Manta Bay Snorkeling on a Shared Boat, Nusa Penida
A 2-hour shared boat trip from Banjar Nyuh harbour on Nusa Penida: Manta Bay first, then 2–3 reef stops chosen by the current among Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and Wall Point. IDR 200,000 per person from the operator's office, departures at 9:30 am and 2:00 pm; IDR 400,000 with the return fast boat from Sanur. Guide, gear, water and marine park fee included.
Bali, Indonesia · 2h · up to 20 guests · IDR 200,000 per person, meeting at the office on Nusa Penida · EN
The guides were extremely friendly, the instructions were clear, they took us to 4 dive sites around Nusa Penida. Good value for money. Would definitely take their service again. Everything that we thought was needed, was preemptively provided by them.
What is this tour like?
Manta Snorkeling Penida is a snorkelling operator based at Banjar Nyuh harbour on Nusa Penida. Its shared Manta Bay trip is a two-hour option for guests already on the island: meet at the office 15 minutes before the 9:30 am or 2:00 pm departure, and the boat reaches Manta Bay in about 25 minutes. The operator describes it as a sheltered corner of the north-west coast where reef mantas feed near the surface, so you float on top and watch them below; it is also the site that keeps running when the south coast is closed by swell. After the mantas, the captain picks 2 or 3 more stops among Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay and Wall Point depending on the current, and you are back 2 hours after leaving.
From the office the price is IDR 200,000 per person, including boat, guide, mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket, drinking water and the marine park fee. From mainland Bali there is a version at IDR 400,000 per person with the return fast boat: you meet the operator's boat partner at Sanur port at 7:30 am and pay the island entry fee yourself on arrival. Boats take up to 20 guests. The minimum age is given as 11+ in the trip header and as 10 in the booking terms, so check it for younger children.
What are the highlights?
- Manta Bay, the sheltered site that still runs when Manta Point is closed by swell
- 3 to 4 stops in 2 hours, with an English-speaking guide in the water the whole time
- 2 daily departures from the harbour: 9:30 am and 2:00 pm
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before; full refund or new date if the harbour master closes the sea
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- 09:30Meet at the office and board
Arrive at the office at Banjar Nyuh harbour 15 minutes before the 9:30 am or 2:00 pm departure and show your e-voucher.
- —Manta Bay
About 25 minutes by boat; mantas feed near the surface at a depth of 3–8 m.
- —Crystal Bay
On a good day, the operator says, the clearest water on Nusa Penida, with a coral garden and frequent turtles; depth 3–10 m.
- —Gamat Bay or Wall Point
A narrow channel with dense hard coral and clouds of anthias; you drift gently along the wall. Depth 2–8 m, the current can run.
- —Back at the harbour
You are back 2 hours after leaving, in time for lunch or the afternoon fast boat.
What's included in the price?
- Shared boat and English-speaking guide in the water
- Mask, snorkel, fins and life jacket
- Drinking water and the marine park fee
- Return fast boat from Sanur, on the IDR 400,000 option
What's not included?
- The Nusa Penida island entry fee on the Sanur option (paid on arrival)
- Hotel transfers
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
The operator's office at Banjar Nyuh harbour (Pelabuhan Banjar Nyuh, Ped), Nusa Penida, 15 minutes before departure. On the Sanur option: the office of the operator's boat partner at Sanur port at 7:30 am. The exact point comes with your voucher after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“The guides were extremely friendly, the instructions were clear, they took us to 4 dive sites around Nusa Penida. Good value for money. Would definitely take their service again. Everything that we thought was needed, was preemptively provided by them.”
“This snorkeling tour exceeded our expectations. The staff were helpful and professional, the equipment was in good condition, and the whole trip ran smoothly. Seeing manta rays in their natural environment was an unforgettable experience, and the other snorkeling spots had colorful fish and healthy coral. It wasn't overly crowded, and we always felt safe and well looked after. A fantastic day out and one of the best activities we did during our stay in Bali”
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