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Luxury Catamaran Cruising in West Sumatra!

MV Addiction is a luxurious 24-meter (80ft) Austrailian-built, aluminum high-speed catamaran with over 15 years of combined experience surfing in the West Sumatran Islands (Mentawai, Banyaks, and Telos).

MV Addiction is one of the fastest and most stable surf charters in the islands, offering trips for 8 – 12 persons.

The Boat

MV Addiction is one of the fastest and most luxurious charters cruising in the Mentawais. his spacious and well-appointed catamaran can cruise fully laden with a speed of up to 18 knots.

Trips start from 8 persons with the charter comfortably being able to accommodate up to 12 persons. The charter has a good-sized indoor dining area leading to a large lounge and various chill-out spaces throughout.

All rooms are air conditioned for maximum comfort. The charter comes with 2 tenders so you will never be left waiting for waves!

The Surf

The Mentawais are like no other island chain in the world. With such a high concentration of world-class waves and incredible consistency, the area has been drawing travelling surfers since the 1980’s when the first pioneers discovered this treasure trove of perfection.

From perfect peeling points, to heavy slabbing barrels, high-performance air waves, and chilled longboard spots, the Mentawai Islands has something to offer everyone! The peak months of May – September offer regular larger surf, with the months on either side offering consistent perfection with lower crowds!

It is a right of passage for every surfer to experience Mentawai perfection at least once and MV Addiction is the perfect charter to experience this on! For more information, please see AWAVE Travel’s Ultimate Guide to Surfing in the Mentawai Islands!

Why We Love MV Addiction

A great variety of quality waves for all surfing levels! The Mentawais has some of the most consistent surf on the planet.

With a cruising speed of up to 18 knots, MV Addiction will get you between areas faster than any other charter.

With 15 years combined experience cruising in the Islands, MV Addiction knows the area very well!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The accommodation onboard MV Addiction offers space for up to 12 persons (8 as standard across 5 cabins.

With a large 4-bed dorm room with 2 bunk beds, 3 standard double cabins (bunk with a double on the bottom and single on top), and a standard bunk room, all guests will sleep well after a long day in the surf! All rooms are spacious, with AC and plenty of storage space.

All meals are served in the large indoor or outdoor dining area. To the rear of the charter is storage for plenty of boards! End the day with a beer on the top deck overlooking a stunning Mentawai sunset!

Food

The crew behind MV Addiction knows that the food onboard is just as important as the waves you’re surfing. With 3 meals a day plus snacks, the team makes sure that you’re well-fed at all times with delicious and healthy food, that is freshly prepared.

The day starts with a large breakfast with eggs your way, cereals, fruits, and more. After a long morning session, you’ll be served a hearty lunch with snacks available in between if you are ever hungry.

Evening meals serve a range of Eastern and Western dishes, and if you catch any fish, the chefs onboard will gladly prepare these for you! Each trip sails with 20 cases of Bintang (beer) included.

    • Return airport transfers (Padang airport – Hotel – MV Addiction)
    • 11 nights on MV Addiction and 10 full days of surfing
    • Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, soda, juice, beer (20 cases of Bintangs per trip)
    • Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghies
    • Use of all equipment onboard
    • An expert Surf Guide to get you to the right place at the right time

    Package doesn’t include:

    • Air Tickets
    • Photo and Video Packages
    • Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)
    • Mentawai Tourism Tax (Rp.2.000.000 = Approx $130)

Type of vessel: Catamaran 24m (80ft)
Beam: 7.9m (26ft)
Draft: 1.7m (5.6ft)
Top Speed: 18 Kts laden
Service Speed: 11 Kts
Built: 1997 by Sabre Catamarans, Australia
Complete refit: 2006
Designer: Sabre Catamarans
Construction: Aluminium
Auxiliary power
2  X 28KVA YANMAR marine generator 220VAC 50 HZ
1  X 11.5KVA YANMAR marine generator 220VAC 50HZ
Auxiliary: 2 x Perkins
Generator: 2 x 30 Kva
Fuel Capacity: 4 x 2500 L
Water Capacity: 900 L
Water Maker: 100 litre/hr

2 tenders available:
3.3m tuff tender polycraft with 15 hp Yamaha
4.5 m drifter side console polycraft with 50 hp Yamaha

Interested in the Mentawai?

