Do you need to book fast boat tickets in advance for Bali to Nusa Penida and Nusa Penida to the Gili Islands, or can you buy them at the port?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 15 days ago
TL;DR
For Bali–Nusa Penida, same-day tickets are often available from Sanur, but in high season it's safer to book 1–3 days ahead. For Nusa Penida–Gili, there are fewer departures, so booking at least 2–3 days in advance is the safer option.
What the community said
For the Bali–Nusa Penida route, Sanur Harbour is the easiest departure point: same-day tickets are often available, but July–August and weekends sell out faster. A typical one-way fare is around IDR 150,000–250,000, with Banjar Nyuh and Toya Pakeh being the main arrival points on Penida.
15 days ago Sanur Harbour, Banjar Nyuh, Toya Pakeh, IDR 150,000–250,000
If you're using Trip.com, look under the Ferries section rather than flights. For Nusa Penida and the Gilis, it's also worth checking 12Go, Klook, or the operators' own websites, because aggregators do not always show every departure.
15 days ago Trip.com Ferries, 12Go, Klook
The Nusa Penida–Gili route is less frequent than Bali–Nusa Penida: there are usually only a few departures, sometimes just one per day, so buying at the last minute is riskier. A realistic one-way fare is about IDR 300,000–600,000, and booking at least 2–3 days ahead is recommended.
15 days ago Nusa Penida–Gili, IDR 300,000–600,000