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Surf the Mentawais in Style!

Maki Surf Charter is a 105ft liveaboard Phinisi built in 2017 in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This large luxury charter is built to cruise comfortably through the Indonesian archipelago. Maki offers a level of luxury and space rarely found in the Mentawai Charter market at this price! With 4 double cabins, one being the Master suite, couples can get some privacy whilst on board. There is also a larger 5-person cabin.

Maki is run being an experienced team with years spent in the Mentawais. The guiding on offer will get you to the right spot at the right time, ready to score Indonesia perfection!

The Boat

With 105ft sat on the waterline, Maki is one of the larger surf charters to explore the Mentawais. Built-in 2017 by expert boat builders in South Sulawesi, Maki is a true Indonesian surf charter.

Maki offers really comfortable accommodation rarely seen on charters, making this a great charter for families and couples alike! The boat has a good-sized indoor dining area with a large screen TV to watch back the day’s waves, a big covered chill-out area to the rear, and a massive sun deck/roof terrace to watch sunsets from!

All rooms are air conditioned with fans for maximum comfort. The charter comes with a surf dingy, to ferry you to the 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 traveling 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 Maki is the perfect charter to experience this on! For more information, check AWAVE Travel’s Ultimate Guide to Surfing in the Mentawai Islands!

Why We Love Maki

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

The quality of accommodation is of a really high standard. Couples and Families will love the privacy of the cabins.

The crew on board are professional and serve up some of the best food that we have tasted on any charter!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The accommodation onboard Maki is what sets it apart from other charter options, sleeping up to 11 guest comfortabley (up to 13 on private charters), the boat is spacious and well-appointed.

With a large 5-bed dorm room with Ensuite, 4 standard double cabins, and a beautiful Master Suite to the rear of the charter, all guests will sleep well after a long day in the surf!

All meals are served in the large dining area, equipped with a large TV to watch the day’s waves back at dinner. End the day with a beer on the top deck overlooking a stunning Mentawai sunset!

Food

The crew behind Maki know that the food onboard is just as important as the waves you’re surfing. They make 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.

The evening meals are all ways stand out, with the chef, taking real pride in the food that he serves his guests. We are always really impressed with everything that comes out of his kitchen!

    • Return airport transfers (Padang airport – Hotel -Maki)
    • 10 nights on Maki and 9 full days of surfing
    • Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, soda, juice, beer (30 Bintangs per person – transferrable between guests), smoothie bowls, unlimited fresh coconut water
    • Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghies
    • Fishing and island excursions
    • Use of all equipment onboard – SUPs, Kayaks, fishing gear, safety equipment, TV, large speaker, spearfishing gun, massage chair
    • Screening of everyone’s waves on TV during/after dinner
    • An expert Surf Guide to get you to the right place at the right time
    • 7 experienced super helpful local crew members on board to ensure you are looked after at all times
    • Package doesn’t include:
    • Air Tickets
    • Photo and Video Packages
    • Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)
    • Mentawai Tourism Tax (Rp.1.000.000 = Approx $75)
    • Jet ski rental (optional) – $200/h or $500 a day (1 tank) or $2500 for the full trip (5 tanks)

Technical Specifications:

105ft overall
24 m x 6 m deck
Draught: 2,7 m
Engine: Mitsubishi 6D22
Power Supply: 1 generator 40 Kva and 1 generator 30 Kva
Diesel solar tank: 5000 L
Water tanks: 6000 L
Lateral wings for improved stabilisation and reduced rocking

 

Maki Boat Amenities:

A/C in every cabin + living room
Tender for 9 people 40 hp Yamaha
Secondary dinghy for 5 people
Huge deck lounge and table
2 Fridges and 2 Freezers
Tasteful Tahitian style decoration
2 sea kayaks, 1 stand up paddle
Powerful Bluetooth speakers
Complete medical kit
8 Soo Santai Sunbeds on the upper deck – Best sunset spot
Maki offers huge space all over the boat with 3 decks
Big indoor living room with 2 dining tables and open plan kitchen
A total of 6 toilets and 6 showers (+ 2 outdoor showers) onboard so no one ever has to wait around
Amazing kitchen with 5 burner stainless steel gas oven, blender + all cooking equipment
A super-deluxe cabin with 270 degrees ocean views, king sized bed, private bathroom and a comfy couch
All cabins are air-conditioned featuring comfortable mattresses
A large shaded room dedicated to accommodating your boards, with direct access to the dinghy
Fishing gear, snorkelling gear and spearfishing gun
TV in dining room so everyone gets to watch their waves of the day at dinner
Jet ski Yamaha Wave Runner 1100cc is available upon request at an extra cost.

Interested in the Mentawai?

