How to get to Nusa Penida
First, you need to arrive in Denpasar, the capital of Bali Province. The fastest and most popular way to reach Denpasar is by flight to Ngurah Rai International Airport. If you are coming from the western part of Indonesia, you can also use the ferry from Java and a bus or taxi from Gilimanuk harbor. If you are coming from East Indonesia, Lombok, and the Gili islands, you can drop off at Padangbai harbor.
Whichever way you choose, you have several options on how to reach Nusa Penida from the Bali mainland.
From Sanur to Nusa Penida
The easiest and most comfortable way is by speedboat from Sanur harbor (30-40 minutes).
The harbor in Sanur is located here. It is also the same starting point for speedboats to Nusa Lembongan. There are big traffic jams on Jl. Matahari Terbit (a small street that goes to the harbor from the main road), keep in mind this and come in advance when you are planning your trip to Penida. Different speedboat companies operate from various piers on Nusa Penida, located between Sampalan and Toyapakeh. We recommend checking the schedule and booking a ticket in advance, and coming to the harbor half an hour before departure.
You can book your speedboat tickets online here.
Below you can find the list of transport companies, their schedules, and prices. There are plenty of them.
Most speedboats arrive at Toyapakeh village, except for the Mola-Mola Express and Idola, which are coming to Sampalan.
Please, notice! We do not sell tickets. To purchase your ticket, please contact the chosen company directly by following the contact information below or by using this link.
Angels Billabong Fast Cruise
The price is IDR 150.000 for one way.
Contacts: +62 897-5454-140 (Sanur), +62 821-4404-8323 (Nusa Penida)
Sanur — Nusa Penida: 07:30, 8:30, 10:00, 14:15, 17:00
Nusa Penida — Sanur: 07:20, 09:00, 13:00, 16:00, 17:00
Semabu Hills Fast Cruises
The price is IDR 150.000 for one way.
Contacts: +62 821-4497-5411
Sanur — Nusa Penida: 06:30, 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 13:00, 15:00
Nusa Penida — Sanur: 08:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Maruti Express
The price is IDR 125.000 for one way.
Contacts: +62 812-4689-2524 (Sanur), +62 813-3875-4848 (Nusa Penida)
Sanur — Nusa Penida: 07:30, 09:00, 15:00
Nusa Penida — Sanur: 07:30, 12:30, 16:30
Gogun Axe Stone Fast Cruise
The price is IDR 150.000 for one way.
Contacts: +62 813-3975-2533, +62 812-3762-1130
Sanur — Nusa Penida: 07:30, 08:15, 11:00, 15:30
Nusa Penida — Sanur: 09:15, 14:30, 16:30, 17:00
Idola Express
The price is IDR 150.000 for one way.
Contacts: +62 81-808-072-488, +62 87-862-251-814
Sanur — Nusa Penida (Sampalan): 08:15, 14:00
Sanur — Nusa Penida (Banjar Nyuh): 08:30, 10:15, 15:00
Nusa Penida (Sampalan) — Sanur: 13:00, 17:00
Nusa Penida (Banjar Nyuh) — Sanur: 09:30, 14:00, 16:30
Ganesha Express
The price is IDR 175.000 for one way.
Contacts: +62 812-4641-4811
Sanur — Nusa Penida: 08:30, 10:30, 15:00
Nusa Penida — Sanur: 09:30, 14:00, 16:30
From Padanbai to Nusa Penida
The second option is a ferry boat from Padangbai for those who want to come to Nusa Penida by their own transport.
It costs about IDR 50.000 per person, IDR 100.000 per motorbike, and around IDR 400.000 per car.
First, you need to buy a ticket for passengers, and then, after passing the border control, you pay for transport.
For now, it announced 2 ferries per day from Padang Bay – 09.30 and 14.30, and from Nusa Penida at 07.00 and 12.00 (except on Sunday, when it should be only the morning ferry at 07.00 from Nusa Penida and 09.30 from Padang Bay). The journey lasts more than an hour.
The schedule could be flexible (rather later but could be even earlier), so better to arrive 1 hour earlier if you go by motorbike, and up to 3 hours earlier if you go by car. There is also a chance of a long queue there.
If you want to visit Nusa Penida just for a couple of days, we don’t recommend choosing this option – the schedule is very flexible, and sometimes you can spend half of the day waiting for the boat. The fast boats from Sanur are much more reliable and convenient.
From Kusamba to Nusa Penida
For those who are moving to Nusa Penida from the North or East of Bali, it would be closer to catch a speedboat from Kusamba or Tribuana (villages near Padangbai). A speedboat ride takes around 20-30 minutes only.
Sekar Jaya
Nusa Penida — Kusamba: 07:00, 08:00, 10:30, 13:30, 15:30
Gangga Express
Nusa Penida — Kusamba: 06:30, 08:00, 11:00, 13:00
From Gili Islands to Nusa Penida
There are 2 options to get from the Gili Islands to Nusa Penida:
1. Cheap and slow. From the Gili islands by small boat to Lombok, from Lombok by ferry boat to Padangbai on Bali (~5 hours), by ferry boat from Padangbai to Nusa Penida.
2. Fast and more expensive by speedboat. There are a few speedboat companies that go from Nusa Penida to the Gili islands. The duration of the trip is 2-3 hours.
You can buy speedboat tickets online here.
Semaya One Fast Boat
Price is IDR 300.000 for one way.
Contacts: +6283116156483, +6281244304858
Nusa Penida – Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Bangsal (Lombok): 10:30, 12:30
Starfish
Price is IDR 250.000 for one way
Contacts: +6281236954549, +6281236824008
Nusa Penida – Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Bangsal (Lombok): 10:00
Wijaya Buyuk
Price is IDR 300.000 for one way
Contacts: +6281223344279, +6281805603705
Nusa Penida – Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Bangsal (Lombok): 10:20
From Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida
You can easily get to Nusa Penida from Lembongan if you decide to visit this island.
There are regular boats between the islands, which depart from the yellow bridge between Lembongan and Ceningan.
The price for one way is IDR 60.000.
The transport from any jetty on Nusa Penida to our school will cost you IDR 50.000 by mototaxi or IDR 150.000 by car. It will take you no more than 5-10 minutes. You should ask the driver to drop you off in front of Coco Penida Cafe.
You can also rent a motorbike right on the pier. The rental price is IDR 100.000 per day.
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Although recreational freediving and snorkeling are very similar, there are some differences between these two activities. Snorkeling is the act of floating on the surface while using a mask to see underwater, and having a snorkel to breathe while keeping one’s face submerged.
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It would be beneficial to bring your own freediving equipment if you have it. Fins, mask, snorkel, belt, and 3 mm wet suit would be a good start. No need to carry weights. If you do not have the equipment, we will provide you as the equipment is included in the cost of all courses.
Also we have a small shop in the school, so you can buy freediving equipment from us right on the island.
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