Snorkeling Nusa Penida: 3 Bays & Clifftop Views

You snorkel three separate bays in one day, then stand on the island's most famous cliffs.

Snorkel three of Nusa Penida's top underwater sites in a single day, then switch to land for the island's iconic cliff views. The fast boat takes you from Sanur to Manta Bay, Gamat Bay and Crystal Bay for snorkeling with an English-speaking guide. Afterward, a car and driver take you to Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong. Choose All-Inclusive for Bali hotel pickup and round-trip boat tickets, or Meet-in-Penida if you're already on the island and want to start from the harbor. The day runs 8 to 10 hours and includes snorkeling gear, underwater photos when conditions allow, entrance fees, lunch and insurance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sanur Beach45m · entry included
2. Kelingking Beach1h · entry included

Snorkeling and sightseeing in Nusa Penida

• Depart Sanur Beach harbor by fast boat
• Snorkel at Manta Bay
• Snorkel at Gamat Bay
• Snorkel at Crystal Bay
• Visit Kelingking Beach viewpoint
• Explore Broken Beach natural arch
• Visit Angel’s Billabong tide pool
• Return to Sanur-Bali by fast boat

The experience

The fast boat leaves Sanur harbor and takes 45 minutes to reach Nusa Penida. Once there, you snorkel at three separate spots: Manta Bay first, known for manta sightings and dramatic underwater terrain; then Gamat Bay, a calm reef with clear water and tropical fish; and finally Crystal Bay, famous for coral gardens and bright schooling fish. At each stop you have time to swim, photograph the reef and scan for larger marine life. The snorkeling guide stays with the group, and underwater photos are included when sea conditions allow.

After the boat returns to shore, you switch to a car with a driver for the land portion. Kelingking Beach is the stop most visitors come for: a clifftop viewpoint with a dramatic "T-Rex" coastline shape and panoramic ocean views where you can spend time on photos. Broken Beach comes next, a natural sea arch and circular cove carved into the cliffs, another signature photo spot. The final stop is Angel's Billabong, a natural tide pool area with rock formations and bright coastal colors. Your guide helps you navigate safely since conditions shift with the tide.

Snorkeling here is weather and sea-dependent, so the route may shift for safety. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes. If you're arriving to Nusa Penida by boat the same day and choosing Meet-in-Penida, book a boat that reaches the harbor before the meeting time. The All-Inclusive option includes Bali hotel pickup and drop-off plus round-trip fast boat tickets. Meet-in-Penida starts from the harbor and does not include boat tickets or Bali transfers.

What’s included

• Round-trip fast boat tickets and Bali hotel pickup/drop-off (All-Inclusive option).
• snorkeling equipment including mask, snorkel and fins.
• bottled water and Indonesian lunch.
• English-speaking guide and private land transport on Nusa Penida.
• entrance fees for Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong.
• Nusa Penida retribution fee.
• underwater photos when conditions allow.
• insurance.

Options for this experience

6 options

Penida Snorkel Meet-in-PenidaGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:00Duration: 8 hours. Lunch: Indonesian cuisine. Itinerary: Meet in Penida (no boat). Pickup from Nusa Penida harbor. Includes snorkeling and a West Penida tour. No boat and no Bali transfer. Type: Penida car and driver, private. Penida snorkeling: shared boat. Tour: snorkeling at 3 different spots, Manta, Gamat, and Crystal. Island trip to Angel Billabong, Broken Beach, and Kelingking Beach. Pickup is included.

Penida Snorkel, Meet in SanurGuide in English · 06:30Meeting point: Sanur Harbour, Jl. Matahari Terbit, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80237. Duration: 10 hours. Lunch: Indonesian cuisine. Itinerary: starts from Bali (group tour). Includes pickup and drop-off from the meeting point, round-trip fast boat, snorkeling, and a West Penida tour. Type: Bali driver, no. Penida car and driver, group. Snorkeling boat: group. Tour: snorkeling at 3 different spots, Manta, Gammat, and Crystal. Island trip to Angle Bilabong, Broken Beach, and Kelingking Beach. Pickup is included.

