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Why Maki Boat

We have joined our years of experience in Mentawai with the most amazing vessel we could find. Spacious,  stylish and classic , Maki is the perfect berth to allow you to tick that box. 

At Maki we don't have customers, we make friends. We aim to deliver something that can never be taken away from you: memories of epic days of surfing with your crew.

Our Happy Place

There are many incredible surfing destinations in the world, but it is a known fact that nothing tops what you can find in Mentawai. The archipelago shelters an unimaginable number of perfect line-ups, with crystal clear waters at 25˚C.

Lefts, Rights, Hollow, Mushy, Long, Short. There is no place on the planet with such variety and quality. Mentawai is the perfect place for surf progression and for pure fun alike

Our Clients Say

We had an amazing time on the mentawai….

We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.  Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone. Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Date of experience: May 10, 2023

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Let us show you how amazing a boat trip can be…

This amazing…, since 1998, we have continually provided surfers from around the world with the adventures of their lives..

Sumatran Surfariis is one of the longest-running independent surf charter operators for the islands of Mentawais and Northern Sumatra. Our boat trips cover any and all nooks of the Mentawais, Telos, Nias, Hinakos, and Banyaks, and we’ve recently begun custom trips that travel even further north or south. Our experience and willingness to look around every bend is what sets us apart from the competition. There are still many places you can surf out here alone if you have the knowledge, ambition to travel further, and ability to think outside the box. There are places for chargers, places for carvers, and places that won’t cut you up when you go over the falls. There are also many chances to slip into those well-known and rightfully famous waves for a quiet session or two if you know how to plan it right.

We have taken this knowledge and hard work and built it into our boats, our crews, our office, and our service. We are proud to have an extensive family of long-term return guests that continually help make Sumatran Surfariis what it is today. But there are a few other things that set us apart from charter operators as well:

• We are all dedicated surfers.
• We, too, want to surf alone.
• We want to see you happy, stoked, and improve your surfing.
• And, most important, we want you to have fun on your vacation. It’s all bagus!

Regardless of your age or skill level, we can tailor a surf trip to your specific needs and desires. Please take a look around our website, and feel free to contact one of our experienced sales representatives at any time if you have questions.

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Check out our boats…

We are the sole operators and owners of three charter boats: Southern Cross, Budyadahri, and Mahogany. Our boats are built in traditional Indonesian style, which adds to the authenticity of your adventure. All our boats are large and spacious, offering lots of covered deck space, and they come equipped with all the modern amenities. You’ll be very comfortable and very well taken care of by our crew who have many years of experience running trips in these waters.

What our guest are saying…

“Chris and Danny… thank you guys so much for this awesome experience and time on an incredible adventure. Unbelievable boat, crew, captain and best guide!!! And the vibe… loved surfing with you and meeting you Chris. Loved jamming on the boat… loved that I was only one of two people that did not get seasick or have stomach issues… ha!! Really hope to see you again Chris and buy you dinner or be on the Mahogany again!!! out there doing what I’ve always loved and dreamed of doing for 35 years.  Thanks for celebrating my 51st birthday and making me a cake as well…  Truly Dr. evil and Maurice are people to look up to and realize you can do this even after heart issues!! life-changing experience I had. amazing waves surfed the funnest waves of my life with my best friend and great people. Thank you!!!”

“Hey Danny, What a trip! As Bones (Campbell) put it – ‘this trip will age well’. It was by far the best trip I’ve done out of 4, Bones has done 5 and it’s the best he’s done. Expectations were through the roof and Scuzz, Sugud and the crew, and the Hog smashed them. Didn’t get anything massive, but we had pretty consistent head/overhead lined up swell with good winds. Scuzz had us on the right spots at the right times and we really picked the eyes out of it. I can’t thank Scuzz enough for his efforts on our trip, from his forecasting to his secret spots and everything in between it was just epic. And his engagement – after doing this for 25 years you’d think he’d be jaded by it, but he was a stoked grom like the rest of us. I’d rate it as the best surf trip I’ve done in 35 years of surfing. Big call! Thanks for organising for us Danny, and thanks again to you and Scuzz for agreeing to Derek being on the trip. I’ll let the dust settle at home for a little bit then book in the 2024 Hog trip. A bunch of us will be turning 50, as will Scuzz and Sugud. Cheers!”

“I hope you are doing well. I just wanted to drop you an email to close the loop with you about our trip. Everything was very positive! • Crew: Super friendly and very supportive. You can feel that by spending a couple more days with them, they become more than just the crew, but friends. • Food: Exceptional. No more comments. The chef always had a smile on his face and asked if we wanted more. • Guide: Manu is a legend. He managed to take us to un-crowded lineups. Also, our group had a big range of surfing levels, he understood that perfectly and made the right decisions for us all to surf and enjoy the trip. Moreover, he ended up being one more of the group, increasing the positivity and good vibes of the trip. Thank you again for your support and for making the trip possible even with covid hitting us all. See you soon mate!”

