Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive)
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Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure (Private & All-Inclusive)
By ForeverVacation Bali
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With a wingspan of up to 18 feet (5.5 meters), reef manta rays are some of the ocean’s most unforgettable creatures. Nusa Penida Island offers Bali’s best chance of seeing them. Snorkel three sites, generally Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and GT Point, and hit two of the island’s top Instagram spots on a private land tour. Besides transfers, gear, guiding, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi, your day includes lunch and bottled water.
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Duration: 8–12 hours
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Highlights
- Look for reef manta rays as you snorkel three different Nusa Penida sites
- See Kelingking Beach and swim in Crystal Bay on a private tour
- Stay fueled with lunch and bottled water
- Skip the transport stress: Tour includes private hotel transfers
- 1 meal and 1 drink (local food)
- Bottled water
- Private Car for Land Tour in Nusa Penida (only your group)
- Shared Snorkeling Boat (only up to 8 people to maximize comfort)
- Private hotel pick-up & drop-off (Only your group)
- All entrance fees
- All Snorkeling Equipment
- Life Jackets
- WiFi on board
- Professional English Speaking Snorkeling Guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Underwater photos and videos with a GoPro
- Entry/Admission - Sanur Beach
- Entry/Admission - Kelingking Beach
- Entry/Admission - Crystal Bay
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We provide a pickup for you directly from your hotel as long as you are in the main pickup areas of Seminyak, Central Canggu, Central Ubud, Uluwatu, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua. If you are outside of these areas please contact us and we can let you know if we can arrange a hotel pickup. Additional costs might be applied. Thanks! Here's the full schedule: 6:00 AM - Pick up at your hotel (exact time may vary depending on your location) 7:30 AM - Arrive at Sanur Port and take a speed boat to Nusa Penida 8:30 AM - Arrive in Nusa Penida and start your tour 9:00 AM - Snorkeling at Manta, Puyung, GT & Amok Bay 11:30 AM - Finish snorkeling and continue the land tour 12:00 PM - Lunch Time! 1:45 PM - Visit Kelingking Cliff 3:15 PM - Relax and swim at Crystal Bay 4:00 PM - Return back to Nusa Penida port 4:30 PM - Arrive at Nusa Penida port and take a speed boat to Sanur port 5:15 PM - Arrive at Sanur port and travel back to your hotel 7:00 PM - Arrive back at your hotel
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Sanur Beach Harbour, Jl. Matahari Terbit, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80227, Indonesia
- Kresna fishing boat for rent benoa bali, Jl. Pulau Moyo Gg. Tirtasari No.38, Pedungan, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80222, Indonesia
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109615P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 109615P10
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- albertq_nz0 contributionsExcellent tour!The waterfalls were Impressive! Not sure which was the best…. You will get a personal tour guide and ours was incredible, his name was Turah Rai! He did an excellent job explaining to us the culture and sightseeing… he did his best on taking us pictures!Written 21 January 2025
- albertq_nz0 contributionsExcellent tour!The views were amazing! Impressive the temple with the volcano background! You will get a personal tour guide and ours was incredible, his name was Turah Rai! He did an excellent job explaining to us the culture and sightseeing… he did his best on taking us pictures!Written 21 January 2025
- Coastal420477774410 contributionsExcellent Bali tourExcellent tour and a knowledgeable tour guide. Feri knew all of the landmarks. He is also an excellent camera man! We were lucky to have him!Written 21 January 2025
- Leticia C0 contributionsDefinitely book this tour! Such an awesome experience and you really get to immerse in the experience!We had such an Amazing time! Feri was a great tour guide (and photographer too 😅). He has so much knowledge about the culture and the sites we visited. It was such a pleasure!Written 21 January 2025
- 749fatehaa0 contributionsA perfect day!A massive thank you for a wonderful day Goku. You guided us with patience and talked through areas of interest clearly and with humour! It was an absolute pleasure to have you as our tour guide and would highly recommend your company! My friend was so pleased to meet a fellow football fan! And hopes you get your chance to see a premier league match in England!Written 20 January 2025
