Maki is a 105tf 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. Their talent was recognised by the the Dutch and other colonisers due to their Phinisi boats being much faster in these waters.

When we found Maki, it was serving as a luxury diving charter boat in the Komodo region for 2 years. We 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 and TV, an external lounge to hang out and watch the surf, a sun deck with 8 day beds, and 5 cabins – 3 of them being en-suites. On top of its magnitude and tradition, Maki has also has all the fun toys: kayaks, spearfishing guns and, of course, auxiliary dinghies to reach the surf. Food, drinks and barrels are all under our all you can handle policy.

Looking for a truly luxurious trip to the Mentawai Islands? Well this Mentawai surf charter on board Maki Boat ticks all the boxes for an epic surf adventure with a huge splash of indulgence!

Cruising out from Padang you’ll enjoy 11 days of tropical surfing vibes out in the Mentawais with your new found surf crew, exploring empty breaks as well as more recognisable spots like Bankvaults, Kanduis, Beng Bengs and Ebays.