Moon Palikir Surf Charter

Group Size: Max 12 / Min 8 guests
Number of Cabins: (6) 1 cabin with 4 single bunks + 4 with 2 single bunks each + 1 cabin with twin bed
Length of Stay: 11 days surfing / 12 nights on board (trips can be shortened or increased)
Destination: Mentawai Islands, Telo Islands
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: Medium $$$$$
A/C: Cabins and common rooms
Photos: USD$ 300
Beers: 15 cartons / trip
Tender: 18’ speedboat/engine 115 HP & 12’ tender/engine 15HP
Port: Padang, West Sumatra

If you’re looking for that something extra from your Mentawai experience, then the Moon Palikir might be the answer. Its one of the largest vessels operating in the region and boast all the mod cons you’d expect inside. As well as social areas inside and out – the sleeping quarters are certainly an upgrade from the standard *dorm style* option of most charters in the area. 

The owners are experienced surf guides & are on board for every trip - they know the Mentawai Islands as well as anyone. They take advantage of being on arguably the quickest charter in the area. And with 2 tenders shuttling you to the line-up, you’ll get to the surf quicker and easier than pretty much anyone else in the archipelago.

1 cabin with 4 single bunks + 4 with 2 single bunks each + 1 cabin with twin bed

2 Showers and Toilets

Inside Lounge & dining area (A/C) with 42" Plasma TV / Video CD Player/DVD Player

Snorkelling & Fishing Gear

3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day

A mix of Indonesian and Western cuisine served for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Vegetarians can be catered for.

Includes:

Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks
Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water
15 free cartons of beer / trip

Additional beers will be available for purchase on board

Length Overall (LOA): 35m, width 6.5 m
Construction: Style Fibreglass Boat
Marine Engine: Twin Engine Nissan RF10 420 HP
Style: Fibreglass Indonesian Motor boat (Indonesian Flag)
Cruise speed: 12 knots
Generator: 2 X Mitsubishi Colt diesel 40kw
Electrical points: 220v power

Note: Satellite phone is available for emergency use only. If guests want to use it for any other reason, you will be charged. Please note, some areas of the Mentawai Islands have mobile signal. Furthermore, some surf resorts have internet access and occasionally  it will be possible to use their facilities.

Radar – 24 Mile Range
GPS plotter – Depth Sounder/Fish Finder
Radios – HF/SSB, VHF Radios
Life Jackets
Life Ring with MOB Lights
Life raft for 20 People
First Aid Kit (with staff on board trained to use it)
Satellite Phone Available 

Note: Satellite phone is available for emergency use only. If guests want to use it for any other reason, you will be charged. Please note, some areas of the Mentawai Islands have mobile signal. Furthermore, some surf resorts have internet access and occasionally it will be possible to use their facilities.

The Moon Palikir is run by an incredible team including:

Indonesian Captain
Brazilian Owners & Surf Guides (Speak English)
Indonesian Chef, deck hands & kitchen staff

When booking a trip aboard the Moon Palikir, guests will have the chance to surf either the Mentawai Islands (the whole region) – or further north to the Telo Islands (as well as parts of the Northern Mentawai). If you’re booking a large group then you’ll usually get to choose which region. Smaller groups and single surfers should enquire as to which region the charter will be heading to.

Both regions offer a nice mix of waves, so it’s best to check out our destinations pages where you'll find detailed descriptions of all the surf breaks to get an idea of which region you’d prefer to visit.

* Surf Breaks - Mentawai (Playgrounds)
* Surf Breaks - Telo Islands

Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the destination's section of the site within the Mentawai & Telo pages.

* Surf Breaks - Mentawai (Playgrounds)
* Surf Breaks - Telo Islands

Guests need to fly into Padang Airport, West Sumatra 

Arrival into Padang by (latest) 1pm.

The boat departs at 6pm.  Departure flights should be from 1pm (onwards) on the last day of the trip.

Flights 

We recommend using www.skyscanner.com and flying into either Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - or Jakarta, Indonesia.  From KL, there is usually one morning flight (1hr) with Air Asia  as well as a lunchtime flight to Padang.  From Jakarta, there are over a dozen flights each day that fly into Padang, from airlines such as Garuda Airlines, Srwijaya, Citilink  & Lion Air. We recommend www.traveloka.com 

Note: Visa On Arrival: A FREE 30 day Visa On Arrival is now available for a number of countries including: Australia, USA, Brazil, South Africa, New Zealand, Canada, Peru, Costa Rica, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Ireland, England, France, Switzerland, Sweden and Germany. 

Arrive Padang airport by 1pm.

One of our staff will be waiting to take you to the harbor.

Early arrivals will be taken to relax at a nearby hotel

Depart harbour 6pm, arrive Mentawais early the next morning.

12 nights / 11 days surfing

Return back to Padang early morning.

One of our reps will take you to the airport or hotel of choice

Fly anytime after 1pm.

Note: The trip has no fixed route as the surf conditions can change day to day. Our experienced crew are always aware of the swell forecast and will update everybody each day to discuss the next move. The captain will usually change location during the night, leaving the opportunity for the guests to enjoy most of the day surfing.

All guests travelling to any surf camp or charter boat in Sumatra will require Travel Insurance. Surf Camp Sumatra recommends using World Nomads for any trip to Sumatra. Simply use the below form to get a quote.

Before booking a trip aboard Moon Palikir, make sure to check our "Know before you go" section which is a handy page of what to expect as well as a detailed inventory of what to bring.

For those that need some help in choosing the right surf charter boat or those that are unsure what's better a surf charter boat or surf camp, then check out both our blogs below.