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Surf the Mentawais in Style!

Maki Surf Charter is a 105ft liveaboard Phinisi built in 2017 in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. This large luxury charter is built to cruise comfortably through the Indonesian archipelago. Maki offers a level of luxury and space rarely found in the Mentawai Charter market at this price! With 4 double cabins, one being the Master suite, couples can get some privacy whilst on board. There is also a larger 5-person cabin.

Maki is run being an experienced team with years spent in the Mentawais. The guiding on offer will get you to the right spot at the right time, ready to score Indonesia perfection!

The Boat

With 105ft sat on the waterline, Maki is one of the larger surf charters to explore the Mentawais. Built-in 2017 by expert boat builders in South Sulawesi, Maki is a true Indonesian surf charter.

Maki offers really comfortable accommodation rarely seen on charters, making this a great charter for families and couples alike! The boat has a good-sized indoor dining area with a large screen TV to watch back the day’s waves, a big covered chill-out area to the rear, and a massive sun deck/roof terrace to watch sunsets from!

All rooms are air conditioned with fans for maximum comfort. The charter comes with a surf dingy, to ferry you to the 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 traveling 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 Maki is the perfect charter to experience this on! For more information, check AWAVE Travel’s Ultimate Guide to Surfing in the Mentawai Islands!

Why We Love Maki

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

The quality of accommodation is of a really high standard. Couples and Families will love the privacy of the cabins.

The crew on board are professional and serve up some of the best food that we have tasted on any charter!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The accommodation onboard Maki is what sets it apart from other charter options, sleeping up to 11 guests comfortably (up to 13 on private charters), the boat is spacious and well-appointed.

With a large 5-bed dorm room with Ensuite, 4 standard double cabins, and a beautiful Master Suite to the rear of the charter, all guests will sleep well after a long day in the surf!

All meals are served in the large dining area, equipped with a large TV to watch the day’s waves back at dinner. End the day with a beer on the top deck overlooking a stunning Mentawai sunset!

Food

The crew behind Maki know that the food onboard is just as important as the waves you’re surfing. They make 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.

The evening meals are all ways stand out, with the chef, taking real pride in the food that he serves his guests. We are always really impressed with everything that comes out of his kitchen!

    • Return airport transfers (Padang airport – Hotel -Maki)
    • 10 nights on Maki and 9 full days of surfing
    • Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, soda, juice, beer (30 Bintangs per person – transferrable between guests), smoothie bowls, unlimited fresh coconut water
    • Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghies
    • Fishing and island excursions
    • Use of all equipment onboard – SUPs, Kayaks, fishing gear, safety equipment, TV, large speaker, spearfishing gun, massage chair
    • Screening of everyone’s waves on TV during/after dinner
    • An expert Surf Guide to get you to the right place at the right time
    • 7 experienced super helpful local crew members on board to ensure you are looked after at all times

    Package doesn’t include:

    • Air Tickets
    • Photo and Video Packages
    • Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)
    • Mentawai Tourism Tax (Rp.1.000.000 = Approx $75)
    • Jet ski rental (optional) – $200/h or $500 a day (1 tank) or $2500 for the full trip (5 tanks)

Technical Specifications:

105ft overall
24 m x 6 m deck
Draught: 2,7 m
Engine: Mitsubishi 6D22
Power Supply: 1 generator 40 Kva and 1 generator 30 Kva
Diesel solar tank: 5000 L
Water tanks: 6000 L
Lateral wings for improved stabilisation and reduced rocking

 

Maki Boat Amenities:

A/C in every cabin + living room
Tender for 9 people 40 hp Yamaha
Secondary dinghy for 5 people
Huge deck lounge and table
2 Fridges and 2 Freezers
Tasteful Tahitian style decoration
2 sea kayaks, 1 stand up paddle
Powerful Bluetooth speakers
Complete medical kit
8 Soo Santai Sunbeds on the upper deck – Best sunset spot
Maki offers huge space all over the boat with 3 decks
Big indoor living room with 2 dining tables and open plan kitchen
A total of 6 toilets and 6 showers (+ 2 outdoor showers) onboard so no one ever has to wait around
Amazing kitchen with 5 burner stainless steel gas oven, blender + all cooking equipment
A super-deluxe cabin with 270 degrees ocean views, king sized bed, private bathroom and a comfy couch
All cabins are air-conditioned featuring comfortable mattresses
A large shaded room dedicated to accommodating your boards, with direct access to the dinghy
Fishing gear, snorkelling gear and spearfishing gun
TV in dining room so everyone gets to watch their waves of the day at dinner
Jet ski Yamaha Wave Runner 1100cc is available upon request at an extra cost.

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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 Maldives’ 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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