Mentawai Fast Ferry Price & Schedule
Here is the schedule for the Mentawai fast ferry that runs between Padang and the Mentawai Islands. The ferry operates every day of the week but travels to different locations.
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Please check the schedule on the website as these dates can change. Also please note the ferry is sometimes cancelled because of bad weather so check with the ferry operator the day before departure.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Padang - Tua Pejat
06:00am Padang - Tuapejat
15:00pm Tuapejat - Padang
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
Padang and Sikalabuan / Siberut
07:00am Padang - Sikalabuan - Siberut
14:30pm Siberut - Padang
Friday
Padang and Sikikap
07:00am Padang - Sikikap
13:00pm Sikikap - Padang
Sunday
Padang, Sioban and Tuapejat.
10am Padang - Sioban - Tuapejat
15:00pm Tuapejat - Padang
Check departures
Please check the schedule on the website as these dates can change. Also please note the ferry is sometimes cancelled because of bad weather so check with the ferry operator the day before departure.
Mentawai Fast Ferry Price?
Regular Ticket for Foreign Tourists (WNA): Rp 350,000
VIP Ticket for Foreign Tourists (WNA): Rp 400,000
Regular Ticket for Indonesian Citizens (WNI): Rp 280,000
VIP Ticket for Indonesian Citizens (WNI): Rp 350,000
Surfboard Fees:
1–15 kg: Rp 230,000 per bag
16–25 kg: Rp 460,000 per bag
Over 25 kg: Rp 690,000 per bag
Mentawai Fast Ferry Location
The Mentawai fast ferry departs from Harbour at Muara located in Padang city
Other Information on the Mentawai Fast Ferry.
The ferry trip usually takes between 3-5 hrs depending on the weather and where you are travelling. Always check if the ferry is running with the operator day before departure. The ferry leaves Padang early morning so you need to arrive day before departure. You can buy snacks and drinks onboard the Ferry. If you get seasick take some Dramamine or motion sickness pills before the crossing.
Are there any other ways to get to the Mentawai Islands?
There are overnight ferry's that run between Padang and the Mentawai islands. Both the Ambu Ambu and the Gambolo operate trips a couple of times a week. These are both slow ferry's and the crossing can take up to 12 hrs or more. Good for budget travel but they can be crowded and sometimes overloaded.
Can I charter a private speed boat to the Mentawai Islands?
Most the surf resorts in the Mentawai islands offer a private speedboat transfer from Padang. The prices vary on which resorts you use but this can be a dangerous crossing and its only advisable to do this trip with the more professional operators. There are also numerous surf charters running between the Islands.
Can I fly to the Mentawai Islands?
Currently Suzi air fly there twice a week. They have recently extended the airport in Rokot which is close to Tuapejat on Sipora Island. They plan to open this airport to regular domestic flights soon.