Bali is all about the water — from romantic sunset dinner cruises to island-hopping fast boats and full-blown Komodo expeditions. Here is your guide to the best Bali cruises and boat trips for 2026.
Bali Cruise Options
- Sunset dinner cruise: ~₹3,500–6,000
- Nusa Lembongan day cruise: pontoon, slides & snorkelling
- Fast boat to Nusa Penida / Gilis: ₹2,000–4,000 return
- Komodo liveaboard: multi-day phinisi from Labuan Bajo
Sunset & Dinner Cruises
Departing from Benoa Harbour, evening catamaran and big-boat cruises pair a buffet dinner with live music and Balinese dance — perfect for couples and celebrations. Browse options on our Bali cruises page.
Day Cruises to Nusa Lembongan
Bali Hai, Bounty and Quicksilver run day cruises to a moored pontoon off Nusa Lembongan with water slides, snorkelling, a banana boat and lunch — a great family day on the water.
Fast Boats to the Islands
Speedboats from Sanur, Serangan and Padang Bai reach Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan in 30–45 minutes, and the Gili Islands in around 1.5–2.5 hours. See our Nusa Penida guide for what to do once you arrive.
Komodo Liveaboards
A short flight east of Bali, Labuan Bajo is the gateway to Komodo National Park — phinisi liveaboards take you to see Komodo dragons, Padar Island and Pink Beach.
Tip: Take morning boat departures for the calmest seas, and travel in the April–October dry season. Check sea conditions in our Bali weather by month guide.
Build It Into Your Trip
Add a cruise to your week with our 7-day Bali itinerary, or have it all arranged in a Bali tour package.
Which Bali cruise suits you? Ask us in the comments and we will recommend one.
