Switchfoot - Mentawai
From ¥242,754
for 11 nights
IDEAL FOR
Group - Surf Charter
Solo Travellers
Longboarders
All-Women's Surf Trips
Kneeboarders
Intermediate Waves
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Luxury Surf Trip
Price Range
¥22,069 - ¥24,275 per night
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Board Type
AVERAGE REVIEW RATING
(4 REVIEWS)
Summary
The Switchfoot is a brand new addition to the Sumatra charter fleet. One of the Mentawai's most experienced surf charter captains, Jason Quinn has commissioned this boat as the perfect platform to explore and surf the Mentawai and beyond. The Switchfoot offers the best combination of great design, new technology and a crew with years of experience. With plenty of room and fast cruising speed, the Switchfoot is a great new option for charter groups of 4 - 10 surfers.
Quick Facts
Switchfoot is 50 foot fiberglass power catamaran, built in Jepara, Java, by German boat building company Crestrider Marine. She is specifically designed for luxury surf charters in the Mentawai Islands. Switchfoot is a high end charter vessel built with speed (capable of 24 knots), comfort, and safety in mind. She is capable of covering great distances, surfing as many different waves as possible depending on the prevailing conditions.
With a beam of 7.1 meters, there is plenty of space to move around on deck and a spacious, air-conditioned saloon, dining area for your downtime to relax. To maximise surf time, they aim to sail at night (10 knots for safety) or anchor in a safe calm anchorage close to where you may surf the following morning. You will be on the break first light every day. And if you decide to surf elsewhere, or the conditions change, she is capable of getting you to the next break with speeds of 15-20 knots, depending on the conditions.
CREW
All of the friendly Indonesian crew are experienced, fully certified, under Indonesian maritime law and have many years between them working on surf charter boats in the Mentawai islands. They will help make your time on-board fun and relaxing being on hand for anything you may require.
Surf Guide, Owner and Operator
Jason "Capt. Halfman"Quinn aka Quinny. With 50+ trips as a surf guide in the Mentawai, Jason has worked previously on the Barrenjoey, Huey, Indies Trader 3 and Samudra Biru. Jason will guide you to the best waves on offer in the area, taking into consideration the ability and needs of those onboard.
Food
- Breakfast: fresh fruit, cereal, bread, coffee, tea, or juices.
- A hot mid morning feed: bacon and eggs, pancakes, jaffles etc.
- Lunch/Dinner: anything from burgers, nasi goreng, fish tacos, fajitas, chicken satays to fish and chips or mie sop.
Main meals on charter consist of a mix of Indonesian and western dishes cooked by the experienced charter boat chef, using the highest quality foods available. Plenty of fresh fish, if the fish are biting. With a range of healthy dishes on the menu, any type of food requirements or dietary needs can be catered when requested well in advance.
Accommodation
SWITCHFOOT is a new 50 FT fiberglass powercat. Built in Jepara- Java by German boat building company Crestrider Marine, she is specifically designed for luxury surf charters in the Mentawai.
Switchfoot is a high end charter vessel built with speed (capable of 24 knots), comfort and safety in mind. She is can cover great distances, surfing as many different waves as possible.
With a beam of 7.1 metres there is plenty of space to move around on deck and a spacious, air-conditioned saloon dining area for relaxing.
OVERVIEW
- Large deck space.
- Fully air conditioned.
- 4 twin share cabins with 2 bunks in each.
- 2 extra bunks available in case of a need.
- Each bunk has its own fan and reading light.
- 2 toilets.
- Fully equipped galley leading onto aft deck bar/eatery.
- Large saloon for seated dining.
- Flat screen TV, hard drive with an extensive range of movies.
- Bluetooth stereo system.
- Library and board games.
- Fishing gear.
- Snorkeling gear.
- Washer/drier.
- Comprehensive first aid/medical kit.
Boat Specifications
- Length OA: 15.8 Metres
- Beam: 7.1 Metres
- Draft: 0.66 Metres
- Fuel Capacity: 2 x 2100 Litres
- Fresh water Capacity: 2 x 620 Litres
- Lightship Weight: 13 Tonnes
- Construction: Fiberglass
- Hull Type: Symmetrical Hard Chine
- Main Engines: YANMAR 6LPA-STP2 315Hp @ 3800/rpm
- Transmissions: KMH50A Ratio 1.67
- Max Speed: 24 Knots
- Cruise Speed: 12 Knots
- Genset: 2x VETUS 14 Kva
- Watermaker: 120Litres p/hour
- Steering: Hydrive Power Assisted
- Controls: TELEFLEX KE4+ Electronic
- 2 tenders
Inclusions
INCLUDED IN CHARTER PRICE
- Transfers to/from airport to boat in Padang.
