The Dream Surf Charter

Group Size: Max 12 / Min 7 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 7-10 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 skipper and surf guides are French (English speaking) and are as experienced as anyone in the 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)
* Snorkeling & Fishing Gear

Included in all packages:

3 large, healthy delicious meals are served each day
French & Indonesian chefs offering a mix of Indonesian, French & 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 dream crew consist of:

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

The “many” islands, lie off the west coast of Northern Sumatra, nestled between the island of Nias to the south and south east of Simeulue, to the North. These sparsely inhabited islands are home to world class waves including “Treasure Island” as well as a wave dense cluster of breaks, found in the “Bay of Plenty”. And in similar fashion to its neighbouring archipelagos, perfect waves break on its shores with extreme frequency. Located just above the equator, winds aregenerally light year round.  

The best time of year to surf “The Banyaks” is during the dry season, which can be anytime from late March to early November, when the Indian Ocean produces its most consistent groundswells.

As a rule, the surf is suited more for intermediate to experienced riders. They will certainly take more from the long trip to the region. And although the area boasts 100’s of dreamy set-ups, most unload onto sharp coral reef ready to dish out a suitable punishment given half a chance. This is primarily the reason we dont encourage learners or even progressing beginners to the area.

That said, with so many waves to choose from, intermediates can still ride the waves of theirlives, without too much risk. As for the advanced surfer – one trip will result in many more to follow.

Detailed information for all the surf breaks can be found in the Banyak Islands destination's section of the site: 

* Surf Breaks - Banyak Islands.

Guests need to fly into Sibolga Airport (FLZ), North Sumatra 

Guests will then be taken by taxi to the port. The taxi & meet and greet is included in your package.

The boat departs at 6-7pm. 

Flights 

We recommend using www.skyscanner.net and flying into either Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - or Jakarta, Indonesia (recommended). From either of these destinations, you'll then need to take a further flight to Medan.

From Medan you will need to take a short flight to Sibolga (FLZ). There is usually just one flight each day (each way) from Medan with Wings Air. This can be booked on www.traveloka.com

We advise guests to spend the first and last night of the trip in Medan (Horizon Hotel). This is because it can be common for boardbags to get left behind due to space limitations onboard the flight. This way, boards can be transported across land (10 hrs) from Medan to Sibolga, safely to the boat (& back to Medan again!).

Note: Domestic and international flights can also be booked via Boraspati Travel email [email protected]

In all cases, please run your itinerary by us before you book just to make sure!

Transfer package USD 150 each way

If you're looking for a stress free solution to arriving and departing in/out of Sibolga, we are pleased to offer a transfer package from Medan to Sibolga and back.

Includes:

- Meet and greet in Medan
- All taxis Medan
- 1 night each way at the Marriott hotel in Medan
- Flights Medan-Sibolga and Sibolga-Medan
- Meet and greet in Sibolga
- All taxis Sibolga

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.

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 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.