13 Days Boat Charter Surf Holiday in Mentawai, Indonesia

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

• Accomodation: one cabin with four single bunks + four cabins with two single bunks each
• 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

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) no later than 4pm from the first day of your trip. Pick up from the airport is included, our staff will be waiting for you on arrival.

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.