Specials
From pp
USD 2299
Charter Boat
Group Size: 6-8 guests
Number of Cabins: 3 x a/c cabins
Length of Stay: 10 days surfing, 11 nights on board
Destination: Mentawai islands (Telo on request)
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: Low
A/C: All interior & cabins
Photos: Price on request
Beers: 5 beers (Bintang's) per person / day included
Tenders (2): Unlimited use of 2 speedboats (60hp and 10hp)
Port: Padang, West Sumatra
Orca Laut is a 53ft steel hull surf charter and ex-Australian fishing trawler operated by one of the regions most experienced skippers, Tim Everingham.
Not only has Tim notched up around 20 years in the Mentawai Islands, he's also spent 15 seasons with the Indies Trader alongside Martin Daly who needs no introduction when it comes to surf exploration in West Sumatra.
The boat is safe, reliable and perfect for small to medium sized groups of 6-8 guests. And with 3 a/c guest cabins there's still good privacy that's sometimes lacking on slightly smaller vessels. New for the 2024 season, Orca Laut also has Star Link Wi-Fi internet available for each trip.
Trips start from Padang with 11 nights on board and include 10 days surfing in the Mentawai Islands.
Orca Laut somewhere in the Mentawai Islands
Twin share guest cabin
Guests have a good amount of space to spread out thanks to 2 large outdoor deck areas (back-bottom deck, front-top deck) - both are fully shaded from the sun, and are ideal for chilling out & watching the waves.
There's also a spacious indoor saloon and seated dining area that includes a flat screen TV & stereo system.
Saloon
Orca Laut offers it's guests 3 private cabins. Each air conditioned sleeping cabin includes comfortable bunk beds with thicker mattresses than that of a standard charter boat. Linens are also changed daily.
Guests also have access to reliable Star Link Wi-Fi internet (which is a rarity on many the boats operating in the region).
Although it wont be a priority for everyone - this obviously has a huge advantage for those who need to keep on top of work emails on a daily basis and for those in need of maintaining daily contact with the world. It's worth noting that some basic phone signal is available "intermittently" on standard charters boats - but only with limited bandwidth & certainly not in the southern Mentawai islands. It's never reliable on a daily basis.
Accommodation includes:
- Fully air conditioned interior and guest cabins
- 3 x guest cabins
- 2 x exterior deck areas
- Indoor saloon with dining table & flat screen TV
- TV, stereo & media player
- Star Link Wi-Fi internet
- 1 x Shower access off aft deck (rear)
- 1 x ToiletPlenty of space for a small group of your closest buddies
3 large, delicious & healthy meals are served each day as part of your package aboard Orca Laut.
Guests can expect Indonesian & Western meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner. There is clearly a focus on quality food & guests will also have plenty of snacks available during the day. Breakfast is typically cereal, toast & fruit as well as a “hot” breakfast - usually pancakes & omelettes. Lunch & dinner is always varied and includes plenty of fresh fish & rice as you'd expect. Meals also include pasta dishes, curry, lasagna, stir fried veggies & various Indonesian meals.
5 beers (Bintang) per person per day, are included in the package.
Includes:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks
- Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water
- 5 complimentary beers per person, per day
Unlimited use of speedboats (60hp & 10hp) for surfing and fishing
What’s included
* Wi-Fi internet (complimentary when booking the whole boat)
* Airport transfers to and from the boat in Padang
* 10 days surfing in the Mentawai Islands & 11 nights on board Orca Laut
* Single bed in an a/c cabin
* 3 large, healthy delicious meals served each day
* Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks each day
* Unlimited tea, coffee and water each day
* Speedboat shuttles to the surf from dawn til dusk, all day every day
* Unlimited use of tin boats (60hp & 10hp) for surfing and fishing
* Fishing & island excursions
* 5 complimentary beers, per person per day
* TV & Stereo system
* Fishing gear & snorkelling gear
* Western surf guide/skipper
* All necessary zone permits
What’s not included
* Extra beer, spirits, masseuse, wine (all cost price & on prior request).