- sarahjbond920 contributionsBeautiful adventureThis was an incredible tour from start to finish. We had just flown in so we took advantage of our jetlag and woke up at 4am to drive to the temple. Our driver picked us up from our villa in Ubud and took us to beautiful locations. Annga was a great driver! We also added the private photographer, which was worth it! Langgeng helped us pose, found great spots, and Annga would take photos on my phone as well. We got so many edited photos that we will treasure. There was also such variety: the temples and royal ponds were gorgeous, and we did the Bali swing (so fun!), and went to an easily accessible waterfall. We did so much in one day.Written 20 January 2025
- Pioneer163894450780 contributionsThank you so much for arranging my tourRecently we visited Bali and used Forever Vacation Bali Tour company to take us around. Our driver Aprio looked after us really well and had a lot of patience too. We would recommend this company and our driver 😀. Our whole itinerary was suggested by them with some changes we made and was a very organized tour which covered all main features. Thank you Bali Team and especially Aprio.Written 20 January 2025
- 28jaredy0 contributionsBest tour guide in Bali!Turah is the Goat! He was awesome to talk with and very knowledgeable about the locations and history of the different places we visited. He also took awesome photos of us at all the spots we went to. His English is fantastic and really connected with us and went above and beyond making this trip unforgettable! Thanks so much Turah!Written 19 January 2025
- austinv9810 contributionsIG Tour of BaliThis excursion was awesome! We went to all of the most famous spots around Bali, and the views were beautiful. The trip would not have been complete without our amazing tour guide Turah! Turah was extremely friendly and offered tons of knowledge throughout the tour. Overall it was an amazing experience!Written 19 January 2025
- juangb20250 contributionsamazing place in indonesia .. i love baliamazing place in indonesia .. i love bali a must-try tourist experience for photography and social media lovers. This tour not only takes you to the most iconic places in Bali.Written 17 January 2025
- Mel P0 contributionsHighly recommend. Best way to experience these placesExceptional. Places visited and organization was outstanding! Was offered option of hiring photographer for day to capture our family. Best decision- pictures and personal guide he became was outstanding.Written 16 January 2025
- allip20200 contributionsKecak Dance / Temple tour with Mega!My husband and I were on our honeymoon and had Mega for 3 different tours. He was the best guide and I highly recommend requesting him if you book with Forever Vacation. This was our final tour with Mega. He is very knowledgeable of the process to get tickets for the dance so we don’t have to stress at all. He gave us an informative tour of the temple and explained the culture to us as well as the various aspects of the temple. He waited for us after the dance was over so we didn’t get lost in the sea of people. He also always has water available for you and will make sure you are well hydrated. We greatly enjoyed our time with Mega. He was a joy to be around and made sure we were well taken care of. We miss him already!Written 16 January 2025
- allip20200 contributionsWaterfall tour with Mega! He’s the best!My husband and I were on our honeymoon and had Mega for 3 different tours. He was the best guide and I highly recommend requesting him if you book with Forever Vacation. Mega was on time for the pickup, he was a great driver and took us to the best waterfall spots. He also was a great photographer for us! We really enjoyed our time with him and exploring the waterfalls.Written 16 January 2025
- 578fatemaa0 contributionsUnforgettable BaliThe tour was amazing, well-organized, and structured👌I was able to see all the main attractions in one day. My guide Beni was kind, helpful, and ensured my comfort and enjoyment. He had a lot of information and answered all my questions🤗 Truly, he is a professional guide. All the best for this business & him 🙏 I would highly recommend for any of one from my family & friends to book with you.👍Written 16 January 2025
- blondiecampbellx0 contributionsHighly reccomend.We highly reccomend this tour and feel it is worth the time and money. The tour itself is well planned and our guide, Turah, was so friendly and knowledgable. It was recommended to us to opt for the 4am pick up and we are glad we did - we bet the majority of traffic and the entry queues which meant more time learning about our surroundings. Even with spouts of rain, the locations are stunning and worth a trip. We really enjoyed our day with Turah, and had lots of laughs along the way. Thank you for a wonderful experience.Written 15 January 2025
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Louise
Australia167 contributions
An excellent day trip to a very beautiful island! This trip is a must do if you’re coming to Bali with some of the best snorkelling I’ve ever done.
