Snorkeling Nusa Penida: Manta Rays, Three Bays & Hotel Pickup

Giant mantas, hard corals, three bays and a full island day without arranging the boat

Full-day snorkeling from Sanur to Nusa Penida with private hotel pickup and drop-off, covering Manta Bay, Gamat Bay and Crystal Bay. You snorkel three spots with mask, fins and life jacket provided. An English-speaking guide and instructor accompany you in the water. Lunch on the island, fast boat tickets and all transport are included. Manta sightings are common but not guaranteed, as the rays follow plankton and seasonal patterns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Snorkeling and island exploration

• Check in at Sanur Harbor fast boat
• Travel by fast boat to Nusa Penida
• Arrive at Toya Pakeh Harbor
• Snorkel at Manta Bay
• Snorkel at Gamat Bay
• Enjoy local lunch on the island
• Snorkel at Crystal Bay
• Return to Toya Pakeh Harbor
• Fast boat ride back to Sanur Harbor
• Private transfer to hotel

The experience

The fast boat leaves Sanur Harbor at 7:45 am after a 30-minute wait in the departure zone. You'll arrive at Toya Pakeh Harbor on Nusa Penida and move straight into the water. Manta Bay is the main stop: a plankton-rich area where giant manta rays gather to feed and clean themselves. The rays are drawn to the nutrients and currents, so encounters happen often, though the exact timing depends on the season and water conditions. Your guide stays with you throughout, and the snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, life jacket) is ready when you board.

Gamat Bay comes next, a protected nursery for reef fish with small caves and crevices carved into the seafloor. The water is exceptionally clear, and the variety of invertebrates and small fish here is dense. Crystal Bay, on the eastern side, sits beneath steep cliffs and holds shallow water between rocks where you can rest between dives. Hard and soft corals thrive in the nutrient-rich current, and you'll see reef fish, sharks, stingrays and turtles. The sites are reachable only by boat, and your guide handles the navigation and timing so you focus on what's below the surface.

Lunch happens on the island, Indonesian flavors, included. Your private driver collects you from your hotel in the morning and returns you at the end of the day with no stops for other travelers. The whole day runs 7 to 8 hours from pickup to drop-off. Non-swimmers can join. The guide acts as instructor and the safety gear is designed for that. Bring sunscreen, a change of clothes, comfortable shoes and a camera. Cash or card covers any extras you want on the island.

What’s included

• Speed boat and snorkeling gear (mask, fins, life jacket).
• English-speaking guide and snorkeling instructor in the water.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• round-trip fast boat tickets from Sanur.
• lunch on the island.
• mineral water.
• insurance.
• parking fees.

Options for this experience

3 options

Meeting point for snorkeling at 08:30Guide in English · 08:30Dolphin snorkeling in Penida: guests arrive at the meeting point for snorkeling at 8:30 am, and the boat leaves at 9:00 am. Shared snorkeling at Manta Bay, Gamat Bay and Wall Point lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. Mineral water is not included. Hotel transfer is not included: guests reach the meeting point on their own, a 5-minute walk from the ferry dock. Dolphin Snorkeling – Google Maps

Meet at Sanur Port at 7:30 amGuide in English · 07:30Guests staying in Bali should go to the meeting point at Sanur Port (MKP Lounge) before boarding for Penida. Snorkeling with manta rays includes round-trip fast boat tickets between Sanur and Penida, a speedboat, and snorkeling equipment (mask, fins and life jacket). The trip lasts 6 hours and includes lunch, visiting three spots: Manta Bay, Gamat Bay and Crystal Bay.

Transfer to and from the hotel in BaliGuide in English · 06:30Snorkeling at three spots: Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and Manta Bay. Duration is 7 hours. Lunch is included. Fastboat from Sanur to Penida and van return, plus glass-bottom boat snorkeling. Hotel pickup in Bali is included, and hotel drop-off in Bali is also included.

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 06:30, 07:30 and 08:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Amazing Nusa Penida Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the hotel pickup option if you want to avoid the early morning logistics of reaching Sanur Harbor yourself. The driver handles the timing and you arrive ready to board. If you're staying near Sanur or prefer to arrange your own transport, the 7:30 am port meeting saves the pickup fee and works just as well.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

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 are the chances of seeing manta rays at Manta Bay?

Manta Bay offers a high chance of encounters because the rays gather there to feed on plankton and clean themselves. Sightings are not guaranteed, though, since the rays follow natural patterns and their presence varies with the season and water conditions.

Do I need diving experience to snorkel at these three bays?

Manta Bay and Crystal Bay are accessible to snorkelers of all levels. Gamat Bay has stronger currents and is more challenging. Your guide will assess conditions and your comfort and adjust the plan if needed. Non-swimmers can participate with the instructor's support and full safety gear.

What's included in the pickup from my hotel?

Your private driver collects you from your Bali hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and returns you at the end of the day. The route includes no stops for other travelers, and parking fees are covered. You can choose to meet at Sanur Port at 7:30 am instead if you prefer to arrange your own transport to the harbor.

What do I need to bring, and what's provided?

Snorkeling gear (mask, fins and life jacket) is included. Bring sunscreen, a change of clothes, comfortable footwear, a camera and cash or card for personal expenses on the island. Mineral water is provided during the day.

How long is the full day, and when do we return?

The day runs 7 to 8 hours total, starting with pickup from your hotel or a 7:30 am meeting at Sanur Port. The fast boat departs at 7:45 am, and you return to Sanur by late afternoon, then to your hotel by early evening.