Nusa Penida: Snorkeling & Island Tour from Seminyak

Four snorkeling spots in one day: Nusa Penida from Seminyak with lunch and beach stops

You get picked up from your Seminyak-area hotel and taken by fast boat to Nusa Penida, where you visit Kelingking Beach or Broken Beach and Angel Billabong before snorkeling at four separate sites: Crystal Bay, Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and Wall Bay. Lunch at a local restaurant and all snorkeling gear are included, along with the return boat ticket and entrance fees. The whole day runs 10–11 hours, and the early start is what keeps all four snorkel spots inside one trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nusa Penida tour and snorkeling

• Visit Kelingking or Broken Beach
• See Angel Billabong
• Have Indonesian lunch
• Snorkel at Gamat Bay
• Snorkel at Wall Bay
• Snorkel at Manta Bay
• Snorkel at Crystal Bay

The experience

You're in the car before sunrise. The driver picks you up from your Seminyak hotel (Kuta, Canggu, Sanur, wherever you're staying in the area), and heads to Sanur port. The boat leaves early, which is the whole point. By the time most tourists are having breakfast, you're already on the water between Bali and Nusa Penida, watching the island get bigger. The crossing takes maybe 30 minutes on the fast boat, and the crew hands out cold water before you even ask.

Once you land, there's no sitting around. You stop at Kelingking Beach first (the one with the cliff that looks like a T-Rex head if you squint), or Broken Beach, depending on the day and what the guide thinks you should see. Angel Billabong comes next, a natural pool tucked into the rocks where the water is so still it looks fake. You get time to walk around, take photos, breathe. Then lunch happens at a local restaurant, nothing fancy, just Indonesian food that actually tastes like someone cooked it. They have vegetarian options if you need them. After you eat, the snorkeling part starts.

The four snorkeling points (Crystal Bay, Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and Wall Bay) are where the day gets serious. The underwater obstacles the description mentions aren't warnings. They're the reason the coral and fish are still there. You get full snorkeling equipment, and the boat crew knows the sites. Manta rays show up sometimes, though not always, and the coral reefs are the actual draw. The water is clear enough that you see what's down there before you jump in. Weather can change things (if the swell picks up, the guide will swap sites), but that's how it works on an island tour. You're not in a pool.

The return boat leaves Nusa Penida in the afternoon and gets you back to Sanur by late afternoon. The whole day is maybe 10 to 11 hours from pickup to drop-off, which sounds long until you realize you've done four snorkeling spots, visited three beaches, eaten lunch, and seen an island most Bali tourists skip. The car takes you back to your hotel. Book early if you're traveling in July or August. The boat fills up fast.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Seminyak, Kuta, Legian, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, or Denpasar.
• fast boat ticket (Sanur–Nusa Penida–Sanur).
• snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
• entrance fees and island tickets.
• lunch at a local restaurant with vegetarian options available.
• cold mineral water.
• air-conditioned car or minivan with English-speaking driver.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Get Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to snorkel four separate sites and see Nusa Penida's beaches in one day without arranging your own boat, permits, or timing: the early start and fixed schedule are what fit all of it into a single trip.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they 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 24h before the start.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup from your hotel happens early morning, before the boat departs Sanur. Exact time depends on your hotel location, but plan to be ready by 6–7am.

Is snorkeling equipment provided?

Yes, full snorkeling gear is included: mask, fins, and snorkel. Bring your own if you prefer a specific fit.

Can I choose which beaches to visit?

The tour includes Kelingking Beach or Broken Beach and Angel Billabong. The guide may adjust based on weather and sea conditions on the day.

What if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You can stay on the boat at any snorkeling site or snorkel in shallow areas. Let the crew know your comfort level when you board.

Is lunch included, and are there dietary options?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. Vegetarian options are available: mention any dietary needs when you book.

How long is the boat ride to Nusa Penida?

The fast boat takes about 30 minutes each way between Sanur and Nusa Penida.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, fast boat ticket, snorkeling equipment, entrance fees, lunch, cold water, and an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The guide may change which snorkeling sites you visit based on sea conditions. In rare cases of severe weather, the boat may not depart. You'd be offered a reschedule or refund.