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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Sanur Harbour: fast boat check-in guide
Matahari Terbit Beach, Sanur. Main harbour for Penida & Lembongan.
Beach boarding · wet feet
Photo: Alexander NrjwolfAt a glance
- Address
- Matahari Terbit Beach, Sanur
- Boarding
- Boats load from the beach: expect to wade ankle- to knee-deep. Wear shorts and sandals.
- Check-in
- At the operator counter 30–45 min before departure
- Bring
- QR e-ticket and passport
Check-in
Checking in at Sanur
Be at your operator's counter 30–45 minutes before departure with your QR ticket and passport. Morning traffic on the Bypass is heavy.
The new terminal (opened Nov 2022) has indoor counters and an air-conditioned waiting room, but many Penida and Lembongan boats still board from the beach. Expect to wade ankle- to knee-deep: wear shorts and sandals and let the porters load your bags. Operator offices line Jl. Matahari Terbit.
Operator counters
| Operator | Where | Check in |
|---|---|---|
| Angel Billabong Fast Cruise | Angel Billabong Fast Cruise counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| D'Camel Fast Ferry | D'Camel Fast Ferry counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| D'Stars Fast Ferry | D'Stars Fast Ferry counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| El Rey Fast Boat | El Rey Fast Boat counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| Glory Fast Cruise | Glory Fast Cruise counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| Maruti Fast Boat | Maruti Fast Boat counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| Semabu Hill Fast Boat | Semabu Hill Fast Boat counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| Starfish Fast Cruise | Starfish Fast Cruise counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| The Angkal Fast Cruise | The Angkal Fast Cruise counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| The Tanis Fast Cruise | The Tanis Fast Cruise counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
| Wijaya Buyuk Fast Boat | Wijaya Buyuk Fast Boat counter, Sanur Harbour | 30 min before |
By road
Getting to Sanur
Estimates outside rush hour. Before 08:00 and after 16:00, add 15–30 minutes for traffic on the Bypass.
| From | By car |
|---|---|
| Kuta / Legian | 30–45 min |
| Seminyak | 40–60 min |
| Canggu | 50–75 min |
| Ubud | 45–60 min |
Prefer not to drive? Add hotel pickup when you book: the price is per car for up to 4 people and shown before you pay.
Fees
Fees paid locally
We are not aware of a harbour fee at Sanur; check locally. Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000) is paid online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id.
Bali tourist levy (Love Bali)
IDR 150,000
Paid once per entry to Bali by every foreign visitor, online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id (beware of lookalike sites). Not part of your boat ticket.
Paid locally, not to usCheck locally, amounts can changeSource
Live timetable
Boats leaving Sanur
Today and tomorrow, with seats left. Boats too close to departure to book online are not listed.
Today: no more boats bookable online.
| Departs | To | Operator | Seats | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00→ 11:35 | Jungut BatuNusa Lembongan | Glory Fast Cruise | Available | IDR 250,000≈US$15 |
Times and fares are sample data until the operator confirms them. We show the live price before you pay.
Leaving soon? Contact usFAQ
Questions about check-in
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.
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.
What time should I check in?
Be at your operator's counter 30–45 minutes before departure with your QR e-ticket and passport. If you added hotel pickup, we send the exact pickup time on WhatsApp the evening before.
Which areas can I be picked up from?
You can add hotel pickup to Sanur, Serangan or Padang Bai harbour from Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Uluwatu and Ubud. The price is per car (up to 4 people) and shown before you pay. A few fares already include pickup for central south Bali — the card says so.
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.
Bali
Other harbours on Bali
- Serangan Harbourjetty boarding, 20–30 min from Kuta
- Padang Bai Harboureast Bali, shortest crossing to the Gilis
Guides
Read before you go
Harbour guides
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Route planning
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