The trip was extremely well coordinated by the team at ForeverVacation.
Since the island is still developing in regards to infrastructure it is very important to have local knowledge of the roads and area - special mention to Robert here!
We were picked up by Beni from our hotel right on our planned time he was able to easily navigate us through the crowds of tourists at the port which made our boat transition seamless.
Note the boat has very comfortable seats, however minimal leg room - for myself at 5’5 it was very cramped on the lower deck and on the way back we ended up sitting outside near the engines which was much better. Inside the boat gets quite hot while waiting to depart.
The snorkelling was amazing, we were lucky enough to see a manta ray as well as multiple turtles and all the fish you could imagine, at the 4 locations!
We were impressed with our food for lunch and was better than we were expecting!
Both the beaches visited are very nice but can be busy. At crystal bay you need to pay for your deck chair, bring a beach towel instead to avoid paying 150,000 for a chair.
Overall we had a magnificent trip and would recommend this specific trip for anyone who wishes to visit Bali - well worth the money!
The trip was extremely well coordinated by the team at ForeverVacation.
Since the island is still developing in regards to infrastructure it is very important to have local knowledge of the roads and area - special mention to Robert here!
We were picked up by Beni from our hotel right on our planned time he was able to easily navigate us through the crowds of tourists at the port which made our boat transition seamless.
Note the boat has very comfortable seats, however minimal leg room - for myself at 5’5 it was very cramped on the lower deck and on the way back we ended up sitting outside near the engines which was much better. Inside the boat gets quite hot while waiting to depart.
The snorkelling was amazing, we were lucky enough to see a manta ray as well as multiple turtles and all the fish you could imagine, at the 4 locations!
We were impressed with our food for lunch and was better than we were expecting!
Both the beaches visited are very nice but can be busy. At crystal bay you need to pay for your deck chair, bring a beach towel instead to avoid paying 150,000 for a chair.
Overall we had a magnificent trip and would recommend this specific trip for anyone who wishes to visit Bali - well worth the money!
Written 17 February 2020
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Hi Louise,
Glad you had a great time with in Nusa Penida on your tour. The pictures looked so much fun!
Thanks for taking the tour and thanks for taking time to write this review.
Best of luck to you in the future :)
Hope to see you in one of our other locations in Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia!
Ben & Janie
ForeverVacation
Written 3 March 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
CAlexis17
Jacksonville, FL93 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
Tour companies can often take your money and you become part of the herd, not here. I have never had such a personal, thorough, safe tour experience. With each drop off and connection point then ensure you make it on and off your boat, to the next driver to the next location. They take pictures showing the next pick up person that you’ve either been picked up or dropped off. The snorkeling was incredible as was the tour through the island. Frankly I can’t say enough good things and I know when o bring my daughter I will absolutely use this company again.
Thank you again for a great solo experience in making me fee safe
Thank you again for a great solo experience in making me fee safe
Written 7 March 2020
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Hi Alexis,
Glad you had a great time with on our Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure. The pictures looked so much fun!
Thanks for taking your tour and thanks for taking time to write this review.
Best of luck to you in the future :)
Hope to see you in one of our other locations in Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia!
Ben & Janie
ForeverVacation
Written 13 March 2020
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Robert Pierre S
San Diego, CA109 contributions
I have to say honestly that noone can exceed the quality of this tour company .
They have the ability to select the best staff .
