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Explore the Remote Banyak Islands!

Jump onboard The Dream and explore the remote Banyak Islands. The Banyak Islands are a stunning island chain with uncrowded, high-quality surf, beautiful beaches, and stunning reefs.

The Dream offers comfortable accommodation for up to 12 persons onboard. All bedrooms and the lounge area are air-conditioned for your comfort.  This is the perfect charter for groups or solo travelers looking to escape the crowds and score pristine surf!

The Boat

The Dream is a 26m Indonesian-built boat with 5 twin rooms suites and 1 larger cabin with a double bed. The charter offers air conditioning for all indoor spaces, keeping you cool and comfortable. The charter is capable of accommodating up to 12 guests and accepts solo travelers!

The Dream is capable of cruising up to 10 knots, keeping cruising times down between spots. The large indoor space is well designed and can fit all guests whilst eating. Up on the deck are multiple spots to relax with loads of storage for boards and equipment. Equipped with a small 30 HP dhingy to get you to the surf, The Dream is perfect for group trips and solo travelers!

The Surf

With more surfers traveling to the Mentawais, charters started pushing further North in search of quieter surf. This led to the discovery of the Banyak Islands, located approximately 50km from the Sumatran Mainland.

The waves in the region offer everything from powerful, heavy barrels to more friendly, playful waves! Having a good guide in the region is essential for navigating different combinations of swell and wind for each spot! The undoubted jewel in the Banyak Islands’ crown is Treasure Island, a long righthander offering multiple barrel sections! The Dream offers excellent guidance and they will help you score!

Contact our team for charter options and see more about different surf charter regions in Indonesia here.

Why We Love The Dream

Great value for money! The Dream offers very affordable trips in a remote location!

The air-conditioned twin cabins! No sharing with 10 others on this charter!

The really remote waves of the Banyaks! Surf with much lower crowds than in other regions!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The Dream offers comfortable accommodation for up to 12 guests, split across five private twin cabins and one larger cabin with a double bed. The twin rooms all have large 1.40m bunk beds with air conditioning. For couples, there is a larger cabin with a double bed! The toilets and showers are shared.

There is a good-sized living area with air-conditioning, perfect for chilling in the evenings. A spacious second-floor terrace up on deck completes the boat. This is the spot to check the surf and watch the sunset from!

Food

The Dream will keep even the most hungry surfer well-fed. Starting with a light breakfast of toast and cereals before your first surf, followed by a proper breakfast after! Lunch and dinner are a mix of western and international cuisine. Please let us know prior to travel if you have any special requirements!

The Dream includes free beer whilst onboard! Soft drinks are readily available and kept in the cooler at all times! Spirits are also available for purchase onboard!

  • 11 nights / 10 full days of stay aboard;
    Three meals per day
    Snacks and fruits as well as drinking water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
    Free Beer!
    Use of snorkeling gear, fishing gear and dhingy.
    Use of boat’s equipment and amenities

    Not Included:

    Airport pickup/drop-off in Medan
    Transport to hotel + 2 nights accommodation
    Return flights Medan (KNO)-Sibolga (FLZ)
    Airport pickup in Sibolga
    same service for the return trip to Medan

Length: 26 m
Width: 6.5 m
Engine Nissan: V8 300 pk
Generator: 2 isuzu 20 kwa
Cruise speed: 10 Kno
Air Conditioning: Rooms & Lounge
Capacity: 12 guests and 4 crew
Life raft: 20 people
Navigation: GPS, radar, sounder, SSB, VHF
Phone: Satellite
Dinghy: 30 HP
Video: LCD 32 inch, DVD, xbox 360
Facilities: Fishing rods, snorkeling and spearfishing gear

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Explore the Remote Banyak Islands!

Jump onboard The Dream and explore the remote Banyak Islands. The Banyak Islands are a stunning island chain with uncrowded, high-quality surf, beautiful beaches, and stunning reefs.

