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High standard Mentawai Surf Charter

The Moon Palikir is a classic Mentawai surf charter, built to a high standard and measuring 100ft, this charter is a great option for exploring the Mentawais, Telos or Banyak Islands. Run by an experienced charter company, the Moon Palikir is a large and spacious vessel.

With a large external deck, sturdy finishing, and a well thought out layout, the Moon Palikir is the perfect charter for surfers wanting to experience remote Indonesia in comfort. All rooms are air-conditioned and the sleeping arrangements offer much more space than other boats!

The Boat

Measuring 100ft, the Moon Palikir is one of the largest vessels sailing the Mentawi Islands. With 6 cabins for up to 12 guests, the charter offers loads of space and privacy for those onboard. All cabins have air conditioning for your comfort.

The charter features a large indoor dining area with a 42-inch plasma screen tv, a big deck area with storage for boards, great for chilling with a beer at the end of a long day surfing. The charter has 2 tenders, so there is always a ride out to the waves. The Moon Palikir is a great charter for those looking for a higher level of comfort than your average charter!

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 either side offering consistent perfect surf with lower crowds!

Moon Palikir also runs trips to the Telo Islands and the Banyak Islands.

Why We Love Moon Palikir

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 onboard are professional and know the area really well. Expect to score some incredible surf!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The boat has 5 air-conditioned cabins, 4 with 2 single bunk beds and 1 with 4 single bunks. Each cabin has electricity and the charter provides all linen and fresh towels.

The large living area offers enough space for all guests to fit comfortably and you can access mineral water, coffee, snacks, and fruit throughout the day. Equipped with a 42-inch plasma TV it’s a great spot to relax and recover from the sun and the surf! Moon Palikir has a huge outdoor area on the upper deck, perfect for sunset beers!

Food

The crew behind Moon Palikir knows 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.

You’ll receive 3 large meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with snacks being available throughout the day. You’ll definitely not go hungry aboard Moon Palikir! The crew runs a BBQ on the top deck once a trip and the crew will help you cook up any fish that you catch!

    • All airport/boat/airport transfers
    • On-board air-con cabin accommodation
    • Chef made meals in diversified menu plus fruits, snacks, soft drinks, mineral water (Vegetarians and Gluten-Free diets welcome under request)
    • 15 cartoon of Bintang beer per charter
    • 18ft Speedboat, 12ft tender boat, fishing gear and snorkeling gear.
    • Experienced surf guide on boardNot included:
    • Photo and Video services (available under request)
    • Indonesia VISA (required for longer than 30 days stay, check your country
    • requirements for VISA with the Indonesian immigration laws)
    • Mentawai TAX. Guests can pay in Indonesian rupiah at the airport on arrival; valid
    • for 15 days. Cost 1 million rupiah (approximately USD$70)
    • Airline tickets
    • Travel Insurance
    • Extra alcohol (under request)
Features

• 4 cabins with 2 single bunks + 1 cabin with 4
single bunks – 12 guests maximum
• 9x Air Conditioning
• 42” Plasma TV
• DVD player
• 2x Shower and Toilet
• Barbecue
• 18-foot speedboat/engine 115 HP
• 12-foot tender/engine 15HP
• Snorkeling Gear
• Fishing Gear
• Standup Paddle Board

Navigation and Safety Equipment
• Radar – 24 Mile Range
• GPS plotter – Depth Sounder/Fish Founder
• Radios – HF/SSB, VHF Radios
• Life Jackets
• Life Ring with MOB Lights
• Life raft for 20 People
• Satellite Phone Available
• First Aid Kit

Specifications
• Length Overall (LOA): 24m
• Bean: 6.5 m
• Construc on: Fiberglass Hull
• Marine Engine: Twin Engine Nissan RF10
420HP • Top speed: 14 Knots
• Cruise speed: 10 knots
• Generator: 2 x colt diesel PS100 40KW
• Electrical points: 220v power
• Registra on: Indonesian Flag

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High standard Mentawai Surf Charter

The Moon Palikir is a classic Mentawai surf charter, built to a high standard and measuring 100ft, this charter is a great option for exploring the Mentawais, Telos or Banyak Islands. Run by an experienced charter company, the Moon Palikir is a large and spacious vessel.

With a large external deck, sturdy finishing, and a well thought out layout, the Moon Palikir is the perfect charter for surfers wanting to experience remote Indonesia in comfort. All rooms are air-conditioned and the sleeping arrangements offer much more space than other boats!