Penida Snorkel, Meet in UbudGuide in English · 06:00Meeting point: Central Parking Pura Dalem Puri Peliatan, Jalan Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan, Ubud, Gianyar, Bali. Duration: 10 hours. Lunch: Indonesian cuisine. Itinerary: starts from Bali (group tour). Includes pickup and drop-off from the meeting point, round-trip fast boat, snorkeling, and a West Penida tour. Type: Bali driver, group. Penida car and driver, group. Snorkeling boat: group. Tour: snorkeling at 3 different spots, Manta, Gammat, and Crystal. Island trip to Angle Bilabong, Broken Beach, and Kelingking Beach. Pickup is included.

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Penida Snorkel, Meet in Nusa DuaGuide in English · 06:00Meeting point: Central Park Nusa Dua, Blok A2 No, Jl. Kw. Nusa Dua Resort No.3, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361. Duration: 10 hours. Lunch: Indonesian cuisine. Itinerary: starts from Bali (group tour). Includes pickup and drop-off from the meeting point, round-trip fast boat, snorkeling, and a West Penida tour. Type: Bali driver, group. Penida car and driver, group. Snorkeling boat: group. Tour: snorkeling at 3 different spots, Manta, Gamat, and Crystal. Island trip to Angle Bilabong, Broken Beach, and Kelingking Beach. Pickup is included.

Penida Snorkel, Meet in KutaGuide in English · 06:00Meeting point: AZKO Central Park Kuta, Abian Base Central Park, Jl. Patih Jelantik, Komp. Istana Kuta Galeria, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Ba. Duration: 10 hours. Lunch: Indonesian cuisine. Itinerary: starts from Bali (group tour). Includes pickup and drop-off from the meeting point, round-trip fast boat, snorkeling, and a West Penida tour. Type: Bali driver, group. Penida car and driver, group. Snorkeling boat: group. Tour: snorkeling at 3 different spots, Manta, Gammat, and Crystal. Island trip to Angle Bilabong, Broken Beach, and Kelingking Beach. Pickup is included.

Penida Snorkel All-InclusiveGuide in English · 06:00 and 06:30Duration: 10 hours. Lunch: Indonesian cuisine. Itinerary: starts from Bali (all-inclusive). Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Bali, round-trip fast boat, snorkeling, and a West Penida tour. Type: Penida car and driver, private. Snorkeling boat: shared. Tour: snorkeling at 3 different spots, Manta, Gammat, and Crystal. Island trip to Angle Bilabong, Broken Beach, and Kelingking Beach. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 06:00, the last at 10:00

AgesAdult (8 to 80 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by My Bali Activities

Is this one for you?Choose All-Inclusive if you're staying in Bali and want hotel pickup included. Choose Meet-in-Penida if you're already on the island or arriving by boat and prefer to start from the harbor. The full day, snorkeling three bays plus land stops, fits because the fast boat and car transport move you between sites without gaps.

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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's the difference between the All-Inclusive and Meet-in-Penida options?

All-Inclusive includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Bali plus round-trip fast boat tickets from Sanur. Meet-in-Penida starts from Nusa Penida harbor and does not include boat tickets or Bali transfers, so you arrange your own way to the island.

Can I see manta rays when I snorkel at Manta Bay?

Manta Bay is known for manta sightings and has a unique underwater landscape built for spotting them, but sightings depend on sea conditions and the time of year. Your guide will help you scan the water for larger marine life.

How long does the boat ride take from Sanur to Nusa Penida?

The fast boat takes about 45 minutes to travel from Sanur harbor to Nusa Penida, then another 45 minutes to return at the end of the day.

What happens if the sea conditions are rough on the day I book?

Snorkeling is weather and sea-dependent. If conditions aren't suitable for safety, your guide may adjust the snorkeling route or the order of stops to protect the group.

Does the price include lunch?

Yes, Indonesian cuisine is included in the day. Bottled water is also provided throughout.

What gear and photos do I get?

Snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel and fins) is included. Underwater photos are taken by the crew when sea conditions allow and are part of the package.