Price
From pp
USD 3100
Charter Boat
Group Size: Max 10 / Min 8 guests
Number of Cabins: 6 a/c cabins including: 4 cabins with 2 beds, 1 cabin with 4 beds, 1 VIP cabin with king size bed
Length of Stay: 10 days surfing / 11 nights on board (flexible on request)
Destination: Banyak Islands (only)
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: Medium
A/C: All cabins and all common rooms
Photos: Price on request
Beers: Free
Tender: 18-foot boat & dingy
Port: Sibolga, West Sumatra
The Dream is a spacious and modern 26m charter boat that cruises at around 8-10 knots. Built in 2009, this elegant surf charter hosts 8-10 guests but can accommodate 12 on request. The sleeping quarters are spread out between four twin bedrooms plus a VIP room with a king-size bed for couples, as well as a four-person room with bunks. All sleeping and common rooms are air-conditioned, and there is a large second floor outdoor terrace (45m2) where you can relax and watch the waves roll by. On board facilities include flat screen TV, DVD, and X-Box. Fishing, snorkelling and spear fishing equipment are also available. The main surf guide (Chris Baldwin) is from the US and is as experienced as anyone in the Telo and Banyak Islands.
6 cabins (private a/c) for 10 guests (12 on request)
* 4 cabins with 2 beds (bunks), 1 cabin with 4 beds (bunks), 1 VIP cabin with king size bed
* 2 Showers and Toilets
* Inside Lounge & dining area (A/C) with Flat Screen TV / Video CD Player/DVD Player
* A large second floor outdoor terrace (45m2)
Included in all packages:
3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day
Indonesian & Western cuisine served for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Vegetarians can be catered for.
Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks
Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water
Unlimited cold beer (Bintang)
Length Overall (LOA): 26m, width 6.5 m
Construction: Fibreglass & Wooden Boat
Marine Engine: 300HP Nissan V8
Style: Fibreglass & Wood Indonesian Motor boat (Indonesian Flag)
Cruise speed: 8-10 knots
Generator: 2 X Mitsubishi Colt diesel 40kw
Electrical points: 220v power
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 have mobile signal. Furthermore, some surf resorts have internet access and occasionally it will be possible to use their facilities.
The experienced crew consist of:
Chris Baldwin - Surf Guide (from the US) - has 5 years of experience aboard The Dream (100+ trips). Also is a professional photographer
Indonesian Captain, Chef, deck hands & kitchen staff
Trip Information
The Banyak Islands, meaning “many islands,” sit off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, between Nias to the south and Simeulue to the north. Sparsely populated and rich in natural beauty, these islands are home to world-class waves such as Treasure Island and the wave-packed Bay of Plenty. Like their neighbouring archipelagos, the Banyaks receive a steady stream of flawless surf, breaking with impressive consistency. Sitting just above the equator, the region enjoys generally light winds year round.
Guests also have the option to explore the Telo Islands instead of the Banyaks. The final call between these two zones can be made just a few days before departure, after consulting with Chris (surf guide) and checking the latest forecast.
The dry season, from late March through early November, delivers the most reliable surf, as the Indian Ocean sends a constant run of groundswell, with the biggest pulses usually arriving between May and September.
Overall, this region best suits intermediate to advanced surfers, who will truly appreciate the rewards after the long journey. While the islands offer plenty of dreamy setups, most waves break over sharp coral reefs ready to serve a reminder if you are caught off guard, so we do not recommend the area for learners or early-stage beginners.
That said, with such a variety of breaks, confident intermediates can still score the waves of their lives without too much risk. And for advanced riders, one trip here is rarely the last.
Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the Banyak & Telo Islands destination's section of the site:
* Surf Breaks - Banyak Islands
* Surf Breaks - Telo Islands
Guests need to fly into Sibolga Airport (FLZ), Northern Sumatra, via to Medan. To reach Medan guests typically fly to Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta or Singapore first.