The Dream offers comfortable accommodation for up to 12 persons onboard. All bedrooms and the lounge area are air-conditioned for your comfort.  This is the perfect charter for groups or solo travelers looking to escape the crowds and score pristine surf!

The Boat

The Dream is a 26m Indonesian-built boat with 5 twin rooms suites and 1 larger cabin with a double bed. The charter offers air conditioning for all indoor spaces, keeping you cool and comfortable. The charter is capable of accommodating up to 12 guests and accepts solo travelers!

The Dream is capable of cruising up to 10 knots, keeping cruising times down between spots. The large indoor space is well designed and can fit all guests whilst eating. Up on the deck are multiple spots to relax with loads of storage for boards and equipment. Equipped with a small 30 HP dhingy to get you to the surf, The Dream is perfect for group trips and solo travelers!

The Surf

With more surfers traveling to the Mentawais, charters started pushing further North in search of quieter surf. This led to the discovery of the Banyak Islands, located approximately 50km from the Sumatran Mainland.

The waves in the region offer everything from powerful, heavy barrels to more friendly, playful waves! Having a good guide in the region is essential for navigating different combinations of swell and wind for each spot! The undoubted jewel in the Banyak Islands’ crown is Treasure Island, a long righthander offering multiple barrel sections! The Dream offers excellent guidance and they will help you score!

Contact our team for charter options and see more about different surf charter regions in Indonesia here.

Why We Love The Dream

Great value for money! The Dream offers very affordable trips in a remote location!

The air-conditioned twin cabins! No sharing with 10 others on this charter!

The really remote waves of the Banyaks! Surf with much lower crowds than in other regions!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The Dream offers comfortable accommodation for up to 12 guests, split across five private twin cabins and one larger cabin with a double bed. The twin rooms all have large 1.40m bunk beds with air conditioning. For couples, there is a larger cabin with a double bed! The toilets and showers are shared.

There is a good-sized living area with air-conditioning, perfect for chilling in the evenings. A spacious second-floor terrace up on deck completes the boat. This is the spot to check the surf and watch the sunset from!

Food

The Dream will keep even the most hungry surfer well-fed. Starting with a light breakfast of toast and cereals before your first surf, followed by a proper breakfast after! Lunch and dinner are a mix of western and international cuisine. Please let us know prior to travel if you have any special requirements!

The Dream includes free beer whilst onboard! Soft drinks are readily available and kept in the cooler at all times! Spirits are also available for purchase onboard!

  • 11 nights / 10 full days of stay aboard;
    Three meals per day
    Snacks and fruits as well as drinking water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks.
    Free Beer!
    Use of snorkeling gear, fishing gear and dhingy.
    Use of boat’s equipment and amenities

    Not Included:

    Airport pickup/drop-off in Medan
    Transport to hotel + 2 nights accommodation
    Return flights Medan (KNO)-Sibolga (FLZ)
    Airport pickup in Sibolga
    same service for the return trip to Medan

Length: 26 m
Width: 6.5 m
Engine Nissan: V8 300 pk
Generator: 2 isuzu 20 kwa
Cruise speed: 10 Kno
Air Conditioning: Rooms & Lounge
Capacity: 12 guests and 4 crew
Life raft: 20 people
Navigation: GPS, radar, sounder, SSB, VHF
Phone: Satellite
Dinghy: 30 HP
Video: LCD 32 inch, DVD, xbox 360
Facilities: Fishing rods, snorkeling and spearfishing gear

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Jose Luis Villalon 07/10/2024

TrustPilot
Great experience! Great communication throughout the entire process. A knowledgeable team giving advice considering individual needs and a great result at the end. It was a seamless experience and I will use them again for my next travel!

Stella 02/07/2024

TrustPilot
AWAVE Travel exceeded all my expectations! From the seamless booking process. The team was incredibly attentive and made sure every detail of our trip was taken care of. I can't wait t book my next adventure with them!

