Transportation using a fast boat from Bali to Gili islands is the most recommended way if you want to visit the islands. The fast boat to Gili offers more than a one-time departure from Bali. You can choose to go in the morning or afternoon.
There are many harbors where you can start to get on the boat to Gili and Lombok. For those who stay in Ubud and Candidasa, Padang Bai harbor will be the best choice. Meanwhile, if you stay in the South Bali areas, Sanur and Serangan harbor is the recommended harbor to get on the speed boat to Gili.
The estimated travel from Bali to Gili Trawangan is approximately 1/2 hours to 2 1/2 hours. However, the trip duration is depending on the sea condition. The trip from Serangan using a fast boat will be longest than if you start from Bali.
Fast Boat to Gili Trawangan from Serangan offers a daily departure with an early departure at 08.00 am. And the nest boat will depart at 09.30 am. All the fast boat trips will directly to Gili Islands. You will not stopover in Nusa Penida or Nusa Lembongan.
The Best Fast Boat from Serangan to Gili Islands
If you want to get on a fast boat from Bali to Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Gili Air, you can join the boat that departs from Serangan. Serangan is located in southeast Bali. It is one of the best-recommended harbors to get on the boat to Gili.
The following are the most recommended fast boat from Serangan to Gili:
- Gili Getaway Fast Boat offers a daily departure from Serangan to Lombok, Gili Trawangan, and Gili Air. The boat departs at 09.00 am from Serangan and stight to Gili Trawangan. After that, continue to Gili Air and Lombok.
- BlueWater Express offers a daily departure with a departure time of 08.00 am. This boat will make a stopover in Padang Bai before getting to Gili Islands and Lombok. The estimated travel time is approximately 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours.
All the above fast boat transfers are including free hotel transfers from Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, and Kuta. If you stay outside of the mentioned areas, you need to pay an extra cost for hotel transfers. Otherwise, you can book your own transfers from your hotel to the harbor. For booking and to see the boat details, you can visit the fast boat to Gili Islands page.
Fast Boat Prices from Serangan to Gili Islands
The fast boat price from Serangan to Gili Islands and Lombok is $75 per person for one way. If you book the return ticket, there will be $140 per person. This price is a quota to change and depending on the season of holiday. The Bali to Gili Trawangan fast boat price is including the hotel transfers and government taxes.
If you are coming on a group or traveling, you will get discounts. The discounts are provided for the minimum number of participants of 10 people in a group. The other special offer is available for solo travelers from Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Lombok.