“Just a quick mail to let you know that we are back in France, in our homes after spending the best surf trip of our lives!  We were so relieved to finally get to the Mentawais after expecting this for over two years… We’ve had a blast, the boat and the crew were great! None of us would change a thing. Special thank-you to Yu, he has made some bold but smart choices, 4 of us got the ride of their lives during this trip. We are still buzzing… The last day, I was waiting for my prio at Lance’s and heard a guy who was saying to another: “I leave tomorrow, I’m a bit disappointed I didn’t get the chance to surf Greenbush, we haven’t had enought swell during the trip”.  I didn’t say anything but couldn’t help thinking that their guide blew it because we’ve had plenty of swell, we surfed Greenbush and Rag’s on the same day and it was pumping. We are so grateful for Yu.  And other than his skills as a guide, he is a wonderful human being, very respectful, funny and sweet, he has become a part of group. Concerning the crew now… well, we miss them, they were so nice and helpful. Sabar is the best cook ever and there’s nothing Willy can’t do… So, again, thanks for the organisation. We will be back in a couple of years… Cheers.”

“Hi Danny, I just had ts say after more than a dozen trips with Sumatran Surfariis over the past 15 years the trips keep getting better the new super fit Scuzz was more motivating and enthusiastic than ever ( I didn’t think it was possible ) he lead by example we surfed 17 different breaks more often than not on our own from fun beach breaks to A grade world class waves Also paddle boarding through the mangroves ,fishing and food as always was excellent Thats why Sumatran Surfariis will always be my first choice for a boat trip ! I know all the other guys felt the same Keep up the good work. Regards.”

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Our destinations…

While our primary focus over the years has been the Mentawais and North Sumatra, we’ve explored everywhere from the very tip of Aceh down through mainland Java. Our travels have taken us around Panitan Island, through the Sunda Straits, along the points of Enganno and Southern Sumatra, up the mighty Sumatran mainland, past Simeulue and to the northernmost points of the island. We’ve seen it all, and we’ve have kept detailed logs of our travels along the way. We’ve also managed to maintain quite a few secrets over the years, and the only people we share them with are our guests. Many of these secrets are in our standard Mentawais and North Sumatran runs, but with enough time and planning, we can show you adventures you’ve likely never seen in magazines or video clips.

Our family…

We all love Sumatra, and this is our home. We aren’t a new crew just out to exploit this area to make a buck – we are all SURFERS with an extensive background in creating the most amazing trips to these areas while being respectful to everyone we come across. Our guides come several different parts of the world, including Australia, USA, Japan, New Zealand, Spain, and Brazil. Most of our all-Indo crewmates have many years, in some cases decades, of experiences in these waters and on our boats. Our cooks are outstanding and will provide you with a wide variety of nutritious and delicious meals. Each of our charters has a world class photographer/videographer who will document your dream trip for a very reasonable price. We will all look after you very well so all you need to focus on surfing and enjoying your beautiful surroundings.

Check out our schedule and book you trip…

Sumatran Surfariis has always chosen to do longer trips so we can travel further and surf more than just the most popular waves. Our standard-length charter is typically 2- 3 full surf days longer than the most operators. Those extra days allow you to surf more waves than anyone, get the next swell, see the next point, the next island, reel in the wahoo, and get the backside pig dog wired. And we’re always excited to do even longer trips, as our schedule allows, so we can keep searching for that next secret around the corner.

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We sail that extra mile so you can score the best waves

A company built by surfers for surfers, welcome aboard.

Since 2008, Mentawai Surf Charters proudly operates mind-blowing surf trips providing high quality services so you can live a unique surfing experience in the most consistent world class surf destination in Indonesia.

On board our top notch vessels  Moon Palikir and Star Koat 2   you can enjoy your trip and focus solely on the surf, letting our experienced surf guides and devoted crew take care of all the details.

A BOAT CHARTER COMPANY BUILT BY SURFERS FOR SURFERS

Moon palikir, a high standard 100 foot vessel capable of high-speed and long-range. it’s the real wave hunting machine., built to offer our guests the ultimate level in comfort and style on board a surf charter., destinations, where are you going for your next surf adventure, mentawai islands.

Home of over a dozen world class reef breaks plus other dozens of waves at almost every corner, makes it one of the top surf destinations in the world. Most spots are mechanically perfect and vary in intensity for all levels of surfers and its position facing the Indian Ocean is a real swell magnet. The ideal location for a real surfari!

Telo Islands

An archipelago of 101 islands located just between Nias and Mentawai, host of numerous lefts and rights and some world class waves that with the ideal conditions leave nothing to envy to its neighbor the Mentawai. Breathtaking scenarios and crystal clear water are part of this destination, where only few boats extend their trips to.

Banyak & Hinako

The Banyak Islands are indeed a wave paradise. Situated a hundred miles to the west coast of North Sumatra offering a variety of world class surf spots with the crowd factor way smaller. Next to Banyaks is Hinako, at one degree above the equator, host of 2 world class waves for those who like to go deep in the barrels.

