10 Sailing Trips in Indonesia Worth Booking

1.Bali Hai – Aristocat Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $155Our pick

Sail from Benoa Harbour to Nusa Lembongan aboard Bali Hai’s Aristocat catamaran. Your day includes hotel transfers, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, a BBQ buffet, pool access, banana boat rides, SUP boards, and a semi-submersible coral viewer. The trip suits active families and adults who want many activities in one package.

“We have been before, as because we liked it we went again. lovely day, village tour rather too fast and not enough time spent talking, stopping and going on Bali time : it is also optional. Lunch was very nice and so was the snorkelling. Lovely return trip to Benoa.”

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2.3D2N Sailing Komodo Living on Board Fiday to Sunday (Labuan Bajo)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · from $275

Spend Friday to Sunday aboard a shared air-conditioned phinisi from Labuan Bajo. Guide Nana Apri is praised for keeping the group happy, while Jun and Ronal have also led departures. Expect Padar sunrise, Komodo dragons, pink sand, manta rays, seven meals, and basic boat living.

“The vibe on-board was just the best! Great service, and the destinations and activities were phenomenal!”

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3.4-in-1 • Gili Islands Snorkel & Sunset Half-day Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $103

Join Vicky and the Utopia crew aboard an 18-meter catamaran for afternoon snorkeling around Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. The five-hour trip includes gear, towels, snacks, GoPro footage, a buffet dinner, and sunset views. Cocktails and other drinks cost extra.

“Where do I begin.. fabulous experience with wonderful snorkeling and beautiful views! The crew were so pleasant and so helpful with our trip. Food was delicious and the sunset was even better. A must do for a fabulous price. Such a relaxing evening with friends”

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4.3 Days Deluxe Boat Private Cabin Sailing Trip in Komodo Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $585

Spend three days aboard a traditional-style phinisi between Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park. You will visit Padar, Pink Beach, Komodo, Manta Point, Taka Makassar, and Kanawa, with meals, snorkeling gear, drinks, transfers, and a private cabin included.

“We paid for a deluxe boat and they send us to a different one, full with bugs. I am still fighting with them to give me back my money. I will never repeat. They are shameless!!”

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5.4-in-1 • Gili Islands Half-day Snorkel & Lunch Catamaran Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $103

Start at 8:30 am from Gili Trawangan for a five-hour catamaran cruise around Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air. Khalid and the snorkel team guide you to underwater statues, Turtle City, and Secret Garden, with gear, GoPro footage, breakfast, lunch, towels, and drinks included.

“Amazing experience, definitely recommend the Catamaran trip! Guides are so friendly ans great Gopro footage.”

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6.Full Day Nusa Penida by Honey Milk Yacht 13 meters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $627

Set out from Serangan aboard Honey Milk, a new 13-meter yacht with twin Yamaha engines, flybridge, snorkeling gear, fruit, and towels. Swim with manta rays, visit coral sites near Lembongan and Penida, enjoy lunch by a private beach, and add a land tour to Kelingking Cliff.

“The tour blew our expectations out of the water. The snorkeling was so much fun, we were able to the green turtles and manta rays we had hoped to. Our guides Derrick and Morgan were incredible, the vibe on the boat in between locations was great. The tour had 8 guests and in total, and wasn’t too crowded.”

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7.Nusa Penida Full Day Tour by Riki J Yacht 13 meters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $637

Join a private group aboard Riki J Yacht for an 8 to 10 hour Nusa Penida day from Serangan. You will snorkel at Lembongan and Penida, seek manta rays, enjoy lunch by a private beach, visit Kelingking Cliff, and receive underwater GoPro footage.

“Excellent trip. Lots of time travelling on the boat, plenty of snorkelling time, a lovely lunch spot and very friendly hosts. Had a great day!”

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8.Sunset Sailboat Dinner Cruise & Private Ubud highlights Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $80Best value

Spend the day with a private driver exploring Tegenungan, Kanto Lampo, Ulu Petanu, Tegallalang, and Uma Pakel, then sail from Bali’s southern coast on a traditional wooden Phinisi boat with a buffet dinner. Guides such as Guna and Komang have earned praise for friendly, relaxed service.

“Excellent and never forget experience from visiting the rice terrace to the cuise tour.”

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9.Shared Trip Sailing Komodo 3D2N

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews

Spend three days aboard a local Phinisi boat in Komodo National Park, with snorkeling at Manjarite, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Kanawa, plus Padar sunrise, Pink Beach, Komodo dragons, and flying foxes. A guide, meals, transfers, equipment, and a private cabin are included.

“Great hospitality and proffesionalism of the crew. Very good food, the guide knew perfectly well where to find manta, turtles etc which made the numerous snorkling stops great fun and made the visits worthwhile. The ship alfathran is very comfortable and spacious with many places to chil in the shade on the two decks”

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10.Full day Lembongan Island Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $132

Spend about eight hours sailing from Bali to Nusa Lembongan aboard Paula or Aneecha Catamaran. Expect hotel pickup, drinks, breakfast, snacks, a BBQ lunch, snorkeling, beach time, and a mangrove visit. Bring swimwear, sunblock, a hat, suitable shoes, and cash for extras.

“This was a good tour the guide in the service was really friendly and great once we got to the beach the water was quite choppy and the surrounding facilities were not the best but the food at the restaurant was really good that we ordered foRead more”

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