About this tour
Speed across the Bali Strait to Nusa Penida for a morning of snorkelling across four productive bays. You'll hunt for mantas gliding through deeper channels, spot reef fish darting through coral gardens, and surface for a beachfront lunch before the return journey. Hotel pickups bookend the eight-hour day, with an English-speaking guide handling logistics and narration throughout.
Highlights
- Search for manta rays at dedicated snorkelling sites
- Explore four distinct bays: Manta, Gamat, GT, Wall
- GoPro footage captured underwater by crew
- Small group boats capped at eight people
- Beachfront lunch with local dish and drink included
- Express fast-boat passes skip ticket queues
- Private hotel transfers both directions
What to expect
Your guide collects you early morning, driving to Sanur Port for the one-hour express boat to Nusa Penida. Upon arrival, you'll board a smaller snorkelling vessel with at most seven others. Three hours in the water span four bays where reef life congregates; manta sightings aren't guaranteed but statistically likely. You'll surface around midday for lunch at a waterfront restaurant, then retrace the boat journey back to the mainland. The full loop returns you to your hotel by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free.
Good to know
Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard; sun exposure is intense. The fast boat can be choppy in rough seas. Snorkelling gear provided, though bring your own mask if you prefer custom fit. Infants sit on adult laps; children under five should have supervising adults in water.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.