- Onboard accommodation.
- Mentawai surf tax (US$75 value).
- All meals (cooked by an experienced Indonesian charter boat chef).
- Snacks, drinks (juices, soft drinks, tea, coffee and water).
- 25 cases of Bintang per full charter (extra alcohol can be purchased before or on charter at local prices).
- Surfing every day in the best waves on offer.
- Surf guide with 20 years of experience
- Use of all equipment on boat: quality fishing gear, snorkelling gear, zodiac and the speedboat.
- 2 tenders for surfing and fishing trips.
- 2 SUPs
- Pro Photo Package - limited time only!
You will only put your hand in your pocket if you choose to buy souvenirs from locals and/or choose to tip the crew for their hard work and hospitality.
NOT INCLUDED IN CHARTER PRICE
- International or domestic airfares.
- Indonesian visa.
- Padang Hotel costs.
- Travel insurance (compulsory).
- Pro photographer package: US$25 per person per day. (All guests must agree to the package, and the payment will be collected with your trip balance payment.) - However, this is included as a special deal in the 2019/20 AU$3,250 super deal - Limited Time Only!
Every surfer visiting the Mentawai is required to pay the Mentawai Regional Government Surfer Tax of IDR 1,000,000 for 15 days surfing in the region. In this case, your Switchfoot charter price already includes this fee.
Departure |
Return |
Description |
Duration |
Spots |
Price |
Notes |
Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2020 | 26 Feb 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 29 Feb 2020 | 11 Mar 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 28 Mar 2020 | 08 Apr 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 8 | ¥267,029 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 11 Apr 2020 | 22 Apr 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 25 Apr 2020 | 06 May 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 09 May 2020 | 20 May 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 2 | ¥267,029 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 23 May 2020 | 03 Jun 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 0 | - |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 06 Jun 2020 | 17 Jun 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 3 | ¥267,029 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 20 Jun 2020 | 01 Jul 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 0 | - |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 04 Jul 2020 | 15 Jul 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 0 | - |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 18 Jul 2020 | 29 Jul 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 01 Aug 2020 | 12 Aug 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 15 Aug 2020 | 26 Aug 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 29 Aug 2020 | 09 Sep 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 12 Sep 2020 | 23 Sep 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 26 Sep 2020 | 07 Oct 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 10 Oct 2020 | 21 Oct 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 24 Oct 2020 | 04 Nov 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 07 Nov 2020 | 18 Nov 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
|
| 21 Nov 2020 | 02 Dec 2020 | Surf charter | 11 nights | 10 | ¥242,754 |
Single spots: AU$3,850 p/p |
- Price is based on a 10-person exclusive charter.
- Price is per person and subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Single spots: AU$3,850 per person.
- Full boat bookings are only AU$35,000 for the entire boat. BONUS: You'll get a free pro photo package valued at $250 per person.
Pricing for smaller groups - exclusive boat bookings.
- 8 guests = AU$4,375 per person for a standard 11-night trip.
- 9 guests = AU$3,888 per person for a standard 11-night trip.
- 10 guests = AU$3,500 per person for a standard 11-night trip.
Please enquire about different (longer or shorter) trip durations,
- International & Domestic Flights – The Perfect Wave is a fully licensed wholesale travel agent that has experienced consultants ready to package flights into your package. Please make sure you get flights packaged into your quote as we get the best rate flight prices from the best airlines.
- Please click Enquire Online to email us, or call us to speak with one of our friendly surf experience specialists.
Disclaimer - This surf trip is an independent surf operator and is not part of or in partnership with The Perfect Wave Travel Co. The Perfect Wave acts as an agent only. We sell various travel related products on behalf of numerous transport, accommodation and other service providers, such as airlines, land based accommodation and boat charter operators. The Perfect Waves obligation is to make travel bookings on your behalf and to arrange relevant contracts between you and travel service providers. The Perfect Wave has no responsibility for these services nor do we make or give any warranty of representation regarding their standards. All bookings are made subject to the terms and conditions and limitations of liability imposed by these service providers.
Other Surf Experiences
Reviews
