The 15 Best Snorkeling Trips in Bali

1.All Inclusive : Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling, Lunch, and Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,097 reviews · from $44Our pick

Travel from Ubud to Padangbai for a half-day snorkeling trip at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun. Your package includes equipment, an instructor, lunch, bottled water, and private hotel transfers. Drivers such as Esa, Yoga, Maha, and Adi are praised for friendly service, while ATV, waterfall, and canyon upgrades add time and activity.

“This was magical! picked up from my villa and looked after all along the way. Attention paid to our safety and happiness for this adventure. Lots of beautiful fish to see, water was perfect. Finished off with a yummy lunch. Highly recommended”

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2.Blue Lagoon Snorkeling – Lunch – Kantolampo – Tibumana Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $39

Spend about 10 hours snorkeling at Blue Lagoon near Padangbai, then visiting Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls. Your private group gets hotel pickup, equipment, an instructor, lunch, and an English-speaking driver such as Adi, Made, or Maha. Calm water suits beginners, though traffic and rough seas can affect the day.

“Great trip nice lunch saw lots of coloured fish, waterfalls very nice and our guide was very helpful”

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3.Blue Lagoon Bali Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 412 reviews · from $45

Spend up to 12 hours traveling from Ubud to Padangbai for guided snorkeling at Tanjung Jepun and Blue Lagoon. You get equipment, boat transfers, lunch, showers, and private transport. Add Ubud, waterfalls, or Lempuyang Temple, where guides such as Yanbulu and drivers such as Aris help shape the day.

“Appena trovata una tartaruga e stato molto bello Altra cosa : l'attenzione dello staff che tutti si sentissero al loro aggio”

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

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

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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5.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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6.Bali Snorkeling at Blue Lagoon with Transport and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · from $48

Spend about two hours snorkeling at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun near Padangbai, with gear, boat transport, lunch, showers, and private hotel transfers included. Guides such as Adi, Candra, Restu, and Agung Oka are praised for safe driving and friendly local insight.

“Excellent trip- the highlight of my Bali vacation. My guide was knowledgeable and showed me parts of the island I would not have experienced. Highly recommend and great value for money. Lunch was simple but excellent as well. Authentic vegetarian cabbage soup felt so good after snorkeling.”

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7.Blue Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch – Kanto Lampo – Tibumana Waterfall-All Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours snorkeling Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun with a local guide, then visit Kanto Lampo and Tibumana waterfalls. Hotel pickup, boat, equipment, lunch, entrance fees, and a coffee plantation stop are included. Drivers such as Aris, Komang, and Gusti are praised for friendly service.

“We had a pretty good day. Alit, our driver was very kind and gave us a wonderful day with many insights. The boat trip was kinda wild but funny and the snorkeling adventure was really nice. We can fully recommend this adventure.”

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8.All Inclusive : Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling with Lunch &Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · from $39

Travel from Ubud or nearby Bali areas to Padangbai for two 45 to 60 minute snorkeling sessions at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun. Your private tour includes transfers, boat travel, equipment, lunch, and a driver such as Romy, Tyson, Sun, or Santanu, depending on the day.

“Our driver, Am Ngurah, was great! He was friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us! Snorkeling was nice. The water was a great temperature and the corals and fish were beautiful! The only issue was the jellyfish. TheRead more”

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9.Bali Blue Lagoon Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 117 reviews · from $49

Travel from Ubud to Padangbai in a private air-conditioned car, then take a traditional jukung boat to Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun. Snorkeling gear, lunch, bottled water, fees, and hotel pickup are included. Drivers such as Ardi, Agung Rai, and Agus have earned praise, though your driver may differ.

“Agus was our tour guide, who picked us up promptly at the hotel, he went above and beyond his job responsibilities, to take care of us, and give us such a memorable and wonderful experience that we will cherish for rest of our lives. He was Read more”

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10.Lovina Dolphin Watching, Swimming, and Snorkeling Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $34

Leave early for Lovina Beach, watch dolphins from a traditional jukung boat, swim near them, and snorkel over coral and fish. Pickup is available from Ubud and much of south Bali. Guides such as Dewa have earned praise for their cultural insight, but crowded boats can affect the experience.

“The experience was absolutely terrible. During the trip from the resort to the beach the driver was falling asleep while driving and we had to yell at him to pull over multiple times and suggest getting coffee to wake him up. Once on the beaRead more”

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11.Blue Lagoon Snorkeling and Lunch – Kanto Lampo – Suwat Waterfall – All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · from $48

Spend about nine hours with hotel pickup, a local snorkeling guide, boat rides to Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun, lunch at Topi Inn, and visits to Kanto Lampo and Suwat waterfalls. Guides such as Alit, Komang, and Kadek have been praised for friendly, careful service.

“This was a great day out. Alit was an excellent host and took care of us throughout the day. Snorkeling was very well organised and the area was stunning, my only advise would be to have longer swimming clothes if jelly fish cause conceRead more”

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12.Dolphin Watching Tour, Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · from $21Best value

Leave Ubud before dawn for Lovina Beach, where Captain Komang Suwika, Ponal, Donald, or another local boatman may guide you toward wild dolphins at sunrise. Afterward, snorkel over coral with provided gear. Pickup, transport, water, and boat fees are included.

“Juna, our driver & guide, was punctual & polite. The boatman was patient to make sure we enjoyed the experience. What a sight to behold especially when the dolphins swam close to us.”

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13.Ubud ATV Quad Bike and Snorkeling at Blue Lagoon Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $70

Spend about 10 hours on a private Bali day trip from Ubud, riding an ATV through jungle trails, tunnels, waterfalls, rice fields, and rivers before snorkeling at Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun. Hotel pickup, guides, equipment, showers, buffet lunch, and transport are included.

“Denny was a fantastic driver, the ATVing was great. The instructors were helpful and went at the groups pace. Snorkeling was beautiful and we even saw a sea turtle!”

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14.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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15.Nusa Penida Trip with Snorkeling all-Inclusive

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

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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