2022 COVID-19 Update - Daytrip Travel Guide

ast Speed Boats are the best and most reliable way to get to and from the islands surrounding Bali. If you are planning to go from Bali to Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Penida, Gili Trawangan (Gili T), Gili Meno, Gili Air and/or Lombok, fast boats are the best way to get around. Dont forget the Nusa's are technically part of Bali and the Gili's are part of Lombok. Nusa Penida has over 3 ports that boats stop at so make sure your port is close to where you're staying. ISLANDS SERVED Fast Boats from Bali serve the following ports on the Bali and Lombok islands. BALI Bali Main Island – Amed Bali Main Island – Padang Bai Bali Main Island – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – Wet Bali Main Island – Sanur (Mertasari) – Has Piers Bali Main Island – Serangan (Sammur) Bali Main Island – Benoa Port Nusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu Beach Nusa Lembongan – Mushroom Beach Nusa Lembongan / Ceningan - Yellow Bridge Nusa Penida – Toya Pakeh (Banjar Nyuh) Nusa Penida – Buyuk Nusa Penida - Sampalan LOMBOK Lombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Meno Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Bangsal Lombok – Teluk Kode Lombok – Teluk Nara Lombok – Senggigi Lombok – Lembar (Lombok Port) Lombok – Gili Gede Lombok – Kayangan Harbour Gili Getaway Fast Boat Sandbank Trip! Gili Getaway Fast Boat Rating Criteria & Summary We've gone ahead and rated the most popular Bali fast boat companies by reliability, timeliness, user experience, safety record, ease of use and value. The total score is out of 100 points. Our ratings - as is this site - are 100% free of bias and we do not allow sponsorship or anyone to influence our score. All boats were anonymously taken to come up with our ratings. Here are some Insider Tips: Watch Your Luggage: Watch your luggage to make sure it is loaded on the fast boat and not unloaded at the wrong stop. Boats make multiple stops so make sure it gets tagged for the correct stop. Motion Sickness Medicine: The boats go pretty fast and the ride will be pretty bumpy. You WILL feel motion sickness so prepare in advance. THIS IS ESSENTIAL DO NOT FORGET IT ! This is by no means medical advice but you can:-Take one 25mg Tablet of Meclizine the night before your trip-Take One 25mg Tablet of Meclizine the morning of your trip.You can buy 100 25mg tablets for ~$5US on Amazon: Rugby Meclizine 25mg Travel Sickness 100ct on Amazon Staying Dry Some stops involve getting on and off the boats in up to knee deep water. Your luggage and electronics are at risk of getting wet. Try to pick a port that has piers or jettys to make it easier to get on and off the boat which should keep your stuff dry. WANDERASM BEST OF BALI" /] #1 - GILI GETAWAY#2 - BLUE WATER EXPRESS#3 - SEMABU#4 - S'GENING#5 - GILI GILI BEST BALI FAST SPEED BOATS " /] Wanderasm Bali Fast Speed Boat Ratings Summary Company Wanderasm Score Gili Getaway Blue Water Express Semabu S'Gening Blue Sea Jet Gili Gili Freebird Express Arthmasa Express Dwi Manunggal Mola Mola Ferry Marlin Angel Billabong D'Camel Golden Queen Idola Express Eka Jaya Caspla Crown Fast Cruise Scoot Fast Cruises El Rey Junior Rocky Fast Cruise WannenMeranti ExpressPerjuasti Fast Boat 2019.09 Rocky Fast Cruise Downgraded for 6 month period due to baggage thefts, gas spills, no life vests. Fast Boat Ports and Ports of Bali and Lombok taying dry should be important if you are travelling with electronics and luggage that you DO NOT want to get wet. Some stops involve getting on and off the boats in up to knee deep water with rough waves splashing you. Your luggage and electronics are at significant risk of getting wet. Try to pick a port that has piers or jetties to make it easier to get on and off the boat and to keep your stuff dry. Use the table below to help guide you which ports are dry (piers and ports) or dry (water entry and exit). Dry Ports vs Wet PortsAre You and Your Luggage/Electronics Going To Get Wet?Which pier should you chose based on this? Port Name Wet/Dry Bali – Amed Bali – Padang Bai Bali – Kusamba Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) Bali – Sanur (Mertasari) Bali – Serangan (Sammur) Bali – Benoa Port Nusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu Beach Nusa Lembongan – Mushroom Beach Nusa Lembongan / Ceningan - Yellow Bridge Nusa Penida – Toya Pakeh (Banjar Nyuh) Nusa Penida – Buyuk Nusa Penida – Sampalan Lombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Meno Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Bangsal Lombok – Teluk Kode Lombok – Teluk Nara Lombok – Senggigi Lombok – Lembar (Lombok Port) Lombok – Gili Gede Lombok – Kayangan Harbour East Java - Gresik East Java – Bawean o here are the final ratings. We include the name of the fast boat company, the score, what port each company stop at and additional notes. Wanderasm Bali Fast Speed Boat Ports and Ports Company Wanderasm Score Stops Notes Blue Water Express WINNER" /] Bali – Padang BaiBali – Serangan (Sammur)Nusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu BeachLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Teluk Kode Eka Jaya Bali – Padang BaiBali – Serangan (Sammur)Nusa Lembongan / Ceningan - Yellow BridgeNusa Penida – Toya Pakeh (Banjar Nyuh)Lombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Meno Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Bangsal Gili Getaway WINNER" /] Bali – Serangan (Sammur)Nusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu BeachNusa Penida – BuyukLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – BangsalLombok – Teluk KodeLombok – Gili Gede Marlin Bali – Padang BaiBali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetBali – Serangan (Sammur)Nusa Lembongan – Mushroom BeachLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) />Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Bangsal Scoot Fast Cruises Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu BeachLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Meno Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Senggigi Rocky Fast Cruise Bali – Serangan (Sammur)Nusa Lembongan / Ceningan - Yellow Bridge Downgraded 2019.09 Due to baggage thefts, gas spills, no life vests. D'Camel Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu Beach Arthmasa Express Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu Beach Crown Fast Cruise Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Lembongan - Jungut Batu Beach El Rey Junior Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Penida – Toya Pakeh (Banjar Nyuh) Angel Billabong Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Penida – Toya Pakeh (Banjar Nyuh) Semabu WINNER" /] Bali – Sanur (Mertasari) – PiersNusa Penida – Toya Pakeh (Banjar Nyuh) S'Gening WINNER" /] Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Penida – Buyuk Caspla Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Penida – Buyuk Mola Mola Ferry Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Penida - Sampalan Idola Express Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – WetNusa Penida - Sampalan Dwi Manunggal Bali – Sanur (Jalan Hang Tuah) – Wet Gili Gili WINNER" /] Bali – Padang BaiLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Air Golden Queen Bali – Padang BaiLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Senggigi Freebird Express Bali – AmedLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Gili Air Lombok – Bangsal Blue Sea Jet Bali – Benoa PortLombok – Gil Trawangan (Gili T) Lombok – Bangsal The Most Important Table - Our Summary So Which Boat Company Shoudl You Use?We summarize our recommendations in one easy table If You Are Leaving From... Go To This Port Use This Fast Boat Company To Go to Your Destination in (__) Notes UluwatuJimbaranKutaLegianSeminyakTanah LotKerobokanUmalasCangguSanurDenpasarBenoaNusa DuaTanjungLovina Bali – Serangan (Sammur)Bali – Sanur (Mertasari) Gili Getaway (Serangan)(Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida, Gili T, Gili Air, Lombok, Gili Gede)Blue Water Express (Serangan)(Nusa Lembongan, Gili T, Gili Air, Lombok)Semabu (Sanur Mertasari)(Nusa Penida) Ubud Center AreaNorth UbudSebatuPayanganTegalalang Kintamani Bali – Padang Bai Blue Water Express(Nusa Lembongan, Gili T, Gili Air, Lombok) Gili GIli(Gili T, Gili Air) AmedSingaraja Bali – Amed Freebird Express(Gili T, Gili Air, Lombok)