From Bali, you will need to take a fast boat or ferry to reach Penida, with the speedboat journey taking around 45 minutes.

There are many speedboat operators who run daily trips to Nusa Penida, and most depart from Sanur Beach in Bali at different times. But we would recommend going to Nusa Penida in the morning, as the sea is flatter in the morning, making it easier for you to get on the boat, and the conditions around the beach are not as hot as in the noon.

Sometimes the seawater can be knee deep, but don't worry, the speedboat crew will be waiting to help you into the speedboat, and for luggage such as suitcases, the porter will be responsible for carrying them into the trunk of the speedboat.

If you bring your own vehicle to Sanur Beach Port, you can leave it there as there is a very large car park for motorbikes and cars. The car park is also for overnight vehicles. You don't need to worry about leaving your own vehicle there, as it is very safe.

The location on the map is the common departure point for all speedboat companies operating this route from Sanur Beach.

The advantage of departing from Tribuana is that it only takes 25 minutes to get to Nusa Penida, and this port also has a private harbour, making it easier for passengers to get to the speedboat.

The Port of Tribuana also has extensive storage facilities for motorbikes and cars. For motorbikes there is a special place to protect your vehicle from the hot sun and rain as it is stored in a special motorcycle storage room. Just pay IDR 5,000 per day for motorcycles and IDR 10,000 per day for cars.

We also embed a map to Tribuana Harbour if you wish to depart from there:

Just like in Bali, there are two main modes of transport for exploring Nusa Penida: motorbike rental or car rental with driver.

We recommend that you hire a private car with a driver as it provides a sense of security and comfort for you and your loved ones. The rates are roughly the same as the transportation rental rates on mainland Bali, starting from IDR 550,000 per day including petrol and driver.

You can also choose to rent a motorbike from your accommodation/hotel or from the port in Nusa Penida and the price will be around IDR 75,000 - IDR 100,000 per day.

Things you need to bring with you to Nusa Penida

Most of the items below can probably be found in Nusa Penida. Still, the quality of anything you buy on the street is not guaranteed (we wouldn't use a flimsy street bag to protect expensive camera equipment).

It is a good idea to purchase some of the items below before your trip to Nusa Penida, as they are a guarantee of quality and safety:

• Waterproof bag: It's important to keep your electronics safe on the boat. Personally, I carry a 30-litre bag that can hold a drone, tablet, camera, phone, and many other things. Everything stayed dry, even after several dips in the water!
• Waterproof phone bag: Same as above, but it’s just for your phone. Perfect if you don't have any other electronics to carry and just need something small to protect your phone.
• Snorkelling gear: Nusa Penida has many diving spots with beautiful coral and fish that you don't want to miss. Snorkels and masks can be hired on the boat, but if you plan to do several trips it is more economical to bring your own.
• Water shoes: Protect your feet from pain with water shoes! Avoid cutting yourself on the sharp reef before reaching the boat.
• Sunglasses: Important to protect your eyes from blinding sunlight.
• Sun cream: This cream will protect your skin from burning, as Nusa Penida is an area where the intense sun is very hot.

Firstly, we want to inform you that there are many tour operators to Nusa Penida offering cheap prices, but during the tour you'll feel that there are so many extra costs. 

That's why you must be careful and smart in your choice of tour operator so that you don't feel cheated and disappointed at the end of the day.

Not all tour operators offer the best service, so you need to look carefully for one that is experienced in organising your trip so that your tour goes as smoothly as you expected.

Wisata Bali Penida is a tour and travel company with decades of experience arranging Nusa Penida tours with rates starting at USD 35 per person.

As well as full day tours, we also offer Nusa Penida Accommodation packages which include 1 day 1 nights Nusa Penida Tour Package and 2 days 1 nights Nusa Penida Tour Package with luxury hotel facilities at affordable prices.

Wisata Bali Penida also organises tours in Bali according to your wishes or request.