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Founding Membership

The Surfer's Private World.

One hundred founding members. Private wave access. Expert coaching. A curated ecosystem of the best surf properties on earth, built for surfers who refuse to compromise between wave quality and living quality.

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A letter from the founder

Why we're building Roya Surf

For decades, premium surf travel has forced a choice. Incredible waves with basic accommodation, or luxury hotels with mediocre surf access. You could have Mentawai perfection in a plywood bungalow, or a five star infinity pool with a crowded reef break out front. Never both.

I built Roya Surf to eliminate that trade-off.

Never both.

The first one hundred founding members will shape what this becomes. You will have grandfathered pricing for life. Your name on a wall at Roya Dreamland in Bali, our flagship partner property. First access to every new destination. A voice in where we go next. A guaranteed six surfer cap on every session at our owned and operated breaks.

Your deposit secures the waitlist seat. It is fully refundable until you choose to activate your membership. A human from our team will reach out within hours, not days.

If you surf seriously, if you travel often, and if you believe the world's best waves deserve the world's best experiences, this is your invitation.


Niko Astashkin
Founder, Roya Surf

What you get

Founding membership benefits

01

Guaranteed Uncrowded Waves

Six surfer cap on every session at our owned and operated breaks, in writing.

02

Grandfathered Pricing for Life

Your founding rate never changes, even when we raise prices in the future.

03

Priority Access

First booking window at every new destination we open.

04

Elite Coaching

Four coaching credits per year with ISA certified coaches at any network property.

05

Professional Photography

Four session photography packages per year, delivered the same day.

06

Medical Evacuation

Global Rescue coverage bundled with your membership for remote destinations.

07

Dedicated Concierge

A single concierge agent, not a queue. Direct line for trip planning.

08

Annual Founders Event

An invite only gathering at a flagship property each year.

09

A Voice in Direction

Voting rights on brand direction, new destinations, and priorities.

Frequently asked

What does the refundable deposit cover?+

The $1,000 deposit secures your place on the waitlist and is applied to your initiation fee when you choose to activate your membership. It is fully refundable at any time before activation.

What is the full membership price?+

The Founding tier is $25,000 initiation plus $9,000 per year, with grandfathered pricing for life. We will walk you through the full terms when you are ready to activate.

When does membership activation begin?+

We are opening activation in phases starting summer 2026. Your seat is held from the moment your deposit clears, and we will reach out within hours of your application.

What happens if I change my mind?+

Full refund of the deposit, no questions asked, at any time before activation. A thirty day satisfaction guarantee on the membership itself once activated.

Is this a real seat cap?+

Yes. One hundred founding members, ever. When the counter on this page reaches one hundred, founding is closed permanently.