The Boat

Measuring 100ft, the Moon Palikir is one of the largest vessels sailing the Mentawi Islands. With 6 cabins for up to 12 guests, the charter offers loads of space and privacy for those onboard. All cabins have air conditioning for your comfort.

The charter features a large indoor dining area with a 42-inch plasma screen tv, a big deck area with storage for boards, great for chilling with a beer at the end of a long day surfing. The charter has 2 tenders, so there is always a ride out to the waves. The Moon Palikir is a great charter for those looking for a higher level of comfort than your average charter!

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 either side offering consistent perfect surf with lower crowds!

Moon Palikir also runs trips to the Telo Islands and the Banyak Islands.

Why We Love Moon Palikir

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 onboard are professional and know the area really well. Expect to score some incredible surf!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

The boat has 5 air-conditioned cabins, 4 with 2 single bunk beds and 1 with 4 single bunks. Each cabin has electricity and the charter provides all linen and fresh towels.

The large living area offers enough space for all guests to fit comfortably and you can access mineral water, coffee, snacks, and fruit throughout the day. Equipped with a 42-inch plasma TV it’s a great spot to relax and recover from the sun and the surf! Moon Palikir has a huge outdoor area on the upper deck, perfect for sunset beers!

Food

The crew behind Moon Palikir knows 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.

You’ll receive 3 large meals a day, breakfast, lunch and dinner, with snacks being available throughout the day. You’ll definitely not go hungry aboard Moon Palikir! The crew run a BBQ on the top deck once a trip and the crew will help you cook up any fish that you catch!

    • All airport/boat/airport transfers
    • On-board air-con cabin accommodation
    • Chef made meals in diversified menu plus fruits, snacks, soft drinks, mineral water (Vegetarians and Gluten-Free diets welcome under request)
    • 15 cartoon of Bintang beer per charter
    • 18ft Speedboat, 12ft tender boat, fishing gear and snorkeling gear.
    • Experienced surf guide on boardNot included:
    • Photo and Video services (available under request)
    • Indonesia VISA (required for longer than 30 days stay, check your country
    • requirements for VISA with the Indonesian immigration laws)
    • Mentawai TAX. Guests can pay in Indonesian rupiah at the airport on arrival; valid
    • for 15 days. Cost 1 million rupiah (approximately USD$70)
    • Airline tickets
    • Travel Insurance
    • Extra alcohol (under request)
Features

• 4 cabins with 2 single bunks + 1 cabin with 4
single bunks – 12 guests maximum
• 9x Air Conditioning
• 42” Plasma TV
• DVD player
• 2x Shower and Toilet
• Barbecue
• 18-foot speedboat/engine 115 HP
• 12-foot tender/engine 15HP
• Snorkeling Gear
• Fishing Gear
• Standup Paddle Board

Navigation and Safety Equipment
• Radar – 24 Mile Range
• GPS plotter – Depth Sounder/Fish Founder
• Radios – HF/SSB, VHF Radios
• Life Jackets
• Life Ring with MOB Lights
• Life raft for 20 People
• Satellite Phone Available
• First Aid Kit

Specifications
• Length Overall (LOA): 24m
• Bean: 6.5 m
• Construc on: Fiberglass Hull
• Marine Engine: Twin Engine Nissan RF10
420HP • Top speed: 14 Knots
• Cruise speed: 10 knots
• Generator: 2 x colt diesel PS100 40KW
• Electrical points: 220v power
• Registra on: Indonesian Flag

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Omar AlJammaz 03/07/23

TrustPilot
Great travel options, great customer support, simplifying planing process.
Looking forward for my next trip.

Nina Ross 03/08/23

TrustPilot
Awesome holiday to Hudhuranfushi. Giulia was very helpful and quick to respond and overall we were very impressed with Awave Travel.
Lohi's is a private, on site, awesome left hander that just kept giving. Also had options of 2 daily surf boat trips that went to other local breaks such as Sultans, Ninja's, Cokes, Jails. The surf team are amazing and we scored great waves the whole time we were there.
Stayed in a Sunset family beach villa which was perfect for a family of 4, then upgraded for the last 3 nights to Ocean Villas, both great for different reasons!
Island staff are so helpful and welcoming, and there's a good variety of food options available. Lots of other things to do such as paddleboarding, jet ski-ing, spa treatments, yoga and amazing snorkelling - with sharks, turtles and rays! We also hired bikes to get around and do morning surf checks!
An amazing trip, thank you Awave and Hudhuranfushi!

