2 Days/1N Trip – Snorkeling with Manta Rays in Lembongan/Penida (all included)

Manta rays in your swim plan. This 2-day, 1-night snorkeling trip from Bali is built around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida’s top sites, with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride from Sanur. You’ll snorkel with two sessions focused on Manta Point and Crystal Bay, plus you get a night on the island so you are not rushing.

I especially like the way the day is structured for repeat chances at good conditions, not just one quick stop. You get snorkeling equipment and access to the center facilities, and the instruction team is often singled out for calm, clear coaching by name, including Laurena, Silvère, Valentino, Kass, and Cass.

One consideration before you book: this is reserved for swimmers who feel comfortable in the water, and there is also an extra fee of 300,000 Rp per person mentioned for reaching Manta Point.

Quick hits before you go

• Hotel pickup in South Bali and beyond: Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ubud, and surrounding areas are covered with free transport to Sanur harbour.
• Two snorkeling sessions at two named hotspots: Manta Point and Crystal Bay are the focus.
• One night accommodation in Nusa Lembongan so you can slow down and snorkel in the morning.
• Included comfort on and off the boat: Wi-Fi, toilet, shower, locker, and change room are available at the center.
• Lunch on the boat on Day 2 plus tea or coffee to keep the day easy.
• Private group experience: it is only your group.

Price and value: what $158.20 really buys you

At $158.20 per person, this trip can look like a small fortune until you line up what is included. You are paying for a package, not just a snorkel ticket.

Here is what you get in the bundle:

• Pickup and drop-off from a long list of Bali areas
• Speedboat return tickets from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan
• One night accommodation in Nusa Lembongan
• Two snorkeling sessions at Manta Point and Crystal Bay
• Snorkeling equipment
• Lunch on the boat on Day 2 plus tea or coffee
• Use of center facilities like a toilet, shower, locker, and change room
• A smoother on-water experience with underwater digital cameras available to rent (digital souvenirs to purchase are separate)

The part that makes the price feel more reasonable is the logistics. Getting to Lembongan normally takes a bit of planning. Here, transport, boats, and the overnight are bundled so you spend less time figuring out schedules and more time in the water.

One small line item to watch: the trip notes an extra 300,000 Rp per person to reach Manta Point. So if you are budgeting tightly, treat the listed price as the baseline and plan for that add-on.

Getting to Sanur harbour and riding the speedboat

Your day starts with pickup from your hotel. The coverage includes Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ubud, and surrounding areas. That matters because the Nusa Islands logistics can be confusing if you try to DIY.

Once you are collected, you head to Sanur harbour, board the speedboat to Nusa Lembongan, and you do the same route in reverse when it is time to go back. Speedboat travel is not gentle, but it usually beats slower routes for this kind of tight 2-day window.

If you like clear communication, this operator asks for the basics to lock in pickup smoothly: your name, hotel name and address, ideally a local phone number (hotel phone works), room number, and everything needed so the team can coordinate you without a scavenger hunt.

Nusa Lembongan for the night: why staying matters

You check in and overnight in Nusa Lembongan, and then you snorkel the next morning. That overnight is the quiet genius of this trip.

Staying overnight gives you two advantages:

1. You are not scrambling to snorkel and return to Bali on the same day.
2. You can plan your morning calmly, rather than working against time and transport.

It also means you are living on the island where the water activity is happening. In practice, that usually feels less stressful and more like a real mini getaway.

The main event: two snorkeling sessions at Manta Point and Crystal Bay

This is a 2-site snorkeling plan, not a random scan of the water. The focus is:

• Manta Point
• Crystal Bay

Manta Point: the reason many people come

Manta Point is the big draw. The tour description frames this as the best chance to encounter manta rays, and it specifically notes an extra 300,000 Rp per person to reach Manta Point.

What that means for you: go in with a flexible mindset about where you enter the water and how the day is timed. If you are sensitive to budget surprises, this is the one place you should account for upfront.

Crystal Bay: the second stop that keeps the day fun

Crystal Bay is listed as one of the best snorkeling sites in the region. The value of having a second site is simple: even if conditions are not perfect at one spot, you still have another strong option scheduled right after.

Also, snorkeling spots differ in feel. One may be more suited to mantas, while another can be better for calmer viewing and seeing coral life and fish variety. With two sessions, you are not betting the whole trip on one moment.

What the team adds during the water time

The tour emphasizes guidance and advice from the team so you get more out of the seabed. The feedback you can find on instructor names also points to coaching that is practical and confidence-building, with people praising clear instructions and supervision.

