Snorkeling Gili Labak from Surabaya: Find nemo fish

Swim among nemo fish and circle a hidden island in one long day

Snorkel Gili Labak, a small island 185 km from Surabaya, on an 18-hour trip departing from Surabaya or Madura that includes transport, guide, meals and all gear. You cross to Madura by van, then take a wooden boat to the island, where you enter the water to find nemo fish and explore the reef before lunch and a beach rest on the sand.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 98 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Snorkeling tour starting from Sumenep 08:00 Guide in English Runs 8 hours. This tour option only starts from any hotel in the central area of Sumenep. Breakfast and dinner are not included with this option. Price includes pickup.

Snorkeling excursion to Gili Labak island, departing from Surabaya or Madura island 00:00 Guide in English Pickup is included

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and guide.
• pickup from your Surabaya or Madura hotel.
• minivan transport to Kalianget port.
• traditional wooden boat to Gili Labak.
• entrance fee to the island.
• Indonesian breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• mineral water throughout the day.
• shower facilities on the island.

Times

• Every day 08:00

Before you book

Group Up to 20

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 1d before

Ages Adult (12 to 85 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds No refund if you cancel. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Indo Trip

Prices and times updated today

The experience

The journey itself is half the adventure. A driver picks you up before midnight from your Surabaya or Madura hotel and drives you across East Java to Kalianget port, where you eat Indonesian breakfast before boarding a traditional wooden boat to Gili Labak. The total travel time from Surabaya is about five hours, but the route moves through real countryside, not a highway loop. Once you arrive at the island, you gear up and enter the water with a snorkeling guide who knows where the nemo fish congregate in the shallows.

The island itself is small (you can circle it in about an hour), but the reef holds enough fish to keep you underwater longer if you want to stay. After snorkeling, you shower, eat lunch on the beach, and have time to rest on the sand before the boat ride back and the evening drive home. The schedule can shift depending on weather and tides, so flexibility matters more than a fixed clock.

Snorkeling equipment, the guide, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), drinking water, boat transport and entrance fees are all included. You need to be at least 12 years old and a confident swimmer. The operator asks that all participants have basic swimming ability before booking. Bring your own towel and any personal items you want on the island.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

Can I do this snorkeling trip if I'm staying in Madura instead of Surabaya?

Yes. The operator arranges pickup from hotels in Madura as well as Surabaya, and the boat departure point is at Kalianget port on Madura's coast, so your travel time is shorter if you're already there.

What is Gili Labak island actually like when I get there?

Gili Labak is a small, quiet island about 5 hectares in size with a sandy beach and shallow reef. The nemo fish (clownfish) live in the shallows close to shore, so you can find them without diving deep. After snorkeling, there's space to rest on the beach and shower facilities are available.

How much of the day is spent traveling versus snorkeling?

The full trip is 18 hours from pickup to return, but most of that is the drive to and from the port and the boat crossings. Once you're on the island, you have several hours to snorkel, eat, and rest before heading back.

Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is included in the trip, so you don't need to bring your own mask, fins or snorkel.

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

The schedule and timing can change on the spot depending on weather and sea conditions. The operator will adjust the itinerary to keep you safe, so confirm details with them the day before departure.