Nusa Penida Snorkeling Tour from Kuta & Manta Point

Manta rays glide past you at Manta Point, one of Nusa Penida's clearest snorkeling spots

You're picked up from your Kuta-area hotel and driven to Sanur pier, then ferried to Nusa Penida for snorkeling at Manta Point and GT Point, plus visits to Broken Beach and Angel Billabong. All entry fees, snorkel gear and transport are included. The driver meets you at your hotel lobby at the time you choose, and returns you the same way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Kuta Beach
2. Waterbom Bali
3. Canggu
4. Seminyak Village
5. Nusa Penida1h · entry included
6. Klungkung1h · entry included

Nusa Penida island tour with snorkeling

• Contact via Whatsapp or email
• Start tour from Sanur pier
• Snorkel at Manta Point and GT Point
• Visit Broken Beach and Angel Billabong
• Visit Klingking Beach for photos

The experience

The boat leaves Sanur pier in the morning, and the crossing to Nusa Penida takes you across water that shifts from pale green to deep blue. You're heading to an island that sits just off Bali's coast but feels entirely separate: Hindu temples tucked into rainforested hills, cliffs that drop straight into the ocean, and snorkeling sites where manta rays actually show up. The tour picks you up from your hotel in Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu or one of the other main areas, so you don't have to arrange your own way to the pier. The driver handles the timing and you just need to be ready at your hotel's lobby.

Once you're on the island, the day moves between two kinds of stops. There's Broken Beach, where an arched tunnel cuts through the cliff and the ocean flows into a natural pool: the kind of place that photographs well but also just sits there, quiet and strange, while you stand on the rocks above it. Angel Billabong is the infinity pool everyone mentions, framed by rock cliffs and hanging out over the water. Then you get in the water. Manta Point is the main snorkeling site, and if the conditions are right and the mantas are there, you'll see them moving underneath you: huge, slow, nothing like the fish you expected. GT Point is the other snorkel stop, where giant trevally fish cruise the reef. The snorkel equipment comes with the tour, so you're not renting it separately or figuring out where to get it.

The day is structured but not rushed. You're in a small group (no minimum number means you might go with just a few people or a dozen, depending on the day), and the transport is air-conditioned, which matters when you're moving between stops in the heat. Entrance tickets to the island and its beaches are included, so there's no negotiating at gates or realizing you forgot to budget for entry. You get picked up and dropped back at your hotel, and the whole thing runs on the schedule you book, not on a fixed departure time that forces you to wake up at five.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Legian, Denpasar or Benoa Harbor.
• private air-conditioned transport.
• all entrance tickets to Nusa Penida.
• snorkel equipment.
• fuel surcharge and parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

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 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BaliHit

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want the main Nusa Penida snorkeling sites in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets at each stop, or renting gear separately: the hotel pickup and included equipment remove those logistics so you just show up ready to go.

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Japanese.

What time does the tour start?

The driver meets you at your hotel lobby at the time you specify when booking. You'll need to provide your hotel name and WhatsApp number in advance so the operator can confirm the pickup time with you.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Sanur pier?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included from Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, Sanur, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Legian, Denpasar and Benoa Harbor. The driver collects you from your hotel's lobby.

Is snorkel equipment provided?

Yes, snorkel gear is included in the tour. You don't need to rent it separately.

What if I don't see manta rays at Manta Point?

Manta sightings depend on weather and water conditions. The tour still includes snorkeling at Manta Point and GT Point, where you can see giant trevally fish and other reef life.

How many people are usually in a group?

There's no minimum group size, so the number of people varies. You might go with a small group or a larger one depending on the day.

Are entrance fees included?

Yes. All entrance tickets to Nusa Penida's beaches and attractions are included in the tour price.

Can I choose a different pickup time?

Yes. You can request a different pickup time when you book. Just let the operator know your preferred time and they'll confirm it with you via WhatsApp or email.

Is this tour suitable for non-swimmers?

The tour involves snorkeling, so you should be comfortable in the water and have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.