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TENGIRRI

Speed machine

"Tengirri can reach a whopping 16-17 knots compared to most others that chug along around 7-8 knots. Less time chasing means more time surfing”

TENGIRRI

For small groups

"Perfect for groups of just 6-8 guests, you're guaranteed to score more waves with just a few of your best buddies.”

Tengirri Surf Charter

Specials

From pp

USD 2832

Charter Boat

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Overview

About

Tengirri surf charter

Group Size: Max 8 guests
Number of Cabins: 6 x a/c cabins
Length of Stay: 10 days surfing, 11 nights on board
Destination: Mentawai, Telos, Nias and Banyaks
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: High
A/C: All interior & cabins
Photos: Free of charge
Beers: 30 cartons of Bintang included
Tenders: 2 x speedboats - 4.8m with 40hp engine & 3m with 15hp engine
Port: Padang, West Sumatra

Tengirri is a 46' (14 metre) Power catamaran that was designed and built in Australia back in 2004. Since 2005 she's been operating in both the Mentawai and Telo Islands & remains the bench mark for medium sized groups (only 6-8 guests) that are looking for a "higher end" surf experience in West Sumatra. 

During recent seasons Tengirri has also been chartering trips departing from Padang, venturing through Telos, Nias, Hinakos and the Banyaks before wrapping things up in Sibolga, Northern Sumatra. The crew then offer a return 11-night trip back to Padang in reverse. No other charter boats are frequently taking this route and so it's particularly popular with those looking to explore a different part of Sumatra and avoid the crowds of the Mentawais.

Where the bigger boats operating in the region typically offer just a handful of guest rooms, Tengirri offers it's guests an impressive 6 private sleeping cabins which means extra privacy for you. Twin hull catamarans are also more stable at night (than single hulls) meaning you'll sleep better too! And like all the top tier vessels in the region, she also boasts plenty of mod cons you'd expect including; TV, I-Pod compatible stereo, media player, satellite phone, fishing & snorkelling gear as well as a speedboat to shuttle you to the waves all day, every day. You can also expect food of the highest quality.

What really separates this surf charter boat from the rest, is it's speed and safety. Although the vast majority of travel time is spent at night, day time cruising speeds can reach a whopping 16-17 knots. That's seriously quick when you compare it to the 7-8 knot charter boat average for the entire region. And with all the safety specs you'd expect, you can always feel safe during your trip.

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Tengirri parked up in the Mentawais

Accommodation

Tengirri
Twin share cabin

Despite being only 46 feet in length, space & privacy certainly isn't a problem. 

Guests can spread out thanks to 3 large outdoor deck areas (back-bottom deck, back-top deck, and front of the boat) that are fully covered 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, I-Pod compatible stereo & media player.

Tengirri also boasts 6 guests cabins. These air conditioned sleeping quarters include 2 cabins with a double bed in each; 2 cabins with 2 single beds in each; and 2 cabins with 1 single bed in each.

It's also worth noting that a twin hull catamaran like Tengirri is more stable and rocks less when moored up for the night. And combined with the fact that you probably wont have to share a cabin with the groups "snorer" (there's always at least 1 in a group), you're pretty much guaranteed a better nights sleep than on most other boats operating in the region.

Accommodation includes:

- Fully air conditioned interior and guest cabins
- 6 x guest cabins
- 3 x exterior deck areas 

- I
ndoor saloon with dining table & flat screen TV
- TV, I-Pod compatible stereo & media player
- Bathrooms: 1

- Toilets: 1
- Showers: 1 indoor, 1 outdoor

Twin beds
Twin cabin

accommodation
Twin cabin

 

Food & Drink

food and drink
Interior dining area


Included in all packages:

3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day

A mix of Indonesian & Western cuisine served for breakfast, lunch & dinner. There are no set meal times so when you eat depends on what the surf is doing. So don’t think if you stay out surfing from 10 am to 3pm that you will miss lunch!

Breakfast

For a quick light breakfast before an early surf there is cereal, toast etc for you to help yourself. After surf (morning) the cook will prepare a “hot” breakfast / brunch - typically pancakes, omelettes etc.