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Luxury Catamaran Cruising in West Sumatra!

MV Addiction is a luxurious 24-meter (80ft) Austrailian-built, aluminum high-speed catamaran with over 15 years of combined experience surfing in the West Sumatran Islands (Mentawai, Banyaks, and Telos).

MV Addiction is one of the fastest and most stable surf charters in the islands, offering trips for 8 – 12 persons.

The Boat

MV Addiction is one of the fastest and most luxurious charters cruising in the Mentawais. his spacious and well-appointed catamaran can cruise fully laden with a speed of up to 18 knots.

Trips start from 8 persons with the charter comfortably being able to accommodate up to 12 persons. The charter has a good-sized indoor dining area leading to a large lounge and various chill-out spaces throughout.

All rooms are air conditioned for maximum comfort. The charter comes with 2 tenders so you will never be left waiting for waves!

The Surf

The Mentawais are like no other island chain in the world. With such a high concentration of world-class waves and incredible consistency, the area has been drawing travelling surfers since the 1980’s when the first pioneers discovered this treasure trove of perfection.

From perfect peeling points, to heavy slabbing barrels, high-performance air waves, and chilled longboard spots, the Mentawai Islands has something to offer everyone! The peak months of May – September offer regular larger surf, with the months on either side offering consistent perfection with lower crowds!

It is a right of passage for every surfer to experience Mentawai perfection at least once and MV Addiction is the perfect charter to experience this on! For more information, please see AWAVE Travel’s Ultimate Guide to Surfing in the Mentawai Islands!

Why We Love MV Addiction

A great variety of quality waves for all surfing levels! The Mentawais has some of the most consistent surf on the planet.

With a cruising speed of up to 18 knots, MV Addiction will get you between areas faster than any other charter.

With 15 years combined experience cruising in the Islands, MV Addiction knows the area very well!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The accommodation onboard MV Addiction offers space for up to 12 persons (8 as standard across 5 cabins.

With a large 4-bed dorm room with 2 bunk beds, 3 standard double cabins (bunk with a double on the bottom and single on top), and a standard bunk room, all guests will sleep well after a long day in the surf! All rooms are spacious, with AC and plenty of storage space.

All meals are served in the large indoor or outdoor dining area. To the rear of the charter is storage for plenty of boards! End the day with a beer on the top deck overlooking a stunning Mentawai sunset!

Food

The crew behind MV Addiction knows that the food onboard is just as important as the waves you’re surfing. With 3 meals a day plus snacks, the team makes sure that you’re well-fed at all times with delicious and healthy food, that is freshly prepared.

The day starts with a large breakfast with eggs your way, cereals, fruits, and more. After a long morning session, you’ll be served a hearty lunch with snacks available in between if you are ever hungry.

Evening meals serve a range of Eastern and Western dishes, and if you catch any fish, the chefs onboard will gladly prepare these for you! Each trip sails with 20 cases of Bintang (beer) included.

    • Return airport transfers (Padang airport – Hotel – MV Addiction)
    • 11 nights on MV Addiction and 10 full days of surfing
    • Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, soda, juice, beer (20 cases of Bintangs per trip)
    • Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghies
    • Use of all equipment onboard
    • An expert Surf Guide to get you to the right place at the right time

    Package doesn’t include:

    • Air Tickets
    • Photo and Video Packages
    • Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)
    • Mentawai Tourism Tax (Rp.2.000.000 = Approx $130)

Type of vessel: Catamaran 24m (80ft)
Beam: 7.9m (26ft)
Draft: 1.7m (5.6ft)
Top Speed: 18 Kts laden
Service Speed: 11 Kts
Built: 1997 by Sabre Catamarans, Australia
Complete refit: 2006
Designer: Sabre Catamarans
Construction: Aluminium
Auxiliary power
2  X 28KVA YANMAR marine generator 220VAC 50 HZ
1  X 11.5KVA YANMAR marine generator 220VAC 50HZ
Auxiliary: 2 x Perkins
Generator: 2 x 30 Kva
Fuel Capacity: 4 x 2500 L
Water Capacity: 900 L
Water Maker: 100 litre/hr

2 tenders available:
3.3m tuff tender polycraft with 15 hp Yamaha
4.5 m drifter side console polycraft with 50 hp Yamaha

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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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