Bali to Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan is one of the most accessible island escapes from Bali. From Sanur, the fast boat to Nusa Lembongan takes just 30 minutes and tickets start from €11.50, making it a realistic day trip as well as a natural first stop on a longer island-hopping trip. Departures on the Bali to Lembongan ferry run throughout the day from Sanur, up to 5 PM, which means you are not locked into an early-morning start.

Gilitickets lists the best value operators on the Bali to Nusa Lembongan route, with daily departures from Sanur, Serangan and Padang Bai. All operators are licensed and have a good safety record.
 

Bali to Lembongan Fast Boat Operators

• D'Camel Fast Ferry: The cheapest option on the route and one of the better operators. Three daily sailings from Sanur, including a 5 PM. At €11.50 for a 30-minute crossing, it is the obvious choice for most travellers based in south Bali. Hotel transfers are available on Bali and Lembongan.
   
• Rocky Fast Cruise: Four daily sailings from Sanur, including a 5 PM, on air-conditioned boats. One of the most reliable operators on Gilitickets. Hotel transfers are available on Bali and Lembongan.
   
• Eka Jaya Fast Ferry: The only operator running from both Padang Bai and Serangan to Lembongan. Founded in 1999, and the most established operator on the route. Hotel transfers available from major Bali tourist areas for both departure ports.
   

Bali to Nusa Lembongan Departure Ports

• Sanur to Nusa Lembongan: Cheapest, Fastest and Most Flexible.
  The most practical option for most travellers. The 30-minute crossing is the shortest on the route, tickets start from €11.50, and between D'Camel and Rocky there are up to seven daily sailings.
  The right choice for anyone in south or central Bali, with shared shuttles available from Kuta, Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud and surrounding areas.
   
• Serangan to Nusa Lembongan: Best for the Airport and South-West Bali
  Around 20 to 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport by car, Serangan is the most convenient port if you are connecting from a flight or based in Kuta, Legian, Uluwatu or Jimbaran.
  Eka Jaya runs morning and afternoon crossings.
   
• Padang Bai to Nusa Lembongan: Best for Ubud and East Bali
  Saves travellers from Ubud, Candidasa or Amed the long drive south. One midday departure per day with Eka Jaya.
  If your schedule does not work around a midday departure, the drive to Sanur is worth considering for more options.
   

Bali to Nusa Lembongan Travel Tips

• Day trips are realistic from Sanur: The 30-minute crossing makes Lembongan one of the few Indonesian islands that works as a day trip.
  That said, it rewards a longer stay.
   
• Port taxes: Eka Jaya includes Bali port taxes in the ticket price. D'Camel and Rocky do not; these are paid separately at Sanur harbour on the day.
  Check Bali and Nusa Lembongan Port Taxes.
   
• Book transfers with your ticket: D'Camel, Rocky and Eka Jaya all offer hotel pick-up.
  Adding this at the time of booking is simpler and usually cheaper than arranging a taxi separately.
   
• Return ports Lembongan: D'Camel depart from Jungut Batu.
  Rocky depart from Rocky Beach Club, Telatak Harbour.
  And Eka Jaya depart from Yellow Bridge. 
   

Other Ways to Get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan

Traditional Boats from Sanur