* Surf photo package (on prior request)
* 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
* Tips for the crew
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 2,000,000 pp / approx. AUD 195) - required for trips to the Mentawais
Specifications
Length: 53 ft
Beam: 5m
Draft: 2.5m
Engine: Detroit 671 Diesel
Cruising: 7 Knots (Max: 8.5 Knots)
Main Engines: Detroit Deisel 679
Genset: Kubota Sea Wasp 4-Cylinder in sound shell, 21 Kva
Fuel: Diesel 4 Tanks = 5,800ltrs
Water: 3 Tanks = 2,500lt, plus Watermaker Acquapore.
Hull & Deck Material: Steel
Electronic, Navigation & Communication Equipment
Radios – VHF, Teleradio AC51125, UHF, HF Coden 5000
Navman Tracker 5600
Navman Fish 4380
Furuno FR8100, auto pilot Wagner MK4,
Flares: Orange Smoke Floating, Fitting Gun
Life Raft SOLAS “A” 20 Man
20 X Adult SOLAS “A”
4 Pieces, 1 Lamp, 30 Meters Rope
Trip Information
The majority of surf trips aboard Orca Laut will be in spent in the Mentawai Islands (the whole region). There is also the option to head further north to the Telo Islands (as well as parts of the Northern Mentawai) but it's worth noting it's a smaller surfing region with less waves.
Both regions offer a great range of waves, so it’s best to check out our destinations pages as well as the surf breaks listed there 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 3pm, as Orca Laut typically departs Padang around 6pm.
On return, departure flights are ideally from 1pm (onward) on the last day of the trip but again there is flexibility with this, depending on the trip. So please let us know if you'd prefer an early departure out of Padang.
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 always recommend flying with Garuda & booking via www.nusatrip.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 (PDG) airport by (latest) 3pm
The ground staff will be waiting to take you to the charter boat. If arriving early in the morning you'll be taken to a hotel to relax at before being taken to the charter boat in the afternoon. Those arriving the night before will also be collected from the airport and dropped off at their hotel. The next day you'll also be picked up and taken to the charter boat. All Padang transfers are included.
Orca Laut will depart Padang around 6pm, arriving Mentawai early the next morning (Telo islands by request)
11 nights / 10 days surfing
Return back to Padang early morning on the last day of your trip.
One of the ground staff in Padang will then take you to the airport or hotel of choice.
Fly anytime from 12pm (although earlier departures are also possible).
Before booking a trip aboard Orca Laut, 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.
PRICES
Photos
Group Size: 6-8 guests
Number of Cabins: 3 x a/c cabins
Length of Stay: 10 days surfing, 11 nights on board
Destination: Mentawai islands (Telo on request)
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: Low
A/C: All interior & cabins
Photos: Price on request
Beers: 5 beers (Bintang's) per person / day included
Tenders (2): Unlimited use of 2 speedboats (60hp and 10hp)
Port: Padang, West Sumatra
Orca Laut is a 53ft steel hull surf charter and ex-Australian fishing trawler operated by one of the regions most experienced skippers, Tim Everingham.
Not only has Tim notched up around 20 years in the Mentawai Islands, he's also spent 15 seasons with the Indies Trader alongside Martin Daly who needs no introduction when it comes to surf exploration in West Sumatra.
The boat is safe, reliable and perfect for small to medium sized groups of 6-8 guests. And with 3 a/c guest cabins there's still good privacy that's sometimes lacking on slightly smaller vessels. New for the 2024 season, Orca Laut also has Star Link Wi-Fi internet available for each trip.
Trips start from Padang with 11 nights on board and include 10 days surfing in the Mentawai Islands.
Orca Laut somewhere in the Mentawai Islands
Twin share guest cabin
Guests have a good amount of space to spread out thanks to 2 large outdoor deck areas (back-bottom deck, front-top deck) - both are fully shaded from the sun, and are ideal for chilling out & watching the waves.
There's also a spacious indoor saloon and seated dining area that includes a flat screen TV & stereo system.
Saloon
Orca Laut offers it's guests 3 private cabins. Each air conditioned sleeping cabin includes comfortable bunk beds with thicker mattresses than that of a standard charter boat. Linens are also changed daily.
Guests also have access to reliable Star Link Wi-Fi internet (which is a rarity on many the boats operating in the region).
Although it wont be a priority for everyone - this obviously has a huge advantage for those who need to keep on top of work emails on a daily basis and for those in need of maintaining daily contact with the world. It's worth noting that some basic phone signal is available "intermittently" on standard charters boats - but only with limited bandwidth & certainly not in the southern Mentawai islands. It's never reliable on a daily basis.