Names that show up in feedback include Laurena, Silvère, Valentino, Kass, and Cass. A few notes are consistent in the tone: instructors help people feel secure, explain expectations clearly, and keep timelines moving without chaos.

What is included on the water and on land

This trip is not bare-bones. It includes the stuff that makes snorkeling smoother when you are not traveling with gear or a plan.

Equipment and facilities

You get use of snorkeling equipment, plus access to dive center facilities like Wi-Fi, a toilet, a shower, a locker, and a change room. Those are the little comforts that help after you are wet, especially if you are going from one session to the next.

If you plan to rent anything for photos, there is a note that underwater digital cameras are available to rent. Digital souvenir photos and videos are not included, so if you want that, you should plan to purchase separately.

Lunch and drinks

Lunch is included on the boat on Day 2, and you also get tea or coffee. That is important because hunger and dehydration can ruin a good snorkeling morning. With this, you do not have to guess what you will eat between sessions.

Fitness level and swimmer comfort: the real requirement

This activity is reserved for swimmers and people comfortable in the water. It also says travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

So if you are unsure about your comfort in open water, do not brush that off. You are not doing a sit-at-the-beach snorkel here. You are out for two sessions, guided, with the chance to encounter larger marine life.

A practical way to think about it: if you can swim confidently, stay calm while wearing gear, and tolerate changing conditions in the water, this will feel exciting. If you panic easily in open water, you may struggle more than you expect.

Gear and decisions you can make before you go

The trip covers equipment for snorkeling, but you still control a few choices that affect comfort.

• Wear gear you feel good in: since you will be in the water twice, choose swimwear and a setup you can handle without fuss.
• Plan for sun and quick drying: you are in the tropics, and you will have time in the water and time on boats.
• If you want photos: budget for the souvenir options, because the trip says digital souvenir photos and videos are available to purchase.

If you are the kind of person who hates surprises, the extra 300,000 Rp per person linked to reaching Manta Point is the main number to clarify early.

Who this trip is best for

This is a great fit if you want a short Bali escape but still want the kind of snorkeling that sounds like a story.

Best match:

• You are comfortable swimming and you want two serious snorkeling sessions
• You like having a schedule handled, with pickup, boat tickets, and one night accommodation included
• You value good instruction and calm guidance, especially first-timers or people who want reassurance

It may not be the best match if:

• You are not comfortable in the water
• You want a super relaxed, no-pressure outing with no added requirements

The private group setup also helps if you want a quieter experience. The tour notes it is private, only for your group.

Price details and what could change your total

Base price is $158.20 per person, with a lot included. Still, there are two cost-related notes worth keeping in mind.

1. Manta Point access add-on: an extra 300,000 Rp per person to reach Manta Point is not included.
2. Souvenir photos/videos: underwater camera rental is mentioned as available, but digital souvenir photos and videos are explicitly not included.

So your best budgeting strategy is: plan for the base price, then add the Manta Point fee and any photo purchases you decide you want.

Cancellation, weather, and timing, in plain language

Snorkeling depends on conditions. The trip notes it requires good weather, and if it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.

For timing, it also notes confirmation is received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. It runs daily within stated opening hours, Monday through Sunday, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Should you book this snorkeling with manta rays trip?

Book it if you want a clean, guided 2-day snorkeling plan that gets you to Manta Point and Crystal Bay, with transport and an overnight in Nusa Lembongan already handled. The value comes from the bundled logistics plus the instructor support people highlight by name, including Laurena, Silvère, Valentino, Kass, and Cass.

Skip or think twice if you do not feel comfortable swimming, or if your budget cannot absorb the extra 300,000 Rp per person connected to Manta Point.

If you check those boxes, this is a very practical way to turn a couple of days in south Bali into a real snorkeling-focused escape, not just another day of beach time.

FAQ

Where is pickup offered for this trip?

Pickup and drop-off are included for Sanur, Kuta, Seminyak, Jimbaran, Nusa Dua, Ubud, or surrounding areas.

How do we get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan?

You take a speedboat from Sanur harbour in the direction of Nusa Lembongan, and you return by speedboat ticket as part of the package.

Is accommodation included?

Yes. The trip includes one night accommodation in Nusa Lembongan.

What snorkeling sites are included?

You get snorkeling sessions at Manta Point and Crystal Bay.

What meals are included?

Lunch on the boat is included on Day 2, plus tea or coffee.

What snorkeling gear is provided?

You get use of snorkeling equipment. Underwater digital cameras are available to rent, but digital souvenir photos and videos are not included.

Are there any extra fees or requirements?

The trip notes an extra 300,000 Rp per person to reach Manta Point. It is reserved for swimmers and people comfortable in the water, and you should have a moderate physical fitness level.