b>30-min speedboat<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li><span>On hand each day<\/span><b>Onsite surf team<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li><span>Restaurants &#038; bars<\/span><b>Eight<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<li><span>Off the water<\/span><b>Wellness &#038; excursions<\/b><\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:clamp(22px,3vw,34px) 0 0\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ayada-morning-boat.jpg\" alt=\"Morning boat at Ayada Maldives\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption class=\"sg-credit\">Ayada Maldives<\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"sg-cta-note\">ayadamaldives.com<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WAVE DIVIDER --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wave\">\n<div class=\"sg-wave-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- ====================== SPREAD 02 \u00b7 LIVEABOARD (Renegade) ====================== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"sg-spread sg-spread--boat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-spread-panel\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-spread-head sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Option Two \u00b7 Liveaboard<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sg-h sg-h--xl\">Why choose a liveaboard surf charter?<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"sg-lead sg-soft\" style=\"margin-top:.8rem\">The purest way to experience the variety of the atolls, and the ultimate freedom to move with the swell.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-lede sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>If your primary goal is simply to surf as much as possible, it&#8217;s hard to beat a liveaboard. This is the purest way to experience the variety of the atolls and offers the ultimate freedom to move according to the swell and conditions.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>A good captain and local guide will position you at the right break, at the right time. Everything else is taken care of \u2013 from three meals a day to cold beers on the dhoni. All you have to do is: wake up, coffee, surf. Breakfast, surf. Lunch, surf. Dinner, sleep. Surf again.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"sg-soft\">When the conditions dictate, you&#8217;ll move \u2013 meaning you&#8217;ll score the best waves with the least crowds.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:0\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <!-- PHOTO: Renegade at anchor \/ dawn. BLUE PAINT JOB ONLY. Tall. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SUNDECK_renegade.jpg\" alt=\"Sundeck on the Renegade surf charter\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption class=\"sg-credit\">Renegade Surf Travel<\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-pullrow sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-pullmark\">\u201c<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"sg-pull\"><p>Living on a boat with a like-minded, surf-hungry crew for ten days doesn&#8217;t get much better. You&#8217;ll share peaks, meals, stories, snorkels and sundowners.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <!-- PHOTO: full-bleed band \u2014 empty reef peak. BLUE BOAT if visible. --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-band sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_5928_renegdae-surf-split-shott.jpg\" alt=\"Surfer above and below the water at Renegade\" style=\"aspect-ratio:21\/9;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"sg-credit\">Edam @edam<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-callout sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Best for<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Solo travellers and groups of mates. If you&#8217;re chasing max wave count, the best conditions and minimum crowds, this is the way to do it.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <!-- partner: Renegade --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-partner sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-partner-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Book the boat<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"sg-partner-name\">Renegade Surf Travel<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>Renegade Surf Travel provides world-class surf coaching trips in the most progression-friendly waves on Earth. Their trips are for competent, independent surfers looking to take their surfing to the next level in quality waves, whilst on the trip of a lifetime.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-trips\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-trip\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"sg-trip-when\">February \u2013 April<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sg-trip-where\">Southern Atolls<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee>One of the most incredible surf trips on Earth. Remote, consistent, and with one of the most pristine marine environments you can imagine.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<dl><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<dt>Trips<\/dt>\n<dd>Six 10-day trips<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<dt>Levels<\/dt>\n<dd>First three Level 2-3, next three Level 3-4+<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/dl>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-trip\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"sg-trip-when\">April \u2013 October<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sg-trip-where\">Central Atolls<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee>Home to a huge variety of waves and open to all swell angles. The ultimate surfing playground and the perfect place to progress.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<dl><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<dt>Trips<\/dt>\n<dd>10-day trips<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<dt>Levels<\/dt>\n<dd>Alternating Level 2-3 and Level 3-4+ all season<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/dl>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"sg-included\"><b>Included on every trip:<\/b> daily video analysis, in-water coaching, surf theory, filming, photography and three chef-prepared meals a day.