Indies Trader 3
Trip fit
About this camp
Indies Trader III (MV Indies Trader III) is a surf charter liveaboard operating in the Mentawai Islands, off the western coast of West Sumatra, Indonesia. The vessel is part of the broader Indies Trader fleet run by Marine Adventures, an operation founded and shaped by explorer Martin Daly, who has spent decades locating and developing surf breaks across remote corners of the Indo-Pacific.
What makes it different
Indies Trader III draws on decades of exploratory experience built by founder Martin Daly, giving the operation a navigational and swell-reading depth that newer charters lack. The boat repositions actively to chase swell and avoid crowded lineups rather than running a fixed route.
Skill level
The focus on uncrowded reef breaks and exploratory routing suits intermediate to advanced surfers who are comfortable on fast, hollow reef waves and want genuine crowd-free sessions. Less experienced surfers may find the wave selection challenging.
Location
West Sumatra, Indonesia
