Entry motor yacht
- Indicative day rate (USD)
- From ~2,500
- Typical fit
- Couples, small families
Benoa → Badung Strait → Nusa Penida
Bali yacht charter to Nusa Penida
A private full-day crossing to Crystal Bay and the manta sites — skip the Sanur ferry queue and set your own pace.
- Each way from Benoa
- 45–90 min
- Typical day
- 7–8 hours
- First anchorage
- Crystal Bay
- Entry yacht, per day
- From ~USD 2,500
In short
A Bali yacht charter to Nusa Penida is a private, per-day motor-yacht crossing from Benoa Harbour to Crystal Bay and the island's manta sites — roughly 45–90 minutes each way, depending on vessel speed and sea state. The concierge arranges the charter, catering and snorkel guiding through vetted licensed partners.
A 7–8 hour charter
What a full day to Nusa Penida looks like
Framed per yacht, so the day flexes to your group. Times are indicative and shift with weather, current and manta activity.
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08:30
Benoa departure
Board at the dock, safety brief, welcome drinks as you clear the harbour.
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09:15–10:00
Crossing
Open-water run across the Badung Strait toward Nusa Penida.
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10:00–11:30
Crystal Bay
Anchor for a first snorkel or swim in the clear west-coast water.
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11:30–13:00
Manta drift
Reposition to a manta cleaning station; guided snorkel when conditions allow.
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13:00–14:00
Lunch at anchor
Plated lunch on deck in a sheltered bay.
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14:00–15:30
Free swim / paddle
Water toys, paddleboards or a quiet cliff-line cruise.
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15:30–16:30
Return to Benoa
Cross back and disembark — or extend for a sunset add-on.
The crossing
How long is the run from Benoa to Nusa Penida?
Benoa is Bali's main commercial port and primary yacht gateway, about 30 minutes by road from Ngurah Rai airport. A fast motor yacht covers the gap quicker than a heavier hull, and the Badung Strait can move current — so expect roughly 45 to 90 minutes each way.
Because the crossing is quick, the day is spent at anchor, not in transit.
- First anchorage Crystal Bay, on Penida's west coast.
- Manta sites Around the island's south and east — a further short hop.
- Paperwork No passports needed for a domestic day charter within Bali waters.
Snorkel & swim stops
Where the day anchors
A private charter lets the captain read the day and pick the best combination — not a fixed ferry schedule.
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Crystal Bay
The signature clear-water anchorage on Penida's west side — first swims and easy snorkelling.
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Manta cleaning stations
South-coast sites where reef manta rays gather; seasonal, weather-dependent, never promised.
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Nusa Lembongan fringe
On calmer days, an optional detour toward Lembongan's beach-club coast.
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Sheltered lunch bays
Quiet coves for the on-deck meal, chosen for wind and swell on the day.
Mantas are wild animals — a good captain maximises your odds, but no operator can guarantee them.
Indicative · as of 2026
What a Nusa Penida yacht charter costs
No published tariff exists for this route — concierge ranges per yacht per day, confirmed only on a specific vessel and date.
Per yacht, not per guest. Fuel, crew, catering, water toys, AV and concierge extras are itemised. Subject to change.
Good to know
Nusa Penida charter questions
How long is the yacht crossing to Nusa Penida?
Roughly 45 to 90 minutes each way from Benoa, depending on your vessel's speed and current in the Badung Strait. We quote ranges, not fixed minutes.
Will we see manta rays?
Sightings are seasonal and weather-dependent, never promised. The captain repositions to a manta cleaning station and guides a snorkel when conditions allow.
How much does a Nusa Penida charter cost?
Indicatively from around USD 2,500 per day for an entry motor yacht and roughly USD 4,000–8,000 for a mid-size luxury yacht, as of 2026. Larger yachts are quoted on request.
Do I need my passport?
No — passports are not needed for a domestic day charter within Bali waters. You simply arrive at the Benoa dock and step aboard.
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