Operators compared · 2026
Best fast boat from Bali to the Gili Islands
There's no single “best” boat — the right one depends on which harbour is near you, when you want to arrive and your budget. Here's how the 5 operators we sell compare, straight from our live booking system, so the prices and times below are always current.
Quick picks
The best option for each priority, based on today's schedules and fares.
Cheapest ticket
Rp 450.000
Padang Bai → Gili Air, 11:30
Tied with Semaya One
Fastest crossing
All 5 operators
1h 30m
Padang Bai → Gili Trawangan, 08:30
Earliest departure
07:30
Nusa Dua → Gili Air · Rp 900.000
Latest departure
13:45
Padang Bai → Gili Air · Rp 450.000
Tied with Eka Jaya
Most departures
7 a day
From Padang Bai, Nusa Dua
Best from south Bali (Sanur)
Rp 475.000
Sanur → Gili Trawangan, 12:30
All operators side by side
Sorted by lowest adult fare. Children travel at reduced fares.
| Operator | From (adult) | Fastest | Departs | Bali harbour | Gili islands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wijaya BuyukLife Jackets · Air Conditioning · Free Luggage | Rp 450.000 | 1h 30m | 08:00–13:455 a day | Sanur, Padang Bai | Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan |
| Semaya OneLife Jackets · Air conditioning · Passenger insurance | Rp 450.000 | 1h 30m | 08:30–13:203 a day | Padang Bai, Sanur | Gili Trawangan, Gili Air |
| Gili Gili Fast BoatLife Jackets · AC · Free Luggage | Rp 500.000 | 1h 30m | 08:301 a day | Padang Bai | Gili Meno, Gili Air, Gili Trawangan |
| Wahana VirendraLife Jackets · Air Conditioning · Free Luggage | Rp 500.000 | 1h 30m | 08:30–13:003 a day | Padang Bai, Sanur | Gili Trawangan, Gili Air |
| Eka JayaLife jackets · Air conditioning · Free luggage | Rp 735.000 | 1h 30m | 07:30–13:457 a day | Padang Bai, Nusa Dua | Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, Gili Air |
How to choose
- Start from your hotel. Padang Bai in east Bali is the closest harbour to the Gilis. Staying in Sanur, Ubud, Seminyak or Kuta? A boat from Sanur or Serangan saves you the drive east — often worth a slightly higher fare.
- Go early. The Lombok Strait is usually calmest in the morning, so earlier boats tend to be smoother — useful if you get seasick.
- Check the island stop order. Many boats call at Gili Trawangan first, then Gili Air or Meno. Compare the arrival time for your island, not just the fastest crossing.
- Coming back? The last boats to Bali leave in the afternoon — never book the return on the same day as an international flight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best fast boat from Bali to the Gili Islands?
There's no single best — it depends on where you stay in Bali and what matters most to you. On price, the lowest fare is Rp 450.000 (Wijaya Buyuk and Semaya One). On speed, the fastest crossing is 1h 30m (all 5 operators). We sell 5 established operators on this crossing: Wijaya Buyuk, Semaya One, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Wahana Virendra, Eka Jaya.
What is the cheapest fast boat from Bali to Gili?
Wijaya Buyuk and Semaya One, from Rp 450.000 per adult (for example Padang Bai → Gili Air, 11:30). Prices change by season, so check your travel date for the live fare.
Which Bali to Gili fast boat is the fastest?
All 5 operators: 1h 30m (for example Padang Bai → Gili Trawangan, 08:30). Boats that stop at several islands take longer, so compare the arrival time, not just the departure.
Is there a fast boat from Sanur to the Gili Islands?
Yes. From Sanur the cheapest is Semaya One at Rp 475.000 (Sanur → Gili Trawangan, 12:30). Sanur suits you if you're staying in south Bali (Sanur, Ubud, Seminyak, Kuta) — it saves the drive to Padang Bai.
Should I book directly with the operator or online?
Either works. Booking here lets you compare every operator's times and prices side by side, pay by card or local methods, and get an instant e-ticket by email, which you exchange for a boarding pass at the operator's counter.