SURF

Surfing charters are set at 9 full surfing days and 10 nights onboard. We charter for a maximum of eight and a minimum of six surfers. However additional non-surfing partners are welcome (at a special lower rate) as we have comfortable accommodation for twelve.

Surf package inclusive of:
Airport transfers
Use of speed-boats for surf break access and other recreational activities*
Use of onboard snorkelling gear, fishing rods, kayaks, SUP board & mal.
All meals (three a day plus snacks)
Beer (four South Pacific lager a day per person)
Soft drinks
Bottled water
1 PNG Surfaris t-shirt/surfer

What is extra:
Surf fees - A$50/surfer for the Surfing Association of PNG (SAPNG), A$10/day per surfer per day to Niu Ailan Surfriders Alliance (NASA) for the surf management plan booking. (read more about this in About- Surfing in PNG).
Diving (check out the Dive section)
*For extra fishing trips – there will be a fuel surcharge per trip (these are for fishing expeditions on-top of what we offer as part of a standard charter)
Alcohol - Spirits & wine and Aussie beers
Use of Satellite phone – for voice & email (rates to follow)
Photo disc of your charter highlights (price to follow)

SAMPLE INTINERARY
(Note: Itineraries for these trips are not rigid; we are flexible according to wind and swell conditions, also skipper/surf-guides recommendation).

Day 1
The evening flight into Kavieng Airport lands just before sunset, when you will be met by your hosts Andrew and Jude. From the airport it is just a short 10 minute drive through Kavieng town to the harbour to board the PNG Explorer.
 With bags unloaded, and cabins assigned we will convene for some refreshments (a nice cold SP perhaps) and a welcome and safety talk by your skipper Andrew. Enjoy your first delicious dinner onboard of fresh fish or lobster. Then it’s just time to relax into to your first night on the Explorer. We will start steaming for our first surf break in the early hours of the morning.

Day 2
Depending on the swell and weather conditions your skipper/surf guide will take you to where the surf is at its best. This may be at our first surf break on sunrise otherwise we will have a further short steam for our next option.
During any daylight steaming this is an ideal opportunity to troll a lure. The fishing is fantastic and with our huge selection of lures and two game rods you are likely to hook up several times. Or jump into the dory and speed off to check breaks as the “PNG Explorer” steams on to her next safe anchorage.
Back on board for lunch then a chance to rest or check out the nearby reef and its treasures with a mask and snorkel. Alternatively, jump back into the speedboat to check out the local breaks. A sunset fish with a beer is hopefully a fruitful affair, topped off with some cultural singing and dancing with a traditionally prepared local meal on the island.

Days 3-8
Each day will vary according to the current conditions and forecast (every day we get an up-to-date swell and weather report). Your skipper will take you to islands with the best surf whilst allowing ample opportunity for fishing for that night’s dinner!
On anchor, take time to explore the islands, to make friends and appreciate the unique environment & culture of PNG. Witness a traditional ceremony performed to summon the big seas ... and hopefully more surf for us!

Days 9-10
Enjoy the final day at whatever island we may be located at. In the evening we will commence our journey back to Kavieng. Alternatively, it may be only a short steam back to town so we will pull up anchor and start steaming early on Day 10. Either way, we will allow plenty of time in Kavieng to check in for your flight back to Port Moresby.