Snorkeling in Nusa Penida: Private day trip with three reef sites

Three snorkel sites in one day, plus the cliffs of Kelingking Beach

A private day trip from Sanur to Nusa Penida with speedboat transfer, snorkeling at three reef sites, visits to Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Billabong Angel, lunch at a local restaurant, and return transport to your hotel. An English-speaking driver and guide lead the full day. Luggage stays secure at the snorkeling office or in the car while you're in the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nusa Penida tour with snorkeling and sightseeing

• Take speed boat to Nusa Penida
• Snorkel at three different spots
• Visit Kelingking Beach cliffs and beach
• Visit Broken Beach and see giant hole
• Visit Billabong Angel area
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Crystal Bay for snorkeling
• Return to Nusa Penida port
• Boat back to Sanur Harbor
• Transfer to hotel by private car

The experience

The day starts with a speedboat crossing from Sanur Harbor to Nusa Penida. Your driver meets you at the dock. Once on the island, you snorkel at three different spots before moving on to the beaches and viewpoints. The itinerary stacks the reef time early so you're in the water while conditions are best, then moves to the land-based stops where the cliffs and rock formations are the draw. Kelingking Beach is the standout: a sweep of white sand backed by towering cliffs that rise like a dinosaur's head, which is why some call it a dream beach. Broken Beach comes next, where a massive natural arch frames the entrance and sea water channels through a giant hole in the rock. From the clifftop you can spot manta fish moving in the shallows below.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant partway through the day. The return journey reverses the morning route: back to Nusa Penida's port, then the speedboat to Sanur Harbor, where your driver is waiting to take you to your hotel. The whole outing runs eight hours door-to-door. You travel in a private AC car on the island, which matters on a hot day when you're moving between snorkel sites and beaches. The guide speaks English and handles the logistics (where to leave your bag, which reef has the clearest water that day, how long you have at each stop), so you focus on the water and the views.

What’s included

• Speedboat round-trip transfer from Sanur Harbor.
• private AC car and English-speaking driver and guide on Nusa Penida.
• snorkeling sessions at three reef sites.
• visits to Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Billabong Angel.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• luggage storage during water activities.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:30

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AgesAdult (17 to 60 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Family Trips Bali

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you're staying without a car or in a part of Bali far from Sanur: the private pickup and return to your hotel means you don't arrange separate transport, and the speedboat schedule is fixed so the day fits into a single afternoon and evening window.

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Top questions

How do I get to Nusa Penida if I'm staying in Seminyak or another part of Bali?

The speedboat departs from Sanur Harbor on the east coast of Bali. Your driver picks you up from your hotel, drives you to Sanur, and you board the fast boat there. The return boat brings you back to Sanur Harbor in the late afternoon, and your driver takes you back to your hotel.

What are the three snorkeling spots, and what will I see underwater?

The operator names three reef sites but does not detail what species or coral types are at each one. The water is clear enough that the guide can point out manta fish from the clifftop at Broken Beach, so visibility is good. Bring an underwater camera if you want to capture what you find.

Is this snorkeling trip suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries. The guide is with you in the water, and you snorkel from calm reef sites rather than open ocean, so the conditions are manageable for beginners.

What should I bring, and where do I leave my belongings while I'm snorkeling?

Bring sunscreen, a towel, and a change of clothes. Your luggage and valuables can stay at the snorkeling office on the island or in the AC car while you're in the water, so you don't have to worry about them.

Does the eight-hour day include the boat ride from Sanur, or is that extra time?

The eight hours covers the full day from hotel pickup to hotel return, including both speedboat crossings, snorkeling, the beach visits, and lunch. Plan to leave your hotel early in the morning and return in the late afternoon.