Snorkeling in Nusa Penida: Manta Point, Gamat Bay, Wall Bay

Three reef stops in one morning: manta rays at Manta Point, coral gardens at Gamat Bay, and Wall Bay's dramatic formations.

Snorkeling in Nusa Penida takes you to three sites (Manta Point, Gamat Bay, and Wall Bay), where you swim with manta rays and explore coral reefs with an English-speaking guide, quality snorkeling gear, and GoPro photos included. The boat captain picks the best locations based on sea conditions that morning and adjusts the route if currents shift, so the stops change from day to day. The activity runs three hours and starts from Toya Pakeh.

The experience

What makes this snorkeling work is that the guide and boat captain decide the route each morning based on the water. Manta Point is the first target (a site known for manta rays gliding through clear water), but if the rays aren't there or conditions aren't right, the captain takes you to nearby spots to increase your chances. Gamat Bay comes next, where the coral reefs are dense and the tropical fish are bright and numerous. Wall Bay is the final stop, built around spectacular coral formations and vibrant marine life. If currents run strong at Wall Bay, the boat moves to GT Point instead, where the water is calmer but the underwater views stay equally vivid.

You get quality snorkeling equipment for the whole time in the water, and an English-speaking guide stays with the group. The operator includes GoPro photos and videos from the day, so you have a record of what you saw. The three-hour activity starts from Toya Pakeh in Nusa Penida, and the boat is the transport between the three sites.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• boat transport between three reef sites.
• English-speaking guide.
• GoPro photos and videos from the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to7h before

AgesAdult (10 to 65 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 22

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Info Ke Bali

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to chase manta rays at Manta Point but also need flexibility: the captain adjusts the route each morning based on water conditions and wildlife sightings, so you're not locked into the same three stops every day.

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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. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I see manta rays on this snorkeling trip?

Manta Point is the first stop specifically because manta rays frequent the site, and the clear water makes them visible when they're there. The boat captain watches conditions and adjusts the route if the rays aren't present that day, moving to nearby spots to give you the best chance of encountering them.

What's included in the three hours on the water?

Snorkeling equipment, an English-speaking guide, the boat between three reef sites, and GoPro photos and videos from the day are all included. You provide your own swimsuit and towel.

How does the route change from day to day?

The boat captain chooses the three stops based on sea conditions that morning. Manta Point and Gamat Bay are standard, but if currents are strong at Wall Bay, the boat goes to GT Point instead, where the water is calmer. If manta rays aren't at Manta Point, the captain takes you to nearby alternative spots.

Is this snorkeling trip suitable for beginners?

Yes, all physical fitness levels are welcome. The guide is experienced and stays with the group throughout. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What time does the snorkeling start and how long does it take?

The activity runs three hours and departs from Toya Pakeh in Nusa Penida. Specific departure times are confirmed when you book.