Do you know how to go to Nusa Penida from Bali? People are usually stunned and put Nusa Penida on their bucket list while vacationing to this island. To reach Nusa Penida you have to cross the ocean with a boat as it is located 12 km from the main island of Bali. Unfortunately, you can’t go there by plane because there is no commercial airport on the island. Thus, here are the options:

By catching a ferry from Padang Bai

 

 

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As the main harbour of the eastern part of Bali, Padang Bai is renowned as the port where you can ride a ferry to the neighbouring Lombok island. Yet, it turns that here you can catch a public ferry to Nusa Penida as well.

  • Ferry cost: IDR 40,000/person
  • Departing daily at 11 am
  • The ferry reaches Nusa Penida three hours later, around 12.30 pm
  • You can bring your vehicle along

 

By Caspla Bali boat from near Goa Lawah Temple, Pesinggahan Village

 

 

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  • Running regularly twice a day (7 am or 4 pm) from Bali to Buyak in Nusa Penida
  • The yellow speedboat only needs 15 minutes to arrive at Nusa Penida
  • The fare: IDR 50,000 for the locals and IDR 75,000 for foreigners
  • Going by Caspla Bali means that you have to leave your motorbike in Bali and rent a scooter in Nusa Penida

 

By either fast or traditional boat from Kusamba Village

 

 

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After a few days in busy (touristy) Seminyak, this place was like a breath of fresh air. There was nothing special about it, just some small shops and eateries, but it was so authentic. 🌿 Not one other tourist, only locals. We took a boat from here to Nusa Penida (which was the total opposite again, read our last post) ⛵. ° We find it harder and harder to avoid the crowds. And yes, we know we’re technically ‘tourists’ in another country as well, but we try to be visitors more than tourists, and actually experience the country and it’s culture. 🌴. ° It’s a tough feeling to explain, and this post doesn’t really do it justice, but right now it’s what’s been on our minds, so there you are.. ° Do you recognize this feeling? ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° #kusamba #backpackbeliefs #balidaily #balilife #explorebali #thebalibible #thebaliguideline #exploreindonesia #thisisindonesia #unlimitedbali #visitbali #wonderfulindonesia #beautifuldestinations #exploremore #openmyworld #passionpassport #planetdiscovery #roamtheplanet #tasteintravel #travelawesome #wonderful_places #keepexploring #letsgosomewhere #lifeofadventure #nature_lovers #naturelovers #naturesbeauty #skylovers #lovetheocean

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  • Departing from the traditional fishing village of Kusama, Klungkung from 7.30 am or 4.30 am
  • By paying IDR 100,000 you’ll embark on 15 to 20 minutes to Sampalan Village at Nusa Penida
  • If you are looking for a more adventurous way, you can take the traditional boat at 1 pm.

 

By speedboats from Sanur Beach

 


It turns that Sanur does not only provide one of the most scenic sunrises in Bali but also reliable public boat services to Nusa Penida. There are several speedboats commuting daily between Sanur and Nusa Penida, such as:

  • Optasal: 9 pm or 10.30 om
  • Caspla Bali Boat: 11 am, 2 pm, and 4.30 pm
  • Maruti Express: 8.30 am, 10 am, and 4 pm
  • Mola-Mola Express: 8.30 am and 4.30 pm
  • The one-hour journey will cost you from IDR 200,000 to 250,000
  • Make sure you arrive in Sanur at least half an hour before the departure time

Why? Since Sanur is the most popular jetty—though actually there is no jetty—to Nusa Penida, the boat tickets might have already been sold ten minutes before boarding. And expect a delay.

By fancy Quicksilver Cruise from Tanjung Benoa

 

 

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Quicksilver cruise 🇮🇩

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If you have a little spare time but still insisting on going to Nusa Penida (and you’re taking your family), perhaps you should go to Tanjung Benoa and book a trip from Quicksilver Cruise. Lone travellers might think that cruising with Quicksilver feels so superficial.

  • The cruise will happily arrange safe banana boat sessions, snorkelling, and meals.
  • The cost: USD 110 for adult and half price for child
  • It departures daily at 9.15 am from Tanjung Benoa (boarding at 8.45 am)
  • Back from Penida at 3 pm and arrive at Tanjung Benoa at 4 pm

”Are we there yet?

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