The 13 Best Fast Boat Transfers from Bali to the Gilis

1.Nusa Lembongan Island: Snorkeling & Mangrove Forest Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $143Our pick

You’ll travel from Kuta to Nusa Lembongan by speedboat for snorkeling over coral reef, a mangrove boat trip, rooftop lunch, Devil’s Tears, and Yellow Bridge. Guides such as Adi, Ketut, and Dangku help with photos and spotting turtles. SUP is an optional upgrade.

“Really enjoyed this tour, Ketut, the guide was very helpful, explaining about the highlights of the island and taking many pictures! Snorkeling was fun and the favourite bit was Devil’s tear, big wave came in and made the picture even more fun! Highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Fast Boat Transfer: Sanur to Nusa Penida by Penidago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · from $9Best value

Penidago connects Sanur and Nusa Penida on Angel Billabong fast boats, with one-way or return tickets, several daily departures, life jackets, insurance, and up to 25 kilograms of luggage space. You can add a mainland Bali hotel transfer, but port pickup is not included by default.

“When I booked the transfer from Sanur to Nusa Penida, I later read the reviews and felt very anxious, expecting a bad experience. However, to my surprise, everything went smoothly. Upon arrival, they had our tickets ready, handed them to Read more”

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3.Bali (Padang Bai) to Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Lombok (Bangsal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · from $91

Take BlueWater Express from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Bangsal in Lombok in about 3 to 3.5 hours. You get an air-conditioned boat, bottled water, onboard restroom, insurance, and a smaller passenger limit than many fast boats. Confirm your pickup time and exact island stop before departure.

“Having taken the Ekajaya to Gili Trawangan we thought we'd try the Bluewater to return. Generally this was a more enjoyable journey. The check in process was simple and you are able to wait inside Sama-Sama Reggae Bar which is preferable to hanging around on the jRead more”

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4.One-way Ticket Fast Boat from Sanur Bali or Nusa Lembongan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $12

Take a one-way fast boat from Sanur Harbor to Nusa Lembongan in about 30 minutes. Choose Jungut Batu with D Camel or Arthamas, or Mushroom Bay with Tanis Fast Cruise. Expect clear WhatsApp updates, simple check-in, and staff help with beach landings and luggage.

“Easy and straight foward. made it. there was a pontoon thingy at the landing spot at mushroom beach. no wet toes. sandy feet but not wet.”

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5.Snorkeling Tour In Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno And Gili Air Pick Up From Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $275

Leave your Bali hotel at 6:30 am for a private car and shared speedboat to the three Gili Islands. Snorkel at Turtle Spot, Statue’s Spot, Turtle’s Spot, and Fish Spot with gear, a private snorkeling boat, and GoPro use included. Lunch and harbour taxes cost extra.

“We had 2 couples and had an amazing experience. Communication was perfect. I would have given this experience a 5 start, but snorkeling gear was old and broken down. If you can update gear, this would have been perfect. Thank you.”

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6.Bali Nusa Lembongan Islands Private Tour – All Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $110

Leave Kuta for an eight-hour private day trip to Nusa Lembongan. Fast-boat tickets, transfers, a private island car, Indonesian lunch, and a traditional mangrove boat are included. You will see the Yellow Bridge, seaweed farms, Dream Beach, and Devil’s Tears, with room to adjust the day.

“Mangroves boat trip was pretty cool as was seeing the seaweed being farmed. It was a very windy day so Dream beach was almost impossible to swim at. Mushroom bay was very protected though. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. OuRead more”

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7.Snorkelling with Manta Rays at Nusa Penida and Lembongan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $143

Travel by speedboat from Bali to Manta Point for guided snorkeling with manta rays, then visit Crystal Bay or Nusa Lembongan. Your package includes hotel pickup, gear, lunch, fruit, water, towel, Wi-Fi, and a guide for every six snorkelers. No prior experience is required.

“We had a wonderful time, especially with the mantas--so majestic! Our guide was amazing and very kind and knowledgeable and the whole team was very patient with us.”

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8.Fast Boat Transfer: Sanur to Nusa Lembongan Island by Penidago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $11

Take a 30 to 40-minute fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan with Penidago. Check in at The Tanis Fast Cruise office, receive a boarding pass, and ride with a life jacket and Jasa Raharja insurance cover. Hotel transfers are optional and cost extra.

“We were booked the day after all boats had been cancelled due to bad weather (and a capsize).”

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9.The Best Fast Boat Transfer: Bali – Lombok – Gili Trawangan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $19

Travel from Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Lombok by fast boat from Padang Bai. Choose boat-only tickets or transport with pickup from selected Bali areas. Daily departures, generous luggage allowance, and hotel transfers make this a useful island connection, but port loading can be hectic.

“It didn’t pick us up from our accommodation You can’t see out of the windows so I was fairly sick It didn’t leave on time it was at least an hour later”

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10.Speedboat Transfer to Gili Trawangan and Lombok from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $50

Travel from Bali to Gili Trawangan or Lombok by air-conditioned fast boat, with hotel pickup from Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Canggu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, or central Ubud. The crossing takes about 2 to 2.5 hours and includes comfortable seats, a toilet, upper deck, and English-speaking crew.

“a pleasant trip using a fast and comfortable speedboat for my family with beautiful views and good service very recommended for you guys”

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11.Fast Boat Ticket One way:Gili Trawangan,Lembongan,Penida & Lombok to & from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · from $19

Book a one-way fast boat between Bali and Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, Lombok, Nusa Penida, or Nusa Lembongan. The aluminum vessel carries up to 210 people, includes 25 kilograms of luggage, and takes about three hours, though weather and port changes can affect the trip.

“Return was at a different location and I was not informed about this. Departure was delayed both ways.”

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12.Fast Boat Transfer Bali to Gili & Lombok + Private Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75

Travel from selected Bali hotels to Padang Bai, then by fast boat to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Bangsal in Lombok. The service includes private ground transport, harbor tax, bottled water, and round-trip or one-way ticket choices. Drivers named in service notes include Widi, Gusti, Wayan, and Ketut Kerta.

“At an affordable price there is no extra charge and free souvenir is included. Flexible trip Schedule departure from the port of Padang Bai starting at 09.30, perfect for those who want honeymoon or relaxed holiday with a coupleAuto-translated”

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13.Scuba Diving Gili Tepekong & Mimpang 2 dives for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $173

Join Zero Gravity Diving for two boat-based scuba descents at Gili Mimpang and Gili Tepekong. You need certification and solid current skills. Expect hotel pickup, a jukung boat from Padangbai, a small guide ratio, lunch, equipment, and a full day in the water.

“Zero Gravity Diving is the best dive shop in Bali! Super organised, maintained equipment, experienced guides, personalised service, impeccable safety! It is the place I would like to recommend to anyone considering diving in Bali as the best possible choice. Thanks for amazing memories and I'll see you when next time around, definitely.”

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