The 15 Private Snorkeling Charters in Indonesia That Earn Their Price

1.️Nusa Penida by Private Boat – Snorkeling 4 spots, Swim with Mantas + Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,424 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend 10 to 11 hours exploring Nusa Penida and Lembongan by speedboat, with four snorkeling stops, manta ray viewing, GoPro photos, lunch by an infinity pool, and a Kelingking Cliff car tour. Guides such as Ringo, Nemo, Vicky, Jena, and Putu are often praised for friendly, careful help.

“My wife and I loved the snorkeling. Fantastic experience. We saw two dolphins from the boat, one turtle while snorkeling, and many closeup encounter with Mantas at the last stop. We will cherish the Mantas experience. Ceco and Aldo were excellent guides and were very helpful with our lack of experience, made us feel safe and enabled us to have a great time.”

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2.From Bali: Nusa Penida Private Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,067 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $91

Join Indo Compass from Sanur for a 9 to 10-hour Nusa Penida day trip with a small group of up to 13 people. Snorkel at manta and turtle sites, eat lunch beside an infinity pool, visit Kelingking Cliff, and receive underwater GoPro photos. Guides including Fernando, Ariel, Gede, and Vincent lead the day.

“Our guides - Fernando and Jimi - were amazing. When we left the bay, they explained everything, told us about each stop, where we are going to swim, what aninal we can see in which spot. We saw amazing mantas, a lot of turtles and reef. Whole tour was amazing, and guides were Perfect!”

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3.From Bali: Nusa Penida Full Day Private Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 478 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $85

Take a private boat from Nusa Penida to Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, and Toyapakeh Wall. Your English-speaking guide, such as Mizan, Jackie, or Blang, handles the water time, safety, and GoPro photos. Lunch, equipment, fast boats, and optional Bali hotel transfers are included.

“Snorkelling trip was amazing. Got to see turtles, manta rays and lots of colourful fish. Water was crystal clear. Our guide Jackie got brilliant videos underwater with his GoPro along with group photos”

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4.Nusa Penida: Full Day Private Snorkeling With Manta Ray

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 333 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $64

Meet at Maruti Beach Club for a private boat trip to Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, Gamat Bay, and Toyapakeh Wall. Guides such as Mizan, Aldo, and Blank provide water help and GoPro photos. Mantas are possible, not promised, and lunch follows at the beach club.

“We were taken care of from start to finish by extremely kind and helpful people. The guide was amazing, taking us to the spot and pointing out the important things to see. Booking in the morning allowed us to see plenty of fish, corals, and manta rays, all without too many people around. I totally recommend this activity with this crew”

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5.Gili Islands: Group or Private Snorkeling Tour with GoPro

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 244 reviews · from $14Best value

Set out from Gili Trawangan with guides such as Ali, Adi, and Oni for a 2 to 5.5-hour shared or private snorkel trip. You will visit three sea spots, swim near turtles and statues, and explore Gili Air. The Deluxe option adds Gili Meno, its Turtle Sanctuary, lake, 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.”

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6.Bali Nusa Penida and Private Snorkeling (Manta Bay, Gamat, Wall)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · from $145

Leave Kuta at 6:30 am for a private car, public fast boat, Nusa Penida’s Kelingking Beach, Angel’s Billabong, and Broken Beach, then snorkel from your own boat at Manta Bay, Gamat Bay, and Wall Bay. Guides including Tama, Yam, and Made Ardika provide flexible help throughout the day.

“Fantastic tour. Very well planned and coordinated to get as many activities complete in one day. The tour guides did wonderful job handing off to each other as we moved from one activity to the other.”

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7.Private Snorkeling Gili Island (Coral, Statue and Turtle)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $55

Spend about four hours snorkeling from a private glass-bottom boat around Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno. See the underwater statues, sunken scooters, coral, colorful fish, and possibly turtles, then enjoy lunch on Gili Meno. Guides such as Hardi, Judi, and Edi are praised for patient help and underwater photos.

“The guys were great. They clearly know the dive area like the back of their hand and the currents etc. I had a worry when I felt how strong the current but this was all accommodated for. Ace trip. Pinch me moments.”

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8.Lombok: Gili Nanggu, Sudak, & Gili Kedis Private Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 161 reviews · 9 hours · from $48

Spend nine private hours with a local guide such as Adita, Lanang, or Dewa, traveling from your hotel to Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak, and tiny Gili Kedis. Snorkel clear reefs, look for turtles and starfish, enjoy a beachfront lunch, and receive underwater GoPro photos and videos.

