The Santa Lusia Surf Charter is among the finest budget charters in the Mentawais. Upon request she also sojourns to the Telo Islands. Aboard the recently renovated vessel cruising under twin diesels, there is all the modern safety gear and navigation equipment.
The spacious sleeping quarters are below deck. 10 sleep comfortably in an air conditioned dormitory style cabin. That being said, charters are can set forth with a minimum of 8 guests and max of 10. Both individual and group bookings are accepted. For sunset (or anytime for that matter) the sea-breeze top deck is the place to be to catch the surf action while enjoying one of you 5 daily ice cold beers. To get out of the sun head to the lounge and watch videos on the flat screen entertainment system. Additionally, the crew is happy to shoot video and photos of your best waves, available for as an affordable extra.
The crew are experts in the Mentawai waters. They know exactly where to take you depending upon the current conditions for your personal surf preferences and skill level. The Tender is 4.75 m with a 30hp outboard motor and is used to transfer you quickly to the lineups, landing on the beach, or in-between session fishing trips.
The Santa Lusia cuts no corners when it comes to meal time. Besides from the local Indonesian favorites of Nasi Goreng (fried rice) Gado Gado (noodles and veggies with peanut sauce), the food is mainly Western-style. For your pre-surf breakfast grab a coffee with fresh fruit and cereal. After your dawn patrol, refuel with a cooked breakfast of omelettes, eggs, toast, banana pancakes and french toast. Come lunch-time, fill up and savor fresh caught fish, calamari, or prawns. hearty sandwiches, hamburgers, and pizza is served, along with the aforementioned Nasi Goreng or Gado Gado. For the final feast after sunset and Bintang beer, satisfy you belly and tastebuds on Chicken with peanut sauce, spaghetti bolognaise and carbonara with garlic bread, steak, lamb chops and more fresh fish. Complimentary drinks include juice, soda, water, coffee, tea and 5 beers daily.