Gili Islands Snorkeling: Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Dinner

You get four experiences stacked into one afternoon: snorkeling, paddleboarding, dinner and a floating party at sunset.

Snorkel the Gili Islands on a catamaran cruise that combines reef time with onboard activities and a sunset dinner buffet. The boat visits all three islands (Gili Trawangan, Air and Meno) with a trained English-speaking guide, premium snorkel gear, towels and complimentary snacks included. Limited to 20 people, the five-hour experience runs in the afternoon and ends as the sun drops over the ocean.

The experience

The afternoon starts with snorkeling at the best sites around the three islands. A trained guide points out the marine life as you move between stops, and the boat crew keeps snacks and water flowing on deck between each one. You wear premium snorkel gear, included, and the crew hands out towels and fresh water as you climb back aboard. The pace is built around the snorkeling itself, not a rushed itinerary. There is time to actually see what is down there instead of just passing through.

Once the snorkeling wraps, the catamaran becomes a floating beach club. Paddleboards are out, floating beanbags are waiting, and you can dive from the roof or just sit with a drink and watch the water. The crew keeps the energy going without forcing it: some people dance, some people float, some people rest. As the light starts to turn, everyone gathers for an international buffet dinner served on deck. The Gili Islands sunset happens around you, and the boat positions itself so you are eating and drinking in the middle of it, not watching from the shore.

The group stays under 20 people, which means the boat does not feel crowded and the guide can actually see who needs help. Two shuttle options are available to get you to the boat. Bring a swimsuit. Everything else (snorkel gear, towels, snacks, dinner, even GoPro photos and videos of the day) is on the boat.

What’s included

• Premium snorkel gear and safety guide.
• large towels and complimentary snacks throughout the afternoon.
• international buffet dinner on deck.
• GoPro photos and videos of the day.
• use of paddleboards and floating beanbags.
• drinking water and complimentary access to onboard activities.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Utopia Catamaran

Is this one for you?The afternoon pace is built around snorkeling and floating, not rushing between stops, so it suits anyone who wants to actually see the reefs instead of just checking them off. The five hours end with dinner and sunset, which means you are back on land before dark and have the evening free.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do you actually snorkel on this Gili Islands trip?

The catamaran visits the top snorkeling sites around all three Gili Islands: Gili Trawangan, Air and Meno. A trained guide leads you through the reefs and points out the marine life at each stop. The crew gives you time at each site instead of rushing between them, and you wear premium snorkel gear included with the booking.

Is there time to do things besides snorkeling?

Yes. After the snorkeling stops, the boat becomes a floating beach club for the rest of the afternoon. You can paddleboard, float on beanbags, dive from the roof, or just relax on deck with a drink. The dinner buffet happens as the sun sets, so the second half of the five hours is a mix of activity and downtime.

What food and drinks are included?

An international buffet dinner is served on deck as the sun sets, and complimentary snacks and drinking water are available throughout the afternoon. Additional beverages beyond water are not included, though you can order them on board.

How many people go on the boat?

The catamaran is limited to 20 participants, so it stays small enough that the guide can see everyone and the boat does not feel crowded.

What should I bring and what is provided?

Bring a swimsuit and sunscreen. The boat provides premium snorkel gear, large towels, snacks, dinner, life jackets, and GoPro photos and videos of your day. A trained safety guide is on board throughout.

What time does this snorkeling trip run?

The experience is five hours in the afternoon and ends with the sunset, so you are on the water as the light turns golden and the sky changes color over the ocean.