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Mentawai surf boat trip
mentawai | indonesia
Join us on a luxury all-inclusive boat trip to the Mentawai Islands.
9 days of world-class surfing & unforgettable times!
score the world most perfect waves!
Close your eyes, take a deep breath and smell the perfume of tropical life. We are sailing between paradisiac islands, in the middle of the tropical Indonesian wilderness, surrounded by renown world-class waves and many other secret spots to discover!
Mentawai is the ultimate playground for all levels of surfers. Lefts, rights, hollow, mushy, long, short, every type of wave in a small chain of islands. Breaking over coral reef, the perfection surprises even the most experienced travellers. As it provides so much fun and progression, most people come back for more. The atmosphere of a boat trip with friends in such high-quality waves and a great boat is just priceless!
NORTH MENTAWAI
The majority of the spots are located around the islets south of Siberut, in an area called Playground. This is the easiest accessible area from Padang, can be a more corwded but the variety and quality of waves are excellent.
CENTRAL MENTAWAI
Push yourself to the central islands and get lost in paradise. Sipura is the main island of this region and home of legendary waves as Lance’s Left and HT, this last one the classic Mentawai right-hander barrel, mechanically perfect.
SOUTH MENTAWAI
What you come here for is Macas, the only wave in the Mentawai with limited access to a certain amount of surfers. This area is still very pristine and not so developed. There are many uncrowded breaks to be discovered with our surf guides.
Are you ready to score?
The boat
Built in 2016 in Sulawesi, Maki is the newest high-end option in Mentawai charters.
A 105ft Phinisi Liveaboard, newly renovated for wave hunting purposes.
Maki is a beautiful blend of luxury and cosiness.
It has a huge air-conditioned living room with 2 dining tables and an open plan kitchen and TV. There’s an External Lounge to hang out and watch the surf, a sun deck with 8-day beds, and 5 cabins – 3 of them being en-suite.
Maki also has all the fun toys – SUP boards, spearfishing guns and, of course, auxiliary dinghy to reach the surf.
Food, drinks and barrels are all under our all-you-can-handle policy!
Boat Technical Specifications
105ft overall
24 m x 6 m deck
Draught: 2,7 m
Engine: Mitsubishi 6D22
Power Supply: 1 generator 40 Kva and 1 generator 30 Kva
Diesel solar tank: 5000 L
Water tanks: 6000 L
Lateral wings for improved stabilisation and reduced rocking
Maki Boat Amenities
- A/C in every cabin + living room
- Tender for 9 people 40 hp Yamaha
- Secondary dinghy for 5 people
- Huge deck lounge and table
- 2 Fridges and 2 Freezers
- Tasteful Tahitian style decoration
- 2 sea kayaks, 1 stand up paddle
- Powerful Bluetooth speakers
- Complete medical kit
- 8 Soo Santai sunbeds on the upper deck – Best sunset spot
- Maki offers huge space all over the boat with 3 decks
- Big indoor living room with 2 dining tables and an open plan kitchen
- A total of 6 toilets and 6 showers (+ 2 outdoor showers) on board so no one ever has to wait around
- Amazing kitchen with 5 burner stainless steel gas oven, blender + all cooking equipment
- A super-deluxe cabin with 270 degrees ocean views, king-sized bed, private bathroom and a comfy couch
- All cabins are air-conditioned featuring comfortable mattresses
- A large shaded room dedicated to accommodating your boards, with direct access to the dinghy
- Fishing gear, snorkelling gear and spearfishing gun
- TV in the dining room so everyone gets to watch their waves of the day at dinner
- Jet ski Yamaha Wave Runner 1100cc is available upon request at an extra cost.
Mentawai Islands
Off the coast of Sumatra lies a chain of idyllic magical islands, renown worldwide among surfers for having the most perfect waves on Earth.
The Mentawai Islands shelter an unimaginable number of legendary, empty line-ups with crystal clear waters. It’s the ultimate playground for all levels of surfers. Lefts, rights, hollow, mushy, long, short, every type of wave in a small chain of islands.
The islands are renowned not only for the quality of waves on offer, but also the consistency. Breaking over coral reef, the perfection surprises even the most experienced travellers.
The boat is the ultimate way to move around the islands. It will allow us to score the best waves based on daily conditions.
Adventure has no limit!
