Gili Trawangan Snorkel & Catamaran Cruise with Lunch

Snorkel Turtle City and the Meno statues, then paddle and float between islands

A 5-hour catamaran snorkel cruise around Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno with a live English-speaking guide, visiting three snorkeling sites and including breakfast, lunch, full snorkel gear and towels. Groups stay under 20 people. Children are welcome from age 9.

The experience

The boat leaves in the early morning when the water is calmest and the marine life most active. You'll snorkel three separate sites: the underwater statues at Gili Meno, Turtle City where the animals congregate, and Secret Garden. Between locations, breakfast is served on deck so you can eat and rest without cutting into water time. A trained snorkel guide leads the group and points out the reef structure and fish. You bring nothing but your comfort level, since premium gear, towels and a safety briefing are all arranged.

Once the snorkeling wraps up, a full buffet lunch appears on board: international options, not limited to one cuisine. After eating, the afternoon is yours to choose: paddle boards, floating beanbags, swimming, roof jumps, or simply lying back with a cold drink. The boat stays anchored or drifts slowly, so you set the pace. A GoPro camera captures the day and photos are included, so you leave with footage of the turtles and the reef.

The whole experience runs 5 hours from start to finish. Drinking water is provided throughout. Additional beverages are available for purchase. Life jackets and a safety guide are standard. Two shuttles run anytime, so getting to the boat from your accommodation on Gili Trawangan is straightforward.

What’s included

• Premium snorkel gear and towels.
• breakfast and a full international buffet lunch.
• drinking water throughout the day.
• safety guide and life jackets.
• GoPro photos and videos of the day.
• paddleboards and floating beanbags for use on deck.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (9 to 11 years) · Under 9: 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Utopia Catamaran

Is this one for you?The 5-hour window means you snorkel the best morning sites and still have your afternoon free: early enough to catch the calmest water and the most active turtles, short enough to fit a second activity or a long lunch on shore into the same day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (9 to 11 years). Children under 9 can't be included in the booking.

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 are the three snorkeling sites we visit on this Gili Islands cruise?

The underwater statues at Gili Meno, Turtle City where sea turtles gather, and Secret Garden. The guide leads you through each site and points out the reef and marine life as you snorkel.

Is snorkel gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

Premium snorkel gear is included: mask, fins, snorkel and a large towel. You don't need to bring or rent anything. It's all provided on the boat.

What happens after snorkeling ends?

A full international buffet lunch is served on board, then you have free time to paddle board, float on beanbags, swim, or relax on deck with a drink. You choose how active or relaxed the afternoon is.

How long is the entire cruise?

The full experience is 5 hours, starting in the early morning when snorkeling conditions are best and ending mid-afternoon.

Do I get photos from the day?

Yes, a GoPro camera captures snorkeling footage and moments on deck throughout the cruise, and the photos and videos are included with your booking.