Nusa Penida and Lembongan are 35–45 minutes from Sanur. The Gili Islands and Lombok take 1.5–3.5 hours, depending on where you leave from. Pick an island to see every boat in, the harbours and what to see.
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.
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.
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.