Lunch

Usually sandwiches, noodles, tacos, jaffles to fuel you up for the afternoon session.

Dinner

Lots of variety and always plentiful, typical dinners include spaghetti, BBQ chicken, curry beef, lasagna, burritos and stir fried veggies as well as plenty of fresh fish & sea food. Dinners are accompanied with vegetables, rice and fresh salad.

Snacks (included) - available at all times

- Fresh fruit such as bananas, watermelon, mandarins, apples or papaya
- Chips, chocolate bars and lollies etc
- Tea, coffee, soft-drink (coke, sprite etc.), fruit juice and water

Alcohol

20 cartons of Bintang beer are included in the package price. Spirits and other alcohol is available at local prices.

Includes:

- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks

- Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water 
- 30 cartons of complimentary beers


daily meals included

The Crew

tengirri
Luke at The Bush, South Mentawai

Aussie brothers Phil and Anthony Kiem have been operating Tengirri since 2004. Phil continues to run trips with Luke Cromwell who joined the team back in 2013. Luke hails from Wales and has been working aboard Tengirri since 2013 working his way up to surf guide and skipper. Luke’s been lucky enough to work along side legendary Mentawai explorer Tony “Doris” Eltherington, as well as spending 6 months in Eastern Indo exploring it’s unchartered waters with John Shawcross & Alan Green (Quiksilver founder). Either Phil or Luke will skipper / surf guide your trip.

Inclusions

inclusions

What’s included

* Airport transfers to and from the boat in Padang
* 10 days surfing & 11 nights on board Tengirri surf charter surfing in the Mentawais, Telos and beyond!
* 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
* Surf photo package
* Fishing & island excursions 
* 30 cartons of complimentary beers, per trip
* DVD player with a huge selection of movies, CD player, magazines, books
* Fishing gear & snorkelling gear
* Use of Stand Up Paddle Board
* 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
* Tips for the crew
* Star Link Wi-Fi (High speed) - AUD 100 per person / trip
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 2,000,000 pp / approx. AUD 195) - required for trips to the Mentawais
* Phone calls can be made from the boat at a cost of $US5/minute (incoming calls are free). Email is not available.

Specifications

surf charter boat

Official Specifications

Registration: INDONESIAN FLAG
Length OA: 14.1 Metres
Length Hull: 13.0 Metres
Beam: 5.00 Metres
Depth: 1.58 Metres
Draft: 0.66 Metres
Fuel Capacity: 2 x 1750 Litres
F/W Capacity: 2 x 420 Litres
Lightship Weight: 13 Tonnes
Construction: Aluminium Alloy
Hull Type: Symmetrical Hard Chine
Main Engines: Cummins C-430 8.3Litre 430Hp @ 2600 rpm
Transmissions: ZF 302IV Ratio 2.184:1
Propellers: MIKADO 4 Blade Skewed
Max Speed: 15 Knots
Cruise Speed: 12 Knots (day); 10 Knots (night)
Genset: Perkins
Watermaker: 120Litres p/hour

Navigation & Safety

specs

Electronic, Navigation & Communication Equipment

GPS Chart Plotter: FURUNO Navnet GD1900C
Radar: FURUNO Navnet GD1900C 36nm
Heading Sensor: FURUNO PG-500
Sounder: FURUNO ETR6/10N
Autopilot: FURUNO NAVPilot 500
Compass: Riviera
VHF Radio: Icom IC-M402S
ICOM 710 HF Radio
AM/FM/VHF Receiver: GME GR-100
THURAYA Satelitte Phone
Steering: Hydrive Power Assisted
Controls: Morse
Anchor Winch: MUIR HR1200

Safety equipment

Liferaft: 2 x ZODIAC (6 Pax each)
EPIRB: GME MT400
Lifebuoys: 2
Lifejackets: 18

Trip Information

What to expect

Trips aboard Tengirri are typically to either the Mentawai Islands or further north to the Telo Islands.