“We had a wonderful day. The crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life were unforgettable — we spotted pufferfish, clownfish, and others. The boat was comfortable, and the whole experience was perfectly organized. Our guide Ahyar and the crew were incredibly kind and attentive, making the day even more enjoyable. A truly relaxing and beautiful escape.”

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9.From Bali: Gili Islands Private Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 7 - 9 hours · from $124

Take a fast boat from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, then snorkel three island sites by private glass-bottom boat. Guides such as Ijank, Jacky, Nine, and Gus Kumara help you spot turtles and capture GoPro photos. You also get free time to cycle, walk, eat, or relax on Gili Trawangan.

“It was well managed and organized. The guides for the transport and the activity both were switched on, communicative and made the experience engaging and effortless.”

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10.From Gili Meno: Private Snorkeling with Turtle & Statue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 2 - 4 hours

Set out from Diana Cafe, Gili Meno, on a private glass-bottom boat for three snorkel stops with turtles, coral, fish, and underwater statues. English-speaking guides such as Wahyu, Dodo, Ijank, and Andhiie help in the water and record GoPro photos and videos. Three- and four-hour options can include Gili Air.

“Amazing activity First of all the communication was very easy and moreover Jacky the manager didn’t hesitate to let us postpone since my husband was sick even if we informed him last minute Lalou is a great guide ! We snorkeled first at statue point, then to the turtles and last to the coral and some turtles. The sites were beautiful and the pictures and videos taken by Lalou turned out well! Going in a private boat is a better experience if you get to do it, compared to a group where you end up mixed at the same spot with other groups and it gets too crowded.”

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11.From Bali: Nusa Penida Private Snorkeling and Land Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 103 reviews · 8 hours · from $108

You’ll cross from Sanur to Nusa Penida, snorkel at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and Gamat Bay, then tour Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong by private car. Guides such as Alit, Chris, and Wis have helped guests with photos, timing, and local insight.

“It was a very nice organisation with the best guide !! Thanks a lot”

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12.Gili Islands: Private Snorkeling Boat Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $46

Take a private snorkeling boat around Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air with guides such as Abdul Azis or Jenny. Expect turtle sightings, coral gardens, underwater statues, hotel transfers on selected options, and optional GoPro footage.

“IT WAS EPIC!!! its a must do, the guides were incredible funny and if you’re looking to get the perfect experience with the content to back it up you won’t be disappointed”

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13.Lombok: Gili Nanggu, Sudak and Kedis Private Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $27

Meet your English-speaking guide, travel from Tawun by traditional outrigger boat, and spend the day snorkeling at Gili Nanggu before visiting Gili Sudak and Gili Kedis. The private format lets you set the pace, but lunch, hotel transfers, and personal costs may be extra.

“This review is not paid for or incentivized by the company. I made contact via WhatsApp - the tour included snorkeling gear, a private island tour hopping itinerary, captain/guide. The price does not include a transfer or the price of lunch. You can request the transfer, which is cheaper than a taxi and also guarantees no waiting for the taxi before and after the tour itself. The tour was private for 2 people, amazing value for money, and our captain also did GoPro photos and videos for 250. The islands are amazing! Beautiful coral straight off the shore, with huge schools of fish, all sorts of colors. One of the…”

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14.From Lembongan: Nusa Penida Private Snorkeling & West Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Travel from Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida for private snorkeling at Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, and Gamat Bay, then visit Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach, and Angel’s Billabong. You get equipment, lunch, transport, an English-speaking guide, and underwater GoPro photos.

“highly recommended!!!! it was well organized: pick up, snorkel, Nusa penida tour ,lunch, and return to the hotel... treatment by the organizers was as well excellent: always taking care of our enjoyment .. I would repeat again!! organizer”

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15.Bali: Private Snorkeling at Manta Point Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $91

You’ll snorkel at Manta Point, Gamat Bay, and The Wall with a private guide, using provided gear and a life jacket. Expect rough open water, a stated 90% chance of manta sightings, sea turtles, coral, and GoPro photos and video. Pickup from Bali or Nusa Penida is optional.

“whole day was great with the guides! We were transported safely everywhere by Gablut from hotel to sanur pier and on the way back too. After arriving to nusa penida, Miri took us to Kelingting beach and took amazing for us! Our snorkelling guide was amazing at manta point, taking lots of videos for us with three mantas that we saw! Overall we had the best day every and was taken care of very well!”

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