Snorkeling Gili Trawangan: Sea Turtles & Underwater Statues

A glass-bottomed boat lets you watch the reef before you enter the water.

Snorkel three separate spots around Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno on a guided half-day trip with a live English-speaking guide, glass-bottomed boat transport, full snorkeling gear and a shared GoPro camera. You'll swim among sea turtles, explore underwater statues and drift through colorful corals and fish. The trip includes free time on Gili Meno to visit the turtle sanctuary, walk the beach or grab lunch on your own.

The experience

Three and a half to five and a half hours on the water, depending on which option you book: the regular run or the extended version that adds time at each stop. You meet the crew 100 meters from the harbor on Gili Trawangan, get fitted for fins and snorkeling gear with help from instructors, then board the glass-bottomed boat and head out to the first site. The boat itself is the first surprise: you can watch the reef pass underneath before you ever put on a mask.

Three snorkeling spots make up the core of the day. At each one, you drop in to swim with sea turtles, descend to admire the underwater statues, and move through schools of fish and coral formations. The crew manages the timing and the route. You focus on what's in front of your mask. A shared GoPro camera records the trip, so you get footage of the moments you were too busy experiencing to photograph.

After the third spot, the boat takes you to Gili Meno, where you have free time to explore. A 250-meter walk brings you to the turtle sanctuary if you want it, or you can stay on the beach, swim, or find a warung for lunch. Then it's back to Gili Trawangan to return your equipment and wrap up. Bottled water is provided throughout. Everything else (meals, extra time on the island). You arrange as you go.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, wetsuit).
• glass-bottomed boat transport between the three sites and Gili Meno.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• shared GoPro camera with footage of your trip.
• bottled water.
• liability insurance.

Options for this experience

2 options

4.5-Hour Regular SnorkelingGuide in English · 10:30Key highlights: three snorkeling spots, a shared GoPro camera, a visit to Gili Air, and a stop at the Turtle Sanctuary. Free bottled water is provided.

5.5-Hour Deluxe SnorkelingGuide in English · 09:30Key highlights: three snorkeling spots, a shared GoPro camera, a visit to Gili Air and the Gili Meno mainland, and a stop at the Turtle Sanctuary. Total duration is 5 hours 30 minutes, with free bottled water provided.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:30

AgesAdult (13 to 55 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 25

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Blissful Paradise Indonesia

Is this one for you?Choose the regular 4.5-hour option if you want the core snorkeling experience without a long commitment. Pick the deluxe 5.5-hour version if you'd rather linger at each spot and have more time to explore Gili Meno on foot. Either way, the boat and guide handle the logistics, so you show up at the meeting point and spend the day in the water instead of figuring out how to get between sites.

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Top questions

How many snorkeling spots do we visit on this trip?

Three separate sites around Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. Each one is chosen for sea turtles, underwater statues, or coral and fish: the crew rotates them depending on conditions and what you want to see.

What's included in the snorkeling equipment?

Mask, fins, snorkel and a wetsuit if you need one. Instructors help you choose your fin size and fit everything before you board the boat, so you're ready to go as soon as you hit the water.

Is there time to explore Gili Meno on my own?

Yes. After the third snorkeling spot, you have free time on Gili Meno to visit the turtle sanctuary, relax on the beach, or eat lunch at a local restaurant. The crew will tell you when it's time to head back to the boat.

What's the difference between the regular and deluxe snorkeling options?

The regular option is 4.5 hours. The deluxe is 5.5 hours. The longer version gives you more time at each snorkeling spot and more flexibility on Gili Meno. Both include the same guide, boat, equipment and GoPro footage.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join?

No. The minimum age is 13, and the trip is suitable for all fitness levels. Instructors help you with equipment and are in the water with you, so beginners are welcome. The trip is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health.

Will I actually see sea turtles?

Sea turtles are a regular feature at the snorkeling spots around Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, though sightings are never guaranteed. The crew knows where they're most likely to be and will position the boat accordingly. The underwater statues and coral reefs are always there regardless.