Sanur Harbour, around ten minutes from the villa by car, is the departure point for the fast boats to Nusa Penida (about 30 to 45 minutes), Nusa Lembongan (30 to 40 minutes) and the Gili Islands (about 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the operator and its stops). The concierge can arrange tickets and the ride to the harbour. Sailings change with weather and operator, so we never promise a departure time. For many travellers three or four nights in Sanur works well: the beach, plus one island day or an onward boat.
How far is Sanur Harbour, and can you arrange the ride?
Around ten minutes by car. The concierge can arrange the ride to the harbour and your boat tickets on request; airport transfers work the same way.
More on this: Sanur to Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan →Can you book boat tickets through the villa?
Yes. The concierge books fast-boat tickets and the harbour transfer on request, and can arrange luggage storage and the parking behind the gate if you island-hop in the middle of your stay.
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We never quote a boat price or promise a sailing time: schedules change with the weather and the operator, and the concierge confirms both with you before booking anything.
Is Sanur a good base for island hopping from Bali?
Yes. Sanur combines a calm beach town with a modern fast-boat harbour, and the popular routes out of it are Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and the Gili Islands.
More on this: Sanur as your island-hopping base →How many nights in Sanur works well?
Three or four nights suits many travellers: enough time to enjoy Sanur itself and either add a Nusa day trip or continue to an island afterwards.
More on this: Sanur as your island-hopping base →Can we do Nusa Penida in a day from the villa?
Yes. Fast boats take about 30 to 45 minutes. It makes for a long day, so pick one part of the island; if you want to see more than the main highlights, staying overnight is more relaxed.
More on this: Sanur to Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan →Which is easier: Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan?
Nusa Lembongan. Nusa Penida is larger and more dramatic, with its major viewpoints spread around the island, while Lembongan is smaller and generally easier for a relaxed beach day or stay.
More on this: Sanur to Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan →Can we travel directly from Sanur to Gili Trawangan?
Yes. Fast boats run from Sanur Harbour to Gili Trawangan and take about 2.5 to 4 hours, varying by operator, route and stops, so check the current schedule before booking.
More on this: Sanur to Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan →Is Sanur a good place for the first night in Bali?
Yes. It is close to the airport, quiet and walkable, which makes it easy to recover from a long flight before deciding how fast the rest of the trip should be.
More on this: Your Bali stopover villa →Is one night between flights enough?
It is, and single nights are bookable: enough for a swim, a proper sleep and an unhurried morning before the boat or the next flight. Tell us your flight times and we will fit check-in and check-out around them where the calendar allows.
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