However, during recent seasons Tengirri has also been chartering trips departing from Padang, venturing through Telos, Nias, Hinakos & Banyaks before wrapping things up in Sibolga, Northern Sumatra (alternatively take the same trip but in reverse). This trip is particularly popular with those looking to explore a different part of Sumatra and avoid the crowds of the Mentawais.

If you’re looking to book at least 4 guests (and no others have booked ahead of you), 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.

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The dream surf charter


The Surf

All 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
Surf Breaks - Banyak Islands

 

Travelling to Sumatra

travelling to mentawai

Guests need to fly into Padang Airport, West Sumatra 

Arrival into Padang by (latest) 8am, as Tengirri typically departs a little earlier than other charter boats, leaving Padang around 1pm. 

On return, departure flights are ideally from 12pm (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 (recommended).  

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, Batik, Citilink  & Lion Air. We always recommend flying with Garuda.

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. 

The Boat trip

tengirri surf charter

Arrive Padang (PDG) airport by (latest) 8am (we suggest that you arrive the evening before)

The ground staff will be waiting to take you to the charter boat. 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. 

Tengirri will depart Padang around 1pm, 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).

Useful stuff

Before booking a trip aboard Tengirri, 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.

mentawai

mentawai surf charter

PRICES

Dates: 19 FEB 25 to 02 MAR 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 05 MAR 25 to 16 MAR 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 1

Price: USD 3430 USD 2769

Dates: 18 MAR 25 to 29 MAR 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2769

Dates: 03 APR 25 to 14 APR 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 16 APR 25 to 27 APR 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 5

Price: USD 3430 USD 2769

Dates: 29 APR 25 to 10 MAY 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 12 MAY 25 to 23 MAY 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 25 MAY 25 to 05 JUN 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 07 JUN 25 to 18 JUN 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 6

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 20 JUN 25 to 01 JUL 25

Destination: Tellos-Nias-Banyaks

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 03 JUL 25 to 14 JUL 25

Destination: Banyaks-Nias-Tellos

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 16 JUL 25 to 27 JUL 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 29 JUL 25 to 09 AUG 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 11 AUG 25 to 22 AUG 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 24 AUG 25 to 04 SEP 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 06 SEP 25 to 17 SEP 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 19 SEP 25 to 30 SEP 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 02 OCT 25 to 13 OCT 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 15 OCT 25 to 26 OCT 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 28 OCT 25 to 08 NOV 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 10 NOV 25 to 21 NOV 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 23 NOV 25 to 04 DEC 25

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 14 JAN 26 to 25 JAN 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 27 JAN 26 to 07 FEB 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 09 FEB 26 to 20 FEB 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 22 FEB 26 to 05 MAR 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 07 MAR 26 to 18 MAR 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 23 MAR 26 to 28 MAR 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 5 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2895

Dates: 30 MAR 26 to 10 APR 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11

FULLY BOOKED

Dates: 12 APR 26 to 23 APR 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 25 APR 26 to 06 MAY 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 08 MAY 26 to 19 MAY 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 21 MAY 26 to 01 JUN 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 03 JUN 26 to 14 JUN 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 16 JUN 26 to 27 JUN 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 29 JUN 26 to 10 JUL 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 12 JUL 26 to 23 JUL 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 25 JUL 26 to 05 AUG 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 07 AUG 26 to 18 AUG 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 20 AUG 26 to 31 AUG 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 02 SEP 26 to 13 SEP 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 15 SEP 26 to 26 SEP 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 28 SEP 26 to 09 OCT 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 11 OCT 26 to 22 OCT 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 3304

Dates: 24 OCT 26 to 04 NOV 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2832

Dates: 06 NOV 26 to 17 NOV 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2832

Dates: 19 NOV 26 to 30 NOV 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2832

Dates: 02 DEC 26 to 13 DEC 26

Destination: Mentawai

Nights: 11 Availability: 8

Price: USD 3430 USD 2832

Up front on Tengirri On the spot Perfect for groups of 6 to 8 guests Tengirri surf charter Tengirri stern Private guest cabin Captains bridge Incredible top speed of 16-17 knots Interior saloon Fast safe and experienced Somewhere in Sumatra Operating in the region since 2005 air conditioned saloon Guests sleeping quarters Interior dining 1 of 3 covered decks Moored up in the ments Dusk in the islands Surf check front deck Feeling the stoke Expect plenty of this Tengirri speedboat Fishing trips included in all packages Parked up Twin share accommodation

