SNORKELLING · ISLAND HOPPING SNORKELING TRIPS IN INDONESIA
The 15 best island hopping snorkeling trips in Indonesia you can book right now, with what each costs per person, how long you are in the water and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason.
You’ll visit turtle areas, the Gili Meno underwater statues, coral gardens, and a quieter reef near Gili Air with an English-speaking guide. Tom, Jack, Maron, Adi, and Arul are among the guides praised for calm instruction and strong GoPro photography. Choose a shared or private boat, with options lasting 2 to 8 hours.
“Perfect day. Guides were great. Saw some turts and millions of fish. Loved it.”
From Sama-Sama Reggae Bar, you’ll board a glass-bottom boat for three snorkeling stops around Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. Expect turtles, coral, fish, and The Nest underwater sculptures, with guides such as Yudi, Rudi, Ijank, or Dodo helping with safety and GoPro photos. Choose a 4.5-hour or 5.5-hour option.
“It was really good and all the guides were really nice and gentle”
Join guides such as Ijank and Dodo for a 150-minute shared glass-bottom boat trip from Sama-Sama Reggae Bar. Snorkel at an underwater statue site, Turtle Point, and a fish-rich reef, then watch sunset from the water. Gear, guide, water, insurance, and shared GoPro footage are included.
“Fantastic tour! We probably saw about 10 turtles on the day. Our tour guide Ijank did a great job capturing footage of us with a GoPro and as I have an Android phone, he really went the extra mile for me in providing an alternative means to access the files afterwards. The quality of the images/videos was great and it will serve as fond memories for an amazing day”
Meet guides such as Adi, Ali, and Oni near Gili Trawangan Harbor for a group or private boat trip to three snorkeling sites. Swim with turtles, view underwater statues, explore Gili Air, and choose the deluxe option for Gili Meno, its Turtle Sanctuary, and shared GoPro photos.
“Amazing tour, Adi our guide was very good. Great snorkelling spots, saw so many fish and turtles, and the guides were great at getting to pro photos which they gave us for free.”
From Nipah Beach, explore all three Gili Islands in seven hours. Snorkel with turtles and reef fish at three locations, visit Gili Trawangan, stop for lunch on Gili Meno, and finish at Gili Air. Local guides such as Anto, Budi, and Musleh are praised for patient help, good timing, and underwater photos.
“Thanks a lot, we had an amazing day everything was perfect:)”
Take a fast boat from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, then snorkel from a private glass-bottom boat at three sites near Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. Your English-speaking guide, such as Ijank, Jacky, Nine, or Gus Kumara, helps you spot turtles and records GoPro photos and videos. Free time on Gili T completes the day.
“The guide jacky was amazing showed us everting we wanted to see”
Spend five hours aboard Utopia Catamaran with stops near Gili Meno, Gili Air, and Gili Trawangan. Snorkel with guides, look for turtles and underwater statues, then enjoy a buffet dinner, snacks, paddle boards, floating beanbags, and sunset views. Vicky and her crew lead the small group of up to 18 people.
“The staff was really friendly and helpful. I have nut allergy and they took special care to make sure I was safe. They took it seriously and was understanding. The boat was great with many nice sitting spots. It's a great place to se the sunset with your loved one. Highly recommend this trip. You also get to jump from the boat. The only negative thing was the quality of the snorkeling gear. We have done a lot of snorkelig and are used to proper equipment. This was annoyingly bad. We have rented snorkeling gear for this trip and everything have been decent. The masks was especially bad.”
Spend three to eight hours exploring Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air by boat with a local English-speaking guide. Abdul Azis and other guides are praised for helping beginners, finding turtles, and taking GoPro photos. Hotel transfers and GoPro use are optional, so check your booking carefully.
“A big thank you to ABDUL AZIS for this extraordinary dive He is very caring, kind and reassuring as well as the boat driver. We saw lots of turtles, statues and lots of fish as well as baby turtles He takes a lot of picture amazing 🐢”
Spend three days between Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, with shared Bali transfers, fast boats, two hotel nights, breakfast, and a private 2.5-hour snorkel trip. You’ll visit the Bask Nest underwater statues, look for turtles, and choose between Standard and Premium accommodation and boat services.
“I went along with my sister and we had the whole boat to ourselves. Our guide didn’t speak much English but we didn’t mind as he still pointed out the things we needed to see including turtles which was phenomenal. Would recommend!”
Join Ozzy Snorkeling Centre for a 4.5-hour glass-bottom boat trip around the Gili Islands. You’ll snorkel around Gili Meno’s 48 underwater statues, visit Turtle Point, stop for lunch at your own cost, and possibly see Blue Coral. English and Indonesian are spoken, but group size and boat comfort can vary.
“Une excursion à 16e donc peu cher avec un bateau en très mauvais état (le moteur s’est arrêté plusieurs fois) très beaux points de snorkling avec les statues et tortues et l’arrêt à Gili Meno..par contre pas pratique pour remonter sur le bateau ..et lorsque vous faites du snorkling le bateau s’est vraiment très éloigné certaines personnes du groupe a un moment étaient fatiguées et ont commencé à. Dpaw être rassurées”
Spend four hours cruising among Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air with an English-speaking guide, shared glass-bottom boat, snorkel gear, and GoPro shoot. Expect Turtle Point, blue coral, the Nest underwater statue, and a turtle sanctuary. Lunch is extra, and busy stops are possible.
Spend five hours aboard a shared catamaran from Gili Trawangan or Gili Air, with turtle snorkeling, GoPro footage, two buffet meals, paddleboards, roof jumps, and a floating beach club. English and Indonesian crew members provide safety support. Drinks from the bar cost extra, and snorkel stops depend on sea conditions.
“As an overall effect it’s really good but you should improve your food don’t make it vegetarian offer seafood also their shouldn’t be any charge on wine, cocktails….. Please it’s £80”
Spend four hours snorkeling from Gili Air to Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan aboard a glass-bottom boat. You’ll use provided gear, look for sea turtles, colorful fish, coral, and Gili Meno’s famous underwater statues. An English-speaking host provides the safety briefing. Bring cash for the possible lunch stop.
“La cosa più bella é stato vedere le tartarughe e grazie all’aiuto della nostra guida! Partendo alle 10 ci si ritrova in mezzo a tanta gente. Si potrebbe anticipare l’ora di partenza, ma comunque una bellissima esperienza.”
Join an English-speaking guide for a glass-bottom boat trip from the Gili Islands to Gili Meno’s 48 underwater statues, Turtle Point, Virgin Coral Garden, and Bongkas Reef. Masks, snorkels, life jackets, mineral water, and GoPro use are included. You also get free time on Meno Island, but food and hotel transfers cost extra.
“Amazing snorkelling and great that er got free photos and videos It’s very busy at the statues part and hard to keep a track of where your group is”
Join guide Dewa and his team for an eight-hour private snorkeling trip from Senggigi or Mataram. Ride a glass-bottom boat to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, with sea turtles, coral, underwater statues, free time, and guide-taken photos and videos. Lunch is separate.
“Great snorkeling experience! Saw many fish species, types of coral and many sea turtles! Water was very clear as well. The underwater statues are overrated IMO and very crowded with other snorkelers. The primary guide, Dewa, picked us up on time and took us to the harbor where we loaded onto the boat and met our captain and snorkel guide who photographed and videoed our underwater adventures. Stopped at Gili Tarawgsn for free time and lunch. All in all a great day. very well organized with friendly guides. Highly recommend Dewa and his company for trips in Lombok.”
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