Best Boat Trips in Indonesia: 15 Crossings and Day Sails

1.Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,424 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours crossing from Serangan to Nusa Penida and Lembongan on a fast private-style boat. You’ll snorkel four sites, look for turtles and manta rays, eat beside an infinity pool, and visit Kelingking Cliff. Guides such as Nemo, Vicky, Ringo, and Jena are praised for safety and friendly help.

“My wife and I loved the snorkeling. Fantastic experience. We saw two dolphins from the boat, one turtle while snorkeling, and many closeup encounter with Mantas at the last stop. We will cherish the Mantas experience. Ceco and Aldo were excellent guides and were very helpful with our lack of experience, made us feel safe and enabled us to have a great time.”

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2.Nusa Penida day trip: boat, 4 snorkeling, Manta rays & Land tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,033 reviews · from $78

Leave Sanur at 7:45am by fast boat for four Nusa Penida snorkeling stops, including Manta Point, then visit Kelingking Beach and eat lunch beside an infinity pool. Small groups of up to 13, private-car transport, gear, towels, drinks, and GoPro photos are included. Guides such as Fernando, Coral, Prima, and Vincent are known for careful water support.

“Really professional and smooth itinerary. Everything was seamless from hotel pick up to the boat guides. Our guides Kostan and Aldo were a lot of fun and really professional. They made sure we saw mantas, while keeping everyone safe. The photos they took were also really nice!”

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3.Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,173 reviews · from $82

Board Bali Hai II near Benoa Harbour for a sunset cruise with welcome drinks, canapés, an international buffet, live music, cabaret, and dancing. Hotel pickup is offered, and the evening lasts about three hours, though some tour details describe it as four. Expect a lively group setting rather than a quiet yacht dinner.

“Had an amazing time with family and friends on the sunset cruise, well organised from the pick up to getting back Good food and entertainment Would definitely recommend it to others”

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4.Exclusive Early Bird Komodo Tour: Beat the Crowds by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,038 reviews · from $151

Start at 5:30 a.m. from Labuan Bajo and travel by speedboat through Komodo National Park. Climb Padar Island, visit Pink Beach, walk with park rangers to find Komodo dragons, then snorkel at Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Siaba Island. Guide Hugo and the crew help with photos, safety, and first-time snorkeling.

“Leaving early is a good idea, boat we had was a bit too small for 10 people so it got very hot when not moving”

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5.Bali Hai – Reef Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $143

Sail from Benoa to Nusa Lembongan on Bali Hai’s 7-hour reef cruise. Your day includes a pontoon stop, snorkeling, a semi-submersible coral chamber, unlimited banana boat rides, buffet lunch, a 35-meter water slide, and optional scuba, helmet-based underwater activities, or parasailing. Hotel pickup is offered from Ubud and much of south Bali.

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6.Bali Hai Beach Club Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $143

Spend about seven hours cruising from Bali to Lembongan Bay aboard the Bali Hai II or an alternate vessel. Hotel pickup, coffee, snacks, barbecue lunch, snorkeling, banana boats, kayaking, a pool, and a village tour are included. Optional add-ons include sea walking, parasailing, introductory scuba, and certified scuba.

“The cruise back in rough seas was great it was a very safe boat so it was fun. Banana boat rides were great too.”

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7.Bali Hai – Romantic Aristocat Evening Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · from $102

Spend a romantic evening aboard Bali Hai’s 64-foot Aristocat catamaran, sailing from Benoa Harbour toward Nusa Dua. You’ll start with a welcome drink and canapé, then enjoy dinner, live music, and views across South Bali. Hotel transfers are included, alcohol costs extra, and the cruise returns to its starting point.

“The experience was excellent. We were the only people on board so we got plenty of attention. The band was great.”

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8.Bali Parasailing Adventure,Banana Boat,Jet Ski and Donut Boat with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $69

Spend a high-energy morning at Tanjung Benoa with parasailing, jet skiing, a donut boat, and banana boat rides. Your private hotel transfer, instructor, insurance, lockers, showers, towels, and mineral water are included. The package suits first-timers and families with children aged 12 and up. An optional cooking class adds a market visit and local meal preparation.

