Nusa Penida Island Fast Boat Transfer from Sanur Beach Bali
What is Nusa Penida ?
Many people who love traveling, now searching on internet with key word Nusa Penida. Nusa Penida is one of the islands in the direct vicinity of the Bali, and consists of hilly or bukit, with a highest elevation of 528 meter, peak position in Bukit Mundi. Many hills are making Nusa Penida has exotic panorama. Based on the connections between the main river and its tributaries, rivers show parallel flowing patterns, i.e. the main river and its tributaries flow almost everywhere in a parallel fashion. Given the quantity of water running through these rivers, which only flows during the rainy season. The soil (stone) condition is mostly simillar with Bukit Peninsula, southern part of Bali Island. The soil in Nusa Penida generally consists of weathered limestone. Small coralline limestone slabs are used as basic material to construct foundations for terraced agricultural fields, but also for the construction of walls around houses, the foundations of houses and other types of buildings. Limestone collected from the slopes of valleys in the hilly Nusa Penida terrain, however, are used for the construction of houses (generally carved into bricks), statues and as basic material for bricks (softer types of limestone).

Nusa Penida Island lies close to the equator and are subject to the west and east monsoon cycle. As in Bali, the year is basically divided into two periods: a first period that runs from the end of April or beginning of May, (sasih jesta according to the Balinese lunar calendar) to the end of September (sasih katiga) characterized by a hot and dry climate called masan panes. During this period the prevailing winds reaching Bali and Nusa Penida come from the south-east and are mainly dry. Precipitation is at a minimum, farming activities nearly stop and tend to be limited to the harvest of beans or peanuts and the search for fodder for the animals. There follows a second period from the beginning of October (sasih kapat) to the end of March (sasih kesanga), which is characterized by regular precipitation called masan ujan (rainy season). At the beginning of October the prevailing winds change and they reach Bali and Nusa Penida from the south-west. These winds bring to the islands the western monsoon with its rain. The rain type is tropical rainy, come cloudy in few hours and heavy rainy suddently then finish in one or two hours. It very seldom heavy rainy for days or long hours.The rain type is tropical rainy, come cloudy in few hours and heavy rainy suddently then finish in one or two hours. It very seldom heavy rainy for days or long hours. During this period in Nusa Penida all the relevant farming activities begin, such as the planting of maize, of dry rice, beans and cassava. Because of the dry environment farmers tend to plant all crops at the beginning of the rainy season so as to maximize the chances of a successful harvest.

Nusa Penida is small island lies between S0 35' and S0 47'
latitude south and between 115° 26' 27,9" and 115° 35' 27,9"
longitude east and cover an area about 191.4625 km2 and adjacent
to two sister islands, Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. The topography
of Nusa Penida is characterised by a sequence of steep limestone
knolls rising from the north to the south coast, while the northern
area has a small coastal plain at sea level, the south coast is
marked by vertical cliffs rising between 100 and 200m. a.s.l.
The orographic structure of the island can be roughly divided
along three plateau, the first being at sea level on the north
coast; the second which runs between 400 and 450 m. a.s.l. at
the centre; and the third on the south of the island which lies
at about 200m. a.s.l. The island is marked by a central hilly
ridge that runs across it from south-east to north-west with the
highest hill being 529 m.

How to get from / to Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida Island with Bali Island is connected by Badung strait, it about 28 kms from Sanur Beach pier. Recent years, Nusa Penida is emerging as new tourist destination which offer exotic beaches panorama and wonderful underwater, best snorkeling and dive spot are many. Regular speed boat services operate daily between Nusa Penida and Sanur in South Bali as well as between Nusa Penida and Kusamba and Padang Bai in East Bali. When weather is clear, the journey takes 30 to 45 minutes and may be rough journey when the wave or wind blow strong. Fastboat depart to various destinations in Nusa Penida everyday, depending on the fast boat company. The best way and cheap to get Nusa Penida Island is take a fast boat from Sanur Beach compare with Kusamba or Padangbai. As shown on photos, the boats depart directly from the beach in Sanur and do not use a pier so you will need to wade, generally up to about knee-depth, but sometimes more, up to the back of the boat and climb the steps into the boat. The passengers will come into boat in queue, boat staff will help passengers to come in. If you are mobility-impaired or not comfortable getting onto a boat in this manner, boat staff will need to carry you. Your shoes or slippers must be keep inside your bag or fast boat staff will collect them and put into plastic basket then give them back to passengers when already arrive in Nusa Penida. In Nusa Penida the various companies generally have their own private pier.

Tips: Make sure to put your electronics and valuable in a dry bag. You will have to get on the boat directly from the beach, which means that your stuff might get wet. Make sure to bring enough cash with you as well, because there might be fewer ATMs on the island than what you are used to.
Below are the time time of pick uo time from Bali major tourist area. Out of those area, surcharge will be applied.
Pick Up Area | Sanur | Kuta / Legian | Seminyak / Kerobokan | Canggu Club | Jimbaran Center | Nusa Dua | Ubud Central |
Pick Up Time | 07:00-07:15 | 06:15-06:30 | 06:15-06:30 | 06:15-06:30 | 06:15-06:30 | 06:15-06:30 | 06:15-06:30 |
Time table of the fast boat from Sanur Beach and return
Depature | Destination | Time | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Sanur | Nusa Penida | 08:30 | 11:15 | 15:15 |
Nusa Penida | Sanur | 09:45 | 13:45 | 17:00 |
Note: schedules are subject to change without prior notice depend on the weather situation,
We offer a competitive fast boat ticket from and to Nusa Penida Island. Ticket fast boat offered already included hotel pick up / transfer in Bali.
Price in IDR | One Way | Return |
Children 4-10 years old | IDR 300.000 | IDR 450.000 |
Adult | IDR 400.000 | IDR 600.000 |
Validity:
Price valid until March 2025

Remark
- Pickup and drop off service include Sanur, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Ubud Central, Canggu Club/Station
- Transport service (pickup and drop off) is based on seat in coach (SIC)
- Additional charge for pickup and drop off service to Sawangan,Pecatu, Uluwatu, Balangan,Padang-Padang at IDR 150.000/car/way
- Aditional charge for pickup and drop off service to Payangan, Tegalalang,Pejeng IDR 200.000/car/way
- Aditional charge for pickup and drop off service to Batu Bolong Beach, Echo Beach, Pererenan Beach IDR 150.000/car/way
What to bring:
- casual clothes
- sun cream
- sport shoes / slippers
- voucher / cash for payment
For safety, fast boat already equiped with:
- Life Rafts
- 4 Unit Life Rings
- First aid kid box
- 80 life jackets for adult
- life jackets for infant
- Mineral water
Term & Conditions:
- For single traveler additonal 50% surcharge for hotel pick up transfer to Sanur Beach where fast boat anchor.
- Child under 4 years is not allowed joining this package tour.
- Child category 4 until 10 years old.
- Reasonable and fair price, that means NO HIDDEN FEES.
- Payment either in USD, Rupiah, or other major currencies based on the latest exchange rates.
- Get special discount for participant more than 3 person (6 person up, consider group booking).
Book your fast boat ticket to Nusa Penida and return in advance by filling in the booking form bellow with valid contact detail. Any inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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