The Naga Laut is one of the best value charters in the Mentawais – this massive boat has room to move, as well as the horsepower to get you to where you want to be. Although the boat could sleep 14 surfers, it will sail with 8 and prefers to have maximum 10. Launched in late ’99, Naga Laut has been continually upgraded by the owners and was originally designed exclusively for upmarket surf charters.
What we love
Very experienced surf guide.
Great crew.
Twin share cabins with air-conditioning.
Telo surf trips available – no fuel surcharge.
one of the best value charters in the Mentawai
What you love 8 REVIEWS
Fadil was the best guide.
He knows the waves and weather conditions really well and got the most out the days we had. The crew were awesome.
Good trip!
Kept us up to date every step of the way by messages to all.
A shout out to The Naga Laut!
Always on the money for waves, quick and friendly crew, smooth running boat, comfortable layout and certainly no doubt about being well fed.
The crew were great - really friendly and helpful, and the waves were amazing.
You don’t have to be a good surfer either – there is waves for everyone over there. So yeah it was awesome, having massive withdrawals now that I’m back, and I’m already planning the next trip – can’t wait to go again.
Overall had an amazing surf experience great family and friends got some incredible waves and all round awesome time
The captain and crew were brilliant special mention to Dede our surf guide. Thanks guys you made the trip of a lifetime Yeeuuuw!
Naga Laut
As it was still early season we did not score any epic swells, however we still got plenty of awesome waves. The crew aboard the ‘Naga Laut’ had the knowledge and experience to ensure that we surfed super fun and uncrowded waves every day, and we still managed to spend 8-10 hours in the water every day.
The ‘Naga Laut’ was an awesome boat, the crew were great and the food was absolutely outstanding.
I would highly recommend both the Perfect Wave and the ‘Naga Laut’, and I cannot wait to book my next trip.
Loved my Surf trip to the Mentawais!!
Great to have everything all set up and running like clockwork from start to finish thanks to the the perfect waves work. With all the fine details and organisation set up perfectly by the perfect wave all i had to do was score some great waves which is really what we are all after!!Thanks Guys
The trip was awesome!
The waves, the food, the crew, the weather was all epic, couldn’t fault it. Thanks heaps for organising it and getting us onto that boat last minute. Will definitely be heading back.
Surfing Highlights
Cobras
A short distance up the reef from Lance’s Left, you will find this intense left-hander. It gets really shallow on the low tide and prefers a bit more water. Due to the shallowness it is normally relatively uncrowded. On a South swell and East wind it is a non-stop barrel from the takeoff all the way to the channel where the wave spits you out. Therefore appropriately named, The Cobra.
Bintangs
A short and hollow right across the channel from Lance’s Left. As the wave approaches the reef, the bottom drops out before barreling towards the channel. When conditions are prime, Bintangs delivers amazing, round barrels and extremely fun, rippable walls. A major advantage of Bintangs is that on the days when the dreaded North wind blows out most spots in the Mentawais, Bintangs is offshore and pumping.
Lance’s Left
This left-hander is a consistent and frequently surfed crowd-pleaser. Lance’s Left has the ability to hold big swells and can offer up rippable walls and some little tube sections. It can also handle an onshore wind and still have fun waves. Facing Southwest makes this spot very consistent however its nature become more serious when there’s a large swell running.
Hollow Trees
One of the worlds greatest right barrels, HT’s has been all over the surf mags and videos over the last decade. The main takeoff spot is up the point where most of the waves start barrelling and peel flawlessly down the reef. On larger swells it can be very shifty and hard to read. It can shift more to the end bowl where it can break, reform, then bowl again into the channel. The inside is very shallow and is often referred to as the “surgeon’s table” due to the many reef-cuts doled out to travelling surfers.
Telescopes
The most famous wave in the area its hard to beat this wave for its variations of sections. A long left with mutiple deep barrel opportunities, can hold real size. Made famous by the Young Guns 2 movie with Kelly Slater and Co having a load of fun with Indies Trader 4 and a helicopter!
