Full-day charter · Benoa base
Nusa Penida superyacht day charter
Cross the Badung Strait to Crystal Bay and the manta sites, then run home to Benoa by sunset.
- Boarding at Benoa
- 08:30
- Crystal Bay anchor
- 10:30–13:00
- Back at Benoa
- 18:00
- Never per guest
- Per yacht
In short
A Nusa Penida superyacht day charter is a full-day round trip: depart Benoa Harbour, cross the Badung Strait to Crystal Bay and Penida's manta and reef sites, then run home by sunset. As of 2026 it is concierge-arranged, and Benoa's marina build-out points to it maturing through 2027.
Benoa as the base
A day trip, not an overnight
From Benoa, Nusa Penida is a short hop across the Badung Strait rather than a long passage. Guests staying in Nusa Dua, Seminyak or Uluwatu board in the morning and are back the same evening.
A fast motor yacht crosses far quicker than a heavier displacement superyacht, so we quote ranges and confirm timing against your yacht once a date is set.
Benoa sits about 30 minutes by road from Ngurah Rai Airport.
Indicative day
How the Penida day runs
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08:30–09:00
Benoa boarding
Welcome aboard, safety brief, chilled towels, departure clearance.
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09:00–10:30
Badung Strait crossing
Transit toward Nusa Penida with breakfast service underway.
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10:30–13:00
Crystal Bay anchor
Snorkelling, water toys and reef time; manta season permitting.
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13:00–14:30
Lunch at anchor
Plated menu, shaded deck dining, swim stops.
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14:30–16:00
Penida coastline
Cliffs and coves along the Penida shore.
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16:00–17:30
Return crossing
Sunset run back toward the Bukit with canapés and drinks.
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17:30–18:00
Benoa arrival
Alongside at Benoa, transfers to your resort.
Sequencing shifts with tide, swell and cruising speed. Mantas are wildlife — never guaranteed — and Crystal Bay is a protected site.
Per yacht, itemised
What a Penida superyacht day costs
No published superyacht day tariff exists for Benoa, so we quote a firm number once date, yacht and guest count are fixed.
For context, Asia Global Yachting cites Bali day charters from around USD 2,500 per day (as of 2026). A true superyacht day to Penida sits at the upper end, and the day rate is only the platform.
- Fuel For the crossing and cruising.
- Crew & provisioning Itemised on top of the day rate.
- Catering & drinks Menu and beverage packages.
- Water toys Toys and snorkelling gear.
- AV & concierge Audio for celebrations, transfers and special requests.
Outlook, not prediction
Why the Penida day matures by 2027
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Until now
Bali Marina held boats up to about 30m; larger yachts used port jetties.
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Q3 2026
Phase 3: berths up to 90m, customs, immigration and digital booking.
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Q4 2027
Waterfront precinct — an intention on the timeline, not a certainty.
Good to know
Penida day charter questions
Can I do Nusa Penida as a day trip by superyacht?
Yes. From Benoa, Penida is a short hop across the Badung Strait — board in the morning, back by sunset.
Will we see manta rays?
Possibly, but never guaranteed. Mantas are wildlife, and season and conditions govern sightings.
Is the charter priced per guest?
No — per yacht, the norm across the luxury market. Fuel, crew, catering, toys, AV and concierge extras are itemised on top.
Do guests need paperwork for a day charter?
For a locally chartered day trip the paperwork is lighter than a foreign-flagged arrival. The concierge handles clearances and timing.
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Figures indicative, dated as of 2026 and subject to change.