Snorkeling Nusa Lembongan: Blue Lagoon & Mangroves

Five stops across two islands, from cliff-side lagoons to sheltered mangrove shallows

A snorkeling tour around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, departing from Sanur with speedboat tickets included, that visits five named sites: Blue Lagoon, the Yellow Bridge, Secret Point Beach, Devil's Tears and the Mangrove Forest. The tour runs three to four hours and includes hotel pickup and a safari truck on the islands themselves. Cliff jumping is available at Blue Lagoon for an extra fee.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan

• Visit Blue Lagoon cliffs
• Cliff dive at Blue Lagoon
• Relax at Secret Point Beach
• Cross Yellow Bridge
• Tour Gala-Gala Underground House
• Enjoy sunset at a beach
• See Devil's Tears waves
• Relax in Mangrove Forest

The experience

The day starts with a speedboat crossing from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan, then moves onto the islands by safari truck. Blue Lagoon comes first: a cove ringed by cliffs where the water stays bright and calm enough for snorkeling, though the site is also known for its 10-meter and 5-meter diving boards if you want to jump. From there, the route crosses the Yellow Bridge, a suspension span connecting Lembongan to Nusa Ceningan that locals call the Bridge of Love. Most visitors stop to photograph the moment between the two islands.

Secret Point Beach offers turquoise water and white sand framed by rugged cliffs, then the tour reaches Devil's Tears, where waves hit the rocks with enough force that you can feel it from the shore. The final stop is the Mangrove Forest on Lembongan's northeast coast, where you can snorkel in the shallows under the trees' shade and see how the roots shelter the ecosystem. Gala-Gala Cave, an underground house carved over fifteen years by a local resident and covering four hectares, sits on the route as well.

A safari truck handles transport between the beach landing and each stop on the islands, so you're not walking long distances in the heat. The whole outing fits into a morning or early afternoon, leaving time for other plans in Bali the same day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from your accommodation.
• speedboat tickets for the round trip from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan (400,000 IDR per person).
• safari truck transport between the beach landing and each of the five stops on the islands.
• access to Blue Lagoon, Secret Point Beach, Devil's Tears, the Yellow Bridge, Gala-Gala Cave and the Mangrove Forest.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 12:00

Book up to12h before

AgesUp to age 78

GroupPrivate

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 47 pickup points.

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Nusa Penida info

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a steady pace across five stops in three to four hours, so you're snorkeling in calm water at each site rather than swimming between them. Book this if you want to see multiple reefs and coastal features without a full-day commitment or long boat rides between spots.

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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.

What exactly is the Yellow Bridge and why do people stop there?

The Yellow Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Ceningan. It's known locally as the Bridge of Love, and visitors typically pause to take photos and sometimes exchange a kiss while crossing between the two islands.

Can I cliff jump at Blue Lagoon, or is snorkeling the only option?

Blue Lagoon has both snorkeling and cliff jumping. There are 10-meter and 5-meter diving boards available, but cliff jumping requires a separate fee beyond the tour price, and you pay it at the bar on-site.

What is the Mangrove Forest like for snorkeling?

The Mangrove Forest sits on the northeast coast of Nusa Lembongan and offers snorkeling in shallow water under the trees' shade. Mangroves protect the shoreline and shelter the ecosystem, so the water stays calm and cool even when the sun is strong.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs three to four hours total, including the speedboat crossing from Sanur, all five island stops, and transport between them by safari truck.

Is hotel pickup included, or do I need to get to Sanur on my own?

Hotel pickup from your accommodation is included in the tour price. You'll be collected and brought to Sanur for the speedboat departure.

What is Gala-Gala Cave?

Gala-Gala is an underground house built by a local resident named Made Byasa between 1961 and 1976. It covers four hectares and sits on the tour route. The entrance displays photos of the creator alongside two traditional houses and a sacred banyan tree.