Bohemian Baru - Luxury surf charters at affordable prices

Bohemian Baru is a brand new 62’ aluminum power cat that was designed and built to be a surf charter boat. It began doing charters in 2011 and charter dates are now available for the 2012 season. Bohemian Baru replaced Bohemian. Many of you may be familiar with Bohemian. We were based in North Sumatra longer than any other surf charter boat. Now with our new boat we will be based both North Sumatra and West Sumatra and will surf charters to the Mentawai Islands, the Telos, Nias, the Hinako Islands (Asu & Bawa), Bangkaru, the Banyaks and Simeulue. Where does your group want to go? Just tell us and we can organize a charter itinerary to suit your needs. Over the years our goal has never changed – simply to give our guests the best surfing holiday and charter experience possible.

Depending on the charter, Bohemian Baru will be based out of Padang in West Sumatra or Sibolga in North Sumatra. Some charters will depart from Pandang and finish in Sibolga, some will depart from Sibolga and finish in Padang, and others will start and finish in the same port. It all depends on the charter schedule and where the charter group wants to go. This will give guests the option to surf a lot of different waves in different locations. A charter that starts and finishes in Padang could take you surfing in the Mentawais, the Telos, Nias and the Hinakos. A charter that starts and finishes in Sibolga could take guests surfing in the Banyaks & Bangkaru, the Hinakos and Nias. Charters that start in one port and finish in the other could offer guests the opportunity to surf from the Banyaks all the way down to the Mentawais.

Our skippers, Steve Bridge and Moose Matthew, have years of experience in these waters and get the latest swell and weather forecasts daily. They will let you know the best options for surfing the kind of waves you want on any given day and put you where you want to be, and also let you know when they think it may be a good idea to make a move to another surf spot.

Bohemian Baru is a very spacious big catamaran that can easily sleep 12 guests. But there will only be 10 pax max on any charter unless the guests specifically request a bigger group. And we will offer exclusive use of the boat to groups of 8 or more.

Bohemian Baru was designed and built to be a surf charter boat. Bohemian Baru is a 62’ catamaran – spacious, comfortable and STABLE. Catamarans don’t roll from side to side like other boats. On Bohemian Baru you can put a can of beer down on the table and it will stay there. This makes it much more user-friendly, ESPECIALLY for people who are prone to sea-sickness. Built by surfers, for surfers, with the emphasis on function and practicality, Bohemian Baru gives you the room you need to enjoy yourself. It was built for the specific purpose of surf charter. Guests sleep in twin-berth cabins (not dorm style accommodation). The saloon is light and airy with ample seating area, big screen TV, DVD player and stereo. There is plenty of power available 24 hours a day to charge the batteries for your video cameras and other gear. The boat is fully air-conditioned, has a water maker, and is equipped with all modern navigational and safety equipment as well as a satellite phone. On deck there is plenty of room to lounge around in the cockpit or under a large deck tent where you can lay back and watch the action while you rest up for your next session.

Bohemian always had a well-deserved reputation for good food and Bohemian Baru continues that tradition. Our Thai chefs make sure that meals are always something to look forward to, with plenty of delicious, healthy food. The fishing is good and fresh caught fish features big on the menu. The tuna, mahi mahi or king mackerel that you caught that day will be on the table that night. We bring in all the western food you like and also load up on prawns, squid, chicken and plenty of fresh fruit and veggies from the local markets.

The unspoiled beauty of these remote islands off the coast of Sumatra provides a perfect setting for the world-class waves. Depending on the conditions and your preferences, we can take you surfing at places so perfect that you’ll think you’re dreaming, other spots heavy enough to challenge even battle-scarred Indo veterans, and mellow waves that are just right for a good, fun surf.

Our typical charters start on Saturday and finish on Wednesday. Guests are responsible for their own international air travel to and from Pandang and/or Medan. We will let you know the best options for international air travel and will make arrangements for your group if domestic travel is required between Medan and Sibolga.

Bohemian Baru will have all the creature comforts to take you on the perfect surfing holiday in the Mentawais, North Sumatra and beyond. The charter price includes all meals and soft drinks on board the boat (and Bohemian Baru has a well deserved reputation for very good food), plus the use of on board fishing equipment and snorkeling gear. We will arrange the purchase of beer for you before the start of the charter at local prices.

Let us know if you have any questions and we will provide you with more information.