7 Snorkeling Trips in Nusa Penida Worth the Early Start

1.Nusa Penida Snorkeling 3 Point with Manta Bay & Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 288 reviews · from $51Our pick

Travel from Bali to Nusa Penida by public fast boat, then snorkel at Manta Bay, Wall Point or Gamat Bay, and Crystal Bay before a quick land tour of Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong. Expect a busy, tightly timed day.

“Very well coordinated with the guides and everyone was very friendly. Be prepared for a 12 to 14 hour long day. For us this was too long. It was so good to see the manta and coral. We had hoped that we could explore the island on our owRead more”

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2.Nusa Penida Snorkeling with Manta Bay and Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 280 reviews · from $55

Spend about eight hours crossing from Bali to Nusa Penida, snorkeling at Manta Point, Wall Point, Crystal Bay, and Gamat Bay, then visiting Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong. Hotel transfers, lunch, ferry tickets, gear, and optional underwater photos are included.

“One of the worst experiences of my life. Mass production snorkeling to spots that shouldn’t be snorkeled due to conditions. Too many people, too many boats. Follow that with a ridiculous ride around an island with horrible roads only to wait your turn for a “insta-worthy” pic. A complete waste of a day.”

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3.Nusa Penida & Gili Trawangan 3Days 2Night (Snorkeling)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $343

You’ll travel from Bali to Nusa Penida and Gili Trawangan by fast boat, visit Atuh, Diamond, and Kelingking beaches, and snorkel near Gili Meno’s coral, fish, turtles, and underwater statues. Private guiding, two nights in an ensuite bungalow, meals, gear, and transfers are included.

“We had the best time on our trip from Bali to Nesu Penida and Gili T. The tour was well organized and the communication was great, with text along the way informing us of transportation and other details. Konan took us arounRead more”

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4.Nusa Penida Trip with Snorkeling all-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $125Top rated

You’ll travel from Ubud to Nusa Penida with private hotel transfers, snorkel at Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and Wall Bay, and visit Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong. Lunch, equipment, an island driver, and a photographer are included in this roughly eight-hour trip.

“It was well organised, friendly drivers no issues on that front. Despite being a fine day, the waters in manta bay are really rough. Mantas were present but we couldn't snorkel with them because we were too busy being sick along with approx Read more”

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5.Snorkeling 4 Spots, Manta Rays, Tembeling Pool & Kelingking Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $54

Leave your Bali hotel early for Sanur and Nusa Penida. You’ll snorkel at Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and Wall Point, then visit Kelingking Beach and Tembeling Pool. Shared boats and transport keep the $54.98 price low, with local drivers such as Wayan or Wanuan helping on the island.

“Well organised. The drivers were punctual and kind. We had Wayun in Nusa Penida: 5stars driver. The snorkeling was emotional. Lunch in a very tranquil place with a good view”

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6.Nusa Penida Snorkeling & Kelingking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $123

Leave Ubud at 6:30 am for Sanur, then cross by fast boat to Nusa Penida. Snorkel for about two hours at Crystal Beach, visit Kelingking Beach, and return with lunch, equipment, water, transport, and fees included. The private format suits couples, families, and small groups.

“Bad experience overall as we felt we overplayed for getting a driver instead of a proper guide. 2/5.”

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7.Full-Day Tour in Nusa Penida Island + Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $45Best value

Start with private pickup from Ubud, cross to Nusa Penida, and snorkel from a shared boat at sites such as Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, or GT Point. Your English-speaking driver, often Yogi, then takes you to Broken Beach, Kelingking, Diamond Beach, and Atuh Beach.

“Yogi picked me up at the pier and took care of everything, from booking me into the snorkelling, taking me to lunch and driving around safely to visit the sites. Swimming with the manta rays was amazing, well worth the trip.”

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