Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Nusa Lembongan

Swim over coral gardens and nurse sharks, then surface to find manta rays finning through the swell.

Snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan with a guide covers three spots (Manta Bay, Toya Pakeh Wall and Mangrove Point), where manta rays, turtles, scorpion fish and nudibranchs live on the reef. The trip runs around 3 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off on Lembongan Island, morning departures at 07:45 or 10:15, and all snorkeling equipment provided. Manta sightings at Manta Bay depend on the season and conditions. When weather closes that site, the guide switches to Gamat Bay or Toya Pakeh instead.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling trip with manta rays

• Pickup from hotel on Nusa Lembongan
• Boat trip to snorkeling spots
• Snorkel at Manta Bay or alternative spots
• Snorkel at Toya Pakeh coral gardens
• Snorkel at Mangrove Point
• Return to Nusa Lembongan and drop off

The experience

The boat leaves from Jungut Batu Port or your hotel on Lembongan Island, depending on which pickup option you choose. If you're staying on Nusa Ceningan, you'll meet the boat at Yellow Bridge at 09:30. The guide briefs you on the three snorkeling sites before you enter the water, and you'll have a snorkeling guide in the boat throughout the trip: important if you're a beginner or non-swimmer, since the operator specializes in handling people without swimming experience, as well as children and elderly travelers.

Manta Bay is where the manta rays congregate, usually smaller than the ones at Manta Point but in greater numbers. You'll often see their fins breaking the surface between the waves, and nurse sharks and bamboo sharks rest on the coral floor below. The chance of spotting manta rays runs 50–70% depending on the season and weather. If conditions are rough, the guide pivots to Gamat Bay or Toya Pakeh Wall instead. At Toya Pakeh, the coral rocks form gardens in shallow water that drop into deeper channels lined with soft and hard coral: mola mola, turtles, stone fish, clown fish, sea snakes and nudibranchs live here. Mangrove Point Lembongan holds giant puffers, moray eels, nurse sharks and turtles among hard and soft coral and sand corridors. Whale sharks and manta rays have been spotted there too.

You get a life vest, life rings, snorkeling mask, snorkel and fins. The operator provides a towel, shower access and a locker after the trip, plus a welcome drink when you arrive. Snorkeling photos and videos are included, as is insurance coverage. Bring sunscreen, a camera, comfortable clothes and a change of clothes. Bring cash or a card for anything you buy on your own. The whole trip takes around 3 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off on Lembongan Island (if that option is selected).
• snorkeling at three sites: Manta Bay, Toya Pakeh Wall and Mangrove Point.
• snorkeling guide in the boat.
• all snorkeling equipment including mask, snorkel, fins, life vest and life rings.
• welcome drink, towel, shower access and locker.
• snorkeling photos and videos.
• insurance coverage.

Options for this experience

3 options

Meeting Point Snorkeling 09.30Guide in English · 09:30 and 10:00(Lagoon Bliss Captain Good) Meeting point at 9:30–9:45 am. Please arrive by your own scooter, taxi or driver, following Google Maps. Three-point snorkeling trip (Manta Bay, Toya Pakeh Wall and Mangrove Point Lembongan). Duration: 3 hours. Includes a welcome drink and mineral water. Hotel pickup is not included: guests make their own way to the snorkeling meeting point (Google Maps) between 9:45 and 10:00 am. Please be on time.

Hotel pickup at LembonganGuide in English · 09:30Three-point snorkeling trip (Manta Bay, Toya Pakeh Wall and Mangrove Point Lembongan) on a shared boat. Duration: 3 hours. Includes a welcome drink and mineral water; lunch is not included. Hotel pickup at Lembongan Island is included if you stay at Nusa Ceningan. Meeting point at Yellow Bridge at 9:30 am. Pickup is included.

Collection from JungutBatu PortGuide in English · 09:30Pickup at 9:30 am from Jungutbatu. Guests staying in Bali must buy their own fastboat ticket, which is not included. Meet at Jungutbatu Port on Nusa Lembongan. Three-point snorkeling trip (Manta Bay, Toya Pakeh Wall and Mangrove Point Lembongan). Duration: 3 hours. Includes a welcome drink and mineral water; lunch is not included. If your hotel is not listed, please contact us by WhatsApp. Pickup at Jungutbatu Port: guests are collected there between 9:45 and 10:00 am. For guests arriving from Bali by fastboat, we suggest booking the Arthamas Express from Sanur to Lembongan at 9:15 am and from Lembongan to Sanur at 4:00 pm. Pickup is included.

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 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bali Panoramic

Is this one for you?Book the early 07:45 departure if you want the best light for photography and the calmest water before the afternoon swell picks up. If you're staying on Nusa Ceningan or arriving by ferry, the 10:15 departure with Yellow Bridge pickup removes the need to find your way to Jungut Batu Port.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

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.

Can I snorkel if I don't know how to swim?

Non-swimmers can snorkel with this operator because safety equipment (life vests and life rings), and a snorkeling guide are provided as your instructor in the water.

What's the chance of seeing manta rays at Manta Bay?

Manta ray sightings at Manta Bay run 50–70% depending on the season and environmental conditions. They are wild animals in their natural habitat, so sightings are not guaranteed.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my snorkeling trip?

If weather closes Manta Bay, the guide switches to one of the other two sites (Gamat Bay or Toya Pakeh Wall), where you'll still see turtles, reef fish and coral.

What time do the boats depart, and how long does the trip take?

Departures run at 07:45 and 10:15 each morning. The snorkeling trip itself takes around 3 hours including the hotel pickup and drop-off on Lembongan Island.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to the port myself?

Hotel pickup and drop-off on Lembongan Island are included if you choose that option at checkout. If you stay on Nusa Ceningan, you'll meet the boat at Yellow Bridge at 09:30 instead. If you're staying in Bali, you'll need to arrange your own transport to Lembongan.