Seb Speck 25/06/23

TrustPilot
We had an amazing time on the Mentawai islands booked through Awave Travel.
Giulia was very helpful and available at all times during the booking process. And we had the best time on the Mentawais on the Maki Boat. The staff were amazing. Raul the surf guide was very helpful, friendly and coached us on the waves. Kaique the photographer produced top quality pictures and videos from the water, boat and drone.
Overall very happy and would highly recommend it.

Tom Ward 18/06/23

TrustPilot
We charted Seafarer for a 10 day trip in the Maldives. We booked with AWAVE about 12 months before. James was super helpful, really responsive and just easy to deal with. We even made a very last minute change to go to the central atolls which he arranged pretty much straight away. The trip itself was unreal, great surf, amazing wildlife and scenery. If you’re thinking about a surf charter, do it and book through these guys!

Natasha Gronski 06/08/23

TrustPilot
Awave Travel is the best surf travel agency I have ever booked! They are very professional and responsive to my inquiries and are able to match me with a surf trip appropriate to my interests and skill level. They have an outstanding relationship and reputation with the resorts that they work with, which makes a difference in the consumer experience. Above all, the Awave staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the areas they recommend, as they have actually surfed the spots and stayed at the resorts. For anyone who wants a hassle-free, no worries, relaxing and fun surf adventure, Awave Travel is the way to go!

David 05/29/23

TrustPilot
8 of us stayed at Hudhuranfushi for my 50th birthday celebration. The resort and services were amazing. James and the team at AWAVE stayed in contact from the beginning to end to ensure we had everything we needed. Great experience. Definitely looking forward to booking our next trip with AWAVE in the near future.

Alexandra Franz 05/31/23

TrustPilot
We spent amazing days in Morocco in Amouage. Was an amazing stay and the full surf package offered by AWAVE was great.
All the people were very nice and coaches were amazing. Booking was very smooth, answered all my questions and they took care of everything.
I took the coaching package and had a great time and learning. The teacher was great, very patient and explained everything very nice and calm. Felt safe all the time and had a lot of fun as well.
My boyfriend had the guiding package and he also had a great time. He was always taken to the spots that fitted his level and enjoyed the full when conditions were nice.

Alex Reuter 05/22/23

TrustPilot
We stayed at Ayada in Maldives and I can't be more complimentary of AWAVE! Awesome and patient advise over whatsapp on which resort to go to with extremely details local knowledge on surf conditions, wave spots, resort quality, which atolls to go to, etc. I followed their recommendation and it was spot on. Easy booking on short notice before the trip, can't thank James enough!

Stewart Cropp 05/19/23

TrustPilot
Our remarkable trip was 12 months in the planning.it was awkward to organize because there was so many people coming and going over our two week chartered cruise.
I can’t speak highly enough of AWAVE and more to the point ,the wonderful Giulia Manfrini. She is so caring and sweet and far above and beyond any travel consultant that I have ever worked with
Thankyou Giulia for all your prompt answers to my gazillion questions
You are “Simply the best”.
Now onto the Carpe Diem
The trip of a lifetime was had by all 20 of us
The Captain and crew worked tirelessly to pander to our every whim
They would not allow us to lift a finger
Our Barmen Shawn and Cook ( still can’t pronounce his name ) were superb, the food was first class and varied and the alcohol flowed like a river
Our Surf guide “Seppe” found waves for us every day except for two while we travelled deep into the central Attols
We were greatful for the rest
We snorkeled with the sharks and visited uninhabited Islands spent an afternoon being spoiled at a high class resort .
All in all an Awsome trip

Diane 05/11/23

TrustPilot
James helped us organize our trip in April for my partner and I in the Mentawai.
First, lets discuss the service : James was super clear and reactive. We received a list of resorts with different price ranges and he provided all the elements for us to decide based on our needs and budget. We felt very supported for the organization and we even received so advices few days before leaving for packing.
I was a bit afraid as i'm not a good surfer so i reach out many times to understand how I could still try and learn and James always replied very quick and with all the info i need.
Then when we arrive : it was super well organized, everything went smooth and we fell in love with the place and people. We can tell they really worked on their resort selection and travel organization and we trust our next adventure will be as qualitative.
Already recommended their service ;).
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