I had Adi for temple visit and Bali dancing by sunset . Mastering the English perfectly, Adi was funny, happy and knowledgeable and mostly always willing to provide me with the extra care and attention that I honestly never received from any tour operator. I felt spoiled . I have used tons of tour operators as I have visited 1/2 world. And none exceed that one !
I had We who was so personable with me explaining to me the culture of his island.The lifestyle and peace and compassion being a common denominator among the island people .At my request, we stopped a couple of time to take pictures of different temples showing how We was flexible and wanted me to get a full experience of his island . Had a fabulous day .
Both We and Adi love their work and were without a doubt happy to work for this organization and it shows they their enthousiasme and happiness .
Thé organisation of the tour is down to the needed greedy detail and it was amazing .... an awesome coordination between boat trip accompanied by one driver to the boat where the guide meet u at ur arrival Pictures to confirm ur arrival and or departure .
Do I recommend this tour opera tour? No doubt about it !
Whaoooo! Bravo!!!!!!
They have the ability to select the best staff .
I had Adi for temple visit and Bali dancing by sunset . Mastering the English perfectly, Adi was funny, happy and knowledgeable and mostly always willing to provide me with the extra care and attention that I honestly never received from any tour operator. I felt spoiled . I have used tons of tour operators as I have visited 1/2 world. And none exceed that one !
I had We who was so personable with me explaining to me the culture of his island.The lifestyle and peace and compassion being a common denominator among the island people .At my request, we stopped a couple of time to take pictures of different temples showing how We was flexible and wanted me to get a full experience of his island . Had a fabulous day .
Both We and Adi love their work and were without a doubt happy to work for this organization and it shows they their enthousiasme and happiness .
Thé organisation of the tour is down to the needed greedy detail and it was amazing .... an awesome coordination between boat trip accompanied by one driver to the boat where the guide meet u at ur arrival Pictures to confirm ur arrival and or departure .
Do I recommend this tour opera tour? No doubt about it !
Whaoooo! Bravo!!!!!!
Written 3 January 2020
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DavidPopovic
Novi Sad, Serbia31 contributions
All in all a really nice experience. The organisation is on point, great communication and personal approach. Compared to other providers the service is a bit pricey and for that price it would be very positive to add one or two hours to the trip, not to rush anything and to make it to all the places you wish to see. We booked the trip because we really wanted to see manta rays, but due to season and not that great weather conditions, we did not get to see them.
If you are planning to see mantas, remember that February is not the best time to see them.
If you don’t mind paying more for a great service, you should consider ForeverVacation.
If you are planning to see mantas, remember that February is not the best time to see them.
If you don’t mind paying more for a great service, you should consider ForeverVacation.
Written 2 March 2020
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Hi David,
Glad you had a nice experience with us. The pictures looked so much fun! So sorry you didn't get the chance to see manta rays. Hopefully next time! :)
Thanks for taking your tour and thanks for taking time to write this review.
Best of luck to you in the future :)
Hope to see you in one of our other locations in Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia!
Ben & Janie
ForeverVacation
Written 13 March 2020
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Holly O
4 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
We experienced the snorkeling with manta rays at Nusa Penida. It was a bit of a rush getting on the boat but there was 3-4 staff ensuring we got on the boat due to us being late. The staff were so friendly and all in uniform so we easily knew you was helping us. We got to the island with a tour guide waiting with a clear sign with our name. As soon as we got to the island it was so organised and fun. We got on a boat with just 6 of us and managed to swim with up to 6 manta rays and 1 turtle. The tour guides were all so funny and lovely and really made the day. For the price of the tour you do feel taken care of and appreciated all day long along with getting a much more intimate experience the whole day. We saw so many amazing things and our driver/tour guide was an amazing tour guide. I highly recommend to everyone going to Bali. It is on the more expensive side but you are looked after the entire day and it really made it worth it.
Written 17 August 2022
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Thanks for the nice review Holly. So happy you had fun on the Bali Instagram Tour. We really appreciate you choosing ForeverVacation.
