How to get there???
Coconuts Mentawai
From Padang , the Mentawai islands are 5-6 hours away by speedboat or 10 hours away by overnight ferry.
By Ferry
The most comfortable Ferry to Mentawai is Ferry Ambu Ambu (made from Fiber). Since September 2009, the Ambu-Ambu Ferry travels overnight from Padang to Muara Siberut 2. and 3. Thursday nights of each month. From Muara Siberut to Padang, the ferry travels 2. and 3. Friday nights of each month.
The ferry departs from Padang at 9:00 p.m. and arrives at approximately 7:00 a.m. the following morning.
The Sumber Rejeki traditional Ferry (made from wood) travels overnight from Padang Muara to Muara Siberut every Monday evening. From Muara Siberut to Padang, the ferry travels every tuesday nights.
The ferry departs from Padang at 7:00 p.m. and arrives at approximately 5:00 a.m. the following morning.
Coconuts Mentawai do not take any responsibility in case of cancellation or delays of the ferries .
By Speedboat
Transport between Padang and Coconuts Mentawai with Speedboat (approximately 5 - 6 hours) incurs a fuel surcharge of US$ 600 per Boat, each way
