A liveaboard surf charter vessel running boat-access-only lineups, with air-conditioned cabins, a chef onboard covering all meals, snacks and drinks, board storage and rinse, and dual chase tenders working the lineup. It suits surfers who want to move with the swell rather than sit on one wave, guided by an expert surf guide, with onboard photo and video available as an add-on.
The surf
Surf information
MV Addiction has been running the Mentawai and Telo Islands since 2006 under the same crew and western management, with almost no turnover. All charters depart Padang and run 12 days on a private full-boat basis — small groups on purpose, uncrowded waves by design. The vessel is a high-speed passenger ferry refitted for liveaboard surf expeditions, so less transit time means more time in the water and more breaks surfed per trip.
Onboard photography and video by Geni Larosa is available as an add-on package.
Skill level
Intermediate · Advanced · Pro
Best months
Published charter season runs March through October
Surf setup
Expert surf guide · Dual chase tenders · Boat-access-only lineups · Board storage & rinse · Onboard photo & video (add-on)
Boards
Board storage and rinse onboard
Getting there
Airport transfers included
Departures
2026 season: Aug 16–28 (booked) · Oct 18–30 (open). 2027 season: Mar 19–31 · Apr 2–14 · Apr 16–28 (held) · Apr 30–May 12 · May 14–26 (booked) · Jun 4–16 (booked) · Jun 18–30 (booked) · Jul 2–14 (booked) · Jul 16–28 · Jul 30–Aug 11 (held) · Aug 13–25 (booked) · Sep 3–15 (booked) · Sep 17–29 · Oct 1–13 · Oct 15–27. Confirm current status with your advisor.
The stay
Stay details
Property type
Liveaboard Surf Charter Vessel
Minimum stay
12-night charter
Route inspiration
2026 season: Aug 16–28 (booked) · Oct 18–30 (open). 2027 season: Mar 19–31 · Apr 2–14 · Apr 16–28 (held) · Apr 30–May 12 · May 14–26 (booked) · Jun 4–16 (booked) · Jun 18–30 (booked) · Jul 2–14 (booked) · Jul 16–28 · Jul 30–Aug 11 (held) · Aug 13–25 (booked) · Sep 3–15 (booked) · Sep 17–29 · Oct 1–13 · Oct 15–27. Confirm current status with your advisor.
Amenities
Air-conditioned cabins, chef onboard with all meals, snacks and drinks, board storage and rinse, dual chase tenders.
Meals
Meals included
Transfers
Airport transfers included
Vessel
High-speed passenger vessel (rated for 240 persons) refitted for premium liveaboard surf expeditions
Trip length
12 nights
On board
Meals on board · Surf guide · Tender · Photographer · Air con
Availability
Availability & booking
Live dates · StayNSurf calendar
September 2026
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Rates
Charter rates (private full-boat charter) are quoted per departure through your advisor.
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Property questions, answered
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