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One of the Most Affordable Mentawai Charters Around

If you’re looking to surf the world-class waves in the Mentawais on a budget, then look no further than the Wild Cat. This excellent value Mentawai charter is one of the most affordable ways to surf the islands.

Recently refurbished in 2021 with a load of upgrades (new teak interior, larger bathroom, and refurbished engines) Wild Cat is perfect for your next Mentawai trip. With space for up to 10 persons, great food, and 500 Bintangs included on every full charter, Wild Cat offers unbeatable value for money!

The Boat

The Wild Cat is a unique catamaran, offering accommodation to comfortably fit 10 surfers onboard. All guests are accommodated below deck in one of the two pontoons of the catamaran. With the engines having been recently overhauled, the Wild Cat is one of the faster charters in the Mentawais so can get between zones easier, equalling more surf time!

There is an indoor dining and seating area, with large sofas to chill on and a large TV to watch back footage from the day’s waves! The charter is equipped with two small tenders to ferry you to the waves, so there is always someone to drop you to the lineup! Photography services are available onboard on request.

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 with lower crowds!

It is a right of passage for every surfer to experience Mentawai perfect at least once and the Wild Cat is a great option to experience this at a budget price.

Why We Love Wild Cat

A great value charter for groups looking to explore the Mentawais on a budget!

The package is all-inclusive and includes 500 Bintangs for a group of 10!

Be the first one in the water at dawn and the last one at sunset! There is no better way to surf your brain out in the Mentawais!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

Wild Cat can accommodate up to 10 persons in comfort. Spread across 8 semi-private single beds (separated by curtains) and 2 double beds spread across the catamarans 2 pontoons. All sleeping and living areas are fully air-conditioned and have had extensive upgrades in 2021 for comfort!

A living area onboard provides all the amenities you need to have a comfortable surf trip including full air conditioning, 70-inch flat-screen smart TV, DVD player, Poker set, board games, and N64 + video games. For maximum entertainment, there are SUPs, Soft Tops, Fishing Gear, Snorkel Gear, Boogie Boards, Massage Guns, and Foam Rollers/yoga mats, Surfing Kayak, Spear Guns, Towable Inner-tubes and a Mavic 2 Drone.

Food

The Wild Cat owners know that well-fed surfers are happy surfers! The charter serves up 3 family-style meals per day, made by the onboard private chef. They also offer unlimited servings, so there is no fear of going hungry here!

Each charter comes stocked and ready with 500 inclusive Bintangs (local Indonesian beer), so there is always an ice-cold beer to finish the day with! Extra alcohol can be purchased beforehand, just let us know!

  • What’s included/ What’s not included
    Airport transfers to and from the boat.
    Accommodation onboard the Wild Cat
    3 Family-style meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    Unlimited drinking water, hot tea, and coffee.
    50 beers per person
    Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment, spear guns, and shore excursions.
    Mentawai Surfer Tax Rp 1,000,000 (Aprox. US$ 75/pax)

    What’s not included
    Photography. (For only $1000 pp, get unlimited photos)
    Flights to and from Padang
    Hotel in Padang if needed
    Visa Fees and Departure Tax
    Any additional cost resulting from late arrival or the need for early departure
    Spirits and any other alcoholic beverages exceeding the 50 Beers per person per trip
    Tips for the crew

Boat Specifications:
Length: 70 ft
Beam: 22 ft
Draft: 3 ft
Speed: 15 knots top speed, 10-12 knots cruising
Range: 1000 nm
Engines: 2 x 420 hp Cummins Turbo Diesel
Electronics: SSB Radio, VHF Radio, GPS, Radar
Generators: 2 x 220v
Safety: Full Category (Liferaft, lifejackets, flares, lifebuoys and extensive first aid kit)
2 Tenders

2021 Upgrades:

Overhauled engines and added Turbos (more speed and dependability in the engines)
Painted the entire boat and also did new bottom paint. New engine for speedboat and new paint job/padded covers for speedboat. New Control Panel + Navigation Equipment.
New Decks and replaced all the fiberglass. Added two more water tanks (unlimited showers now)
Converted the tiny bathrooms into a single, larger “yacht-style”  bathroom with an Indoor Shower + Sink, and teak wood finishings.
Teak Wood Finishings to the entire interior of the boat. New Carpets, Art and Decor.
New Generators. New AC System (more powerful AC). New Speaker System with Blue Tooth Plug-Ins throughout the interior and exterior of the boat.
New beds + Tempurpedic mattress toppers
New small boat (inflatable speedboat used for taxing of surfers into the lineup)
Poker set, board games, N64 + video games, 70-inch flat-screen smart TV, SUP, Soft Top, Fishing Gear, Snorkel Gear, Boogie Boards, Massage Guns, and Foam Rollers/yoga mats, Surfing Kayak, Spear Guns, Towable Inner-tubes. Mavic 2 Drone.

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One of the Most Affordable Mentawai Charters Around

If you’re looking to surf the world-class waves in the Mentawais on a budget, then look no further than the Wild Cat. This excellent value Mentawai charter is one of the most affordable ways to surf the islands.

Recently refurbished in 2021 with a load of upgrades (new teak interior, larger bathroom, and refurbished engines) Wild Cat is perfect for your next Mentawai trip. With space for up to 10 persons, great food, and 500 Bintangs included on every full charter, Wild Cat offers unbeatable value for money!