Tengirri surf charter

Group Size: Max 8 guests
Number of Cabins: 6 x a/c cabins
Length of Stay: 10 days surfing, 11 nights on board
Destination: Mentawai, Telos, Nias and Banyaks
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: High
A/C: All interior & cabins
Photos: Free of charge
Beers: 30 cartons of Bintang included
Tenders: 2 x speedboats - 4.8m with 40hp engine & 3m with 15hp engine
Port: Padang, West Sumatra

Tengirri is a 46' (14 metre) Power catamaran that was designed and built in Australia back in 2004. Since 2005 she's been operating in both the Mentawai and Telo Islands & remains the bench mark for medium sized groups (only 6-8 guests) that are looking for a "higher end" surf experience in West Sumatra. 

During recent seasons Tengirri has also been chartering trips departing from Padang, venturing through Telos, Nias, Hinakos and the Banyaks before wrapping things up in Sibolga, Northern Sumatra. The crew then offer a return 11-night trip back to Padang in reverse. No other charter boats are frequently taking this route and so it's particularly popular with those looking to explore a different part of Sumatra and avoid the crowds of the Mentawais.

Where the bigger boats operating in the region typically offer just a handful of guest rooms, Tengirri offers it's guests an impressive 6 private sleeping cabins which means extra privacy for you. Twin hull catamarans are also more stable at night (than single hulls) meaning you'll sleep better too! And like all the top tier vessels in the region, she also boasts plenty of mod cons you'd expect including; TV, I-Pod compatible stereo, media player, satellite phone, fishing & snorkelling gear as well as a speedboat to shuttle you to the waves all day, every day. You can also expect food of the highest quality.

What really separates this surf charter boat from the rest, is it's speed and safety. Although the vast majority of travel time is spent at night, day time cruising speeds can reach a whopping 16-17 knots. That's seriously quick when you compare it to the 7-8 knot charter boat average for the entire region. And with all the safety specs you'd expect, you can always feel safe during your trip.

surf charter
Tengirri parked up in the Mentawais

Tengirri
Twin share cabin

Despite being only 46 feet in length, space & privacy certainly isn't a problem. 

Guests can spread out thanks to 3 large outdoor deck areas (back-bottom deck, back-top deck, and front of the boat) that are fully covered 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, I-Pod compatible stereo & media player.

Tengirri also boasts 6 guests cabins. These air conditioned sleeping quarters include 2 cabins with a double bed in each; 2 cabins with 2 single beds in each; and 2 cabins with 1 single bed in each.

It's also worth noting that a twin hull catamaran like Tengirri is more stable and rocks less when moored up for the night. And combined with the fact that you probably wont have to share a cabin with the groups "snorer" (there's always at least 1 in a group), you're pretty much guaranteed a better nights sleep than on most other boats operating in the region.

Accommodation includes:

- Fully air conditioned interior and guest cabins
- 6 x guest cabins
- 3 x exterior deck areas 

- I
ndoor saloon with dining table & flat screen TV
- TV, I-Pod compatible stereo & media player
- Bathrooms: 1

- Toilets: 1
- Showers: 1 indoor, 1 outdoor

Twin beds
Twin cabin

accommodation
Twin cabin

 

food and drink
Interior dining area


Included in all packages:

3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day

A mix of Indonesian & Western cuisine served for breakfast, lunch & dinner. There are no set meal times so when you eat depends on what the surf is doing. So don’t think if you stay out surfing from 10 am to 3pm that you will miss lunch!

Breakfast

For a quick light breakfast before an early surf there is cereal, toast etc for you to help yourself. After surf (morning) the cook will prepare a “hot” breakfast / brunch - typically pancakes, omelettes etc.

Lunch

Usually sandwiches, noodles, tacos, jaffles to fuel you up for the afternoon session.

