Indonesia is arguably the most famous surf destination in the world. Great waves break here year-round, especially if you know where to find them! However, it's the dry season which spans from March to November that is known for producing those indelible images of perfect, empty, remote, offshore barrels, and sunny skies. Researching and planning a surf trip 1/2 way across the world takes a lot of work and effort! In the following section you will find the answer to almost every question you could possibly imagine to help you get ready for your next boat trip! Indies Trader Marine Adventures is not a surf travel agency. We are the first and original surf charter operator in Java and Sumatra Indonesia. We own and/or operate four vessels, the MV Indies Trader, the Indies Trader II, the Indies Trader III, the Indies Trader IV. We are about surfing and boats and little else; our overall goal is to provide the most reliable, safest, and experienced surf trip possible! An Indies Trader boat trip is recognized as one of the greatest surf adventures on Earth. There truly is nothing better than traveling, living, and surfing by boat through exotic, remote locations. Indies Trader has always been at the forefront of new surfing frontiers but our ultimate goal is to provide the finest surf charter experience for our guests, period.
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Surfline - Captain's Log II: Still the Best Place on Earth
There are a lot of incredible surf destinations in the world but it's hard to argue that any can surpass the Mentawai Islands for sheer consistency and quality. Click here to read the full story on Surfline.com!
Surfline - Captain's Log I: Finding Perfect Surf Beyond the Andaman Sea
There are over a thousand miles of coastline on the coast of Aceh and the Indian islands off Northern Sumatra that get swell all year round. Click here to read the full story on Surfline.com!
Red Bull Mentawai - Anatomy of a Super Trip
Words like "epic", "all-time", and "classic" are heard all too often around the island chain that is the Mentawais... these are the words that come way too easily on the tongue in this swell-pounded region. Click here to read the full story on Red Bull's website!
Los Angeles Times: Drop In, Tune Out
Special "Travel Section" article about a boat trip on the Indies Trader II. Click here to read the full story on latimes.com!
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