The Boat

The Wild Cat is a unique catamaran, offering accommodation to comfortably fit 10 surfers onboard. All guests are accommodated below deck in one of the two pontoons of the catamaran. With the engines having been recently overhauled, the Wild Cat is one of the faster charters in the Mentawais so can get between zones easier, equalling more surf time!

There is an indoor dining and seating area, with large sofas to chill on and a large TV to watch back footage from the day’s waves! The charter is equipped with two small tenders to ferry you to the waves, so there is always someone to drop you to the lineup! Photography services are available onboard on request.

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 with lower crowds!

It is a right of passage for every surfer to experience Mentawai perfect at least once and the Wild Cat is a great option to experience this on a budget!

Why We Love Wild Cat

A great value charter for groups looking to explore the Mentawais on a budget!

The package is all-inclusive and includes 500 Bintangs for a group of 10!

Be the first one in the water at dawn and the last one at sunset! There is no better way to surf your brain out in the world-class Mentawais!

Ready to jump on board?

Accommodation

Wild Cat can accommodate up to 10 persons in comfort. Spread across 8 semi-private single beds (separated by curtains) and 2 double beds spread across the catamarans 2 pontoons. All sleeping and living areas are fully air-conditioned and have had extensive upgrades in 2021 for comfort!

A living area onboard provides all the amenities you need to have a comfortable surf trip including full air conditioning, 70-inch flat-screen smart TV, DVD player, Poker set, board games, and N64 + video games. For maximum entertainment, there are SUPs, Soft Tops, Fishing Gear, Snorkel Gear, Boogie Boards, Massage Guns, and Foam Rollers/yoga mats, Surfing Kayak, Spear Guns, Towable Inner-tubes and a Mavic 2 Drone.

Food

The WIld Cat owners know that well-fed surfers are happy surfers! The charter serves up 3 family-style meals per day, made by the onboard private chef. They also offer unlimited servings, so there is no fear of going hungry here!

Each charter comes stocked and ready with 500 inclusive Bintangs (local Indonesian beer), so there is always an ice-cold beer to finish the day with! Extra alcohol can be purchased before hand, just let us know!

  • What’s included/ What’s not included
    Airport transfers to and from the boat.
    Accommodation onboard the Wild Cat
    3 Family-style meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    Unlimited drinking water, hot tea, and coffee.
    50 beers per person
    Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment, spear guns, and shore excursions.
    Mentawai Surfer Tax Rp 1,000,000 (Aprox. US$ 75/pax)

    What’s not included
    Photography. (For only $1000 pp, get unlimited photos)
    Flights to and from Padang
    Hotel in Padang if needed
    Visa Fees and Departure Tax
    Any additional cost resulting from late arrival or the need for early departure
    Spirits and any other alcoholic beverages exceeding the 50 Beers per person per trip
    Tips for the crew

Boat Specifications:
Length: 70 ft
Beam: 22 ft
Draft: 3 ft
Speed: 15 knots top speed, 10-12 knots cruising
Range: 1000 nm
Engines: 2 x 420 hp Cummins Turbo Diesel
Electronics: SSB Radio, VHF Radio, GPS, Radar
Generators: 2 x 220v
Safety: Full Category (Liferaft, lifejackets, flares, lifebuoys and extensive first aid kit)
2 Tenders

2021 Upgrades:

Overhauled engines and added Turbos (more speed and dependability in the engines)
Painted the entire boat and also did new bottom paint. New engine for speedboat and new paint job/padded covers for speedboat. New Control Panel + Navigation Equipment.
New Decks and replaced all the fiberglass. Added two more water tanks (unlimited showers now)
Converted the tiny bathrooms into a single, larger “yacht-style”  bathroom with an Indoor Shower + Sink, and teak wood finishings.
Teak Wood Finishings to the entire interior of the boat. New Carpets, Art and Decor.
New Generators. New AC System (more powerful AC). New Speaker System with Blue Tooth Plug-Ins throughout the interior and exterior of the boat.
New beds + Tempurpedic mattress toppers
New small boat (inflatable speedboat used for taxing of surfers into the lineup)
Poker set, board games, N64 + video games, 70-inch flat-screen smart TV, SUP, Soft Top, Fishing Gear, Snorkel Gear, Boogie Boards, Massage Guns, and Foam Rollers/yoga mats, Surfing Kayak, Spear Guns, Towable Inner-tubes. Mavic 2 Drone.

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Customer Reviews

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Customer Reviews

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - I’m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldn’t have been more pleased with James’s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.

Mickey 01/24/24

TrustPilot
Giulia and James were always on line to answer any question or to give an advice. The Ayada resort is perfect both for families or for couples. We did not have waves as the season goes from April to September, but there are plenty options to have fun and good times. Highly recommended both Awave and Ayada.

James 01/30/24

TrustPilot
The AWAVE team are knowledgable and helpful. Giulia is a very helpful and patient person to deal with, and do not worry, you can trust her. I had to delay my trip to Morocco due to unforeseen circumstances and Giulia was very understanding. I have just returned from having a fantastic week at Amouage in Taghazout. Thanks AWAVE!

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!
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