Snorkeling Nusa Penida: Manta Point and Gamat Bay

Manta rays show up almost every time at Manta Point.

Snorkel two sites in Nusa Penida: Manta Point, where manta rays are nearly guaranteed, and Gamat Bay, a quieter spot with coral gardens and sea turtles. A guide leads the boat from Nusa Penida or Sanur harbor, provides all equipment, takes photos and video, and includes mineral water and insurance over three hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling at Nusa Penida spots

• Head to Manta Point
• Swim with manta rays
• Snorkel at Gamat Bay

The experience

The boat leaves from either Sanur or Nusa Penida harbor and heads straight to Manta Point, the main draw. The operator guarantees a 99% chance of meeting manta rays here. The current and water clarity shift with the season, but the rays are the reason people book this snorkel. You'll be in the water with a guide, mask, fins and a life jacket, moving through the site as a small group. The guide photographs and films the moment on GoPro, then sends the photos and video to you afterward.

After Manta Point, the boat moves to Gamat Bay, a calmer site where the water is clearer and the pace slower. The coral gardens here run deeper than Manta Point, and you'll see schools of fish, sea turtles and other reef life without the current pushing you around. The two spots give you different water conditions and different marine life in a single morning.

The package includes snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket), mineral water, a live English-speaking guide, insurance and the boat itself. You can pick your departure point at checkout: Sanur harbor on the mainland, Nusa Penida harbor on the island, or meet the boat directly at the venue. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat. The boat and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment including mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• the snorkeling boat for both sites.
• mineral water.
• insurance.
• photos and video taken by your guide and sent via link afterward.

Options for this experience

3 options

Snorkeling (meet at the venue)Guide in English · 09:30Manta Point, lasts 3 hours

Snorkeling departing from Sanur HarbourGuide in English · 07:00Snorkeling: departs from Sanur Harbour, lasts 5 hours, includes lunch, ticket and boat, per person

Snorkeling trip departing from Nusa PenidaGuide in English · 09:30Manta Point, lasts 4 hours. Lunch is included. Shuttle from hotel in Nusa Penida: we pick you up at your villa or hotel

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 09:30

AgesAdult (9 to 65 years) · Under 9: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Family Trips Bali

Is this one for you?The three-hour timeframe fits a half-day plan, and the choice of departure point (Sanur, Nusa Penida or meet-at-venue) lets you anchor it to the rest of your day. Pick Sanur if you're staying on the mainland. Pick Nusa Penida or meet-at-venue if you're already on the island.

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Top questions

What is the chance of seeing manta rays at Manta Point?

Manta Point carries a 99% chance of meeting and swimming with manta rays, and the operator guarantees you will find them there. Weather and current conditions can shift the experience, but the rays are the core reason the site is booked.

What equipment do I get for snorkeling?

The snorkeling package includes mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket, and the guide provides all of it. You bring nothing except a swimsuit and a towel.

Do I get photos or video from the snorkel?

Your guide takes photos and GoPro video during the snorkel and sends them to you via link after the tour ends, so you have a record of the moment.

What is Gamat Bay like compared to Manta Point?

Gamat Bay is quieter and more secluded, with calmer currents and clear water. You'll see coral gardens, schools of fish, sea turtles and other reef creatures in a slower-paced setting than Manta Point.

Where does the boat depart from?

You choose your departure point at checkout: Sanur harbor on the mainland, Nusa Penida harbor on the island, or meet the boat at the venue itself.