Sri Noa Noa

From $2,750 / person

Overview

Location

Duration

6 - 11+ nights

Accommodation

Shared Berths

Chase empty lineups

"Surf uncrowded breaks in the East Indonesian Archipelago aboard our classic Balinese schooner with an experienced, professional crew. Since 1977, our boat, Sri Noa Noa, has taken small groups of friends and family on unforgettable journeys to the remote islands of Sumba, Savu, Rote, and Timor. Whether you're die-hard surfers or a family looking for a mix of activities to fill your days, we can tailor your adventure to suit any need."

— Heri, Sri Noa Noa

The surf

Peak swell

Variable swell

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Explore eastern Indonesia in search of uncrowded waves and raw, pumping, smoking surf perfection. Nature's elements around here are unique, sizzling, and wild - seriously. We are not exploring to score the world's most famous waves. This is why we stick off from the perfect, beautiful but eventually crowded Mentawai Islands.

If you really want to get off the grid and surf in the wild, with only you and your friends in the lineup, we would need to explore with you some of our favorite secret spots, somewhere further east. Also, of course, we cruise the classic surf charter routes such as Lombok and West Sumbawa, not a secret any longer, but we usually still find some good sessions for ourselves as well. This area hosts one world-class wave next to the other, perfectly suited for all levels.

We usually cruise rather slow, there really is no need to rush as we get enough surfing times anyways. This is Sri Noa Noa's style of surfing and traveling. Join us on our mission for having time and peace, surfing uncrowded waves with only your friends. Contact us and let's share some waves together - no hassle, no rush, just simple life, and empty surf!

Breaks

Millers' Right

Right, Point

5-0

Left, Reef

T-Land

Left, Reef

Office

Left, Point

The boat

Sri Noa Noa was built in 1977 by Frenchman Philippe Petinaud, a former Olympic and Americas Cup sailor. He explored the area aboard Sri Noa Noa for years. Back in the 70s, Indonesia was a land full of exotic miracles and wild adventures. A pure paradise for sailors and adventurers: pristine, untouched scenery. Our classic Indo surf charter has been extensively refurbished and is immaculately maintained.

You can still feel all the adventure and history breathing through the old teak wood. In general, we like to keep things simple. We provide new mattresses and high-quality sheets & pillows, manufactured with natural fabrics only. We have 6 beds (1 queen and 5 singles in shared berths), a small bathroom, and an outdoor kitchen/BBQ. There are custom-fitted sunbeds with sunshades on the upper deck, so you have plenty of space to chill out with 360-degree ocean views. Relax on it after the surf still watching the waves.

Instead of unnecessary luxury aboard, we want to make sure you have everything that is really important.

Good food, good sleep, and low to no crowds.

The real luxury of the boat is the intimate service that you will experience. You'll have your own captain/photographer, mechanic, and chef on board. Certainly in good hands! And, again, most importantly - nothing better than surfing with a small group only. This is our kind of luxury!

Routes

Sumba to Mengkudu to Sumba

Beautiful surf trip to one of Indonesia’s most beautiful islands with spectacular, raw landscapes, fantastic surf and great fishing. **Duration:** min. 9 nights, typically 9-11 nights\ **Start:** Waingapu/East Sumba\ **Finish:** Tambolaka/West Sumba The trip starts in Waingapu (East Sumba), where we pick you up from the airport & transfer you straight to Sri Noa Noa. We set sail immediately and start going South. The first stop is Kallala with breaks such as 5-0 and the Office before making the crossing to the islands around Mengkudu, where there is a long left as well as a right on the right conditions. The first stop after Mengkudu is usually Tarimbang (also called Miller’s Right), a relatively well-known and consistent right-hander that is spectacular on a big swell. Sessions here are often a highlight of the trip. You then surf and cruise your way up the South West coast of Sumba with several lefts and rights on offer. Your final surf is usually in the Pero area, rich in ancient culture and with several typical, megalithic villages around. The game fishing is fantastic, with trevally, tuna, mackerel and sailfish regularly caught. When time is up, we return to the port of Waikelo on the Western tip of Sumba and transfer you to Tambolaka airport for your flight back to Bali.

West Sumbawa to Lombok to Bali

The original Indo surf charter. Not a secret any longer these days, but still features one world class wave after the other. For every level. This is why. **Duration:** min. 7 nights, typically 7-10 nights\ **Start:** Pelabuhan Lombok, East Lombok **Finish:** Benoa Harbor, Bali The boat travels idle to Lombok, where we pick you up from East Lombok Harbor. We cross quickly East to the West coast of Sumbawa and the classic breaks of Scar Reef, Super Suck and Yoyos and a few more secret gems. These are high-quality surf breaks that regularly offer hollow waves. As we start going westwards, you can also access the many breaks on the South coast of Lombok, including Belongas Bay, Are Guling, Mawi, Ekas and - if the conditions are right - famous Desert Point, home of possibly the world’s best left. The food is delicious and plentiful to keep energy levels up. Don’t expect to lose weight. There’s plenty of time to kick back and relax. On your last day, you generally get a last surf around Nusa Lembongan (Shipwrecks, Razors, Lacerations and Playgrounds or, if the swell is small, Ceningan) before returning to Benoa Harbor/Bali late afternoon and transfer back to your hotel or straight to the airport.