Accommodation includes:
- Fully air conditioned interior and guest cabins
- 3 x guest cabins
- 2 x exterior deck areas
- Indoor saloon with dining table & flat screen TV
- TV, stereo & media player
- Star Link Wi-Fi internet
- 1 x Shower access off aft deck (rear)
- 1 x ToiletPlenty of space for a small group of your closest buddies
3 large, delicious & healthy meals are served each day as part of your package aboard Orca Laut.
Guests can expect Indonesian & Western meals for breakfast, lunch & dinner. There is clearly a focus on quality food & guests will also have plenty of snacks available during the day. Breakfast is typically cereal, toast & fruit as well as a “hot” breakfast - usually pancakes & omelettes. Lunch & dinner is always varied and includes plenty of fresh fish & rice as you'd expect. Meals also include pasta dishes, curry, lasagna, stir fried veggies & various Indonesian meals.
5 beers (Bintang) per person per day, are included in the package.
Includes:
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks
- Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water
- 5 complimentary beers per person, per day
Unlimited use of speedboats (60hp & 10hp) for surfing and fishing
What’s included
* Wi-Fi internet (complimentary when booking the whole boat)
* Airport transfers to and from the boat in Padang
* 10 days surfing in the Mentawai Islands & 11 nights on board Orca Laut
* Single bed in an a/c cabin
* 3 large, healthy delicious meals served each day
* Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks each day
* Unlimited tea, coffee and water each day
* Speedboat shuttles to the surf from dawn til dusk, all day every day
* Unlimited use of tin boats (60hp & 10hp) for surfing and fishing
* Fishing & island excursions
* 5 complimentary beers, per person per day
* TV & Stereo system
* Fishing gear & snorkelling gear
* Western surf guide/skipper
* All necessary zone permits
What’s not included
* Extra beer, spirits, masseuse, wine (all cost price & on prior request).
* Surf photo package (on prior request)
* 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
* Tips for the crew
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 2,000,000 pp / approx. AUD 195) - required for trips to the Mentawais
Specifications
Length: 53 ft
Beam: 5m
Draft: 2.5m
Engine: Detroit 671 Diesel
Cruising: 7 Knots (Max: 8.5 Knots)
Main Engines: Detroit Deisel 679
Genset: Kubota Sea Wasp 4-Cylinder in sound shell, 21 Kva
Fuel: Diesel 4 Tanks = 5,800ltrs
Water: 3 Tanks = 2,500lt, plus Watermaker Acquapore.
Hull & Deck Material: Steel
Electronic, Navigation & Communication Equipment
Radios – VHF, Teleradio AC51125, UHF, HF Coden 5000
Navman Tracker 5600
Navman Fish 4380
Furuno FR8100, auto pilot Wagner MK4,
Flares: Orange Smoke Floating, Fitting Gun
Life Raft SOLAS “A” 20 Man
20 X Adult SOLAS “A”
4 Pieces, 1 Lamp, 30 Meters Rope
The majority of surf trips aboard Orca Laut will be in spent in the Mentawai Islands (the whole region). There is also the option to head further north to the Telo Islands (as well as parts of the Northern Mentawai) but it's worth noting it's a smaller surfing region with less waves.
Both regions offer a great range of waves, so it’s best to check out our destinations pages as well as the surf breaks listed there 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 3pm, as Orca Laut typically departs Padang around 6pm.
On return, departure flights are ideally from 1pm (onward) on the last day of the trip but again there is flexibility with this, depending on the trip. So please let us know if you'd prefer an early departure out of Padang.
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 always recommend flying with Garuda & booking via www.nusatrip.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 (PDG) airport by (latest) 3pm
The ground staff will be waiting to take you to the charter boat. If arriving early in the morning you'll be taken to a hotel to relax at before being taken to the charter boat in the afternoon. Those arriving the night before will also be collected from the airport and dropped off at their hotel. The next day you'll also be picked up and taken to the charter boat. All Padang transfers are included.
Orca Laut will depart Padang around 6pm, arriving Mentawai early the next morning (Telo islands by request)
11 nights / 10 days surfing
Return back to Padang early morning on the last day of your trip.