Glad you felt taken care of the entire time by our team. That is always super important to us.
Best of luck to you and let us know if you ever need anything in the future.
Hope to see you in one of our other locations :)
Best of luck!
Ben, Janie, Vi, Linh & The ForeverVacation Team
Written 19 August 2022
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Raphaël Z
16 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Very well organized through a Whatsapp group chat they create after booking. Thank you Diandra, Dhea, Aprio, Komang and Bagus. Everyone was so nice!
The snorkeling happens in the morning as soon as you arrive on the island. They take you to 4 different spots on a speed boat. I would have preferred to stay in 2 or 3 spots only and stay longer at each, but it allows to see more stuff :) And we saw many mantas at the first spot, not one, many. Mind blowing. Also at the last spot, Komang's experienced eyes pointed to a turtle that I would have totally missed! Well done sir and thank you.
After snorkeling, there’s a 15 min car ride till the restaurant for lunch: nothing fancy but tasty. Note that you can also take a quick shower there to get rid of the salt.
After lunch, a 30 min car ride to go to the famous cliff (forgot the name). Many people there of course, but Bagus knows where the good spot is :) The view is breathtaking.
From there, you have a few options to choose (said options will be written in the Whatsapp group chat the day before, nice). We decided not to go to the beach below the cliff, but drive to Crystal Bay beach directly. And from there, we walked 20 minutes to another beach called Pandan I think. This beach has almost no one there, maybe because of the 20 min walk, but also maybe because of the huge waves. Swimming there is not recommended / not possible (or at least the day we went), and I say this as an OK swimmer. So if you want to swim it’s prob better to stay at Crystal Bay beach even though there are more people, and try to find a good spot (go on the right side, less crowded). Also, if you want to do snorkeling there, you must rent the equipment at the beach separately for all the snorkeling equipment from the morning session stays on the boat.
Around 3:15pm it’s time to drive back to the port to catch the (last?) boat back to Sanur. It kinda feels too early to leave, we wanted to stay longer, but on the bright side it allows you to get back to your hotel for dinner time ;)
Overall a great experience, recommended!
The snorkeling happens in the morning as soon as you arrive on the island. They take you to 4 different spots on a speed boat. I would have preferred to stay in 2 or 3 spots only and stay longer at each, but it allows to see more stuff :) And we saw many mantas at the first spot, not one, many. Mind blowing. Also at the last spot, Komang's experienced eyes pointed to a turtle that I would have totally missed! Well done sir and thank you.
After snorkeling, there’s a 15 min car ride till the restaurant for lunch: nothing fancy but tasty. Note that you can also take a quick shower there to get rid of the salt.
After lunch, a 30 min car ride to go to the famous cliff (forgot the name). Many people there of course, but Bagus knows where the good spot is :) The view is breathtaking.
From there, you have a few options to choose (said options will be written in the Whatsapp group chat the day before, nice). We decided not to go to the beach below the cliff, but drive to Crystal Bay beach directly. And from there, we walked 20 minutes to another beach called Pandan I think. This beach has almost no one there, maybe because of the 20 min walk, but also maybe because of the huge waves. Swimming there is not recommended / not possible (or at least the day we went), and I say this as an OK swimmer. So if you want to swim it’s prob better to stay at Crystal Bay beach even though there are more people, and try to find a good spot (go on the right side, less crowded). Also, if you want to do snorkeling there, you must rent the equipment at the beach separately for all the snorkeling equipment from the morning session stays on the boat.
Around 3:15pm it’s time to drive back to the port to catch the (last?) boat back to Sanur. It kinda feels too early to leave, we wanted to stay longer, but on the bright side it allows you to get back to your hotel for dinner time ;)
Overall a great experience, recommended!
Written 7 August 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hello Rapha :)
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on our tour and appreciated the organization through our Whatsapp group chat. Our team members Diandra, Dhea, Aprio, Komang, and Bagus are delighted to know that you found them all so nice and accommodating.