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MENTAWAI SURF CHARTER.

Orca Laut is an 8 berth (3 cabin, max 8 surfers) steel hulled ex-fishing trawler that is 53ft in length.

MENTAWAI Islands

Your already here! You have heard of the waves. Take a closer look at where we surf.

BEST IN THE BIZ!

Tim Everingham and his crew have years of experience navigating the Mentawai Islands…

we have the blueprint to the journey of a lifetime.

11 Nights / 10 Days

Prices are inclusive of airport transfers, 3 Meals a day & snacks to feast on . A generous allowance of beer, soft drinks and mineral water to quench your thirst…

8 Surfers Max

The Orca Laut has three cabins lleeping 8 guests. All Air conditioned. showers, toilets, TV, & all the latest gadgets to navigate you safely to places others just don’t know…

Fishing & More

Snorkels, fishing rods (popping/jigging/trawling) and a tinny that will take you to the waves, fishing excursions and site seeing. The Orca Laut is the wise choice…

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Seabourn surf charters.

Seabourn Surf Charters offer an unrivaled experience and an adventure of a lifetime in the Mentawai Islands, aboard the Orca Laut in Sumatra, Indonesia – The playground for world class waves! Our trips take you to unknown hideouts and endless tube time for 11 nights/10 days.

Perfect waves possible every day.

Brand new 22 metre power catamaran.

Our aim is to find you the best uncrowded waves.

Luxury guided surf charters to the Mentawai, Tellos, Nias, Banyak Isands and beyond. Our aim is to find you the best uncrowded perfect waves possible every day.

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Welcome to Tengirri Surf Charters

This website will help prepare you for the ultimate surfing experience to the Mentawai Islands (near Sumatra, Indonesia). TENGIRRI is a 14 metre (46 foot) power catamaran designed specifically for surf charters. We take small groups to enjoy consistently perfect surf, awesome food and the tropical paradise that the Mentawai Islands are famous for!! Enjoy the site and Contact Us if you would like to make a booking or speak directly with the owners/operators of TENGIRRI…

Latest news from Tengirri

4th april 2024 – 2024 charters available….

We are now accepting single bookings on all our 2024 charters including some trips to North Sumatra. Updated departures below: * 27 Apr – 09 May 2024: 6 spots available – Mentawai – Last Minute Special ! * 08 Jun – 20 Jun 2024: 7 spots available – Mentawai. * 22 Jun – 04 Jul 2024: 8 spots available – Mentawai. * 06 Jul – 18 Jul 2024: 3 spots available – Tellos-Nias-Hinakos-Banyaks – Guranteed Departure * 31 Aug – 12 Sep 2024: 8 spots available * 14 Sep – 26 Sep 2024: 8 spots available. * 12 Oct – 24 Oct 2024: 6 spots available. * 26 Oct – 07 Nov 2024: 8 spots available.

Contact us for further information about these charters.

14th March 2024 – Mentawai March Perfection…

The Mentawai right handers blew offshore for the majority of our last charter. A decent Sumatran storm mid way through the charter saw us steaming towards the protected areas of the chain still scoring UCP daily for the boys from Bondi on board for a belated 40th birthday trip. We travelled from tip to tip finishing in the some very quiet pumping Playgrounds conditions. Some shots of the boiz on our March charter are on this link Tengirri Facebook Page and a short clip from this charter on the Tengirri You Tube Channel.

Bonus Drone Clips: The quality of the drones available now is amazing and it’s interesting to see all the different angles of the areas we visit from high above the sky. Click these links for some drone footage from our March charter Dreamy Set and Charlies Clip .

1st March 2024 – Early Season Mentawai…

Our Maiden Voyage for 2024 enjoyed 12 days of near perfect Mentawai weather and a consistent run of mid range swell opening up just about every wave option in the chain. Over 10 breaks surfed in 12 days and plenty of good times in between. Check out a fresh new photo album here over on the Tengirri Facebook Page and a short clip from this charter on the Tengirri You Tube Channel

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Mentawai telo nias banyak, we take you there..

Best value you will find for your boat trip experience!

Board Wave Hunter Mentawai Surf Charter for the ultimate surf experience at the lowest possible rates without sacrificing comfort. 

The owners are onboard to make sure you get the waves of your life while being treated like royalty.

The charter is constantly improving its service, boat features, and equipment to make sure that you have all you need. We have snorkels, a spearfishing gun, fishing equipment and a spare dinghy so that there is no wait for you to join the lineup.

Nothing can compare to 11 days of waking up to breakfast on the table with a dinghy ready to take you out to an idyllic lineup, so you can surf your brains out, eat again and repeat.

Wave Hunter Mentawai  is 70 feet long wood vessel for up to 16 passengers with comfort.

2 couple cabins and 12 dormitory beds all with AC. The top deck has full 360˚ view of the waves from the front and back. 

It is propelled by 2 Mitsubishi 622's with 280 Hp/ Engine, giving a guaranteed hull speed of 10 Knots.

You will get way more than you will pay for!!

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