Snorkeling Nusa Lembongan from Kuta: Manta Rays & Island Tour

Three snorkeling sites in one day, with manta rays instead of just fish

Snorkel three reefs around Nusa Lembongan island departing from Kuta with fast boat transfer, guide, and all equipment included. You'll enter the water at Manta Bay to search for manta rays, then move to Toyapakeh Wall and Mangrove Point for coral and tropical fish. After snorkeling, a land tour covers Dream Beach, Devil's Tear, and a working seaweed farm where locals still harvest by hand. The day runs seven to eight hours total, with lunch and a shower included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and island tour in Lembongan

• Depart from Sanur Beach Harbor
• Arrive at Jungut Batu port
• Snorkel at Toyapakeh Wall Bay
• Snorkel at Mangrove Point
• Snorkel at Manta Bay
• Visit Devil's Tear
• Visit Dream Beach
• Explore Seaweed Farms
• Return to Jungut Batu port
• Return to Sanur Harbor

The experience

The boat leaves Sanur Harbor at 9:15 a.m. and crosses to Jungut Batu port on Nusa Lembongan's east side. The crossing takes about 30 minutes and the boat docks directly on the beach, so you'll wade ashore. Once on the island, you move straight into snorkeling. Manta Bay sits on the southwest coast and is the main draw: manta rays patrol these waters, though sightings depend on the season and conditions. The guides know the reef and will position you where the rays tend to pass, but they're wild animals in their natural habitat, so encounters aren't guaranteed. You'll also hit Toyapakeh Wall, a cove on the southeast side with crystal-clear water and dense coral life, and Mangrove Point in the shallows where smaller reef fish gather around the formations.

All snorkeling gear comes with you (mask, snorkel, fins, life vest, and rings), and a guide stays in the water with your group. Non-swimmers can join because the guides act as instructors and the safety equipment keeps you afloat. The operator notes this explicitly. You'll get a trip briefing before entering the water, photos and video shot by the guide, and a towel and shower waiting when you climb out. Lunch happens beachside after the snorkeling stops.

The land portion covers three spots. Devil's Tear is on the southwestern coast where waves crash hard against the rocks and send spray high into the air. Dream Beach sits on the southern shore with white sand and clear water, known for sunsets. The seaweed farms are the quieter stop. A working operation where you'll see how the local community harvests and dries seaweed using methods that haven't changed much. You return to Sanur at 4 p.m., and the fast boat ride back takes the same 30 minutes. Pickup from Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Petitenget, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and Sanur is free. If you're staying in Ubud, Canggu, Umalas, Uluwatu, or Padang Padang, there's an additional charge collected in cash at the meeting point.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, life vest, life rings).
• fast boat transfer from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan.
• snorkeling guide in the water.
• three snorkeling sites (Manta Bay, Toyapakeh Wall, Mangrove Point).
• land tour of Dream Beach, Devil's Tear, and seaweed farms.
• beachside lunch.
• shower and locker access.
• towel and welcome drink.
• trip briefing, photos and video.
• guide in English.
• insurance coverage.
• free pickup and drop-off from Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Petitenget, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, and Sanur.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sanur Port Bali is where you meetGuide in English · 08:30Swim with manta rays plus land tour, with a 3-point snorkelling trip (Manta Bay Nusa Penida, Toya Pakeh Wall and Mangrove Point Lembongan) and a village tour by car (Dream Beach, Devil's Tear and Panorama Point). Return fastboat ticket included. Guests make their own way to the meeting point for the Arthamas Express fastboat, which boards between 8:30 and 8:45 am, with departure at 9:15 am. Duration of 9 hours, with mineral water and lunch. Hotel pickup in Bali is not included; guests travel to Sanur Port (meeting point) by their own transport.

Hotel transfer in Bali is includedGuide in English · 07:00 and 07:30Swim with manta rays and land tour: a 3-point snorkelling trip (Manta Bay Nusa Penida, Toya Pakeh Wall and Mangrove Point Lembongan) plus a car village tour (Dream Beach, Devil's Tear and Panorama Point). Return fastboat ticket included. Lasts 9 hours, with mineral water and lunch. Hotel pickup in Bali is included from Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Petitenget, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua and Sanur. Pickup from Ubud center, Canggu or Umalas costs an additional IDR 400K per car, return, paid in cash. Pickup from North Ubud/Tegalalang, Uluwatu, Padang-Padang or South Nusa Dua costs an additional IDR 450K per car, return, paid in cash. Pickup included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 48

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Telaga Waja River Rafting

Is this one for you?Choose the hotel pickup option if you're staying in Kuta or nearby areas on the south coast, since the free zones cover those neighborhoods and you avoid the extra cash charge at the meeting point. If you're based in Ubud, Canggu, or Uluwatu, the additional transfer fee applies regardless, so you're paying for convenience either way. Pick whichever gets you to Sanur on time for the 9:15 a.m. boat.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 years).

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 snorkel if I don't know how to swim?

Yes. The operator provides life vests, life rings, and snorkeling guides who act as instructors in the water with you, so non-swimmers can participate safely with the right equipment and support.

What are the chances of seeing manta rays at Manta Bay?

Manta Bay has a high chance of manta ray sightings, but they're not guaranteed because manta rays live in their natural habitat and their presence varies with environmental conditions and the season.

What happens if the boat can't dock at Jungut Batu port?

The fast boat docks directly on Jungut Batu Beach on the east side of Nusa Lembongan, so your feet and ankles will get wet when you wade ashore. This is normal and expected for the crossing.

Is lunch included, and what about freshwater after snorkeling?

Lunch is beachside and included. You also get a shower and locker access after snorkeling, plus a towel and a welcome drink.

How long is the fast boat ride from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan?

The crossing takes roughly 30 minutes each way. The boat departs Sanur at 9:15 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m., making the full day about seven to eight hours from pickup to drop-off.