Included
- Return airport transfers (Padang airport – Hotel -Maki)
- 10 nights on Maki in shared cabin
- 9 full days of surfing
- Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, soda, juice, beer (30 Bintangs per person – transferrable between guests), smoothie bowls, unlimited fresh coconut water
- Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghies
- Fishing and island excursions
- Use of all equipment onboard – SUPs, Kayaks, fishing gear, safety equipment, TV, large speaker, spearfishing gun, massage chair
- Screening of everyone’s waves on TV during/after dinner
- Expert Surf Guide to get you to the right place at the right time
- Experienced super helpful local crew members on board to ensure you are looked after at all times
Not included
- Airfares and airport fees
- Visa costs
- Travel Insurance (mandatory)
- Hotel in Padang (if necessary)
- Mentawai Tourism Tax (Rp.1.000.000 = Approx $75)
- Photo and Video Packages
- Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)
- Advanced Surf Coaching (optional)
- Jet ski rental (optional) – $200/h or $500 a day (1 tank) or $2500 for the full trip (5 tanks)
FAQ
How many guests will be on the boat?
The trip runs with a maximum of 13 guests.
How old should I be to join the trip?
To participate in the trip a minimum age 18 is required. Younger people are welcome but you need to be accompanied by an adult. There are NO ages limits!
Which is the surfing level on the trip?
Our trip caters for intermediate to advanced surfers. We do require that you can paddle out the back and catch waves on your own, in at least head-high surf. You should be able to trim down the line in unbroken waves, right and left, and confidently duck-dive or turtle-roll.
Non-surfers are welcome on-board (the Mentawai are such a gorgeous tropical destination), however, bare in mind that the trip is centred on surfing.
Do I need to bring my own surfboard?
We recommend bringing 2 or 3 boards on the trip. Please keep in mind that we are going to be in a remote area and, even if we are going to bring a repair kit if your boards break there would be no replacement.
Where will we surf?
We will surf all the Mentawai, from North to South, depending on surf forecast. Our surf guides have many years of experience in the Mentawai Islands. They will always try to find the most suitable waves based on the group level and requirements.
When should I arrive?
You are responsible for booking your own flights arriving by 5 pm on departure day and leaving from 10 am on the last day of charter.
Padang is the international airport where you would have to arrive. Daily flights land here from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Garuda Indonesia is the best airline company based on punctuality and free surfboard allowance!
Do I need a Visa?
In Indonesia, you can usually get a free visa on arrival for 30 days. Your passport needs
to have at least 6 months of validity.
At the moment the tourist visas are suspended, but we are confident they will resume by the beginning of 2021. In case they wouldn’t, we will help you to get a special visa for approx. 8.5 mil IDR (approx. 600 USD).
How can I book the trip?
A 30% deposit should be paid by bank transfer at the time of booking for confirmation. The remainder 70% balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
Please contact us to receive the next steps about the procedure to book.
Please find our Booking Terms & Conditions here.
What if the trip has to be cancelled due to COVID?
In the event of guests not being able to attend the booked charter as a result of limitations imposed because of the COVID pandemic, Maki Boat hereby guarantees that the trip may be rescheduled to any date in the future completely free of charge.
We understand that these are uncertain times, therefore we are pleased to offer this peace of mind to you so you can rest assured you will be having the trip of your life with us, regardless of what scenario takes place.
Can I book the Master Suite?
Is the Sliding Chronicles team on site to assist me?
What if I have special dietary requirements?
Do we get any phone reception out on the boat?
We get limited signal during the trip, most places have no signal at all but occasionally when in transit there are areas where we will pass near telecommunication towers and be able to receive and reply to messages.
In order to do that, we recommend you get a local Telkomsel SIM Card, they can be found everywhere, even in the airport as soon as you walk out from arrivals. It should cost you around US$10 for the SIM card loaded with enough phone credit & data for the whole trip.
What is the Mentawai Tax?
It is a Tax that has been introduced by Mentawai’s governor which requires each surfer to pay 1 Million Rupiah (around US$75) upon visiting the region. Guests will pay it in Padang with cash money and a receipt will be provided.
The Tax has been thought to improve management of carrying capacities of surfers in each region, reduce overcrowding, and improve the overall experience of visiting surfers.
Do you have another question?
Contact me anytime! Send an email to Giulia: info@slidingchronicles.com or use the contact form