Snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan from Bali: Mangrove point

Snorkel a mangrove point, then paddle through the forest by canoe

Snorkeling in Nusa Lembongan from Bali is a full-day sailing cruise aboard a 64-foot catamaran departing Benoa Harbour at 9:00 am, with snorkeling at Mangrove Point, a guided canoe tour through the mangrove forest, a visit to a traditional seaweed farming village, and a beachfront BBQ lunch. Hotel transfers and snorkeling gear with instruction are included. The tour runs nine hours and suits ages eight and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Cruise and explore Nusa Lembongan

• Depart Benoa Harbor on Aristocat
• Snorkel at Mangrove Point
• Canoe through mangroves
• Visit seaweed farming village
• Enjoy BBQ lunch at beachfront
• Water sports or relax at beach club

The experience

The Aristocat catamaran leaves Benoa Harbour at 9:00 am and sails across to Nusa Lembongan, arriving at Mangrove Point where you enter the water with snorkeling gear and instruction provided. The turquoise shallows here hold reef fish and coral, and the morning is built around the time you spend underwater before the boat moves on.

After snorkeling, you trade the open water for a guided canoe through the mangrove forest itself: paddling between the roots and narrow channels that cut through the trees. The morning ends with a visit to a traditional seaweed farming village on the island, a short cultural drive around Lembongan, and then lunch at The Hai Ri Zen, a beachfront restaurant where the BBQ is the main event. Morning and afternoon tea, coffee and light snacks come throughout the day.

The afternoon opens up: you can continue water sports from the Bali Hai offshore pontoon (banana boat rides, water slides, SUP boards and ocean kayaks), or settle into the beach club with its pool and ocean access. Air-conditioned hotel transfers are included, and a live English-speaking guide travels with the group the whole day.

What’s included

• Snorkeling gear and instruction at Mangrove Point.
• a guided canoe tour through the mangrove forest.
• a visit to a traditional seaweed farming village.
• a scenic cultural drive around Nusa Lembongan.
• tropical BBQ lunch at The Hai Ri Zen beachfront restaurant.
• morning and afternoon tea, coffee and light snacks.
• access to the Bali Hai offshore pontoon with banana boat rides, water slides, SUP boards and ocean kayaks.
• beach club facilities including a swimming pool and ocean access.
• towel and locker.
• air-conditioned hotel transfers.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (14 to 65 years) · Child (8 to 13 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupUp to 54

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 24 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Bali Hai Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this if you want multiple island stops (snorkeling, mangrove canoe, village visit, and lunch) in one day on a shared catamaran with a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 13 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What's the snorkeling like at Mangrove Point on Nusa Lembongan?

Mangrove Point holds shallow turquoise water with reef fish and coral. Snorkeling gear and instruction are provided, and the morning is structured around the time you spend in the water before the boat moves to the next stop.

Do I need snorkeling experience to join this tour?

No. Snorkeling instruction is included, and the tour suits all fitness levels from age eight upward. The mangrove point is shallow and sheltered, built for swimmers of mixed ability.

What happens after snorkeling in the morning?

You canoe through the mangrove forest with a guide, visit a traditional seaweed farming village, take a scenic drive around Lembongan Island, and then eat BBQ lunch at a beachfront restaurant. The afternoon is free to use water sports at the pontoon or relax at the beach club.

Is hotel pickup included, and what time does the tour end?

Hotel transfers are included. The tour departs at 9:00 am and runs nine hours, so you return to your hotel in the afternoon.

What water sports are available at the Bali Hai pontoon?

The pontoon offers banana boat rides, a 35-meter water slide, SUP boards and ocean kayaks. You can use any or all of them in the afternoon, or skip them and relax at the beach club instead.