With this route, we'd need to transport the board bags by land (Medan>Sibolga>Medan) and you should factor in 12hrs for the transport. That means you’d arrive the day before departure into Medan, you'd get picked up, stay at a hotel (guests typically stay at “Anara sky kualanamu” or Crew”) and the boards get transported to Sibolga over land as the flight (with Wings Air) doesn't always take them.
The next day you'd take the morning flight to Sibolga. On the way out, you’d also have to stay a night in Medan or not fly out before 9pm as otherwise the last surf day gets cut short to accommodate the board transfer by land (which takes 12hrs).
For flights we recommend using (international flights): http://www.kayak.com as well as (domestic flights): http://www.traveloka.com/
Transfer package (Medan to Sibolga to Medan) – “optional” - note that 95% of guests do take this option
For your convenience we are pleased to offer a package for USD 150 (approx. AUD 230) per person, each way.
Includes:
- Meet and greet in Medan
- All taxis Medan
- 1 night each way at the Anara Sky Kualanamu or Cambridge hotel (Medan)
- Flights Medan-Sibolga and Sibolga-Medan
- Meet and greet in Sibolga
- All taxis Sibolga
- Overland board bag transfer (Medan>Sibolga>Medan)
Note: Domestic and international flights can also be booked via Boraspati Travel email info@boraspati.com
In all cases, please run your itinerary by us before you book just to make sure!
Arrive Sibolga 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 Banyak Islands early the next morning
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Return back to Sibolga early morning.
One of our reps will take you to the airport
Fly anytime after 9am (out of Sibolga)
Before booking a trip aboard The Dream, 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: Max 10 / Min 8 guests
Number of Cabins: 6 a/c cabins including: 4 cabins with 2 beds, 1 cabin with 4 beds, 1 VIP cabin with king size bed
Length of Stay: 10 days surfing / 11 nights on board (flexible on request)
Destination: Banyak Islands (only)
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: Medium
A/C: All cabins and all common rooms
Photos: Price on request
Beers: Free
Tender: 18-foot boat & dingy
Port: Sibolga, West Sumatra
The Dream is a spacious and modern 26m charter boat that cruises at around 8-10 knots. Built in 2009, this elegant surf charter hosts 8-10 guests but can accommodate 12 on request. The sleeping quarters are spread out between four twin bedrooms plus a VIP room with a king-size bed for couples, as well as a four-person room with bunks. All sleeping and common rooms are air-conditioned, and there is a large second floor outdoor terrace (45m2) where you can relax and watch the waves roll by. On board facilities include flat screen TV, DVD, and X-Box. Fishing, snorkelling and spear fishing equipment are also available. The main surf guide (Chris Baldwin) is from the US and is as experienced as anyone in the Telo and Banyak Islands.
6 cabins (private a/c) for 10 guests (12 on request)
* 4 cabins with 2 beds (bunks), 1 cabin with 4 beds (bunks), 1 VIP cabin with king size bed
* 2 Showers and Toilets
* Inside Lounge & dining area (A/C) with Flat Screen TV / Video CD Player/DVD Player
* A large second floor outdoor terrace (45m2)
Included in all packages:
3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day
Indonesian & Western cuisine served for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Vegetarians can be catered for.
Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks
Unlimited Tea, Coffee and Water
Unlimited cold beer (Bintang)
Length Overall (LOA): 26m, width 6.5 m
Construction: Fibreglass & Wooden Boat
Marine Engine: 300HP Nissan V8
Style: Fibreglass & Wood Indonesian Motor boat (Indonesian Flag)
Cruise speed: 8-10 knots
Generator: 2 X Mitsubishi Colt diesel 40kw
Electrical points: 220v power
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 have mobile signal. Furthermore, some surf resorts have internet access and occasionally it will be possible to use their facilities.
