Harbour guides
Sanur Harbour guide: wet boarding, counters and parking
Most boats to Nusa Penida and Lembongan leave from Sanur. Here is how check-in works, why your feet will probably get wet, and how early to leave your hotel.
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Guides
Know before you sail
Short, practical guides from our team in Sanur: which harbour to use, what you pay locally, what the sea is like and what to pack.
Fees & taxes
Nusa Penida fees in 2026: island fee, attraction fees and the Bali levy
Your boat ticket does not cover local fees. In 2026 a day on Nusa Penida costs a foreign adult about IDR 125,000 in levies, plus the Bali tourist levy. Here is what to pay, where and how.
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Harbour guides
Sanur or Serangan: which harbour should you leave from?
Sanur has the most boats to Nusa Penida and Lembongan, often with a wet beach boarding. Serangan is quieter, boards from a jetty and is faster to the Gilis. Here is how to choose.
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Route planning
Bali to the Gili Islands: Padang Bai vs Serangan vs Sanur
Padang Bai has the shortest crossing, Serangan the shortest drive from south Bali, and Sanur lets you stop at Nusa Penida on the way. Door-to-door times, boarding and fees compared.
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Day trips
Nusa Penida as a day trip: a realistic plan
Nusa Penida in one day is possible if you pick one side of the island, take an early boat and book the return before you go. A timetable that works, with costs.
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Harbour guides
Banjar Nyuh vs Buyuk vs Sampalan: which Nusa Penida harbour?
Nusa Penida has several harbours, and the one you land at decides how long you spend in a car. Banjar Nyuh is best for the west coast, Buyuk and Sampalan for the east.
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Weather & sea
Sea conditions and seasickness by month
The Badung Strait to Nusa Penida is usually calmer than the Lombok Strait to the Gilis. A month-by-month guide, what happens when boats are cancelled, and how to avoid feeling sick.
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Packing
What to pack for a Bali fast boat
One bag of up to 20–25 kg, a dry bag for the wet boarding, cash for harbour fees and your passport. A short packing list for the boat, and what to leave in Bali.
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