The 6 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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