Snorkeling Nusa Lembongan: Full-Day Cruise with Water Sports

Spend a full day on crystal waters with snorkeling, waterslides, and a tropical BBQ feast

A full-day cruise from Benoa Harbor to Nusa Lembongan with snorkeling, water sports and a beach club visit. You board at 9am, snorkel in Lembongan Bay with provided equipment, ride banana boats and the waterslide, join a hands-on coral restoration activity, eat a tropical lunch at the Beach Club, and return to Benoa by late afternoon. Hotel pickup and drop-off from south Bali are included; the boat carries a live DJ and band for the return journey.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day cruise and activities at Nusa Lembongan

• Board Bali Hai II with coffee and pastries
• Depart Benoa Harbour with safety demonstration
• Snorkeling demonstration on sundeck
• Arrive at pontoon in Lembongan Bay
• Enjoy water sports and coral restoration tour
• Have BBQ lunch at Beach Club Resort
• Relax and use Beach Club facilities
• Depart pontoon with live DJ and band
• Arrive back at Benoa Harbour

The Experience

The day starts at Benoa Harbor with morning coffee and pastries, then the boat departs at 9:15am for the 90-minute crossing to Lembongan Bay. A snorkeling demonstration happens on deck before arrival, so you know what to expect underwater. Once at the pontoon, the water sports window opens: unlimited banana boat rides, a 35-meter waterslide, a diving board, and an underwater viewing chamber where you can watch marine life without getting wet. Snorkeling gear is provided and included, along with instruction if you need it.

Between 11am and 3pm, you move at your own pace between the floating pontoon and the Beach Club Resort on Nusa Lembongan. A hands-on coral restoration activity happens during this window—you plant coral fragments on the reef, which takes about an hour. The island tour visits a local seaweed farming area, a working part of the island economy most day-trippers skip. Lunch is a tropical BBQ buffet served at the Beach Club, where you also get access to the swimming pool, stand-up paddleboards, and ocean kayaks for the afternoon.

The boat departs the pontoon at 3:15pm with a live DJ on the top deck and a live band on the aft bridge, arriving back at Benoa by 4:15pm. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected areas around south Bali. Optional add-ons—scuba diving, Aquanauts underwater walking, or parasailing—are available at checkout if you want to go deeper.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from south Bali.
• snorkeling equipment and instruction.
• unlimited banana boat rides.
• a 35-meter waterslide and diving board.
• access to the underwater viewing chamber.
• a hands-on coral restoration activity.
• a tropical BBQ buffet lunch.
• swimming pool, stand-up paddleboards, and ocean kayaks at the Beach Club.
• a seaweed farming visit on Nusa Lembongan.
• morning and afternoon tea, coffee, and snacks.
• use of lockers and pontoon facilities.
• live DJ and band on the return journey.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bali Hai Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this if you want multiple water activities in one day without changing locations—you stay on the same boat and pontoon, so you can move between snorkeling, the waterslide, and the beach club at your own pace.

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Top questions

What's included in the snorkeling part of the day?

Snorkeling equipment, instruction, and access to Lembongan Bay are included. You also get use of the underwater viewing chamber if you want to watch marine life without entering the water, and the pontoon facilities stay open throughout the day so you can snorkel multiple times or take breaks between water sports.

How much time do you actually spend in the water?

The water sports window runs from 11am to 3pm, giving you four hours to split between snorkeling, banana boat rides, the waterslide, the diving board, and the underwater viewing chamber. You set your own pace—some people snorkel for an hour straight, others rotate between activities.

Is the coral restoration activity something I have to do?

The coral restoration tour is a hands-on activity available during the day, but it's not mandatory. You can join it or spend that time snorkeling, using the waterslide, or relaxing at the Beach Club pool instead.

What does the seaweed farming visit involve?

Nusa Lembongan's seaweed farming is a working part of the island's economy. The visit shows you how local farmers cultivate seaweed in the shallow waters—it's a short stop that most day-cruise passengers don't see, and it gives context to the island beyond the resort areas.

Does the price include alcohol or food beyond lunch?

The tropical BBQ buffet lunch and complimentary tea and coffee throughout the day are included. Alcoholic drinks and souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.

What happens if I want to try scuba diving or parasailing?

Optional scuba diving (beginner or certified), Aquanauts underwater walking, and single or tandem parasailing are available at additional cost and subject to availability. You can add these at checkout or ask the crew on the day, though availability may be limited.