Snorkeling at Virgin Beach, East Bali: Fishing & Swimming
Fish the waters around Mount Agung, then swim and eat on the sand
Snorkel and spear or line fish from a traditional fisherman's boat at Virgin Beach in East Bali, with a guide, all equipment, hotel pickup and lunch included. The trip runs about nine hours from pickup to drop-off, with one to three hours on the water depending on conditions, and you choose when to leave the beach. Moderate fitness is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Fishing and sightseeing at Virgin Beach
- Travel from Denpasar to Kusamba village
- Visit traditional salt making farm
- View Mount Agung and Perasi Village rice field
- Arrive at Virgin Beach and meet fishing guide
- Fish around Virgin Beach area
- Relax on beach or swim
- Enjoy lunch at beach restaurant
- Return to hotel
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Candidasa Area or outside Candidasa Area (your choice at checkout).
- snorkel and fishing equipment.
- a guide who speaks English.
- bottled water.
- coffee and tea.
- lunch.
- and all taxes and fees.
Times
- Friday to Sunday No fixed time
Last departure this season: 30 Nov
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The experience
The day starts with a drive from your hotel: about an hour and a half to Virgin Beach, with a stop halfway at Kusamba village to watch traditional salt farmers at work. Just before the beach, the road climbs to a viewpoint where Mount Agung rises across the water, rice fields spread below, and the white sand of Virgin Beach comes into view. Your fishing guide meets you at the beach and sets up a long chair while the traditional boat is readied.
Once on the water, you fish the Virgin Beach area for one to three hours depending on how you're feeling: spear fishing, line fishing, or just snorkeling through the colorful coral and fish. The water holds Giant Trevally and Dogtooth tuna, species that draw fishers from around the world. Between casts or dives, you see Mount Agung, Whale Island, and the reef life below. When you've had enough, the boat returns to shore.
Back on the beach, you settle into the long chair to rest while the kitchen prepares lunch. You can swim, walk the sand, or stay put. The timing is yours. Lunch is served at the restaurant, and you decide when to head back to your hotel. The guide handles the return drive and drops you at your door.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to fish and swim from an actual working boat rather than a tour boat, and you're comfortable with a full day that includes travel time and a long beach break. The one-to-three-hour window on the water means you're not locked into a rigid schedule. You leave when you're ready, and the beach time lets you recover before the drive back.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7).
How far is Virgin Beach from where I'm staying?
Virgin Beach is about an hour and a half from most hotels in the area, with a stop at Kusamba village on the way. The exact drive time depends on your pickup location, which you choose at checkout: Candidasa Area or outside Candidasa Area.
How long will I actually spend fishing and snorkeling?
You'll be on the water for one to three hours, depending on how you're feeling and the conditions that day. The rest of the nine-hour outing is travel, the viewpoint stop, and time relaxing and eating on the beach.
What fish are in the water at Virgin Beach?
Virgin Beach holds Giant Trevally and Dogtooth tuna, both highly sought after by fishers. The reef also has colorful coral and smaller fish you'll see while snorkeling between fishing.
Do I need my own snorkel gear, or is it provided?
All snorkel and fishing equipment is included. You don't need to bring your own. The guide provides everything you need for the water.
What happens if I don't want to fish?
You can snorkel the whole time instead of fishing, or skip the water altogether and just relax on the beach. The boat goes out either way, and you're welcome to sit it out or swim from the sand.
Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary needs?
Lunch is included and served at the beach restaurant after you return from the water. Let your guide know about any dietary needs when you book, and they'll arrange it with the kitchen.
Snorkeling at Virgin Beach, East Bali: Fishing & Swimming
9h · EN · at your hotel
from US$ 60 per person
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