MV Addiction Surf Charter

Group Size: Max 10 / Min 8 guests
Number of Cabins: 4 a/c cabins
Length of Stay: 11 days surfing / 12 nights on board (trips can be shortened or increased)
Destination: Mentawai Islands
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: High end
A/C: Cabins and all common rooms
Photos: USD$ 200pp
Beers: Includes 20 cases (24 beers per case) per trip
Tender: (1) 4.2 m (14ft) RIB with 60hp mariner engine and center console steering with power trim and oil injection
Port: Padang, West Sumatra

The MV Addiction is the most luxurious surf charter in the Mentawai Islands. At 24 metres (80 ft) in length and 8 metres wide the vessel is also one of the 2 largest boats operating in the region. There are 4 guest cabins, 3 of which have a double bed and single bunk and 1 that has 4 spacious bunks. It has a large gourmet galley, dinner seating for 10 guests and a huge lounge area. There are also two spacious outdoor lounges and dining areas.

The crew aboard this high speed catamaran have over 15 years of combined experience in West Sumatra and with a top speed of 18 knots & cruising speed of 11 knots (most charters cruise at 7-8 knots), there’s no faster way to get you to the surf, meaning more surf time. Nothing offers comfort quite like a large catamaran. No need for gyro controlled stabilizers thanks to 2 hulls and an 8 meter beam. Whether flying along at 18 knots+ or just sitting at anchor, The MV Addiction will be the smoothest ride you ever get.

4 guest cabins, 3 of which have a double bed and single bunk and 1 that has 4 spacious bunks
2 Showers and 4 Toilets
Large gourmet galley, dinner seating for 10 guests and a huge lounge area.
There are also 2 spacious outdoor lounges and dining areas.
On board entertainment systems including TV, DVD video and stereo
Snorkelling & Fishing Gear

Accommodation plan

Included in everyone's trip:

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.
Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks
Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water
20 cases of beer per group per trip

Additional beers will be available for purchase on board. Guests are also welcome to stock up on beer at local prices prior to departure. A wine list can be forwarded to any guests wishing to purchase wines and spirits before departure. A minimum of 90 days notice is required for specific orders.

Length Overall: 25m, width 8m
Construction: Aluminium, built in Australia 1997, refit 2006
Marine Engine: 2 x MTU 8V M92 (Brand new for 2008)
Style: Catamaran Motor Cruiser
Cruise speed: 11 knots (top speed 18 knots)
Generator: 2 x 30 Kva, 2 x 965 Hp (720 Kw)
Electrical points: 220v power
2 tenders: 3.3m tuff tender polycraft with 15 hp Yamaha & 4.5 m drifter side console polycraft with 50 hp Yamaha 

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.

What’s included

* Airport transfers to and from the boat in Padang
* 12 nights on board MV Addiction surf charter, 11 days surfing in the Mentawai islands
* Single or double bed in an a/c cabin (4 guest cabins)
* 3 large, healthy delicious meals served each day - you'll never go hungry!
* Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks each day
* Unlimited tea, coffee and water each day
* Use of 2 tenders/speedboats shuttles to the surf from dawn 'til dusk, all day every day
* Use of tender for fishing and exploratory trips ashore
* 20 cases of complimentary beers per group per trip
* Use of all amenities - TV, DVD, snorkeling gear & fishing gear,
* All necessary zone permits

What’s not included

* Flights to and from Padang
* Hotels if needed
* Visa Fees and Departure Tax
* Any additional cost resulting from late arrival or the need of early departure
* Use of satellite phone
* Tips for the crew
* Photos & Video USD 200 pp
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 1,000,000 pp) approx. USD 70 / AUD 95

EPIRB
Radar
GPS plotter
Depth Sounder/Fish Finder  
Radios – HF/SSB
VHF Radios  
Life Jackets for 20 People  
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 MV Addiction has an experienced crew and consists of:

American Captain (Dickinson Antal)
Indonesian photographer (Geni)
Indonesian Chef (Tony), deck hands & kitchen staff 
 

When booking a trip aboard the Addiction, 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 an excellent mix of waves, so it’s best to check out our destinations pages as well as the surf breaks listed here to get an idea of which region you’d prefer to visit.

Either way, expect plenty of picture perfect barrels breaking in crystal clear bath water, just a stone’s throw from palm fringed white sandy shores in a tropical paradise!

With that said, as a rule, the surf is suited more for experienced riders. They keep the status quo & will certainly take more from the long trip to the area. And although the region boasts 100’s of mechanical dreamy set-ups, the majority break over sharp coral reef ready to dish out a fresh tattoo given half a chance. This is primarily the reason we don’t encourage learners or even progressing beginners to the area. When things go wrong, you’ll soon realise that you’re very far away from a hospital.

But with so many waves to choose from, intermediates can find the waves of their lives, without running any real risk of injury.

As for the advanced surfer - the world really is your oyster!

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 Addiction, 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.