We're glad you enjoyed the snorkeling experience and got to see many mantas at the first spot, making it a mind-blowing encounter. Komang's expertise in spotting the turtle at the last spot is truly commendable!
We take note of your feedback about the number of snorkeling spots and their duration. Your input helps us improve our tours to provide an even better experience for our guests.
The breathtaking view from the famous cliff and the options available for you to choose from make the tour even more diverse and exciting. We're happy you appreciated the information provided in the Whatsapp group chat about the available options.
Your overall positive review and recommendation mean a lot to us. Should you decide to explore more adventures in the future, we'd be more than happy to welcome you back to create more wonderful memories together.
Best Regards,
ForeverVacation team
Written 7 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Larenzi
Brisbane, Australia110 contributions
Jan 2023
This is the up-and-coming place to visit in Bali.
It is a short boat ride from the capital to the secluded island; surrounded by the bluest ocean.
Once you arrive on the island you are escorted to a smaller boat to kick off the snorkelling adventure. We stopped at four key sites along the coastline. Each with different terrain, conditions, and flora/fauna. Without a doubt my favourite was Wall Bay we saw the most incredible coral, one which looked like a nugget of gold nestled against the rocky cliffs. The different bays allow you to venture out further and wider in the ocean if you choose - with a greater chance of seeing bigger wildlife, we were lucky enough to see a manta and a glimpse of a turtle (there quick!). But also allow you to stay closer to the shore in the shallower water if you want. You do need to be prepared for a lot of people and boats, not just your own. However our guides were fantastic moving us around and allowing us to experience areas less populated. This is a fantastic snorkelling adventure and if you love the ocean and wildlife you will have the best time.
We made the decision to substitute Crystal Bay and visit Angel’s Billabong and Broken Cliff, sadly we were hoping to have a dip in the billabong but due to the recent weather it was too muddy. However the view is astounding and allows you to get a fantastic Birdseye of where just a few hours ago we were snorkelling.
Finally, we visited Kelingking Cliff. The views are vast, but if I am being honest was not anymore spectacular then the cliffs we experienced earlier in the day.
I loved our Guide Widiana, but if I am being honest if I booked again I would save the funds and book the snorkelling only adventure as I did not really enjoy the additional cliffs and beaches as really they seemed like an Instagram opportunity only.
It is a short boat ride from the capital to the secluded island; surrounded by the bluest ocean.
Once you arrive on the island you are escorted to a smaller boat to kick off the snorkelling adventure. We stopped at four key sites along the coastline. Each with different terrain, conditions, and flora/fauna. Without a doubt my favourite was Wall Bay we saw the most incredible coral, one which looked like a nugget of gold nestled against the rocky cliffs. The different bays allow you to venture out further and wider in the ocean if you choose - with a greater chance of seeing bigger wildlife, we were lucky enough to see a manta and a glimpse of a turtle (there quick!). But also allow you to stay closer to the shore in the shallower water if you want. You do need to be prepared for a lot of people and boats, not just your own. However our guides were fantastic moving us around and allowing us to experience areas less populated. This is a fantastic snorkelling adventure and if you love the ocean and wildlife you will have the best time.
We made the decision to substitute Crystal Bay and visit Angel’s Billabong and Broken Cliff, sadly we were hoping to have a dip in the billabong but due to the recent weather it was too muddy. However the view is astounding and allows you to get a fantastic Birdseye of where just a few hours ago we were snorkelling.
Finally, we visited Kelingking Cliff. The views are vast, but if I am being honest was not anymore spectacular then the cliffs we experienced earlier in the day.
I loved our Guide Widiana, but if I am being honest if I booked again I would save the funds and book the snorkelling only adventure as I did not really enjoy the additional cliffs and beaches as really they seemed like an Instagram opportunity only.
