Manta Snorkel & Land, Lunch

INDO COMPASS BALI runs the Nusa Penida Manta Snorkeling & Land Tour from Bali, an 8-hour trip rated 4.9 across 2,660 reviews.

Overview

A fast boat leaves from Sanur beach in the morning and spends the next eight hours packing the best of Nusa Penida into one day. One reviewer who was snorkelling for the first time said the guides instructed them well. Underwater photos and video are offered as an add-on rather than being part of the base price.

After the snorkelling, the tour shifts to land. Lunch is included on Nusa Penida, and one reviewer described the restaurant as having an infinity pool overlooking a great view. From there the group drives on to Kelingking Beach, a stop on the itinerary with its entry ticket covered. A short stop on Nusa Lembongan breaks up the crossing back to Sanur, where the day ends at the same beachfront meeting point.

Hotel pickup in Bali is not part of the package, so getting to Sanur by the early morning meeting time stated on the listing is on you.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Sanur beachCheck in at Seagrass by the Beach on Jl. Setapak in Sanur by the meeting time stated on the listing. The café serves breakfast if you arrive early, and the boat departs shortly afterwards. Hotel pickup is not included.
2. Cross to Nusa PenidaThe fast boat runs roughly 1 hour across to the island. One reviewer reported big waves on the crossing and recommended taking seasickness medication beforehand.
3. Snorkel Manta PointThe first stop is 45 minutes in the water with the manta rays, with the marine park entry fee already covered by the tour.
4. Nusa Penida stopA 30 minute stop on Nusa Penida with free admission.
5. Wall Bay PointA 30 minute snorkelling stop with free entry.
6. Lunch on Nusa PenidaA 1 hour stop on Nusa Penida with free admission, and lunch is included on the island.
7. Kelingking BeachThe group spends 40 minutes at Kelingking Beach, entry ticket included.
8. Nusa Lembongan stopA 30 minute pause on Nusa Lembongan on the way back, with free admission.
9. Return to SanurThe crossing back takes about 45 minutes and the tour finishes at the original meeting point in Sanur.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in reviews and in the listing's own fine print, and they shape the day more than you might expect.

• Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so you need to make your own way to Seagrass by the Beach in Sanur by the meeting time shown on the listing. The meeting point is near public transport, and the café opens early for breakfast.
• Seas and swell. One reviewer reported big waves on the crossing and recommended taking seasickness medication beforehand. Weather also decides whether the trip runs at all, since the listing states the experience requires good weather and may be cancelled in poor conditions.
• Fitness and pace. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness, says the tour is not for travellers over 69 or children under 6, and does not recommend it for pregnant travellers or anyone with back or heart problems. One reviewer noted that three of the four snorkel spots were easy going even with a partner who could not swim.
• Group size. A private upgrade is offered on the listing if you want the boat entirely to yourselves.
• Food and extras. Lunch is included, and one reviewer described the restaurant, its pool and the view as a highlight. Gratuities for the crew, guide and driver are not included, and neither are the underwater photo and video add-ons. Bring cash for tips and any extras.
• What to pack. Bring sunscreen and cash, advice one reviewer passed on directly. Snorkel gear, fins and life jackets are all provided.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, the listing says it is not for travellers over 69 or children under 6, and it is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with back or heart problems. One reviewer reported big waves on the crossing and recommended seasickness medication. The whole day depends on weather, with cancellations for poor conditions or unmet minimum traveller numbers. Hotel pickup is not included, gratuities are not covered, the underwater photo and video documentation is a separate add-on, and one reviewer wished there had been more snorkelling time.

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