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Nusa Penida snorkel trip: Manta Point and three reef stops
Our own small-group snorkel trip from Banjar Nyuh harbour. Swim with manta rays at Manta Point, then reef stops at Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and Wall Point. Masks, fins, life jackets and a guide are included.
Snorkel trip
fromIDR 400,000
per adult · ≈US$25 · charged in IDR · child IDR 300,000
Four stops
Where you snorkel
- 1
Manta Point
Reef manta rays come to a cleaning station off the south-west cliffs. Sightings are frequent but never guaranteed. Open water with some swell, so you stay close to your guide.
- 2
Crystal Bay
A clear, sheltered bay on the west coast with coral gardens close to the surface. Usually the calmest stop of the day.
- 3
Gamat Bay
Coral slopes and schools of reef fish just around the headland from Crystal Bay.
- 4
Wall Point
A coral wall along the coast with soft corals and reef fish. The guide picks the calmest stretch on the day.
Day planner
How it fits your boats
- Boat 07:30 from Bali, arriving 08:10 at Banjar Nyuh.
- 4-spot snorkel trip from 09:00 to 12:30, meeting at Banjar Nyuh.
- Check in from 15:30 at Banjar Nyuh, boat back at 16:00, arriving 16:40.
Included
- Snorkel gear & life jacket
- Local guide
- Drinking water
- Boat from Banjar Nyuh
Not included
- Nusa Penida tourism-area fee (IDR 25,000 adult, 15,000 child, cashless)
- Fast boat tickets — add them in the day-trip builder
- Lunch, towel and reef-safe sunscreen
Marine park fee (about IDR 100,000 pp) is paid on the day.
Children and safety
Ages 5 and up. Children 5–11 pay IDR 300,000. Life jackets come in child sizes.
Manta Point is open water with some swell. The guide decides on the day which spots are calm enough to visit.
Meeting point
Banjar Nyuh Harbour
North-west coast, between Toyapakeh and Ped. North-west, closest to Kelingking.
Meet your guide at the harbour by 09:00. Most boats from Sanur land here; from Buyuk, allow about 35 minutes by road.
Photo: Milin JohnFAQ
Before you book
Can I combine my fast boat with a snorkel trip?
Yes. On Nusa Penida trips you can add our own 4-spot snorkel trip (Manta Point, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, Wall Point) as an extra. The booking page checks that it fits between your boats. The marine park fee is shown before you pay.
How long is the fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida?
About 40 minutes (30–45 depending on the operator and the sea). Sanur to Nusa Lembongan is about 35 minutes. Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan takes about 1.5 hours, and Sanur or Serangan to the Gilis 2¼–3½ hours with stops.
Which harbour on Nusa Penida will I arrive at?
Most Sanur boats arrive at Banjar Nyuh on the north-west coast — closest to Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel's Billabong and Crystal Bay. Some arrive at Buyuk on the north-east coast, better for Diamond Beach and Atuh. Every result shows the arrival harbour. Penida roads are slow: allow 1–1.5 hours to the far side.
Can I go directly from Nusa Penida or Lembongan to the Gili Islands?
Yes. Operators such as Eka Jaya, BlueWater Express, Semaya One and The Tanis run direct island-to-island boats in about 1¾–2¾ hours, so you don't need to go back to Bali.
Will my feet get wet when boarding at Sanur?
Probably. Sanur's new harbour (opened 2022) has a jetty, but many Penida and Lembongan boats still load from the beach depending on the operator and the tide. Expect to wade ankle- to knee-deep: wear shorts and sandals and keep your phone in a dry bag. Jungut Batu (Lembongan) and Gili Air are beach landings too. Serangan uses a jetty.
Still unsure? Contact us
Already have boat tickets?
Add the snorkel trip to any Nusa Penida booking. The booking page checks it fits your boats.