Sibon Baru is a 62 Foot aluminium catamaran, custom built for Mentawai surf charters. It includes all the essential features such as air conditioning. The Sibon Baru is designed so surfers can access some of the best waves and barrels in the world without compromising comfort and safety. Its ideal for large groups, includes all meals and is led by a captain with vast knowledge of the islands and a crew that knows the ship inside out.
What we love
62-foot aluminium power catamaran purpose-built for surf trips in the Mentawai Islands
Spacious indoor living and dining areas, plus open deck spaces to relax between surfs
4 comfortable cabins, 3 shared bathrooms and air conditioning throughout all internal areas
Includes three meals per day, snacks, non-alcoholic refreshments and 24 cans of Bintang per person
Surfing Highlights
Hollow Trees
One of the world’s 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.
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.
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.
Macaronis
One of the most perfect waves in the world. A very hollow wave with many shallow spots. Lefts start from way up the point, then gradually slow down as it approaches the channel. The further up the point you paddle, the faster it barrels when you take off. After the initial barrel ride, this wave offers one of the most rippable walls for any maneuvers you can think of.
Greenbush
One of the most amazing waves to surf in the southern Mentawai region. Macas may be the most predictable and most fun wave to surf, while Greenbush has become known as one of the most mesmerizing and hair raising. The tube is very open and on the correct swell direction all three sections link up and it is very make-able.
Telescopes
It’s 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!
Cobra
Lizards Nest
Treasures
Indies 1&2
Mini’s
Turtle’s
Clarets
Joysticks
Toytown Lefts
What’s Included
- 12 nights / 11 days aboard Sibon Baru for the 2026 season
- 11 nights / 10 days aboard Sibon Baru from the 2027 season onwards
- Airport reception on arrival
- Transfers to and from Padang Airport
- Three gourmet meals per day
- Snacks available throughout the day
- Non-alcoholic refreshments including bottled water, isotonic drinks, hot beverages, soft drinks and juices
- 24 cans of Bintang beer per passenger
- Use of onboard entertainment systems, including DVD player and stereo system
- Use of onboard equipment and amenities, including snorkelling gear, stand-up paddle boards and fishing equipment
- Use of the dinghy for surfing, fishing and shore exploration
- Use of the onboard first aid kit for minor cuts and injuries
- Photography and filming service available onboard, with the image package optional and paid at the end of the trip
Extra Costs
- Mentawai Surf Tax: USD 135 per person
- International and domestic flights
- Visa on Arrival: approximately USD 35, payable on arrival into Indonesia
- Optional photo and video package: USD 350 per person
- Optional Starlink internet access: USD 60 per person for the full trip
- Additional alcoholic beverages beyond the included Bintang beer
- Mandatory travel insurance
- Tips for the crew
Boat Specifications
- 62-foot aluminium power catamaran
- Purpose-built for surf trips in the Mentawai Islands
- 2 engines
- 2 generators
- Cruising speed of up to 13 knots
- Water maker producing up to 400 litres per hour
- Air conditioning systems onboard
Accommodation & Comfort
- 4 comfortable cabins
- 3 shared bathrooms
- Air conditioning throughout all internal areas
- Spacious indoor living area
- Spacious dining room
- Up to two towels provided for use during the trip
Onboard Facilities
- LCD 42” TV and DVD player
- Fishing gear
- Snorkelling equipment
- Stand-up paddle boards
- Dinghy for surfing, fishing and shore exploration
- Starlink internet available onboard as an optional extra
- Satellite phone available onboard for international calls
Safety & Navigation
- Marine VHF and SSB radio
- Radar
- Depth sounder
- Compass
- GPS / plotter
- 15 fire extinguishers and fire hoses
- 2 EPIRBs
- Life raft for up to 25 people
- 20 life jackets distributed throughout the boat
- Engine rooms monitored by cameras 24/7
- Onboard first aid kit for minor cuts and injuries
Power & Connectivity
- 220V power outlets onboard
- European-style two round pin outlets, type C or F
- Outlets available in cabins and common areas
- Guests should bring suitable adapters for their devices
The Charter
The Sibon Baru charter is designed for surfers who want a comfortable, reliable and surf-focused Mentawai boat trip at a more accessible price point. Purpose-built for surf trips in the Mentawai Islands, Sibon Baru combines the speed and stability of an aluminium catamaran with the practical comforts needed for extended time at sea. Guests can expect air-conditioned internal areas, comfortable cabins, spacious living and dining areas, onboard entertainment, fishing gear, snorkelling equipment and stand-up paddle boards. The professional crew and surf-focused setup allow guests to spend more time chasing waves, exploring the islands and relaxing between sessions, with three meals per day, snacks and refreshments included throughout the trip.
Surfing
Depending on the conditions and your group’s preferences, Sibon Baru gives surfers the freedom to chase waves throughout the Mentawai Islands. The boat is built for surf travel, allowing the crew to move with the swell, wind and tides in search of the best available conditions each day. You could be surfing long, perfect tropical walls one session, heavier reef breaks the next, or more playful waves suited to relaxed, high-quality sessions with your crew. With a dinghy available for surf transfers and an experienced crew focused on getting guests into the best waves possible, Sibon Baru is all about maximising your time in the water while keeping the trip comfortable, safe and flexible.
Life aboard
Life aboard Sibon Baru is comfortable, relaxed and designed around the rhythm of a Mentawai surf trip. Between surf sessions, you can unwind in the spacious indoor living and dining areas, watch a movie, listen to music, enjoy the open deck spaces or make use of the onboard equipment, including snorkelling gear, stand-up paddle boards and fishing gear. Three meals are served each day, with snacks and non-alcoholic refreshments available throughout the trip, plus 24 cans of Bintang beer included per passenger. Whether you are refuelling after a long session, relaxing with your crew or exploring nearby islands by dinghy, Sibon Baru gives you everything needed for a complete surf charter experience.
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