Nusa Lembongan Snorkeling Tour: Reef Cruise & Water Sports

Snorkeling the reef, sliding into the lagoon, banana boats, and coral viewing underwater chamber tour

A full-day snorkeling and water sports activity departing Bali for Nusa Lembongan aboard a luxury catamaran, with guided reef exploration, a semi-submersible coral viewing chamber, a 35-meter water slide, unlimited banana boat rides and a buffet lunch included. The boat leaves Benoa harbour at 9:15 AM and returns around 3:15 PM; children from age 4 are welcome, and hotel transfers from Bali are included. Optional add-ons include introductory or certified scuba diving and parasailing.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bali to Nusa Lembongan reef cruise

• Depart Benoa harbour at 9:15 AM
• Cruise from Bali to Nusa Lembongan
• Anchor at pontoon with water activities
• Enjoy unlimited banana boat rides
• Experience 35-meter water slide
• Scuba dive with PADI-certified instructors
• Eat buffet lunch aboard Bali Hai II
• Return to Bali at 3:15 PM

The Experience

You're picked up from your Bali hotel and driven to Benoa harbour, where the catamaran departs at 9:15 AM for the cruise to Nusa Lembongan. The boat anchors alongside a purpose-built pontoon stacked with activities: snorkeling gear and instruction are provided, so you can get straight into the water to explore the reef and its coral without arranging anything yourself. The semi-submersible underwater chamber lets you watch marine life from a dry seat if you'd rather not get wet, and the 35-meter water slide launches from the pontoon into the lagoon.

Between 11 AM and 2 PM, unlimited banana boat rides run from the pontoon — as many trips as you want during that window. When you're ready to eat, an air-conditioned buffet is served aboard the catamaran with morning tea and pastries, afternoon tea and fresh fruit. The day also includes a guided village tour and a coral reef restoration workshop, so there's more than just water time. If you want to go deeper, introductory scuba diving with PADI-certified instructors is available as an add-on, as is parasailing.

The return to Bali starts at 3:15 PM, getting you back to your hotel by late afternoon. If the day isn't enough, Bali Hai offers a sunset dinner cruise as a separate option. The operator reserves the right to use an alternative vessel or adjust the schedule depending on guest numbers.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfers from Bali.
• catamaran cruise to Nusa Lembongan.
• snorkeling equipment and instruction.
• access to the semi-submersible underwater coral viewing chamber.
• unlimited banana boat rides from 11 AM to 2 PM.
• the 35-meter water slide.
• international buffet lunch.
• morning and afternoon tea with pastries and fresh fruit.
• a guided village tour.
• a coral reef restoration workshop.
• lockers for your belongings.
• and an English-speaking guide throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditions

Operated by Bali Hai Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving with a free day and want a full-day water experience: the pontoon-based snorkeling and underwater chamber let non-swimmers see the reef, while kids enjoy the slide and banana boats, and hotel pickup means you start from your accommodation.

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Top questions

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes — snorkeling equipment and instruction are included, so you learn in the water at Nusa Lembongan with the group. No prior experience is needed.

What's the semi-submersible underwater chamber?

The Bali Hai pontoon has an underwater coral viewing chamber where you can watch the reef and marine life from a dry, air-conditioned space without snorkeling or diving.

Are kids allowed on this day trip?

Children are welcome from age 4. The banana boat rides, water slide and snorkeling are designed for families, and hotel transfers are included so you don't arrange transport separately.

What time does the boat leave and return?

The catamaran departs Benoa harbour at 9:15 AM and returns around 3:15 PM, making it a full day on the water with time back at your hotel by late afternoon.

Can I add scuba diving to this day?

Yes — introductory scuba diving with PADI-certified instructors and certified scuba diving are both available as paid add-ons at checkout, along with parasailing.

Is lunch included?

An international buffet lunch is served aboard the catamaran in air-conditioned comfort, along with morning tea and pastries and afternoon tea with fresh fruit.