Xabi Fernandez 09/08/2024

TrustPilot
I stayed at Seasons Paradise 10 days in Maldives. Talked with Carlotta from Awave, it was really helpful every time! The destination was perfect, about to repeat! Good price ratings and perfect service both Awave and Seasons.

Christopher Tabone 03/09/2024

TrustPilot
My wife and I booked an 8 day surf charter on the Gahaa with a dedicated surf guide Moussa who was worth his weight in gold knowing what breaks would be firing and his knowledge of marine life and Maldivian environment enlightening for my wife and I. From the initial booking and contact Guilia at AWAVE made the whole process seamless communication was excellent. I have traveled extensively and surfed many parts of the world this trip truly exceeded my expectations the crew were incredible taking us to excellent surf and snorkeling locations. The boat itself is a converted fishing Dohni that exudes old world charm is clean and meticulously cared for. The meals prepared for us were nothing short of exceptional excellent variety and plenty of it a mix of western and Maldivian fare. We are definitely coming back and certainly using AWAVE again! Thank you Giulia and Moussa our trusted surf guide who gave us incredible insights into Maldivian culture.

Marco 02/08/2024

TrustPilot
Absolutely Recommended. Giulia and James are top professionals: I will be using Awave for all my future surf trips. I have been surfing for 30 years and travelled the world so I have dealt with a lot of agents. Awave is in the top spot as far as I am concerned. I spent 10 days with them on a boat trip in Maldivesโ€™ central atolls: not only their recommendations were spot on but being a boutique agency they tailor the surf experience to the very specific needs. They are surfers (real chargers) and know personally each spot and surf operator they recommend (wtether it is a guest house or a resort or a boat).

Michael Dunn 26/09/2024

TrustPilot
Absolutely amazing 8 day trip with my wife to Maldives visiting Club Med Kani. Carlotta at Awave travel was outstanding in organising everything and getting us the best deal,we are already looking at next year returning and will be sure to be booking with Carlotta and Awave again! Club Med Kani is outstanding for everything, Surf spot in island is Ninjas,easy paddle from shore! Food,drinks,staff,surf guides,brilliant!!! Accommodation excellent!! Tons of activities on island to enjoy, not just the surf!! Sailing, snorkelling, paddle boards, just to name some! Staff on the island added some very special touches to help us celebrate wedding anniversary also! Only regret was not staying 2 weeks!

Bruno 07/10/2024

TrustPilot
Great experience from start to finish. Giulia was awesome and helpful. I strongly recommend this travel agency.

Lissette De Boer 30/06/24

Google
Giulia was incredibly helpful in booking our surf trip! Strongly recommend using AWAVE for any surf packages. We will definitely be contacting her again. Thank you!

Fabs Alegria 19/05/24

TrustPilot
Trip of a lifetime. First and foremost I'd like to thank James Colston from Awave Travel, for assisting me in every which way to help book one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life. He was extremely responsive and answered every single question I had, even the dumb ones haha. As for AYADA, holy dooly, that place is paradise! Absolutely breathtaking, I couldn't believe I was actually walking around such a beautiful island! Big love to the staff at Magu Restaurant, seeing as how I ate there pretty much everyday, they were amazing! Very switched on and quick off the mark to help with anything that was needed. A special mention to Dhaboa and the captain who took me out surfing! I cannot speak highly enough about their friendly, helpful and straight up on point expertise. With Dhaboa picking the spots to surf and tips on where to sit to catch the best waves on the day, to the wonderful captain himself, filming and sending me videos of the waves I caught.
Absolute legends! Made my surf trip! Best holiday I've ever been on to this date.

Carlos 30/06/24

TrustPilot
Reliable travel agency to book a surf trip - Both Giulia and James were very reactive and adivsed on the best options. In our case we made a boat trip in Maldives. It is the second time we use Awave Travel to do a surftrip to Maldives and we have had a very good experience in both cases. They are a reliable and trustworthy travel agency, I highly recommend them.
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