Suicides
Aptly named, this high performance right off Awera Island is very shallow and can only be surfed on a mid to high tide due to the reef. However produces an amazing barrel and the locals love this break.
Iceland’s
The swell magnet for the area, Icelands is a left with many faces. An easy going west peak look fun but the main part of the wave loves the south swell angle produces a solid drop, barrel section and bowls at the end. Can be very heavy on its day.
Scarecrows
Breaks off of an island called Tugat Nusa just south of Telescopes. Great consistent left as exposed to South as well as SW swell. Best on a dropping high tide with the end section named the Curry bowl the pick of the wave for barrel riders.
Seven Palms
Not very well known wave which makes it a very good choice when conditions are right as not a lot of charter boats know this wave. A great walling left with occasional hollow sections. Tucked in a small bay in the middle of Sipora you have to know where it is to find it, but worth it when its on.
Ombak Tikus
Meaning Mouse Wave, this lesser known fun left is up the beach from Villa Mentawai. Ombak Tikus is a hidden gem and fun for most levels of surfer depending on the size. At 2-3 ft super fun and user friendly, however over 4-5ft it takes on a different look and feel.
Inclusions
– Airport transfers to and from the boat.
– Berth on board Naga Laut in one of 5 twin-share cabins.
– 2 breakfasts, lunch and dinner.
– Plenty of in between snacks, including fresh fruit, chocolate bars and more.
– Drinking water, hot tea and coffee.
– 40 beers, unlimited soft drink and juice.
– Use of fishing and snorkeling equipment, spear guns and shore excursions.
– All necessary zone permits.
Extra Costs
– Mentawai Surfer Tax
– Photography. (For only $200 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 of early departure
– Use of satellite phone (US$4 per minute)
– Spirits and any other alcoholic beverages exceeding the 40 beers per person.
Non-Exclusive Charter
Contact us for availability for individual bookings or smaller groups that do not want to have the Naga Laut exclusively. Please bear in mind that we need minimum 8 guests to run a trip.
Extras
- If the schedule permits, please enquire about extra nights with free extra Bintangs!
- Personal photographer service. Naga Laut will capture all of your great times and copious waves, and at the end of your trip you get all the material for just $200.
- Extra carton of delicious Bintang is only $50.
Length: 72 ft
Beam: 17 ft
Draft: 6 ft
Speed: 8-10kn
Engines: Hino EM x 220 hp
Generator: 220-380 V Stanford 28 Kva
Auxiliary: ISUZU 220 V 25 kva
Air conditioning: All cabins & saloon
TV: Panasonic 21in
DVD player
Satellite phone – available at cost
SSB radio
VHF radio
Life raft: Inflatable 25 passengers
Plotter: Garmin
Sounder: Garmin
Radar: Furuno 24
2 GPS: Garmin
Fuel: 5000
Water: 4000
Tender: 5.2m Aluminum ‘Tuff Duck’ with 85hp Yamaha
Ful range of safety gear
The Boat
The Naga Laut is one of the best value charters in the Mentawais - this massive boat has room to move, as well as the horsepower to get you to where you want to be. Although the boat could sleep 14 surfers, it will sail with 8 and prefers to have maximum 10. Launched in late '99, Naga Laut has been continually upgraded by the owners and was originally designed exclusively for upmarket surf charters. Airport transfers to and from the boat. Berth on board Naga Laut in one of 5 twin-share cabins. 2 breakfasts, lunch and dinner. Plenty of in between snacks, including fresh fruit, chocolate bars and more. Drinking water, hot tea and coffee. 4 beers per day, unlimited soft drink and juice. All necessary zone permits (not including the Mentawai Surfer Tax).
Surfing
Margi is a local Mentawaian and one of the most experienced surf guides in the Mentawai Islands. In the 90's he was already there discovering surf spots with the pioneers of the Mentawai. Margi loves the ocean and surfing. And as he also wants to sneak a few perfect uncrowded waves for himself, he does a great job as surf guide as he really knows the conditions and is able to get you to the right places at the right times with low crowds.
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