One of the ground staff in Padang will then take you to the airport or hotel of choice.
Fly anytime from 12pm (although earlier departures are also possible).
Before booking a trip aboard Orca Laut, 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.
Dates
Destination
Nights
Price Per Person
Special Offer
Availability
08 MAR 25 to 19 MAR 25
11
USD 2628
USD 2299
22 MAR 25 to 02 APR 25
11
USD 2628
USD 2299
05 APR 25 to 16 APR 25
11
USD 2628
USD 2299
19 APR 25 to 30 APR 25
11
USD 2628
USD 2299
02 MAY 25 to 14 MAY 25
11
USD 2628
17 MAY 25 to 29 MAY 25
11
USD 2628
01 JUN 25 to 13 JUN 25
11
USD 2628
16 JUN 25 to 28 JUN 25
11
USD 2628
01 JUL 25 to 13 JUL 25
11
USD 2628
16 JUL 25 to 28 JUL 25
11
USD 2628
31 JUL 25 to 12 AUG 25
11
USD 2628
23 AUG 25 to 03 SEP 25
11
USD 2628
06 SEP 25 to 17 SEP 25
11
USD 2628
20 SEP 25 to 01 OCT 25
11
USD 2628
04 OCT 25 to 15 OCT 25
11
USD 2628
18 OCT 25 to 29 OCT 25
11
USD 2628
01 NOV 25 to 12 NOV 25
11
USD 2628
12 NOV 25 to 24 NOV 25
11
USD 2628
Occupancy: 6-8 guests
To confirm your spot aboard Orca Laut a deposit of AUD 720 / USd 500 per person is required.
Balance of payments is due 90 days prior to departure.
All deposits are non-refundable but transferable or exchanged with a friend to take your place on that specific date (passengers are responsible for finding their own replacements).
Confirmation of your bookings and deposits will be sent via email once the deposit has been received.
Travel Insurance is mandatory for your safety and no guest will be able to depart on the boat trips unless they have copies of their travel insurance documents before departure. We advise all guests take out insurance upon booking in case of accident or personal problems prior to your trip.
By way of payment, all guests agree to abide by the terms & conditions.
"One" payment per "booking/group" for initial deposit, second deposit & final payment.
Guests have 3 ways to make a payment:
1) Bank Transfer
Bank transfer is the most common form of payment. Payments can be made to our Australian, US, Euro, New Zealand or Pound Sterling accounts. On confirmation of booking we will send you the details. There is no extra fee for this service.
2) Credit Card
Credit Card payments are accepted with a 2.9% fee.
3) PayPal
PayPal payments are available and are subject to a % surcharge from PayPal. These fees are typically around 4% (TBC).
By way of payment guests are agreeing to both Orca Laut Surf Charter & Surf Camp Sumatra's Terms & Conditions.
Both links can be found below;
Orca Laut: https://orcalautsurf.com/terms-conditions/
Surf Camp Sumatra: http://www.surfcampsumatra.com/surf-camp-sumatra-terms.shtml
Bry Kennedy
Best surf charter out there Tim is an absolute legend who knows how to run a trip ! Looked after everything we needed while we were away and took us to the best spots around! Definitely will be tripping it again with Orca Laut ! Yewww
Garth Mcgregor
trip of a lifetime..Best surf gide awesome food insane fishing with waves you can only dream of
David Burden
If you’re looking to avoid the crowds and get the best waves with only a few mates then Orca is the boat you’re after. Sleeps 8 but we had 4 which is rare up there (most boats take 10-14 surfers!). No thanks. They also have the option for Internet meaning you can really be on top of the forecasts to make those essential calls. Add in epic food (I’ve been on other boats and this is by far the best), cold a/c and even colder beers - plus one of the cheapest rates up there. You really can’t go wrong I won’t be looking at any other boats again!
Christopher Johnson
Great trip, Tim’s charter experience is second to none. He knows the islands & what works in what conditions.
We had 10 days on the Orca, ive never eaten so well in me life!
The crew were awesome & we caught 2 spanish mackerel off the back of the boat, could have been another huge fish as well but Farkin Kyle Mullholland farkesd up! (We’re almost over it though, kyles fishing efforts)
Got some sick waves too!
Legend! Thanks Tim Everingham, trip ofa lifetime!!
“Yeah the boys”!!