Dinner

Lots of variety and always plentiful, typical dinners include spaghetti, BBQ chicken, curry beef, lasagna, burritos and stir fried veggies as well as plenty of fresh fish & sea food. Dinners are accompanied with vegetables, rice and fresh salad.

Snacks (included) - available at all times

- Fresh fruit such as bananas, watermelon, mandarins, apples or papaya
- Chips, chocolate bars and lollies etc
- Tea, coffee, soft-drink (coke, sprite etc.), fruit juice and water

Alcohol

20 cartons of Bintang beer are included in the package price. Spirits and other alcohol is available at local prices.

Includes:

- Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks

- Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water 
- 30 cartons of complimentary beers


daily meals included

tengirri
Luke at The Bush, South Mentawai

Aussie brothers Phil and Anthony Kiem have been operating Tengirri since 2004. Phil continues to run trips with Luke Cromwell who joined the team back in 2013. Luke hails from Wales and has been working aboard Tengirri since 2013 working his way up to surf guide and skipper. Luke’s been lucky enough to work along side legendary Mentawai explorer Tony “Doris” Eltherington, as well as spending 6 months in Eastern Indo exploring it’s unchartered waters with John Shawcross & Alan Green (Quiksilver founder). Either Phil or Luke will skipper / surf guide your trip.

inclusions

What’s included

* Airport transfers to and from the boat in Padang
* 10 days surfing & 11 nights on board Tengirri surf charter surfing in the Mentawais, Telos and beyond!
* 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
* Surf photo package
* Fishing & island excursions 
* 30 cartons of complimentary beers, per trip
* DVD player with a huge selection of movies, CD player, magazines, books
* Fishing gear & snorkelling gear
* Use of Stand Up Paddle Board
* 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
* Tips for the crew
* Star Link Wi-Fi (High speed) - AUD 100 per person / trip
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 2,000,000 pp / approx. AUD 195) - required for trips to the Mentawais
* Phone calls can be made from the boat at a cost of $US5/minute (incoming calls are free). Email is not available.

surf charter boat

Official Specifications

Registration: INDONESIAN FLAG
Length OA: 14.1 Metres
Length Hull: 13.0 Metres
Beam: 5.00 Metres
Depth: 1.58 Metres
Draft: 0.66 Metres
Fuel Capacity: 2 x 1750 Litres
F/W Capacity: 2 x 420 Litres
Lightship Weight: 13 Tonnes
Construction: Aluminium Alloy
Hull Type: Symmetrical Hard Chine
Main Engines: Cummins C-430 8.3Litre 430Hp @ 2600 rpm
Transmissions: ZF 302IV Ratio 2.184:1
Propellers: MIKADO 4 Blade Skewed
Max Speed: 15 Knots
Cruise Speed: 12 Knots (day); 10 Knots (night)
Genset: Perkins
Watermaker: 120Litres p/hour

specs

Electronic, Navigation & Communication Equipment

GPS Chart Plotter: FURUNO Navnet GD1900C
Radar: FURUNO Navnet GD1900C 36nm
Heading Sensor: FURUNO PG-500
Sounder: FURUNO ETR6/10N
Autopilot: FURUNO NAVPilot 500
Compass: Riviera
VHF Radio: Icom IC-M402S
ICOM 710 HF Radio
AM/FM/VHF Receiver: GME GR-100
THURAYA Satelitte Phone
Steering: Hydrive Power Assisted
Controls: Morse
Anchor Winch: MUIR HR1200

Safety equipment

Liferaft: 2 x ZODIAC (6 Pax each)
EPIRB: GME MT400
Lifebuoys: 2
Lifejackets: 18

Trips aboard Tengirri are typically to either the Mentawai Islands or further north to the Telo Islands.

However, during recent seasons Tengirri has also been chartering trips departing from Padang, venturing through Telos, Nias, Hinakos & Banyaks before wrapping things up in Sibolga, Northern Sumatra (alternatively take the same trip but in reverse). This trip is particularly popular with those looking to explore a different part of Sumatra and avoid the crowds of the Mentawais.

