Bali
The island of the gods — and the hub for every island crossing.
- 6Daily departures
- 1h 50mCrossing time
- Rp 400.000From / adult
Bali needs little introduction — temples and rice terraces, surf and sunsets, world-class food and warm Balinese hospitality. It's also the hub of this whole region: fast boats to the Gili Islands, Lombok, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan leave from its harbours at Padang Bai in the east and Sanur in the south.
Whether you're starting your island-hopping here or heading back to catch a flight, Bali is where the journey begins and ends.
Bali highlights
- The regional hub — boats to the Gilis, Lombok and the Nusas
- Sanur (south) and Padang Bai (east) harbours
- Temples, rice terraces, surf and sunsets
- Easiest onward air and sea connections
Why base yourself in Bali
Bali offers the region's best range of everything — accommodation for every budget, restaurants and cafés, culture and nightlife — plus the easiest onward connections by air and sea. Sanur is calm and central for boats to the Nusa islands and the Gilis; Padang Bai in the east is the shortest hop to the Gilis and Lombok.
It's the natural start and finish point for a Gili or Nusa trip.
Things to do
Surf the south, explore Ubud's rice terraces and temples, watch the sunset at a clifftop temple, dive the Tulamben wreck in the east, and eat your way through Bali's café and warung scene — then set off across the strait to the islands.
Fast boats back to Bali
Returning from the Gili Islands, Lombok or the Nusas, fast boats run daily back to Padang Bai and Sanur. Build in a buffer before any onward flight in case of weather delays. Compare return crossings and book your seat below.
Best time to visit
Dry season (April–October) is most reliable for boats and beaches. Book a morning return crossing and leave a buffer before flights.
Getting there
Fast boats to Bali
Today's sample times — pick your date at checkout for live availability.
- EJEka Jaya★ 4.610:451h 50m→12:35Rp 400.000Book
- 11:151h 50m→13:05Rp 400.000Book
- GGGili Getaway★ 4.811:302h 30m→14:00Rp 650.000Book
- GGGili Getaway★ 4.811:302h 35m→14:05Rp 650.000Book
- EJEka Jaya★ 4.614:001h 50m→15:50Rp 400.000Book
- 15:451h 50m→17:35Rp 400.000Book
Bali — frequently asked questions
Which Bali port should I leave from?
Padang Bai (East Bali) is the shortest, calmest crossing to the Gilis and Lombok; Sanur (South Bali) is most convenient if you're staying in the south or heading to the Nusa islands.
How long before my flight should I return to Bali?
Leave a comfortable buffer — ideally return the day before an international flight — in case sea conditions delay a crossing.
Can I book a return fast boat in advance?
Yes, and it's wise in peak season. You can also book your outbound and return legs separately for flexibility.