12 Days Surf Cruise in North Maluku, Indonesia

Facilities

This surf charter will start and end in Tobelo city. After your flight from Bali, Cruising Raja Ampat will pick you up at the airport and transfer you on board of Wisesa. The cruise will start immediately and you will have the opportunity to surf on the first day. Cruising Raja Ampat has found some interesting waves on the few islands next to Tobelo, perfect for a warming up.

Then, your surf guide will choose Wisesa’s route regarding wind condition, swell orientation, and size. There are plenty of options, going east to the Buli’s islands, on west coast's Halmahera or to North Morotaï. You will surf many different waves, right and left, secrets spots, and also famous spots, such as Serenade or Indojiwa. If you want to escape the crowded Bali, this cruise is for you!

The good thing about this surf charter is that you will see almost no other surfer. Not because of the quality of the waves, but maybe because of the remoteness of these islands. Many spots are only accessible by boat. The season is from November to February when you touch swell from monsoon and South Pacific cyclone seasons. During this season, winds are mostly light and swells can be consistent.

The boat

Wisesa is Cruising Raja Ampat's new boat built in 2015 to 2016 for liveaboard cruises in Indonesia. They designed a strong and safe vessel, a mix of modern comfort and the charm of a wooden boat. The name “Wisesa” means the power of nature in the Hindu religion.

Cruising Raja Ampat thinks that the boat is the link between them and mother nature. Maybe this is why they feel so in harmony with nature during cruises. The story started in 2015, when two French friends joined a cruise on a small and basic riverboat, deep in the rainforest of South Borneo, looking for orangutans.

After few days on this small boat, they came up with this crazy idea to build and operate an Indonesian wooden boat. Thus, they would be able to share their adventures with others. After that, things went very fast. They designed, learned, and followed the entire construction and did a big part of the engineering. They launched the boat on September 2016.

Wisesa specifications

• Overall length: 30 meters
• Deck length: 23,5 meters
• Draught: 2 meters
• Widht: 5,6 meters
• Main engine: Mitsubishi 6 cylinders, 225 hp
• Cruise speed: 5 to 8 knots
• Generator: Isuzu 20 KvA
• Battery park: 880 Ah
• Power supply voltage: 380 volts, 220 volts, 24 volts, 12 volts
• 2 Dinghy: 5-meter wood and fiber with 40 hp and 3,6-meter aluminum with 15 hp
• Navigation: VHF, SSB, GPS, sonar, satellite phone, map, and compass
• Safety: life raft 25 persons, life jacket, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, and oxygen
• Accessories: free use of two canoes, two inflatable standup paddle, fishing and snorkeling gears

Wisesa onboard dive equipment

• 2 CAT compressors (2016)
• 22 dive tanks S80 Luxfer DIN / YOKE
• Weight and belt
• Six full Scubapro equipment for rent (wetsuit, masks, fins, BCD, regulators, etc)
• Dive torch and computer

There will be land excursions included in the price during this trip.

Situated in north-east Indonesia, North Maluku islands are facing the Pacific Ocean. The main islands are Halmahera and Morotaï, but there are plenty of smaller islands around there, which are all great opportunities to find new surf spots. All these islands are paradise style! Most of them are covered with a wild rainforest from the center to the coast, amazing white sand beaches, and pristine waters.

In your free time, you can make use of the two canoes, two inflatable SUP, the fiberglass boat, and the snorkeling or diving equipment.

• Daily guided surf sessions depending on the itinerary, swell, wind, and sea conditions
• Surf guide on board
• Use of all the onboard equipment, two canoes, and two inflatable SUP
• Use of the fiberglass boat (5 meters) and snorkeling equipment
• 11 nights accommodation
• Full board with breakfast and two hot meals per day
• Fresh fruits and snacks at any time
• Water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
• Land excursions during the trip
• Transfer from the local airport to the boat and back to the local airport

• Domestics and international flights from and to Tobelo city
• Insurance for cancelation fee, repatriation, and travel insurance
• Alcoholic drinks (2,7 EUR per can)
• Harbor and park fees (50 EUR per person)
• Use of the satellite telephone (2 EUR per minute)

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 90 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 60 days before arrival.