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin:clamp(22px,3vw,34px) 0 0\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sg-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carvemag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Renegade-july-2023_@leafilms-42-coaching.jpg\" alt=\"Surf coaching session at Renegade\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><figcaption class=\"sg-credit\">Eivind @lea_surfing<\/figcaption><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/figure>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"sg-cta-note\">renegadesurftravel.com<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WAVE DIVIDER --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wave\">\n<div class=\"sg-wave-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- ====================== COMPARISON TABLE ====================== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"sg-compare\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-compare-head sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Side by side<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sg-h sg-h--lg\">How they compare<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-table-wrap sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<table class=\"sg-table\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<th><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<th>Luxury Resort <span style=\"font-weight:400;opacity:.7\">\u00b7 Ayada<\/span><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<th>Liveaboard <span style=\"font-weight:400;opacity:.7\">\u00b7 Renegade<\/span><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Surf time<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Guided daily sessions, your pace<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Dawn to dusk, every day<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Conditions flexibility<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Set breaks, organised trips<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Move with the swell<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Comfort<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Five-star villas, eight restaurants<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Compact cabins, chef meals included<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>For non-surfers<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Spa, wellness, excursions<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Limited \u2014 boat life full time<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Mixed abilities<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Onsite team caters to all levels<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Trips split by level (2-3 \/ 3-4+)<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Social vibe<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Privacy and space<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Ready-made surf crew<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Flat day options<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Diving, spa, island life<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Wait it out on the boat<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Coaching included<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Onsite surf team available<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Video analysis, in-water coaching daily<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Best travelled with<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Partners, families, mixed groups<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<td>Solo travellers, surf-first crews<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WAVE DIVIDER --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wave\">\n<div class=\"sg-wave-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- ====================== A DAY ON EACH SIDE ====================== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"sg-day\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-day-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-kicker\">Same day, two ways<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sg-h sg-h--lg\">A day on each side<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee>Same hours, two completely different trips. Resort on the left, boat on the right.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-legend\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"lg-res\"><i><\/i>At the resort \u00b7 Ayada<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"lg-boat\"><i><\/i>On the boat \u00b7 Renegade<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-tl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>A quiet start on the villa deck, the lagoon still, the morning boat already waiting.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>05:30<\/b><i>First light<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Coffee on deck while the guide reads the swell and turns the dhoni toward whatever is working.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>Breakfast over the water while the surf team maps out the day&#8217;s breaks.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>07:30<\/b><i>Breakfast<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Back aboard after the dawn session, salt drying on your skin, plates passed along the rail.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>Thirty minutes out by speedboat to a head-high set, the surf team guiding you to the right peak.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>10:00<\/b><i>Mid-morning<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Second surf. The boat repositioned overnight \u2014 a cleaner atoll sits right off the bow.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>Lunch at one of eight restaurants, somewhere shaded, the afternoon open.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>13:00<\/b><i>Midday<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Lunch on the move, then video analysis on deck while the wind settles.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>The non-surfers slip off for a reef dive while the keen ones paddle back out.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>15:30<\/b><i>Afternoon<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Same peak, fewer people \u2014 the crew trading waves until arms give out.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>A treatment as the heat lifts, then sundowners from the infinity edge.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>18:00<\/b><i>Golden hour<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Cold drinks on the dhoni as the light drops and the day gets retold, wave by wave.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>A long dinner \u2014 island flavours one night, something more refined the next.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>20:30<\/b><i>Evening<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Dinner with the crew, the swell chart open for tomorrow.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-row sg-reveal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--res\"><pee>Back to the overwater villa, the water moving softly underneath.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-time\"><b>22:00<\/b><i>Night<\/i><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-side sg-side--boat\"><pee>Asleep to the anchor chain, the next reef break already on the horizon.