Written 5 February 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi Larenzi,
Thank you so much for your review! We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your tour overall and had a great time with Widiana. Your rating of 4 stars tells us that we are on the right track, but we are always looking for ways to improve. We understand that you were hoping to have a dip in Angel’s Billabong, but since we're in the middle of rainy season - the water condition can be a bit tough to predict.
At ForeverVacation, we strive to provide exceptional experiences for all of our customers, and your feedback plays a crucial role in helping us achieve that goal. We are committed to continuously improving our tours and making sure that every customer has an enjoyable and memorable experience. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we hope that you will consider traveling with us again in the future. Thank you again for your support!
Ben, Janie & the ForeverVacation team
Written 8 February 2023
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Alice T
13 contributions
Absolutely a must do if you are in Bali. Forever Vacation team did such an amazing job at making sure my trip was the best. I had booked this tour last minute and they did a great job at accommodating me since I was doing it solo. They worked with me to make this tour as comfortable as possible. The pick up from the hotel was timely if not early which was great! Very was quick to answer all my questions and stayed with me until I boarded the speed boat. Gede had an ice cold bottled water ready for me at pick up and guided me to Komang. Komang was the best boat captain, he helped me through the process of snorkeling and was patient with me while I splashed around. Gede did an awesome land tour and was quick to take pictures for me and send them on WhatsApp. We chatted about everything which made this trip comfortable. I loved the service from beginning to end. I just want to thank personally Janie, Ben, Very, Gede, and Komang for making this happened.
Written 14 February 2020
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Hi Alice,
Glad you had a great time on your tour with us. Thanks so much for the kind words! Our entire team loved spending the day with you and said you were so friendly.
Thanks for taking the tour and thanks for taking time to write this review.
Best of luck to you in the future :)
Hope to see you in one of our other locations in Vietnam, Thailand or Malaysia!
Ben & Janie
ForeverVacation
Written 3 March 2020
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Doz J
Malmesbury, UK87 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
I’ve been lucky to have snorkelled in many different countries, however the professionalism and experience with this company was excellent. After booking I was added to a WhatsApp group that keep me updated on everything prior to, during and post the day. The day prior to the event I was sent the itinerary with suggested options on what we may wish to change (all with no additional charge). Having made a change the night before the running of the day was again faultless. Pickup and transfer to the island was smooth and Peter the driver was early and as with all the staff was polite and courteous throughout. Our boarding of the ferry was all done on our behalf and we were given a lovely cake and water for the journey. We were escorted by Putu throughout our time on the island. Having had numerous guides around the globe, he was one of the best. Knowledgeable, courteous, helpful and full of good suggestions, he made it a very special day. The boat trip itself was amazing. We shared it with 2 others who were returning on the same trip from the week before (got to be a good sign!). The boat captain Komang and his in the water Snorkeling expert (madi), we’re again amazing, being able to spot the manga days and turtles well before anyone else! They also managed to find less crowded spots for us to swim away from the larger passenger carrying boats and their swimmers. The lunch provided both local and western type cuisine, having gone for local it was very tasty! My wife captured the phrase of the day as we were on a secluded beach suggested by Putu (less than 10 people on the entire beach) by stating it was our own little paradise. An amazing day and we will definitely be using the same company again when we return to the Far East!!
Written 12 March 2023
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Hello! :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us and Putu! We take pride in our commitment to providing personalized service, and it's great to know that your Nusa Penida Snorkeling Adventure was tailored to your exact needs and exceeded your expectations.
We're glad that we could be a part of making your journey a memorable one, and we're thrilled that you had a great time. We appreciate your trust in us, and we look forward to helping you plan your next adventure. Thank you for choosing us!
Best of luck!
Ben, Janie & ForeverVacation Team
Written 13 March 2023
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Phil H
Columbia, MD141 contributions
Jul 2023
Nusa Penida is a great day trip from South Bali and we do recommend Forever Vacation Bali for the experience. We were picked up by a rental with Verry accompanying us and making sure we had correct tickets and knew what was happening. Verry also met us after the boat return and saw us back to the hotel. On the island we were met by Wijana who saw us to the proper snorkel boat and later as our driver and able tour guide.
