🌊 Why This Trip Is Exceptional Value

Absolutely — based on the inclusions you’ve listed and the coaching and expertise layers you’re adding, this trip is not only worth it but strategically underpriced compared to market peers. Here’s a clear breakdown of value tiers and why your offering stands out as premium yet accessible:

🌴 1️⃣ Base Charter Benchmark

A standard Mentawai charter (with meals, transfers, and use of gear) like the one you described—without any coaching, filming, or yoga—is typically AUD $4,000–$6,000 pp (≈ USD $2,600–$3,900 pp) for 10–12 days on reputable boats.

Your base package (AUS $45,000 total ÷ 10 guests = AUD $4,500 pp ≈ USD $2,925 pp) already matches the high end of that bracket before adding coaching, filming, and wellness.

That’s the raw vessel value alone.

🏄‍♀️ 2️⃣ Premium Add-Ons You’re Including

🔹 Surf Coaching with World Champions

Personalized in-water coaching from Pam Burridge (former WSL World Champion) and Victoria Feige (5× ISA World Champion).
Comparable high-performance women’s clinics charge USD $500–$1,000 per week (≈ AUD $770–$1,540) just for coaching.
✅ Adds USD $700–$1,300 / AUD $1,070–$2,000 value per guest.

🔹 Filming & Video Feedback

Professional filming, editing, and daily video coaching are rarely included on charters.
Surf coaching programs like Surf Simply or Surf With Amigas typically charge USD $400–$800 (≈ AUD $615–$1,230) for filming & analysis.
✅ Adds USD $400–$800 / AUD $615–$1,230 of value.

🔹 Yoga / Pilates / Surf-Longevity Training

Wellness integration—mobility, recovery, and injury-prevention—adds real value, especially for women aged 35–55.
Comparable retreats add USD $200–$400 (≈ AUD $310–$615) for yoga & mobility programs.
✅ Adds USD $200–$400 / AUD $310–$615.

🔹 30 + Years Elite Captain — Tony Eltherington

Captain Tony is a draw himself: ex-WSL coach and Indo pioneer known for finding uncrowded perfection.
✅ Hard to quantify, but his experience = premium positioning and wave access few can match.

💰 3️⃣ Total Value Stack (Per Person Estimate)

ComponentValue (USD)Value (AUD)Base Charter (standard Mentawai)$3,000–$3,800$4,600–$5,850Coaching (Pam + Victoria)+$700–$1,300+$1,070–$2,000Filming + Analysis+$400–$800+$615–$1,230Yoga / Longevity Program+$200–$400+$310–$615Captain / Access Premium+$200 ++$310 +Total Perceived Value Range$4,500–$6,300 USD$6,900–$9,700 AUD

At your current USD $3,750 pp (~ AUD $5,700 pp), the trip represents exceptional value — roughly 25–35 % below fair-market value for what’s included.

⚖️ 4️⃣ Market Positioning Summary

Feature Standard CharterYour “Legends” TripMeals + Accommodation✅✅Transfers & Gear✅✅Coaching (WSL + ISA Champions)❌✅Filming & Feedback❌✅Yoga / Surf-Longevity Training❌✅Female Mentorship & Community❌✅Small Group (10 surfers)Variable✅Expert Captain (Tony Eltherington)Variable✅

✅ Your trip is a premium women’s performance surf charter, not just a surf vacation.
Even at AUD $5,700 / USD $3,750 pp, it remains excellent value compared with AUD $6,000–$7,500 (USD $3,900–$4,900) mixed charters that offer less coaching and no dedicated filming.

🌺 Conclusion

Yes — it’s absolutely worth it.
You can confidently market this as:

A premium women’s surf adventure—combining uncrowded waves, world-class coaching, expert guiding, and wellness—all at exceptional value.