The 14 Best Boat Trips in Bali

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

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

Swim with manta rays, snorkel five Nusa Penida sites, enjoy lunch with Mount Agung views, and visit Kelingking Cliff in one long day.

“Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. Our tour guides Nemo and Vicky were fantastic throughout the day, very friendly and helpful. They really looked after us. We stopped in some very well thought out locations, got to see amazing coral reefs full of fish, sea turRead more”

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2.Guided Dolphin Watching & Sunrise Boat Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,983 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $18

Watch wild dolphins at sunrise off Lovina, then snorkel coral reefs on a guided Bali boat tour with optional hotel pickup for $18.

“Deta was our driver for this trip and drove us all the way from Uluwatu to Lovina at 4.30am in the morning ! Kind and patient guy who explained the activity and took us to some sightseeings along the trip to Lovina. He even stopped at the convenient store upon request as we needed something. Definitely recommended ! For our activity, Donald was our captain and gave his absolute best. We saw many sightings of dolphins. Magical.”

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3.Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise

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

Review the Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise in Bali, with sunset views, buffet dinner, live shows, hotel pickup, value, and practical booking advice.

“The sunset cruise was amazing from start to finish. The crew, entertainment, food second to none. Well worth doing. And the driver Jimmy couldn't do enough amazing night.”

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4.Bali Hai – Romantic Aristocat Evening Dinner Cruise

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

Sail from Benoa to Nusa Dua on a romantic Bali Hai catamaran cruise with dinner, live music, a welcome drink, and hotel pickup.

“A wonderful sea cruise experience. I enjoyed every moment. The staff were friendly & helpful, the food was yummy, the ship was clean & well maintained. Highly recommended.”

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5.From Lembongan: Kayak/Paddleboard/Boat Mangrove Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 200 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Paddle through Nusa Lembongan’s mangroves by kayak, paddleboard, or clear boat, with hotel pickup, friendly guides, and ocean views.

“I booked this first thing in the morning for a 12.30 PM pick up. Quick email back confirming location and pick up. Comfortable transfer. I was the only person booked and it went ahead and had a transparent Kayak was joined by Wayan who had a seperate Kayak. Gave lots of information. After the mangroves we took the Kayaks out to the coral and saw loads of Star fish in so many colours. Was a brilliant experiance. Transfer back was also included. Fully recommend.”

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6.Manta Point Snorkel Boat & West Coast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 137 reviews · 3 - 10 hours · from $29

Swim near manta rays, snorkel Nusa Penida’s bays, eat local food, and see Kelingking, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong from Bali.

“Everything is super well organised! I was taken care of at the centre of Nusa dua to Sanur to take the boat arrived there the guide makes sure that we do not get lost, he is a great guide A.”

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

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

Review of Bali’s Nusa Dua water-sports package, with parasailing, jet ski, banana boat, donut boat, transfers, costs, and practical tips.

“Well organised, all the activities were planned with necessary protection, a must try for a Bali trip,great experience!”

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8.5-Course Romantic Evening Cruise With Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · 3 hours · from $97

Cruise Benoa Bay toward Nusa Dua aboard a 64-foot catamaran with a five-course dinner, live acoustic music, and optional South Bali transfers.

“The most perfect evening ♥️. Staff was welcoming and food was delicious. The best way to end your day.”

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9.Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise

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

Watch Bali’s sunset from the Benoa coast, then enjoy a buffet dinner, live music, Batak singing, cabaret, and dancing aboard Bali Hai II.

“A note delivered to our hotel to advise pick up times. Very nice late model air-conditioned van collected us from our hotel. Live music and a drink in lovely gardens harbourside before boarding. Photo opportunity with traditional dancers as we board. Drink orders taken and delivered as we seat ourselves on the sundeck then the harbour cruise gets underway. With other activities on the harbour there's other chances for some great photos. The band plays a heap of popular standards like Wish you were here and then into Brown eyed girl and then a couple of Chinese pop songs that gets the Chinese passengers very excited, next another versatility flip…”

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10.Bali Hai – Aristocat Sailing Cruise

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

Spend a full day sailing from Bali to Nusa Lembongan with a BBQ lunch, snorkeling, banana boats, a pool, and hotel transfers.

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

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

Private Nusa Penida speedboat tour from Bali with manta snorkeling, Crystal Bay, Kelingking Cliff, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“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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12.Snorkeling, Glass Boat Ride & Turtle Center

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 29 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $46

Review of Bali’s Nusa Dua snorkeling, glass-bottom boat, and Turtle Island visit, with honest advice on reefs, value, timing, and conservation concerns.

“The activities were all amazing and the guides were very helpful and catering to everyone’s needs. The highlight was the ability to release a baby turtle into the ocean, was such a special moment for us”

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13.1 Hour Mangrove Tour From Lembongan with Kayak, Paddle, or Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $10

Paddle Nusa Lembongan’s mangrove forest by kayak or SUP, with hotel pickup, safety gear, and one quiet hour on the water for $10.70.

“Fabulous mangrove ecosystem up close with a paddle over the reef. Our guide had such a love for this special place. Best 30 bucks spent. Said we were going for 1 hour we were gone 2.”

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14.Menjangan island for Certified Scuba Divers full day boat trip, 2 dives + lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $115

Explore Menjangan Island’s clear reefs and dramatic walls on a two-dive boat trip with lunch, guides, and time at Biorock Pemuteran.

“Great instructor who ran us through a refresher as we hadn’t dived for awhile. Also did a great job of introducing diving to my teenage son who hadn’t dived before.”

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