The experienced crew consist of:
Chris Baldwin - Surf Guide (from the US) - has 5 years of experience aboard The Dream (100+ trips). Also is a professional photographer
Indonesian Captain, Chef, deck hands & kitchen staff
The Banyak Islands, meaning “many islands,” sit off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, between Nias to the south and Simeulue to the north. Sparsely populated and rich in natural beauty, these islands are home to world-class waves such as Treasure Island and the wave-packed Bay of Plenty. Like their neighbouring archipelagos, the Banyaks receive a steady stream of flawless surf, breaking with impressive consistency. Sitting just above the equator, the region enjoys generally light winds year round.
Guests also have the option to explore the Telo Islands instead of the Banyaks. The final call between these two zones can be made just a few days before departure, after consulting with Chris (surf guide) and checking the latest forecast.
The dry season, from late March through early November, delivers the most reliable surf, as the Indian Ocean sends a constant run of groundswell, with the biggest pulses usually arriving between May and September.
Overall, this region best suits intermediate to advanced surfers, who will truly appreciate the rewards after the long journey. While the islands offer plenty of dreamy setups, most waves break over sharp coral reefs ready to serve a reminder if you are caught off guard, so we do not recommend the area for learners or early-stage beginners.
That said, with such a variety of breaks, confident intermediates can still score the waves of their lives without too much risk. And for advanced riders, one trip here is rarely the last.
Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the Banyak & Telo Islands destination's section of the site:
* Surf Breaks - Banyak Islands
* Surf Breaks - Telo Islands
Guests need to fly into Sibolga Airport (FLZ), Northern Sumatra, via to Medan. To reach Medan guests typically fly to Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta or Singapore first.
With this route, we'd need to transport the board bags by land (Medan>Sibolga>Medan) and you should factor in 12hrs for the transport. That means you’d arrive the day before departure into Medan, you'd get picked up, stay at a hotel (guests typically stay at “Anara sky kualanamu” or Crew”) and the boards get transported to Sibolga over land as the flight (with Wings Air) doesn't always take them.
The next day you'd take the morning flight to Sibolga. On the way out, you’d also have to stay a night in Medan or not fly out before 9pm as otherwise the last surf day gets cut short to accommodate the board transfer by land (which takes 12hrs).
For flights we recommend using (international flights): http://www.kayak.com as well as (domestic flights): http://www.traveloka.com/
Transfer package (Medan to Sibolga to Medan) – “optional” - note that 95% of guests do take this option
For your convenience we are pleased to offer a package for USD 150 (approx. AUD 230) per person, each way.
Includes:
- Meet and greet in Medan
- All taxis Medan
- 1 night each way at the Anara Sky Kualanamu or Cambridge hotel (Medan)
- Flights Medan-Sibolga and Sibolga-Medan
- Meet and greet in Sibolga
- All taxis Sibolga
- Overland board bag transfer (Medan>Sibolga>Medan)
Note: Domestic and international flights can also be booked via Boraspati Travel email info@boraspati.com
In all cases, please run your itinerary by us before you book just to make sure!
Arrive Sibolga 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 Banyak Islands early the next morning
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Return back to Sibolga early morning.
