Travel guides
Bali & Gili Islands fast boat guides
Everything you need to plan the crossing — ports, prices, timings and the calmest way to travel between Bali, the Gili Islands, Nusa Penida, Lembongan and Lombok.
Which Nusa Penida Harbour? Banjar Nyuh, Buyuk, Sampalan & Kutampi Explained
Nusa Penida's fast boats land at one of four north-coast harbours — Banjar Nyuh, Buyuk, Sampalan or Kutampi. Here's where each one is, which your boat uses, and whether it actually matters for your trip.
GiliBaliBoat · 10 September 2026
How to Get from Bali to Nusa Penida by Fast Boat
Everything you need to reach Nusa Penida by fast boat: where boats leave from, how long the crossing takes, what tickets cost, which harbour you'll land at, and how to time it for the calmest ride.
GiliBaliBoat · 9 September 2026
Getting Around the Gili Islands: No Cars, No Scooters, No Problem
The Gili Islands are gloriously car-free — so how do you actually get around? Bicycles, cidomo pony carts, walking and the boats that hop between the three islands, explained for first-timers.
GiliBaliBoat · 6 September 2026
Bali Airport to the Gili Islands: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Landed at Bali airport and heading for the Gilis? Here's the whole journey — which harbour to aim for, how to reach it from DPS, which fast boat to take, and how to time it so you don't miss the last crossing.
GiliBaliBoat · 6 September 2026
Bali Island-Hopping by Fast Boat: Gili + Nusa in One Trip
How to combine the Gili Islands, Nusa Penida and Lombok into one smooth island-hopping trip by fast boat — with realistic routes, sample itineraries, and the booking mistakes to avoid.
GiliBaliBoat · 16 August 2026
The Best Time of Year to Visit the Gili Islands (and Cross by Fast Boat)
A month-by-month guide to the Gili Islands — weather, crowds, prices and, crucially, sea conditions for the fast boat crossing. When to go for calm water, and when to plan around the wind.
GiliBaliBoat · 16 August 2026
Bali to Nusa Penida: Day Trip or Stay the Night?
Nusa Penida is a 45-minute fast boat from Sanur — but should you do it in a day or stay over? An honest breakdown of both, plus which harbour you actually arrive at and how to plan the crossing.
GiliBaliBoat · 16 August 2026
Is the Bali to Gili Fast Boat Safe? An Honest Guide
The honest answer, without the scare stories or the sales pitch: what actually makes a Bali–Gili crossing safe, where the real risks are, and the six things to check before you hand over any money.
GiliBaliBoat · 16 August 2026
How Much Does a Bali to Gili Fast Boat Ticket Cost?
Fares on the same crossing range from around Rp 430,000 to Rp 685,000 per adult. Here is what actually drives the difference — boat size, departure port and crossing time — and how to tell a fair price from a bad deal.
GiliBaliBoat · 22 July 2026
Which Gili Island Should You Visit? Trawangan, Air or Meno
Three islands, three completely different holidays. An honest comparison of Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno — nightlife, snorkelling, cost, crowds and who each one actually suits.
GiliBaliBoat · 22 July 2026
What Time Do Fast Boats to the Gili Islands Leave?
Fast boats to the Gilis run in two waves — morning and early afternoon — and the harbour you choose changes everything. Live departure times, return options, and how to plan around them.
GiliBaliBoat · 22 July 2026
How to Get from Bali to the Gili Islands by Fast Boat
Ports, prices, crossing times and the calmest way to cross — the complete first-timer's guide to reaching Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno from Bali by fast boat.
GiliBaliBoat · 8 July 2026
How to Avoid Seasickness on the Gili Fast Boat
The Bali–Gili crossing can get bumpy. Nine practical, tested ways to avoid seasickness on the fast boat — from seat choice and timing to remedies that actually work.
GiliBaliBoat · 8 July 2026
Padang Bai vs Sanur: Which Port to the Gili Islands?
Padang Bai or Sanur for your fast boat to the Gilis? A side-by-side on crossing time, sea conditions, transfers and price to help you pick the right port.
GiliBaliBoat · 8 July 2026