The snorkeling was great, there were three of us, two oldsters and grandson (12). The boat and guide were careful and quite attentive with Komeng (sp?) accompanying the group of 5 in the water with a ring and expertise in where to look. The group did see a few sizable Manta Rays, turtle,lots of fish and some coral. There were four dive stops. The spots were somewhat crowded with boats, so one had to be attentive. After the snorkeling, a couple of hours or so, we were picked up for a lunch at a highlands restaurant, then visited some sites including cliffs on the island and later to a beach for just sitting still. Back to the boat and back to hotel by about 6 PM. Only complaint was on the return "fast boat" trip, the cabin was closed up due to spray and it was rather nasty stuffy inside. The boat was not labeled by the company that took us, seemed a substitute boat.
Overall, things met or exceeded our expectations and is a great way to get some water/snorkeling and a different view of things while visiting Bali.
The snorkeling was great, there were three of us, two oldsters and grandson (12). The boat and guide were careful and quite attentive with Komeng (sp?) accompanying the group of 5 in the water with a ring and expertise in where to look. The group did see a few sizable Manta Rays, turtle,lots of fish and some coral. There were four dive stops. The spots were somewhat crowded with boats, so one had to be attentive. After the snorkeling, a couple of hours or so, we were picked up for a lunch at a highlands restaurant, then visited some sites including cliffs on the island and later to a beach for just sitting still. Back to the boat and back to hotel by about 6 PM. Only complaint was on the return "fast boat" trip, the cabin was closed up due to spray and it was rather nasty stuffy inside. The boat was not labeled by the company that took us, seemed a substitute boat.
Overall, things met or exceeded our expectations and is a great way to get some water/snorkeling and a different view of things while visiting Bali.
Written 22 July 2023
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Hello :)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Forever Vacation Bali for your Nusa Penida day trip! We're delighted to hear that you had a great experience and that you enjoyed the adventure with us.
We're glad that Verry and Wijana took good care of you throughout the trip, ensuring you had the correct tickets and providing attentive guidance. It sounds like the snorkeling experience was fantastic, with Komeng's expertise adding to the enjoyment of spotting Manta Rays, turtles, fish, and coral.
We apologize for any inconvenience with the return "fast boat" trip, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll take this into account to ensure a smoother experience for future trips.
It warms our hearts to know that overall, the tour met or even exceeded your expectations, offering you a different and enjoyable view of Bali.
If you ever plan to explore more destinations or have any further travel needs, please don't hesitate to reach out. We'd be more than happy to assist you in creating more wonderful memories.
Best Regards,
ForeverVacation team
Written 23 July 2023
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Nian
Mexico City, Mexico
If I am staying at Nasu Penida Island for the night. Will I be able to bring two small suitcases with me on to the tour?
Written 2 August 2024
Hi. Is it possible to get picked up from a hotel in Nusa Penida instead from Bali? If so, will the price change? Thank you.
Written 4 May 2024
Hi, is this a complete private tour that does not include any tourists other than my group?
Written 14 April 2024
I would like to inquire if life jackets and flotation devices will be provided for this snorkeling excursion.
Written 1 June 2023
Yes lifejackets provided. Flippers also keep you afloat. Also reassuring is the ‘Snorkelling Guide’ also swims with you to assist you by pointing out the various fish. He/she has a Safety Ring attached to them if anyone needs a rest. The boat follows you and is never more than 20 metres away. Enjoy your day.
Written 2 June 2023
Hi you've mentioned that the snorkelling boat will accommodate up to 6 pax but i have a group of 7 pax will we all be able to fit into one snorkelling boat ?
Written 10 May 2022
A bit unexpected, but can I take this even if I don't know how to swim?
Written 28 April 2022
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