INDONESIA
Good private snorkeling charters in Indonesia fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 14 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Bali’s Nusa Penida private boat tour, with manta snorkeling, coral reefs, lunch, Kelingking Cliff, photos, costs, and practical tips.
“The experience was exceptional; I highly recommend it. The instructors were excellent, and the swimming locations offered breathtaking views.”
Swim with turtles, see Gili Meno’s statues, and explore coral reefs on a flexible private or shared snorkeling trip from $14.
“Our guides Jack, Tom and Erwin were amazing! They made the trip very fun and took us to all the best spots. We saw so many turtles and left with loads of great pictures and videos of us in the water with them. Amazing experience, would definitely recommend a trip with Tom, Jack and Erwin!”
Explore Nusa Penida by fast boat, snorkel with manta rays and turtles, enjoy lunch by an infinity pool, and visit Kelingking Cliff.
“Amazing tour — everything was absolutely perfect! The tour was very well organized with fantastic snorkeling: clear water, beautiful reefs, and plenty of marine life. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions we didn’t get to see the manta rays, but it didn’t disappoint us at all — we saw 7–8 turtles while snorkeling, which was absolutely incredible! We were very happy and truly satisfied with the experience. The restaurant was another highlight — the best view and delicious food, easily one of the most memorable lunches we had in Bali. The crew was amazing: friendly, professional, attentive, and always ready to help. The atmosphere on board was relaxed and very welcoming.…”
Review of Nusa Penida’s private snorkeling and land tour, with manta rays, Kelingking Beach, lunch, hotel transfers, and practical tips.
“I think I didn't even take 1 photo to record this trip. The Staff is friendly, however, the day we go is a bit cluody and not have much sunshine also. But the tour guide did not advise to change to another day or snorkeling venue. And then, the fast boat is super bumphy and the the sea is super wavy, I vomit 2 times in the boat (but took dizzy pills already before the trip, see how wavy sea that day) And When we getting to the first drop off point, Manta point, the sea is just too wavy and I can't even do snorkeling. It's ok to diving…”
Review of Bali Blue Lagoon snorkeling from Seminyak, with private transfer, lunch, two reef stops, optional waterfalls, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“The drive to the snorkeling spot is a fair distance from Seminyak but interesting to see without the stress of navigation. The actual seaside town is beautiful and the facilities are well equipped. Andre’s team of professionals helped every step of the way and had all the information we needed. The traditional boats are comfortable and sheltered and the trip to the reef is only ten minutes once you’re on the boat. The marine life is abundant with all the characters from finding Nemo that your heart could hope for on the first site along with giant turtles and plenty of clown fish at the second. We had a fantastic…”
Review of Bali’s private Nusa Penida snorkeling tour, with manta rays, coral bays, GoPro photos, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Fantastic. Guide was amazing! He was kind and really knowledgeable. He showed us various spots he knows.”
Snorkel Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air with turtles, statues, coral, a glass-bottom boat, and optional GoPro photos for $14.
“Amazing tour, Adi our guide was very good. Great snorkelling spots, saw so many fish and turtles, and the guides were great at getting to pro photos which they gave us for free.”
Review of Bali’s private Nusa Penida tour, with Kelingking Beach, manta snorkeling, transport, lunch, value, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Fantastic tour. Very well planned and coordinated to get as many activities complete in one day. The tour guides did wonderful job handing off to each other as we moved from one activity to the other.”
Review of a private Gili snorkeling tour with coral, turtles, underwater statues, lunch on Gili Meno, costs, tips, and drawbacks.
“This is the BEST snorkeling day trip!! Me and my friend loved the whole morning. Beautiful boat with amazing guides! They took us to 3 different snorkeling places and after snorkeling we had lunch on a beautiful warong by the beach, included in the snorkeling package! They also provide water. And the best part is that the guides will jump in the water with you and film everything for you! We had a GoPro but you can also rent one if you don’t have. Thanks so much to our guides Izzy and Edi, you guys are the best!”
Review of a private Gili Islands snorkeling tour with turtles, statues, coral reefs, lunch on Gili Meno, and hotel pickup.
“The guys the so helpful and professional. They guided us to amazing 4-5 turtles. We enjoyed a lot and would recommend them any day.”
Review of a 2-day Bali to Gili T snorkel tour with fast boats, beachfront hotel, private boat, turtles, and underwater statues.
“Schnorchel ING and Hotel was great, Transport by speedship was a little stressful at the harbor, but it worked out. Schnorcheling and breakfast at the hotel started both at 8 a.m. so a little stress’sy as the guide needed to wait for us, so still improvement. All in all the trip was good organized and the people at all contact points helped us a lot. After some research for the single prizes I feel it was a little too expensive…”
Review of a private Nusa Penida boat tour with manta snorkeling, Crystal Bay, Kelingking Cliff, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“This trip is worth it for the manta rays alone. One of the coolest things I’ve seen. Yasa was a great host! We had a great time with the whole crew and appreciated the thoughtful touches like making sure we had cold water and snacks. He even climbed a tree to get awesome pics of us at Kelingking cliff.”
Snorkel Blue Lagoon and Tanjung Jepun from Seminyak with private transport, a traditional boat, equipment, lunch, and free cancellation.
“Very kind guides. Pick up on time. Very kind driver, very good pleases for shnorheling. Tasty lunch. Recommend it 100%”
Review of Bali’s private ATV and Blue Lagoon snorkeling tour, with waterfall views, lunch, hotel pickup, practical tips, and value advice.
“It was an amazing experience, the snorkeling was fantastic and I even got lucky and saw the turtle and the atv was full of adrenaline and then the waterfall was just really good”
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