Group Size: 7-11 guests
Number of Cabins: 5 x a/c cabins (3 with private bathroom)
Length of Stay: 9-11 days surfing, 10-12 nights on board
Destination: Mentawai islands (Telo on request)
Surfing Ability: Intermediate to advanced only
Budget: Medium
A/C: All interior & cabins
Photos: Price on request
Beers: 30 beers per person
Tender: 1 x speedboat (carries 9 people) 40 hp engine, 1 x dingy (carries 5 people)
Port: Padang, West Sumatra

Maki is a 105ft liveaboard Phinisi built in 2017 in South Sulawesi, Indonesia – a place with a very strong maritime heritage, as far back as the days of spice trading. Known as Bugis, the South Sulawesi people have earned the reputation of best boat builders and sailors in the East Indies.

They have passed on their skills down generations and are still the highest regarded boat builders in Indonesia today. This beautiful art has its days counted as it is becoming increasingly harder to find Indonesian hardwoods for its construction. As fiberglass and aluminium are becoming the norm, we felt that we had to take the opportunity to bring one of these beauties to North Sumatra and fill it with surfers in the search for empty line ups!

When we found Maki, it was serving as a luxury diving charter boat in the Komodo region for 2 years. We worked hard to convert it to the ultimate surf charter vessel in Mentawai. Aimed to deliver maximum comfort, It has a large living room with 2 dining tables, open plan kitchen, an external lounge to hang out and watch the surf, a sun deck with day beds, and 5 cabins – 3 of them being en-suites, and a dedicated large fully enclosed boardroom with enough racks for 50 surfboards to be stored safely.

On top of its magnitude and tradition, Maki has also has all the fun toys: paddleboard, spearfishing guns, board games and, of course, auxiliary dinghies to reach the surf. Food, drinks and barrels are all under our all you can handle policy.

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: 4000 L
Lateral wings for improved stabilisation and reduced rocking

​Maki Boat Amenities

A/C in every cabin and in lounge room
Tender for 9 people 40 hp Yamaha
Secondary dinghy for 5 people
Huge deck lounge and table
3 Fridges and 2 Freezers
Tasteful Tahitian style decoration
Paddle board
Big Bluetooth speaker
First aid kit
Sun beds on 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 (+ 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 room dedicated to accommodate your boards, with direct access to the dinghy at the back
Fishing gear, snorkelling gear, trawling rod and spearfishing gun
TV in dining room so everyone get to watch their waves of the day at dinner
Jet ski Yamaha Wave Runner 1100cc is available upon request at an extra cost.

What’s included

* Airport transfers to and from the boat in Padang
* 10 to 13 nights on board Maki surf charter surfing in the Mentawai Islands (Telo on request)
* Single bed in an a/c cabin
* 3 large, healthy delicious meals served each day
* Snacks, fruit Juices & soft drinks each day
* Unlimited tea, coffee and water each day
* Screening of everyone’s waves on TV during/after dinner
* Speedboat shuttles to the surf from dawn til dusk, all day every day
* Fishing & island excursions
* 30 complimentary beers, per person per trip
* Use of 2 sea kayaks & 1 stand up paddle board
* Use of Powerful Bluetooth speakers
* Use of medical kit
* Fishing gear, snorkelling gear and spearfishing gun
* Yamaha Wave Runner 1,100cc (Jet ski) is available upon request at an extra cost – $200/h or $500 a day (1 tank) or $2500 for the full trip (5 tanks)
* All necessary zone permits

What’s not included

* Photos and videos – to be negotiated directly with photographer but ranging from $200 to $300 per person
* Flights to and from Padang
* Hotels if needed
* Visa Fees and Departure Tax
* Any additional cost resulting from late arrival or the need of early departure
* Tips for the crew
* Mentawai Surf Tax (IDR 1,000,000 pp / approx. AUD 100) – required for trips to the Mentawais

Vessel Type: Phinisi” style sail boat
Length: 105 ft overall (24m x 6m deck)
Speed Cruising: 8-9 knots
Engine: Mitsubishi 6D2
Generator (2): 1 generator 40 Kva and 1 generator 30 Kva
Accommodation: 5 x cabins (3 with private ensuite bathroom)
Bathrooms: 6 (6 toilets & 6 showers)
Tender (x 2): 1 x speedboat (max 9 guests) 40 hp engine, 1 x dingy (max 5 guests)
Stabilisation: Lateral wings for improved stabilisation and reduced rocking

Navigation

* VHF Marine Radio
* HF Radio
* Radar
* Mobile phone signal in some areas
* GPSMAP 585
* ICOM IC-718

Safety

* Certified 20 man Life Raft
* Flares
* 406Mhz EPIRB
* Sounder

The crew are all highly experienced and have completed first aid and fire training to achieve their licences and have also had a refresher on Maki with us guided by American Coastal Guard Official Dan Ingalls and Brazilian lifeguard Raf.

Satellite Phone Available Note: Satellite phone is available for emergency use only. If guests want to use it for any other reason, you will be charged. Please note, some areas of the Mentawai Islands have mobile signal. Furthermore, some surf resorts have internet access and occasionally it will be possible to use their facilities.

Freqeuntly Asked Questions

When are the Mentawai waves at their best?

• March and April: glassy conditions, a few more rights, less people but smaller waves.
• May, June, July and September: Big surf – high season.
• Late September and October: glassy conditions, a few more rights, less people but smaller waves.
• November, December, January and February: Rainy but still good surface conditions and smaller waves with no one around. Clean waves.

How to get there?
Simply book a flight to Padang (PDG)  with airlines like Emirates/Singapore Airlines/Etihad/ Sri Lankan/ Qatar ( free surf boards ) or Turkish Airlines / Tiger Airlines/ Air Berlin / Condor

Don’t forget your:

• Surf equipment (+ repair kit)
• Passport (at least 6 months valid upon date of return)
• Visas. For Indonesia you get a 30 day free visa upon arrival.
• Travel insurance
• Board shorts, sunscreen and slippers
• Music
• Books

Contact me
handraharbi@gmail.com
+6281374006060