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Nusa Lembongan Snorkeling: Manta Bay, Crystal Bay & Mangrove★ 4.89 (109) · 3h
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Snorkeling Nusa Penida: Manta Rays & Cliffside Views★ 4.81 (32) · 8h
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Nusa Lembongan Catamaran Cruise: Breakfast, Snorkel & Dolphins★ 4.73 (15) · 5h
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Snorkeling Manta Rays in Nusa Lembongan: Equipment includedSnorkeling with manta rays in Nusa Lembongan is a 2-hour activity in Indonesia's Bali region where you enter the water with snorkeling equipment to encounter manta rays and reef fish in one of three to four sites chosen by weather and sea conditions. An English-speaking guide leads the activity; all equipment is provided. No prior experience or special skills are required.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to snorkeling or prefer a guide's real-time explanation of what you're seeing, and want a small group rather than a larger boat tour.
Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Nusa LembonganSnorkeling 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.Is it for me?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.
Snorkeling at Nusa Lembongan & Penida: 3 reef sitesSnorkeling activity around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida in Bali's Indian Ocean waters, with three guided reef sessions, snorkel equipment, guide and beachside lunch included. Hotel pickup runs from Lembongan island hotels only (Ceningan island pickups available on one package option via Yellow Bridge shuttle). The exact snorkel spots—Crystal Bay, Manta Bay, Toya Pakeh or Gamat Bay—depend on weather and swell conditions on the day. A mangrove tour by kayak or traditional boat rounds out the afternoon before drop-off back to your hotel.Is it for me?Book this if you want three reef stops in one day; choose the mangrove kayak add-on for a second activity or the traditional boat option for a straightforward return.
Snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan: Three Spots with Manta RaysSnorkeling at three spots around Nusa Lembongan takes about 3 hours, with a guide leading you to Manta Bay (where giant manta rays gather), Gamat Bay (a protected nursery of reef fish), and Mangrove Point (a shallow reef with coral formations). The boat, snorkeling gear, guide and hotel pickup are included; non-swimmers can join with safety equipment and instruction. Manta sightings are not guaranteed since the rays are wild, but the waters here are nutrient-rich and attract them regularly. You choose whether to be picked up at your hotel in Lembongan or meet the boat at the snorkeling point.Is it for me?Choose pickup from your Lembongan hotel if you want to sleep in and let the boat come to you; meet at the snorkeling point if you are already exploring the islands or staying in Nusa Ceningan. Either way, the guide handles the route and timing, so you show up ready to enter the water.
Snorkeling Nusa Lembongan: Full-Day Cruise with Water SportsA full-day cruise from Benoa Harbor to Nusa Lembongan with snorkeling, water sports and a beach club visit. You board at 9am, snorkel in Lembongan Bay with provided equipment, ride banana boats and the waterslide, join a hands-on coral restoration activity, eat a tropical lunch at the Beach Club, and return to Benoa by late afternoon. Hotel pickup and drop-off from south Bali are included; the boat carries a live DJ and band for the return journey.Is it for me?Book this if you want multiple water activities in one day without changing locations—you stay on the same boat and pontoon, so you can move between snorkeling, the waterslide, and the beach club at your own pace.
Snorkeling & Nusa Penida day trip from Nusa Lembongan: manta raysA day trip from Nusa Lembongan combines snorkeling at four marine sites—including a manta ray habitat—with visits to Kelingking Beach, Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach on Nusa Penida. The operator provides the fast boat, snorkeling gear, a shared underwater camera, lunch at a local restaurant, and a driver who speaks basic English for the island portion. The full day runs 6 to 7 hours and includes all park admissions and the Nusa Penida retribution fee.Is it for me?Book this if you want snorkeling and island sightseeing combined in one day with shared boat and land transfers—the fixed route covers both water and viewpoints without building your own itinerary.
Nusa Lembongan Snorkeling Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 9 bookable options for Nusa Lembongan Snorkeling Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 17. The average rating is 4.6 out of 5, based on 221 traveler reviews.
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. 8 of the 9 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Nusa Lembongan Snorkeling Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 17. There are 9 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Nusa Lembongan Snorkeling: Manta Bay, Crystal Bay & Mangrove is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 109 reviews.
