Manta Point Snorkeling Trip from Nusa Lembongan
Up to 3.5 hours by boat from the Yellow Bridge on Nusa Lembongan to Manta Point, the manta cleaning station off Nusa Penida, then Turtle Bay and Gamat Bay. IDR 1,550,000 per person, minimum 2 guests, start time flexible on request, pickup in the Lembongan area and underwater photos and video included.
Bali, Indonesia · 3h 30min · IDR 1,550,000 per person, minimum 2 guests, up to 3.5 hours · EN
My partner and I had a unforgettable day with the team, it was everything we could have asked for. We did the private manta ray tour and it lived up to every expectation with 3 amazing snorkelling spots. We were lucky enough to see 9 manta ray at Manta Point and 2 Turtles at Turtle Bay and of course an abundance of marine life. Thank you so much to Lien and Gill you guys were amazing.
What is this tour like?
Ceningan Paradise Adventures is an island-based snorkelling operator that starts its trips from the Yellow Bridge between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. This trip heads for Manta Point, a manta cleaning station off Nusa Penida that the operator calls the place with the highest chance of sightings, especially on morning sessions; the boat ride there takes about 45 minutes from Lembongan. The route adds Turtle Bay and Gamat Bay, and the whole outing lasts up to 3.5 hours. For comparison, the operator notes that Manta Bay, a feeding area 15 minutes away, has less consistent sightings.
The operator titles the trip “98% Guarantee”, but its own notes say wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed 100%; it does not publish any refund if no mantas show up. The price is IDR 1,550,000 per person with a minimum of 2 guests, and includes snorkel gear, underwater photos and video, water, an English-speaking guide and pickup in the Lembongan area about 30 minutes before the start. Guests staying on mainland Bali need to reach Lembongan first; the same operator sells a separate day trip from Bali.
What are the highlights?
- Manta Point, a cleaning station where the operator says the chances are best, especially in the morning
- 3 spots in one trip: Manta Point, Turtle Bay and Gamat Bay
- Start time of your choice, with pickup about 30 minutes before from Lembongan hotels
- Underwater photos and video and an English-speaking guide included
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- —Pickup and the Yellow Bridge
Pickup from hotels in the Lembongan area about 30 minutes before the start you choose; the boat leaves from the Yellow Bridge.
- —Boat to Manta Point
About 45 minutes along the coast of Nusa Penida to the cleaning station.
- —Snorkelling at Manta Point
Mantas come to the cleaning station to be cleaned by small fish; the guide swims with the group and films underwater.
- —Turtle Bay
The second stop, named for the turtles.
- —Gamat Bay
The third stop, with coral and reef fish.
- —Back to Lembongan
The boat returns to the starting point, up to 3.5 hours after departure.
What's included in the price?
- Complete snorkel gear
- Underwater photos and video
- 3 snorkelling spots and mineral water
- Pickup in the Nusa Lembongan area and an English-speaking guide
What's not included?
- Getting from mainland Bali to Lembongan
- Any refund if no mantas are seen (not published)
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Yellow Bridge between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan; pickup from hotels in the Lembongan area about 30 minutes before the start. The exact point and time come after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
Is there really a 98% guarantee?
Manta Point or Manta Bay?
Is there a cheaper shared trip?
Can I book it from mainland Bali?
When is the best time to go?
Quick questions
What do guests say?
“My partner and I had a unforgettable day with the team, it was everything we could have asked for. We did the private manta ray tour and it lived up to every expectation with 3 amazing snorkelling spots. We were lucky enough to see 9 manta ray at Manta Point and 2 Turtles at Turtle Bay and of course an abundance of marine life. Thank you so much to Lien and Gill you guys were amazing.”
“Organised a half day private snorkelling tour for our family (2 adults and 2 kids aged 8/12). Very organised and responsive. Great price and service. We saw manta rays, beautiful coral and dozens of types of fish. Missed seeing a turtle but we will be back! Loved every minute of this - would highly recommend!”
“We had an amazing time with Ceningan Paradise Adventures! We did a private tour and our guide John was brilliant, he took great care of us both, and always made sure we were okay and happy! The photos and videos are incredible and an experience we will never forget!🐟 Thank you so much!🫶”
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