13 Days Boat Charter Surf Holiday in Mentawai, Indonesia

Facilities

During the holiday, you will stay at a cabin in Moon Palikir or Kaimana 2.

Moon Palikir

Moon Palikir is the pride of the fleet and with its robust finish, neat layout and facilities it presents the top-tier on the Mentawais surf charter business. With a large external deck, Moon Palikir offers a spacious area for relaxing after that dreamy surf session. The boat interior offers all the comfort you need with air-con main room and cabins. The amount of space and sleeping arrangements is a welcome break from the dorm style accommodation adopted by many vessels operating in the region.

Kicking back after a surf does not get any better. Imagine you and your mates watching the day’s events on wide-screen, guzzling your quota of beer, feasting on a guaranteed seafood diet before chilling out on a beanbag to talk about where to surf the next day. Seafaring capacity does not get much better and that means North Sumatra is with-in reach during your stay on Moon Palikir.

Whether it be a "hot insertion" drop-off by one of the two tender boats into a pumping line-up or trawling for a big fish there is always the comfort of the boat to come back to. The nippy tender boats are also on standby to assist surfers in case they require any help or even just a board/beer-change.

Specifications

• Length Overall (LOA): 35 meters
• Bean: 6.5 meters
• Construction: Fiberglass Hull
• Marine engine: Twin Engine Nissan RF10 420HP
• Top speed: 15 Knots
• Cruise speed: 12 knots
• Generator: 2 x colt diesel PS100 40KW
• Electrical points: 220v power
• Registration: Indonesian flag

Navigation and safety

• Radar - 24 mile range
• GPS plotter - depth sounder / fish founder
• Radios - HF/SSB, VHF Radios
• Life jackets
• Life ring with MOB lights
• Life raft for 20 people
• Satellite phone available
• First aid kit

Features

• Six cabins (one cabin with four single bunks + four with two single bunks each + one cabin with twin bed)
• 9 x air conditioning
• 42" Plasma TV / home theatre
• Video CD player / DVD player
• 2 fridge / 2 freezer
• Drinking cold water dispenser
• 2 shower and toilet
• Barbecue
• 18-foot speedboat/engine 115 HP
• 12-foot tender/engine 15HP
• Snorkeling gear
• Standup paddle

Packages

• Transfers airport-boat-airport
• Air-conditioned accommodation
• All meals on board, including snacks and fruits
• Filtered water, juices and soft drinks
• 15 cartons of Bintang per trip (more available at extra cost)
• Surf-guide service
• Speed-boat available
• Use of equipment for snorkeling
• 12 passengers maximum

Kaimana 2

The boat has an excellent space distribution offering comfortable areas to chill out and appreciate the surf during the day. The interior accommodates the guests in a way that create an interaction between everybody. Kaiamana 2 has five sleeping cabins with comfortable bunks and air-con. The service and specially the meals are something that the staff take extra care; the menu is balanced and rich in flavors to give that extra boost during your surfing sessions.

The surf guides with excellent local knowledge of waves and weather in the Mentawais are committed to take you surfing in the best conditions during all your trip. The staff members are friendly and always ready to assist you.

Boat specifications

• 2 triple share cabins
• 3 twin share cabins
• 2 shower / toilet with hot water
• 1 outdoor shower
• Large fully air-conditioned lounge room with TV, DVD and stereo and separate dining area
• Wide shaded top deck
• Snorkeling gear
• 18ft speedboat/engine 115 HP
• 12ft tender/engine 15HP

The Mentawai Islands

The mentawai islands are located in the middle of Indian Ocean, approximately 100 miles from Padang, west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, the Mentawai archipelago is a stunning area rich in nature and beautiful beaches that has been ecologically isolated from mainland Sumatra since the mid-Pleistocene period, resulting in high levels of endemism among its indigenous flora and fauna.

The Mentawai Island chain consist of four main islands, Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai and South Pagai which are surrounded by many others small islands. Siberut is the largest one with an area of approximately 500 800 hectares with a population close to 22.000 citizens, most of them indigenous Mentawaians. High conservation value has attracted the attention of World Wide Fund for Nature and United Nations body UNESCO resulting in the declaration of the Siberut National Park.

The Islands are manly inhabited by local fishermen who are friendly and welcoming. A visit to their beaches and communities are highly recommended for a full Mentawai experience.

The Mentawai Islands are administered as regency within the West Sumatra (Sumatera Barat) province since 1999. The regency city is Tua Pejat, located on the island of Sipura. Padang, the capital of the province, lies on the Sumatran mainland and the total area reaches 6011.35 square kilometers. All the nature spirits makes it an extraordinary escaping spot from a hectic life.

Three chef-made meals by day, snacks, juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, and mineral water will be provided. Additionally, there will be 15 cartons of Bintang beer per charter.

Although surfing is the main activity, there are many others things to do during the trip. The Mentawai archipelago is one of the most stunning locations on earth, most of the Islands have beautiful white sand beaches and coconut trees, surrounded by crystal clear waters, live coral reefs, and a large variety of marine life offering that perfect set-up a snorkeling or just lie down and relax between the surf sessions.

The boats are stocked up with recreation equipment to make the most of this adventurous place to visit. Exploring and enjoying the local nature is a must to do for all guest. The boats have all the toys from snorkeling gear, stand up paddleboards, and few paraphernalia for stretching and warming up. In addition, there is a lot of local handcraft shopping to do with the natives and village visits around the islands.

When the boats are not chasing waves, there are plenty opportunities for relax on board cruising along the islands through breathtaking anchorages. Having your “happy hour” at sunset on the deck, sharing a few drinks with friends, or just chilling, you will have an authentic Indonesia adventure.

• All airport / boat transfers in Padang
• 12 nights onboard accommodation
• Three chef-made meals by day, snacks, juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee, mineral water
• 15 cartons of Bintang beer per charter
• Use of all boat facilities, including dingy for taking you to the lineup and bring back to the boat and snorkeling gear, Moon Palikir also has a kayak and stand up paddle board
• Daily surf sessions according to latest forecast

• Photo and Video services (available under request)
• Indonesia visa
• Mentawai tax (guests can pay in Indonesian rupiah at the airport on arrival; valid for 15 days. Cost one million rupiah or approximately 70 USD)
• Airline tickets
• Travel insurance
• Extra alcohol (under request)

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG). Pick up from the airport is included. Mentawai Surf Charters will pick you up from the airport.

To get to the surf paradise is a long journey and involves a lot for the traveler, but once you finish the trip and get to the Islands, you will have your reward and see, why the Mentawai Islands are one of the most desired surf destinations in the world.

The adventure starts in Padang, west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia and there are a few routes to get there. You can book your flight through Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). All flight itineraries need to be confirmed by Mentawai Surf Charters.

Once you arrive and go through the immigration and customs, there will be one of Mentawai Surf Charters staff members waiting for you. He will take your gears to the boat and accommodate you at Mercure Hotel where you can enjoy the lounge and pool area without extra costs. Meals at the hotel and use of facilities like showers and Wi-Fi are available at extra costs. Padang’s airport, Bandara Internasional Minangkabau, is located 20 kilometers north of town.

The boat leaves Padang port at dusk usually after 6:00 p.m. The crossing time depends on the weather conditions and the boat you have chosen, usually take all night. By the time you wake up, the boat will be at the Islands arriving on the first surf spot so you can have your first magic surf session without waste any time.

The boat will arrive back in Padang on the early hours of the last day shown on the schedule; the crew will organize your transfer. Return flights can be book from 10 a.m. onward.

• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 60 days before arrival.