Snorkeling in Nusa Penida: Private boat and cliff tour

Manta rays and limestone cliffs on your own boat and vehicle

A full-day private snorkeling and land tour of Nusa Penida departing from Bali, combining a dedicated boat to four marine sites with a private air-conditioned vehicle for the island's west coast landmarks. Hotel pickup, fast ferry tickets, lunch at a local restaurant, all entrance fees, a professional guide and driver are included. The itinerary runs 11 hours from early morning pickup to evening return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat snorkeling and land tour

• Hotel pickup and transfer to Sanur Harbor
• Fast boat to Nusa Penida
• Swim with manta rays at Manta Bay
• Snorkel at Gamat Bay, Wall Point, and Crystal Bay
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Kelingking Beach viewpoints
• Explore Angel’s Billabong infinity pool
• Walk Broken Beach natural bridge
• Return fast boat to Bali mainland
• Transfer back to hotel or villa

The experience

The boat leaves Sanur Harbor after a 6:30 AM hotel pickup and a two-hour transfer across the Badung Strait. You board a private vessel with a professional captain and guide, heading directly to Manta Bay to swim alongside manta rays in their natural habitat, then move through Gamat Bay, Wall Point, and Crystal Bay: four marine sanctuaries you reach without waiting for group departures or sharing deck space. Snorkeling equipment and instruction come with the guide. The boat stays yours alone for the entire marine portion.

After the water, you transition to a private air-conditioned vehicle on land for the second half of the day. Your dedicated driver-host takes you to Kelingking Beach, where the dramatic T-Rex shaped cliff rises above turquoise water, then to Angel's Billabong (a natural infinity pool carved into the rock), and Broken Beach, where a volcanic circular arch frames the Indian Ocean crashing against limestone. The driver positions you at premium viewpoints for photography at each stop. Lunch at a handpicked local restaurant on the island is included and happens between the boat and the land sites.

The return fast ferry departs at 4:30 PM from Nusa Penida, arriving back at Sanur Harbor by early evening. Your private vehicle meets you there for the final transfer to your hotel or villa. Round-trip ferry tickets, all entrance fees, island local taxes, insurance, and the entire day's transport are covered in the price. You bring only personal expenses and tips if you choose.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• round-trip fast ferry tickets from Sanur Harbor.
• a 100% private snorkeling boat with professional captain and guide.
• snorkeling equipment and instruction at four marine sites (Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, Wall Point, Crystal Bay).
• lunch at a local restaurant on the island.
• private vehicle transport on Nusa Penida with a dedicated driver-host.
• entrance fees to Kelingking Beach, Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach.
• island local taxes and insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:30, 08:35 and 08:40

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

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Is this one for you?An 11-hour commitment means an early start and a late return, leaving no room for other activities that day, but it also means you avoid the standard group boat departures and crowded schedules. The private arrangement is what makes four snorkeling sites and three cliff stops fit into a single outing without rushing between them.

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Top questions

What is Manta Bay like when you get there to snorkel?

Manta Bay is a marine sanctuary where manta rays gather in their natural habitat. You swim in the open water with professional snorkeling equipment and a guide who stays with your group. The private boat means no crowded conditions and no waiting for other groups to finish.

How long do you spend snorkeling versus on land exploring the cliffs?

The marine portion (traveling between Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, Wall Point and Crystal Bay) takes up the morning and early afternoon. The land sites (Kelingking Beach, Angel's Billabong and Broken Beach) fill the late afternoon before the 4:30 PM ferry departure.

Does the 11-hour day include the ferry crossing time?

Yes, the 11 hours run from your 6:30 AM hotel pickup through the return transfer to your villa or hotel, including both ferry crossings, the snorkeling stops, lunch, and the cliff visits.

What happens if you're not a confident swimmer?

A professional snorkeling guide is with you in the water at all four marine sites and can adjust the experience to your comfort level. The private boat setup means no pressure to keep pace with a larger group. You work at your own rhythm with direct guidance.

Is the lunch included a sit-down meal or something quick?

Lunch is an authentic gourmet local Indonesian meal at a handpicked restaurant on Nusa Penida island, eaten between the boat snorkeling and the land vehicle portion of the day.

What's included in the price and what costs extra?

Hotel pickup, fast ferry tickets both ways, all entrance fees to the marine and land sites, island local taxes, insurance, lunch, the private boat with guide and equipment, the private vehicle with driver, and all transport are included. Personal expenses and tips are separate.