Local operator · Sanur, Bali
A day from Sanur that puts you in the water at three snorkel spots, Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay, and on the land tour options adds the west coast viewpoints by car. Pick it if you want the sea as much as the cliffs, with the gear, the GoPro and the spot tickets already sorted.
The day starts at Axe Stone Fast Boats on Sanur Harbour, with boats at 07:30 or 08:00. Take the Bali transfer and the pickup runs 06:15 to 06:30, a gentler alarm than the land tours that catch the 07:00 boat; the exact time comes by WhatsApp by 20:30 the evening before. The fast boat crosses in about 45 minutes. Read your option carefully when you book: the operator says the meeting point, transfers, inclusions and length all change with it, which is why the listing runs from 6 to 11.5 hours. Guests rate it 4.6 from 3,375 reviews.
In the water you get three spots. Manta Bay is the manta site, and the operator is straight about it: sightings happen on about 30% of trips, depending on weather, swell and currents. Crystal Bay is the clear-water reef by the small islet, and Gamat Bay is where the listing promises moray eels and sea turtles. Mask, fins, snorkel, life jacket, towel and a shower are provided, a snorkel guide swims with you, and the GoPro footage comes as a download link after the day. Touching marine life is not allowed.
On the land tour options you snorkel and see the west coast: a shared car and a driver-guide take you to Kelingking Beach and Broken Beach, and some options run the land tour first and snorkel in the afternoon. Retribution tickets for all the spots, taxes and insurance are included. Lunch is not, so bring cash for a warung. The listing rules out non-swimmers, children under 5, people over 60 and anyone prone to seasickness; the boat parts of the day can be bouncy, and one guest admits to being terrified for a moment on the ride.
With the Bali transfer you are collected between 06:15 and 06:30, confirmed by WhatsApp the night before. Otherwise meet the team at Axe Stone Fast Boats, Sanur Harbour.
About 45 minutes across the strait. A local team meets you on the island and splits the groups by option.
Manta Bay for the mantas, if they are there that day, then Crystal Bay's reef and Gamat Bay for eels and turtles. The guide films on the GoPro.
On the land tour options: Kelingking Beach from the viewpoint and Broken Beach's arch, with a driver who doubles as your guide and photographer.
Not included. Drivers know the warungs on the way; bring rupiah in cash for food and drinks.
The fast boat back, then the transfer to your hotel if you booked one. The GoPro download link follows after the tour.
★★★★★It was a wonderful tour!! Our guide, Budi, was very kind. He made thoughtful arrangements in the heat so we didn't have to walk the long distance to the parking area, and he also took many photos for us! The schedule was perfectly organized, allowing us to visit the highlights of the island efficiently in one day. During the snorkeling session, we saw so many beautiful fish, and the underwater scenery was truly breathtaking!!
★★★★★Our island driver and guide Dika was outstanding: a really skilful driver on Penida's tough roads, and so friendly and welcoming that we felt like guests, not tourists. The boat captain and our snorkeling instructor went out of their way to give us a unique experience, and they absolutely succeeded. [...] now we also have amazing photos and videos as a keepsake.
★★★★★Had an amazing experience! The entire tour was very well organised, from start to finish. [...] Everything went smoothly, the coordination was great, and we didn't have to worry about anything. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nusa Penida!
★★★★★It was amazing West tour with Dani. He was so friendly and very helpful guide and making sure we enjoyed the part of the island tour. Highly recommended him! We were unlucky and didn't get to see any manta rays but we had a great experience with last spot for snorkelling.
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Maybe. The operator says mantas are seen at Manta Bay on about 30% of trips, depending on weather, sea and currents. Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay are reef stops with fish and, often, turtles.
At Axe Stone Fast Boats on Sanur Harbour, with boats at 07:30 or 08:00. With the Bali transfer, pickup is between 06:15 and 06:30.
No. Gear, the snorkel guide, GoPro footage, towel, shower, water and the retribution tickets are included; lunch, personal spending and tips are not.
The listing says it is not suitable for non-swimmers, children under 5 or people over 60. Life jackets are provided, but the spots are open water.
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Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay with a GoPro, then the west coast viewpoints. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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