“The friendliness of the men and women running the activities was super. Every aspect of the day was perfectly coordinated to make a very special day. The guys driving the boats and jet skis, customise your experience to your level of desired thrill. the atmosphere among everyone is very happy, it is a great value for money day out. Make sure to get some sunscreen . Make sure to say yes to the video and photo package, it is first class and money very well. Spent you get more than 200 photos and all of the best action on video which will be provided on a CD and uploaded to…”

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9.Lombok Pink Beach Boat Trip (Full Day + Snorkeling)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $88

You’ll leave your hotel at 8 a.m. with a private driver and head to Tanjung Luar Port, then cruise to Gili Pasir, Gili Petelu, Gili Gambir, Pink Beach, and Segui Beach. Guides such as Junaidi, Nasri, Ari, and Junaidi’s boat team lead the snorkeling and help less-confident swimmers.

“Fantastic day out. Great guides and boat crew, extremely friendly and encouraging. The team got loads of great photos for us. The snorkeling was great, easy to swim with lots of coral and fish. Beautiful beaches and a good meal. Great.”

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10.Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 102 reviews · from $90

Join the Bali Hai II catamaran at Benoa Harbour for a three-hour sunset cruise with hotel transport, welcome drinks, canapés, an international buffet, live music, traditional singing, cabaret, and dancing. The evening is polished and social, but the show and food quality can vary.

“Food given was cold. It was given as if we have not paid for it.The hotel was more interested in serving guest who would give them big money. I don't recommend it.”

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11.Bali Hai – Aristocat Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $155

Sail from Benoa Harbour to Nusa Lembongan aboard the Aristocat catamaran. You’ll get hotel transfers, snacks, drinks, a poolside BBQ buffet, snorkeling gear, banana boat rides, a coral-viewing boat, SUP boards, towels, and lockers. The day suits active families and anyone wanting several island activities in one trip.

“We have been before, as because we liked it we went again. lovely day, village tour rather too fast and not enough time spent talking, stopping and going on Bali time : it is also optional. Lunch was very nice and so was the snorkelling. Lovely return trip to Benoa.”

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12.Fast Boat Transfer: Sanur to Nusa Penida by Penidago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · from $9Best value

Take an Angel Billabong fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida in about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Choose a one-way or return ticket, meet Penidago staff 30 minutes early, and add hotel transport to Sanur for an extra fee. Life jackets, 25 kg of luggage space, and Jasa Raharja insurance are included.

“Port in Sanur busy if not chaotic. However, the staff from Viator where helpfull so we got on the boat OK.”

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13.VIP Private Boat to Nusa Penida: Snorkeling with Mantas + Land Tour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · from $849

You’ll leave Bali by private speedboat, snorkel at Manta Bay and other Nusa Penida sites, eat lunch on the island, then visit Crystal Bay and Kelingking Cliff. Pickup covers Seminyak, Uluwatu, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, central Canggu, and Ubud. Yasa may guide your group, with gear, towels, water, and transport included.

“This trip is worth it for the manta rays alone. One of the coolest things I’ve seen. Yasa was a great host! We had a great time with the whole crew and appreciated the thoughtful touches like making sure we had cold water and snacks. He even climbed a tree to get awesome pics of us at Kelingking cliff.”

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14.1 Day Komodo Trip by Private Fast Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 83 reviews

From Labuan Bajo, your private guide and crew take you by fast boat to Padar Island, Komodo Island, Pink Beach, Manta Point, Taka Makassar, and Kanawa. Expect a long 10.5-hour day with hiking, snorkeling, lunch, water, and an onboard restroom. The price covers up to four people, but park and ranger fees are extra.

“Pros; Komodo island is beautiful. Cons; 1. One day tour by fast Boat trip(6 destination+ activities) for 974.36 usd was completely over priced. Local cost ( Komodo island) for a private fast boat trip was 8.8 juta idr( =593 usd) 2. Only one meRead more”

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15.3D2N Sailing Komodo Living on Board Fiday to Sunday (Labuan Bajo)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $275

Spend Friday to Sunday aboard a phinisi boat from Labuan Bajo, visiting Kelor, Komodo, Padar, Pink Beach, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Kanawa. You get seven meals, snorkeling gear, hotel or airport transfers, and photo and video service. Guides such as Nana Apri and Jun receive strong praise, but confirm the boat and cabin details before booking.

“Beware! The boat we were taken on was NOT the boat pictured. Many of our group tried to show the pictures of the boat we were meant to be on when we arrived and our guide, Ronal, continued to lie and say this was the same boat. As Read more”

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