Testimonials
"The galloping peacock tour '08 was the best trip we all have been on, we didn't even get the best of surf but a good boat,crew and the best china plates made it the funnest trip ever, stay tuned for the movie "tear up your car seat" thanks again, kaimana rips!"
Kit Rayner - , Western Australia, July 08
"Had a great trip,the boat was better than expected, the crew were unreal, food was excellent & Shane is a great guy. We had some quality waves,nothing huge but with the guys on the trip it was perfect. I didn't want to leave."
Denny - Morocsurf [info@morocsurf.com], Morocco, May 08
"It was great I really enjoyed it and we all got on great. Crew and guests. I injured myself too and Shane was very thorough in looking after my stitches. It didn't get infected and I was back in the water 2 days later. I got the worst guest injury he had seen in three years! Does this mean I get a discount next year!? Great work guys. Transfers went smoothly to and from the airport also. Had a ball. Thanks Kaimana!"
Ben Hargrave - , Perth WA, May 08
"We scored great waves, food great, crew very effective yet not intrusive. Shane is a very knowledgeable guide."
Donovan Lawrence - , South Africa, April 08
"Great boat. Great Crew. Great food. Great Surf and Great Fun - what more can you ask?"
Mark Jackson - , United Kingdom, Oct 07
"Thanks to everyone that made this surf trip my most memorable to date, I have travelled the world and surfed in the most remote destinations, but to be looked after to such a high standard and taken to the best surf spots in the Mentawai's does not get any better than the trip we had thanks guys."
Robin Coleman - Atticus Clothing Sales Manager, United Kingdom, Sept 07
"Most spacious and comfortable boat I could see out there. Boards were protected and out the way but with easy access. Great sundeck with cranking stereo system, and to have a separate TV/lounge room and dinning room is awesome!"
Ben Whitcombe - , Western Australia, Sept 07
"The waves and culture of the Mentawai's is one thing to experience, but having expert crew and service to put you in the right place at the right time is another. Shane and the boys were on every spot in every right swell and wind direction every time. Their assistance and guidance not only starts and ends with the boat trip, but from the minute you step off the plane in Padang and board once again to go home. The behind the scenes help of Joe and Amy definitely does not go unnoticed as they tirelessly worked to fill our charted and makes things possible. Cheers guys! Once again an unreal trip with a lot of memories!"
Daniel Fritchley - , Western Australia, Sept 07
"The trip was fantastic, organisation was spot on from the moment we landed in Padang all the way through to our reluctant departure. Shayne and the crew looked after us like kings. The Mentawai islands were all I expected them to be and the surf was great. All in all the surf trip of a lifetime."
John Hoult - , Australia, May 07
"Thank you for a trip of a lifetime. We scored a solid swell and good conditions the entire trip. Shayne had us anchored at each spot before any other boat every day."
Curtis Clave - , USA, May 07
"Thank you Shane for the great experience of the Mentawai's. The crew and the hospitality was second to none. Thanks to the captain and the crew i felt right at home. The waves and the whole experience of the Indonesian people will be a great memory for many years. I will recommend the Kaimana to everyone i know. Thanks again and many safe trips to Shane and your crew."
Ocean Campbell - , USA, 2006
"Amazing boat, amazing waves and great crew. Joe, Shayne and Amy were terrific hosts! Best surf trip I've ever done...."
Mikey Morgan - Professional Surfer, Ireland, April 05
"A perfect, no hassles surf trip where I pushed my surfing and relaxing to new limits! Surging Waters helped us to seek out & surf some of the best waves we'd ever seen. Try it for yourself!"
Matt Stillo - Lost Team Manager, UK, April 05
"Fantastic boat, great crew, good vibe... We were wherever the waves were best the whole time. If you are thinking about it, stop thinking and just Do It. I can't thank the Kaimana crew and Surging Waters team enough... I will be booking another trip as soon as possible."
Roger Sharp - Professional Photographer, UK, April 05
It was great I really enjoyed it and we all got on great. Crew and guests. I injured myself too and Shane was very thorough in looking after my stitches. It didn't get infected and I was back in the water 2 days later. I got the worst guest injury he had seen in three years! Does this mean I get a discount next year!? Great work guys. Transfers went smoothly to and from the airport also. Had a ball. Thanks Kaimana!
Ben Hargrave Perth WA, May 08