<\/pee><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- WAVE DIVIDER --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-wave\">\n<div class=\"sg-wave-inner\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- ====================== THE DECIDER ====================== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<section class=\"sg-quiz\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-quiz-panel\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-quiz-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"sg-kicker\">So, which is right for you?<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"sg-h sg-h--xl\">Find your trip<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"sg-lead\">Both options deliver access to some of the best waves in the Indian Ocean. The only real question is whether you want to wake up in a cabin with the next reef break on the horizon, or in an overwater villa with room service on the way.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-stage\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-stepper\" id=\"sgStepper\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-progress\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-dots\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <span class=\"sg-dot is-now\"><\/span><span class=\"sg-dot\"><\/span><span class=\"sg-dot\"><\/span><span class=\"sg-dot\"><\/span><span class=\"sg-dot\"><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"sg-counter\" id=\"sgCounter\">01 \/ 05<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<fieldset class=\"sg-step\" data-step=\"0\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<legend>Who are you travelling with?<\/legend>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-opts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q1\" data-w=\"-1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">Just me, or a group who all surf<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q1\" data-w=\"1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">A partner or someone who&#8217;d rather be at the spa<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/fieldset>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<fieldset class=\"sg-step\" data-step=\"1\" hidden><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<legend>Your perfect morning in the Maldives?<\/legend>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-opts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q2\" data-w=\"-1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">In the water before sunrise, out when my arms give up<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q2\" data-w=\"1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">One beautiful session, then breakfast with a view<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/fieldset>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<fieldset class=\"sg-step\" data-step=\"2\" hidden><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<legend>When the surf is done for the day?<\/legend>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-opts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q3\" data-w=\"-1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">Watch the re-runs, talk about tomorrow&#8217;s swell<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q3\" data-w=\"1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">Spa, sundowners, a long dinner<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/fieldset>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<fieldset class=\"sg-step\" data-step=\"3\" hidden><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<legend>If it goes flat for a day?<\/legend>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-opts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q4\" data-w=\"-1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">I&#8217;ll wait \u2014 the next swell is coming<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q4\" data-w=\"1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">Perfect \u2014 I&#8217;ll dive, explore, or just be here<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/fieldset>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<fieldset class=\"sg-step\" data-step=\"4\" hidden><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<legend>Where do you want to wake up?<\/legend>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-opts\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q5\" data-w=\"-1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">A cabin, the reef already visible off the bow<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <label class=\"sg-opt\"><input type=\"radio\" name=\"q5\" data-w=\"1\"><span class=\"sg-opt-face\">An overwater villa, room service on the way<\/span><\/label><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/fieldset>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <button class=\"sg-back\" id=\"sgBack\" type=\"button\" hidden>\u2190 Back<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <!-- gauge (hidden until complete) --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-gauge-stage\" id=\"sgGaugeStage\" hidden><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-gauge-wrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 400 250\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A needle meter leaning from 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[et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <text class=\"sg-pole\" x=\"40\" y=\"236\" text-anchor=\"start\">Liveaboard<\/text><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <text class=\"sg-pole\" x=\"360\" y=\"236\" text-anchor=\"end\">Resort<\/text><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <pee class=\"sg-readout\" id=\"sgReadout\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"sg-result\" id=\"sgResult\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <button class=\"sg-restart\" id=\"sgRestart\" type=\"button\">Start again<\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/section>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- \/.sg --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->(function(){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var root = document.querySelector('.sg');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  if(!root) return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  var reduce = window.matchMedia('(prefers-reduced-motion: reduce)').matches;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \/* scroll reveal *\/<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  if(!reduce && 'IntersectionObserver' in window){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    root.classList.add('sg-js');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var io = new IntersectionObserver(function(es){<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      es.forEach(function(e){ if(e.isIntersecting){ e.target.classList.add('is-in'); io.unobserve(e.target); } });<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },{ threshold:.1, rootMargin:'0px 0px -8% 0px' });<!-- 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