If you’re looking to book at least 4 guests (and no others have booked ahead of you), 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.

map

The dream surf charter


All 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
Surf Breaks - Banyak Islands

 

travelling to mentawai

Guests need to fly into Padang Airport, West Sumatra 

Arrival into Padang by (latest) 8am, as Tengirri typically departs a little earlier than other charter boats, leaving Padang around 1pm. 

On return, departure flights are ideally from 12pm (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 (recommended).  

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, Batik, Citilink  & Lion Air. We always recommend flying with Garuda.

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. 

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Arrive Padang (PDG) airport by (latest) 8am (we suggest that you arrive the evening before)

The ground staff will be waiting to take you to the charter boat. 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. 

Tengirri will depart Padang around 1pm, 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 Tengirri, 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.

mentawai

mentawai surf charter

Dates

Destination

Nights

Price Per Person

Special Offer

Availability

19 FEB 25 to 02 MAR 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

05 MAR 25 to 16 MAR 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2769

1

18 MAR 25 to 29 MAR 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2769

8

03 APR 25 to 14 APR 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

16 APR 25 to 27 APR 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2769

5

29 APR 25 to 10 MAY 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

12 MAY 25 to 23 MAY 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

25 MAY 25 to 05 JUN 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

07 JUN 25 to 18 JUN 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

6

20 JUN 25 to 01 JUL 25

Tellos-Nias-Banyaks

11

USD 3430

0

03 JUL 25 to 14 JUL 25

Banyaks-Nias-Tellos

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

16 JUL 25 to 27 JUL 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

29 JUL 25 to 09 AUG 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

11 AUG 25 to 22 AUG 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

24 AUG 25 to 04 SEP 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

06 SEP 25 to 17 SEP 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

19 SEP 25 to 30 SEP 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

02 OCT 25 to 13 OCT 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

15 OCT 25 to 26 OCT 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

28 OCT 25 to 08 NOV 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

10 NOV 25 to 21 NOV 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

23 NOV 25 to 04 DEC 25

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

14 JAN 26 to 25 JAN 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

27 JAN 26 to 07 FEB 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

09 FEB 26 to 20 FEB 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

22 FEB 26 to 05 MAR 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

07 MAR 26 to 18 MAR 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

23 MAR 26 to 28 MAR 26

Mentawai

5

USD 3430

USD 2895

8

30 MAR 26 to 10 APR 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

0

12 APR 26 to 23 APR 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

25 APR 26 to 06 MAY 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

08 MAY 26 to 19 MAY 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

21 MAY 26 to 01 JUN 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

03 JUN 26 to 14 JUN 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

16 JUN 26 to 27 JUN 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

29 JUN 26 to 10 JUL 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

12 JUL 26 to 23 JUL 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

25 JUL 26 to 05 AUG 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

07 AUG 26 to 18 AUG 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

20 AUG 26 to 31 AUG 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

02 SEP 26 to 13 SEP 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

15 SEP 26 to 26 SEP 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

28 SEP 26 to 09 OCT 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

11 OCT 26 to 22 OCT 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 3304

8

24 OCT 26 to 04 NOV 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2832

8

06 NOV 26 to 17 NOV 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2832

8

19 NOV 26 to 30 NOV 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2832

8

02 DEC 26 to 13 DEC 26

Mentawai

11

USD 3430

USD 2832

8

Booking Notes

Occupancy: Max 8 / Min 6 guests

To confirm your spot aboard Tengirri a deposit of AUD 1,000 per person (approx. USD 715) is required.

A second deposit of AUD 1,500 per person (approx. USD 1075 ) is due 150 days prior to trip departure.

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 Tengirri Surf Charter & Surf Camp Sumatra's Terms & Conditions.