One of our reps will take you to the airport
Fly anytime after 9am (out of Sibolga)
Before booking a trip aboard The Dream, 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
16 MAR 26 to 27 MAR 26
11
USD 3100
USD 2900
30 MAR 26 to 10 APR 26
11
USD 3100
13 APR 26 to 24 APR 26
11
USD 3100
27 APR 26 to 08 MAY 26
11
USD 3100
11 MAY 26 to 22 MAY 26
11
USD 3100
25 MAY 26 to 05 JUN 26
11
USD 3100
08 JUN 26 to 19 JUN 26
11
USD 3100
22 JUN 26 to 03 JUL 26
11
USD 3100
06 JUL 26 to 17 JUL 26
11
USD 3100
20 JUL 26 to 31 JUL 26
11
USD 3100
03 AUG 26 to 14 AUG 26
11
USD 3100
17 AUG 26 to 28 AUG 26
11
USD 3100
31 AUG 26 to 11 SEP 26
11
USD 3100
14 SEP 26 to 25 SEP 26
11
USD 3100
28 SEP 26 to 09 OCT 26
11
USD 3100
12 OCT 26 to 23 OCT 26
11
USD 3100
26 OCT 26 to 06 NOV 26
11
USD 3100
09 NOV 26 to 20 NOV 26
11
USD 3100
USD 2900
15 MAR 27 to 26 MAR 27
11
USD 3100
29 MAR 27 to 09 APR 27
11
USD 3100
12 APR 27 to 23 APR 27
11
USD 3100
26 APR 27 to 07 MAY 27
11
USD 3100
10 MAY 27 to 21 MAY 27
11
USD 3100
24 MAY 27 to 04 JUN 27
11
USD 3100
07 JUN 27 to 18 JUN 27
11
USD 3100
21 JUN 27 to 02 JUL 27
11
USD 3100
05 JUL 27 to 16 JUL 27
11
USD 3100
19 JUL 27 to 30 JUL 27
11
USD 3100
02 AUG 27 to 13 AUG 27
11
USD 3100
16 AUG 27 to 27 AUG 27
11
USD 3100
30 AUG 27 to 10 SEP 27
11
USD 3100
13 SEP 27 to 24 SEP 27
11
USD 3100
27 SEP 27 to 08 OCT 27
11
USD 3100
11 OCT 27 to 22 OCT 27
11
USD 3100
25 OCT 27 to 05 NOV 27
11
USD 3100
08 NOV 27 to 19 NOV 27
11
USD 3100
Occupancy: Max 12 / Min 8 guests. Trip starts/ends: Sibolga, West Sumatra
A deposit of USD 900 (approx. AUD 1350) per person is required to secure your booking.
The deposit once paid is not refundable. If the customer cannot go, the deposit shall remain valid for other dates.
Balance of payments is due 90 days prior departure and non-refundable 100%.
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 group for initial deposit & a second payment per group for the final balance (60 days prior to arrival).
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.
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).
The Dream Surf Charter http://thedream-surftrip.com/terms-and-conditions/
Surf Camp Sumatra: http://www.surfcampsumatra.com/surf-camp-sumatra-terms.shtml
Louis, Newcastle
The Dream provided a Epic Trip with amazing waves, barrels and great food. Pierre, the captain was on point with finding the best waves possible. The boat had everything we needed, plenty of space and a great crew. I highly recommend booking a trip with the Dream. I will be coming back for sure! Louis Newcastle, Australia
Todd, Bronte
Louis is the guy who booked the trip. I'm Todd. Lord of the mac. Trevor is the sickest c**t I've met. Trevor and his island of goodies, more than satisfied this deviants needs of addiction. If we were in Byron his name would be Lord Trevor. Lamb of Trevor. And he would take away the sins of your pull backs. Have mercy on you. The sun was shining and the weather was sweet and I want Saint Pierre to know he is an Angel too. He's an angle too. Todd 11 stars out of 6. Bronte Reef, Sydney
By saxo
First time in the Banyaks, wont be the last. Fun waves every day with minimal crowds. A dream come true for all aboard this great boat. Great friends and great times all round. Yeeaahhhhooo!
By Joey D
The trip was unreal from start to end. Plenty of food, lots of room for chilling and watching ya mates scoring in the background. Take me back - was it a dreeeeeam...?!
By Jake
Thanks to Pierre for a solid trip. Scored some epic and uncrowded waves, big thanks to the crew too who were top notch, yeew
By Jack
Superb boat. The Dream is literally a dream, plenty of space, full of mod cons and always a cold beer on hand. The skipper certainly delivered the goods. We all scored the waves of our lives. Great crew, always with a big smile on their faces! The crew are seasoned Indo's and really know what they are doing! Outstanding in every way.
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