Nusa Lembongan snorkelling FAQs

Manta rays are wild animals, so sightings are never guaranteed. Your crew will choose locations with current sea and weather conditions in mind.

The trip departs every morning at 8:00 am Bali time and lasts around 3–4.5 hours. Timing can vary with sea conditions and the route.

The usual route visits Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Mangrove. If there are few or no manta rays at Manta Bay, the captain may replace Manta Bay with Manta Point, if sea conditions allow. Manta Point is an alternative stop, rather than a fourth location. Locations may change and sightings are never guaranteed.

No. The Manta & Reef trip typically visits three locations chosen according to sea conditions. The route may change, including whether a manta location is suitable.

No date or departure time guarantees a sighting. Ask about current conditions close to your trip date and choose the trip for the overall reef and ocean experience as well as the possibility of mantas.

Observe wildlife without touching, feeding or chasing it. Avoid standing on coral and keep fins clear of the reef. Follow the crew’s briefing and leave room for animals to move naturally.

The flagship trip departs Nusa Lembongan every morning at 8:00 am Bali time. Without pickup, arrive at Pisang Pisang Restaurant before 7:45 am. Pickup times are estimates, confirmed after booking.

The partner-operated Bali day trip includes return hotel transfers in Sanur, Kuta and Seminyak, return Sanur ferries, snorkelling equipment, a mangrove kayaking tour and Indonesian lunch. Book at least two days ahead. Further-area transport costs extra; exact pickup and the final quote are confirmed by reservations.

Plan a boat crossing from Bali, commonly via Sanur, then arrange transport from your arrival point to your accommodation or confirmed tour meeting point. Check current sailings, check-in requirements and luggage rules directly with the boat operator.

Ask reservations to check the complete journey before booking separate connections. Allow for check-in, the crossing, island transport and possible delays. The partner-operated Bali day trip includes the planned 9:30 am Sanur ferry and 4:00 pm return ferry; request it at least two days ahead. Exact pickup is confirmed after booking.

Regular trip only: Jungutbatu pickup is free at around 7:40 am Bali time. Lembongan village, Mushroom, Dream Beach, Sunset Beach pickup costs IDR 50,000 per person for the one-way pickup only; be ready at hotel reception at 7:30 am. Without pickup, arrive at Pisang Pisang Restaurant before 7:45 am. Ceningan pickup can only be arranged at the start of the Yellow Bridge on the Nusa Lembongan side; pickup is around 7:30 am and costs IDR 50,000 per person for one-way pickup. All pickup times are estimates and will be confirmed after booking. Return transport is not promised by the pickup charge. Private boats do not include pickup: meet at Pisang Pisang Restaurant at the time confirmed by reservations. Bali day trip: return hotel transfers are included in Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak. Pickup is around 7:00–7:45 am Bali time, depending on the hotel location; the exact time is confirmed after booking. Further areas such as Ubud, Canggu, Nusa Dua, Pecatu can carry an estimated IDR 100,000–250,000 per vehicle, each way. Send your exact hotel and address for a quote; vehicle requirements and the final amount must be confirmed.

Regular and private trips require adult supervision for children. Infants may join but are not recommended; a private boat is preferred for families with young children. Non-swimmers are not recommended. Confirm child fares and suitability with reservations; the Bali partner’s rules are separate.

Plan for swimwear, a towel, sun protection, drinking water and a dry bag for belongings. Snorkelling gear is included on the Manta & Reef departure from Lembongan. The Bali day trip includes Indonesian lunch; confirm drinks, dietary needs and flotation options before packing.

Child and adult sizes of masks, fins and lifejackets are available on regular and private trips. Lifejackets are available but wearing one is not mandatory. A guide enters the water while the captain stays aboard; the boat has one captain and one guide. The captain gives a safety briefing. Guest insurance is not included. A crew member records shared GoPro footage of guests. The guide provides a download link the following day; contact reservations on WhatsApp if you need the link again. The Bali day trip includes standard equipment; confirm partner child-size and flotation arrangements separately.

Non-swimmers are not recommended for the regular or private trip. A guide enters the water and lifejackets are available, but flotation is not a guarantee of suitability. Tell reservations about your confidence before booking; Bali partner support needs separate confirmation.

For regular and private trips, children require adult supervision; no fixed adult-to-child ratio is specified. Infants may join, but this is not recommended. A private boat is the preferred option for groups with infants or children. Minimum-age bands, child fares and non-snorkelling passenger fares still need confirmation. Non-swimmers are not recommended. Send each child’s age and swimming experience for a written quote. Confirm the Bali partner’s rules separately.

The Lembongan trip is IDR 350,000 per person (about A$29). The Bali day trip is IDR 1,200,000 per person (about A$97). The private boat is IDR 1,800,000 standard or IDR 2,000,000 high season per boat. High season: 1 July–31 August and 20 December–10 January (inclusive, each year). AUD figures are guides; IDR is the reference price.

For the regular trip, send your request by 1:00 pm Bali time on the day before departure. Private boats require at least 2 days’ notice; Bali day trips require at least 2 days’ notice. Later requests may not be possible. Your place is booked only when the reservations team sends written confirmation.

Isla Indah Reservations currently handles WhatsApp enquiries for Lembongan Snorkel Co. Your prefilled message names the snorkelling business so the team knows which trip you are asking about.

If the trip is cancelled because of weather, a ferry cancellation or the operator, we offer a free reschedule to the following day. If you prefer a refund, request one from reservations. No transaction fee is deducted when we cancel your trip.

Reservations are secured on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrange payment promptly with reservations to secure your place. Your booking requires written confirmation. The regular trip requires full upfront payment by Credit card, DOKU, PayPal, Cash. Only PayPal carries a 10% surcharge; credit card, DOKU and cash have no surcharge. Pay at Pisang Pisang Restaurant the day before the trip; staff confirm the booking directly. The usual booking cutoff still applies. Contact reservations for payment instructions; no payment is collected on this website. Bali day trips require full payment to confirm the booking; bank transfer carries a 2% fee. PayPal is charged as the USD equivalent of the IDR fare plus 10%; reservations will confirm the exchange rate and final USD amount before payment. Extra-area transport is quoted per vehicle, each way. Private boats require a 50% deposit, payable at Pisang Pisang Restaurant, by credit card or bank transfer using instructions from reservations. The balance is due at the start of the trip. Pay at Pisang Pisang Restaurant or by bank transfer using instructions from reservations. Do not pay the balance directly to Mr Bali. Private credit-card and bank-transfer payments have no surcharge. The same cancellation rules apply to private boats; read the full policy and confirm the exact cutoff before paying. No payment is collected on this website.

For the regular trip, send requests by 1:00 pm Bali time on the day before departure. Private boats require at least 2 days’ notice and captain availability; Bali day trips also require at least 2 days’ notice. Later requests may not be possible. The enquiry form can still prepare your message, but your place is booked only after written confirmation.

The same cancellation rules apply to regular trips, private boats and Bali day trips. More than 7 days before departure: a refund is available less the IDR 25,000 transaction fee; rescheduling is offered first. From 7 to 2 days before departure: 50% of the tour price is charged. Less than 2 days before departure: the full tour price is charged. Date changes within 2 days of departure are treated as cancellation. Non-attendance or lateness is treated as cancellation. No transaction fee is deducted when we cancel the trip. Read the full policy before paying.

No. The form prepares a trip request for Isla Indah Reservations. You choose whether to send it in WhatsApp. Availability, pickup and the final arrangements need written confirmation from the team.