Snorkeling Nusa Penida: Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, Crystal Bay

Three snorkeling sites, an instructor in the water, and lunch at the harbor

Snorkel at three locations around Nusa Penida island (Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and Crystal Bay) on a private boat with a snorkeling instructor. Spend roughly 20 minutes at each spot, then return to the harbor for Indonesian food before heading back to your hotel. The trip runs about 6 hours total, including boat travel and transfers.

The experience

You leave Sanur Harbor on a private snorkeling boat with an instructor who stays in the water with you. The boat takes you to three prime snorkeling sites: Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and Crystal Bay. Each spot offers roughly 20 minutes in the water, depending on sea conditions. Manta rays sometimes appear at Manta Bay, though sightings depend on weather, season and luck. They're wild animals, not a guarantee. If conditions turn unsafe at any planned location, the crew will switch to an alternative spot.

You get snorkeling fins, mask, life jacket and a floating tube. A GoPro captures footage of your time underwater. Mineral water comes along, and the boat carries you between sites. The whole outing (boat ride, travel time between spots and snorkeling) takes around 6 hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off.

After you're done in the water, you head back to the harbor for a meal of Indonesian food. Your hotel transfer returns you in a private air-conditioned car. The round-trip fast boat ticket to Nusa Penida and all fees are included. You bring only yourself and a moderate level of fitness.

What’s included

• Private snorkeling boat and instructor.
• snorkeling equipment (fins, mask, life jacket, floating tube).
• GoPro footage during snorkeling.
• mineral water.
• round-trip hotel transfer in a private air-conditioned car.
• round-trip fast boat ticket to Nusa Penida.
• Indonesian lunch at the harbor.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (7 to 80 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bali Golden Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you're a moderate swimmer comfortable in open water and want to snorkel multiple reefs in one outing. The private boat and instructor mean you're not herded with a large group, and the 6-hour window fits a half-day into a longer Bali itinerary.

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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.

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

Manta ray sightings depend on weather, season and luck, since they're wild animals in their natural habitat. Spotting them is not guaranteed, but they do appear in the area.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my snorkeling?

If conditions become unsafe at Manta Bay, Gamat Bay or Crystal Bay, the crew will take you to alternative snorkeling spots instead, chosen for safety.

How long do I actually spend snorkeling in the water?

You spend roughly 15 to 20 minutes snorkeling at each of the three locations, depending on sea conditions and currents.

What's included in the snorkeling equipment?

Fins, mask, life jacket and a floating tube are provided. A GoPro records your underwater time, and you get one bottle of mineral water per person.

Does the trip include a tour of Nusa Penida island itself?

No, this is a snorkeling-only activity. You don't visit the island on land. The boat takes you to three snorkeling spots in the waters around it, then returns to the harbor.