Both links can be found below;

Tengirri: http://www.tengirri.com/boat-charter/terms-and-conditions/

Surf Camp Sumatra: http://www.surfcampsumatra.com/surf-camp-sumatra-terms.shtml

This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with Surf Camp Sumatra. Surf Camp Sumatra acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as land based accommodation and boat charter operators. Surf Camp Sumatra's obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. Surf Camp Sumatra has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
Guest Reviews
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Another awesome trip

Anthony Maclean
Another awesome trip aboard the Tengirri. A huge thanks to Phil, Oscar, Donald, Rio & Rusty for their hospitality, attention to detail, professionalism and humour. As per usual, Phil put us in the best waves, with the least people, uncrowded perfection is his motto and he never fails to deliver. Donald once again, created an unbelievable array of delicious and varied dishes you wouldn't get at home! Can't rave enough about the service and experience, this was my 4th trip on the Tengirri and will be back in January 2020 for another. Chook Chook Philthy. Yeeeewwwww

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Trip of a lifetime

Dale Watson
Trip of a lifetime! Incredible set up and crew! Everything you could want in a boat trip. Food was out of this world good… Yeah Donny! Nick our guide totally nailed it for locations to get away from the crowds, and provided plenty of flat day fun with fishing, spearing, exploring and beach fun. Oscar the captain getting us on point for pre-dawn (pre-crowd) surfs. Rio and Rusty running a tight ship and keeping us always smiling and relaxed. Such a professional outfit that made us all feel so comfortable and constantly stoked. Yeeaaahhhhh booyyzzzzz!!!

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Highly recommended

Ryza Garbacz
I highly recommend Tengirri for your Mentawai surf charter. Our group of 8 close mates had the time of our lives living aboard the Tengirri for 12 days, surfing epic waves, fishing, spearing, laughing and drinking Bintang. The crew were exceptional, tending to all our needs, were very friendly, fun to be around and served 5-star food the whole time keeping us healthy and happy. These guys have you covered from every angle when it comes to good times and great surf in the Metawai's. Get on board! Yeah Boizzzz.

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Yeeew

Sam Langham
What a awesome experience. Our group was on 2019 T17 trip and we scored. Couldn't have asked for a better surf trip / vacation. I highly recommend the boat, sergeant-at-arms Luke, captain and crew for keeping us safe, well cared for and in the thick of it.

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Best ever

Rusty
Phil, Just wanted to let you know I had the best, most professional trip I’ve ever had through Indonesia with Lukey and the crew! I couldn’t speak more highly of the way Luke skippers the boat – he’s incredibly professional, super enthusiastic and always attentive to getting the best service possible to the guests. His management of and work with the crew was outstanding and he looked after me so so well when the head injury was looking quite sketchy. A true professional and a top bloke! You have a fantastic crew on board as well – in particular Rio was super friendly and nothing was ever too much trouble and everything was responded to with a smile! We always felt very safe with Oscar at the wheel and likewise the food was great with Donny (seriously good chef) and Rusty was likewise always professional and attentive. Awesome team – it truly made the trip!

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Excellent boat

Peter Mangels
Just got back from a charter. We were lucky with waves at start of trip but had tricky wind and swell at back end. Nick the guide was great at putting us on the right waves and best conditions whilst also doing best to avoid other boats. They were happy to motor when conditions were tricky and Nick was eager to keep us all busy exploring, snorkelling, fishing, spearing, sharing his knowledge. The crew were all super friendly and did all they could for us including chasing us around the boat with an esky full of beers. Food was beyond good, Donnie has it nailed. I couldn't imagine a better experience. Cheers

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Thank you!

Leigh Smith
Just finished another epic Tengirri Surf trip in the Mentawai's during late-Feb; words can't describe how much fun it is and how spoilt you are onboard Tengirri; a comfortable, fast & air-conditioned catamaran. Phil Kiem knows the islands backwards and prides himself getting you to a multitude of surf-breaks first thing in the morning, with off-shore winds and uncrowded perfection !! Love the boat, love Burgerworld and love Donal's cooking, they do everything just right, that was my 7th trip on Tengirri; thanks Philthy !!!

Reasons to book!

  • Max 8 guests
  • High speed catamaran - top speed of 16-17 knots 
  • Operating since 2005
  • 6 x a/c guest cabins 
  • Australian owners
  • Australian surf guide
  • Star Link Wi-Fi onboard
  • Includes video / photo package, 30 cartons of beer, use of 2 speedboats, all meals, snacks, Padang transfers etc.

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