Bali Blue Lagoon & Tanjung Jepun Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

Summary

Snorkeling Bali’s Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with lunch and easy hotel pickup

You’ll snorkel two vibrant spots—Blue Lagoon Beach and Tanjung Jepun—with a local guide who keeps things relaxed. Gear is included and hotel pickup makes it simple. After swimming among colorful fish and coral, enjoy a Balinese lunch by the sea before heading back salty-haired and happy.

What’s the experience like?

The driver was already waiting outside our hotel in Ubud — except I’d forgotten my towel (classic). He just grinned and said, “No rush, it’s Bali time.” The drive to Padangbai was longer than I thought, but the windows were down and you could smell the sea before we even saw it. Our guide, Wayan, met us at the little beach shack with this huge smile and handed out fins that actually fit (I always get the weird sizes). He made sure everyone understood the basics — honestly, I was nervous about the current but he kept saying “slowly, slowly” like a mantra.

We wobbled into the boat — I nearly slipped on the wet wood, which made Wayan laugh — and motored maybe ten minutes out to Blue Lagoon Beach. The water was so clear it felt like cheating. When I put my face in for the first time, everything went quiet except for my own breathing. There were these bright parrotfish darting around bits of coral, and someone pointed out a lionfish (which looked way less scary than it sounds). At one point a tiny blue fish nibbled my finger; I’m not sure if that’s good luck or just lunch confusion.

After an hour or so we hopped over to Tanjung Jepun. It’s not as famous as Blue Lagoon but honestly? The colors here were wild — purple corals, schools of yellow fish moving like one big creature. Wayan dove down and waved up a little lobster shell for us to see. By then my mask was fogging up but nobody seemed to care; everyone just floated quietly for a bit. Back on shore, they served us this simple Balinese lunch — rice, satay skewers, some spicy sambal that surprised me (in a good way). We ate under palm trees while our hair dried salty in the sun.

I still think about how peaceful it felt floating there with nothing but water all around. If you’re looking for a Bali snorkeling tour that feels easygoing but still shows you something real — especially with hotel pickup and everything sorted — this is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Snorkeling and lunch at Blue Lagoon

• Hotel pickup by private vehicle
• Receive snorkeling instructions
• Boat transfer to snorkeling site
• Snorkel 1 hour at Blue Lagoon Beach
• Snorkel 1 hour at Tanjung Jepun Beach
• Enjoy Balinese lunch
• Use shower and changing rooms
• Return to hotel by air-conditioned shuttle

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Bali snorkeling tour?

Yes, hotel pickup and dropoff are included from most areas like Ubud, Kuta, Sanur, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Canggu, and more.

How long do you spend snorkeling at each site?

You’ll spend about one hour at Blue Lagoon Beach and another hour at Tanjung Jepun.

Is lunch provided on this day trip to Blue Lagoon?

Yes, a Balinese alacart lunch is included after snorkeling.

Are snorkeling equipment and guides included?

All snorkeling gear plus a professional instructor are provided as part of the tour.

What marine life can you see at Blue Lagoon Beach?

You might spot parrotfish, lionfish, lobsters, colorful reef fish and vibrant corals.

Is this Bali snorkeling tour suitable for beginners?

Yes—it’s suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended if you have spinal injuries or heart conditions.

What happens if there’s bad weather?

If weather cancels your trip you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

How far is Blue Lagoon from Ubud or Kuta?

The drive from Ubud or Kuta to Padangbai (Blue Lagoon) takes roughly 1–1.5 hours depending on traffic.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned transport with hotel pickup and dropoff across popular areas like Ubud or Kuta; all snorkeling equipment; guidance from an English-speaking instructor; bottled water; plus a Balinese alacart lunch after your swim before heading back to your hotel refreshed (and probably sandy).