Boat

The SAMA SAMA is a beautiful 20 m traditional motor glider, made out of high quality iron and teakwood, equipped with the latest navigation and safety equipment and dinghy. The lower deck offers accommodation in a spacious, well vented double cabin with additional single bed option – perfect for couples or families – and four comfy single bed bunks. The main deck with the steering place offers community shower / toilet as well as various chill areas. In the cozy dining area, guests are pampered with delicious Asian and Western full board menus including homemade bread and freshly caught fish skillfully prepared in the open kitchen. The sun deck includes a special double cabin with big panorama windows and invites you to enjoy the cruise with a sea breeze, relaxing in open air comfort with shade sail and fantastic view on the blue waves of the Indian Ocean. It is also the place for those who love to sleep under the starlit sky!

Name: SAMA SAMA
Year of construction: 1999 – 2000
Construction: 20m phinisi schooner made of teak- & ironwood
Environment: 2 x 4 persons, 1 x 2 persons, 1 shower, toilet and large chill area
Motor: yanmar 115 cv, 6 cylinders, brand-new!
Dinghy: 1 x 3,85m alu, 25 hp and 1 x 3 m fiber-glass 15 hp
Technical equipment: GPS, autopilot and radio telephone
Safety: life raft, lifejackets
Crew: 4 persons

Boat trip includes
Full board (three meals per day), all drinks (excluding alcohol), fishing gear, surf guiding and snorkelling, a great time and unforgettable memories!
Excluded from the price, but organized by us: transportation to and from the boat as well as necessary inland flights.

Tours

Legend – average wave conditions according to surf level:

* Beginner
** Intermediate
*** Advanced
**** Experienced
***** Pro

Bali – Lombok – Sumbawa – Komodo – Flores *** - ****
After the highlights in Lombok the SAMA SAMA takes us to the coastline of Sumbawa, home to secret-spots and world famous waves such as the perfect a-frame, Lakey Peak. For the grand finale we then lay anchor upon the shores of Komodo, to explore the depths of its fascinating underwater world, and pay the resident, pre-historic, gigantic lizards a visit.

Flores – Komodo – Sumba – Sabu – Rote – Timor ****
Giant lizards, untouched reefs, perfect lines, point breaks at dawn, virgin beaches at dusk, natives that have rarely seen a tourist and waves that have seldomly seen a surfboard. That’s what we’re talking about! A route into the pearl of the Indian Ocean!

Timor – Rote – Sabu – Timor ****
Spots unknown to marine charts, solitary beaches, stone-age villages and the island of Rote, famous for one of the most consistent left-hand-waves in this part of the Indian Ocean! Back to the roots!

West Java – Panaitan Island – South-Sumatra – Enggano – Bengkulu **** - *****
More spots, more waves, more experiences, more adventure! Let´s discover the untouched flora and fauna of west Java, Panaitian Island and the active volcano Anak Krakatau. Surf highlights include Indonesia´s longest left on the Sumatran south coast and Enggano´s secret spots – an absolute must for every explorer and surfer.

Mentawai Islands **** - *****
The Mentawais are an island group to the west of Sumatra. Due to their extraordinary location, the Mentawais are blessed with literally thousands of waves. Countless islands offer an abundance of waves to a breathtaking, tropical backdrop. Waves, you have probably already seen in various surf magazines or movies, at every swell altitude and wind direction. Macaronis, Telescopes, Thunders, Lances are only a few of the many famous spots we will hit up together.

Padang – Telo – Hinako – Nias *** - *****
On this route, north of the Mentawais, you will cross the equator and cruise along islands with a huge potential of waves, consistent surf, several lefts and rights for all kind of tides and winds including surf spots suitable for the intermediate surf level. Like Nias, an island with more than “only” the world famous right-hander at Lagundri!

Singkuang – Banyak Archipelago – Simeulue – Singkuang **** - *****
Starting from 2011, the SAMA SAMA is heading further North. The Banyak Archipelago is a group of – it is said 99 – mostly uninhabitated isles, but home of great surf and world class waves like long deep barrels and nice walls.

Ternate – Northern Maluku Islands– Ternate **** - *****
In cooperation with the publishers of the world famous Stormrider Guide, the SAMA SAMA will explore the easternmost archipelago of Indonesia – the Maluku Islands in the Pacific. The surf potential in this area is enormous and the waves are very consistent between November and March. This trip will guarantee 100 % virgin waves, crystal clear water, beautiful beaches, untouched nature and native culture – get ready and be a part of it!

Explorer and individual trips for surfers, families and lovers of nature
Next to perfect waves and unscathed landscapes the Indonesian Archipelago also offers a spectacular underwater world. Dearly wishing you to be part of our unbelievable experiences, we offer individual boat trips to surfers, families and nature freaks in total boating lifestyle fashion, which includes campfires, hiking, snorkeling and fishing. Please do not hesitate to ask if interested. We are more than glad to help with any individual planning.

Offer

* The surf days per trip vary by route. At the departure and arrival days will be no surf session. If the 11 nights trip booked, you usually surf 10 days. The trip (overnight) to the first surf spot may take up to 14 hours. The departure / arrival time is depending on the weather, the ocean and various safety aspects from.

Important

Level: Only for intermediate and advanced surfers, which can handle the take off savely
Season: Can be booked all year round
Climate: Average temperature of air and water 28° C, rainy season January – March. The destination Maluku Islands is in the north of Indonesia (Pacific), North of the Equator! There is view rainfall, even during the rainy season. That's why Sama Sama operates there during this time of year.
Flight: Starts at CHF 1200, EUR 750, info and booking @ SR
Not included, but organised trough us: Transportation and domestic flights to the boat.
Boards: Surfboard rental is not included in the price. Board rental is at EUR 50 per week / EUR 10 per day. A new board costs around EUR 350.