Rote to Sumba

The ultimate surf boat adventure to some classic, empty lineups. More recommended than ever. **Duration:** 11 nights\ **Start:** Kupang, West Timor\ **Finish:** Tambolaka, West Sumba The trip starts in Kupang (West Timor), where we pick you up from the airport & transfer you straight to Sri Noa Noa. We set sail for Rote, arriving early the next morning. You generally spend a couple of days around the island. Nemberala (also called T-Land) is the main surf break in the area: a long left-hander, that picks up plenty of swells and holds it as big as it gets. However, there are numerous lefts and rights on Rote & the nearby islands of Dana, Ndao & Doa, all offering uncrowded perfection. The rights are good morning options before the trades kick in. They can also fire during shoulder seasons when winds are more variable. After a few days surfing Rote, we head West to the little-known islands of Raijua & Savu. Raijua is a consistent, fast left. Savu is an amazing right that needs swell to work. If you get it on, you are guaranteed a session of a lifetime. From here, you cross to the Southern tip of Sumba and the islands of Mengkudu, where there is a swell-magnet, long left and also a right when the when swell and winds are in your favor. The next stop on our route is Tarimbang (aka Miller’s Right), the only well-known and consistent right-hander that is spectacular on a big swell. Sessions here can be a highlight of the trip. You then surf and cruise your way up the West coast of Sumba with several lefts and rights on offer. Your final surf is in the Pero area, also rich in ancient culture and the iconic Sumbanese villages. The game fishing is fantastic, with GT, tuna, Spanish mackerel and Mahi Mahi regularly caught. When time is up we return to the port of Waikelo on the western tip of Sumba and transfer you to Tambolaka Airport for your flight back to Bali.

Location

Southeast Asia/Indonesia/Sumba

Getting there

Fly to El Tari Int'l Airport. From there, your group will be picked up by our team.

Sri Noa Noa

Leading trips since 1991

Hengky

Heri

Wayan

We offer unique, exclusive boat trips in small groups in the Eastern Indonesian Archipelago. Our boat Sri Noa Noa takes exclusive groups of friends and family on holidays of a lifetime. Whether you are into surfing, snorkeling or just enjoy the journey, we can tailor a trip to suit your needs.

The Sri Noa Noa has a unique place in Indonesia’s maritime tourism history with a provenance that reads like a modern-day adventure classic, the main character being their creator, ex-French Olympic and Americas Cup sailor, Philippe Petiniaud. Here’s a brief timeline of events:

1977 – Sri Noa Noa launched in Benoa Harbour, Bali. Philippe sailed (no engine at that time) and explored the Eastern Indonesian archipelago going as far north and Singapore and as far south as Queensland, Australia.

1985 – Sri Noa Noa was fitted with an engine, cabins upgraded, and rigging changed to accommodate his wife in comfort.

1991 – Sri Noa Noa takes its first paying guests – 2 surfers wanting to go to Grajagan, East Java, who saw the boat moored in Benoa and made an offer too good to refuse. She has been taking charters ever since.

1998 – Philippe sells Sri Noa Noa to Mark Taplin from South Australia and moves to north Queensland to work on the land. Mark approaches Freeline Indonesian Surf Adventures to market surf trips on Sri Noa Noa.

2002 – Mark Taplin sells Sri Noa Noa to Stuart Horstman of Freeline Indonesian Surf Adventures. Sri Noa Noa continues plying the waters of the eastern Indonesian archipelago, providing ‘tips of a lifetime’ to small groups of friends and families.

2017 – As Stuart focusses now on his surf camp, Phil & Claudie - two friends and business partners with a decade of experience in the surf travel industry - take over to continue the legacy of Sri Noa Noa with new energy and drive. They kept what was already good and improved what has become necessary over the years.

Languages: English, German, Indonesian

Response rate: 100%

Response time: Within 24 hours

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Questions?

What's included?

All meals, snacks, water, juice, and soft drinks are included as well as 3 beers per person per day. Transfer by car to/from the boat to/from the nearest local airport included. Guests also enjoy the... read more

What's not included?

Travel insurance (comprehensive insurance is mandatory on all our trips - we recommend an insurance incl. trip cancelation); any airfares to your starting point; any relocation fees that may apply; ot... read more

Do I need to know how to sail?

These are crewed charters. No sailing experience is necessary. Our crew are experienced sailors and will look after everything for you while you sit back and relax. Most of the time you are under moto... read more

Can I plan my own itinerary?

Sure! Many of our customers, particularly the surfers, know exactly where they want to go so we just take them there. They coordinate with our captain to find the best waves in any given swell, wind a... read more