How to get from Bali to Gili Trawangan with luggage: which port to use and where to book boat tickets?

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TL;DR

Travelers say taking suitcases to Gili Trawangan is generally no different from traveling with backpacks. A practical option mentioned was departing from Padangbai and booking Wahana Virendra by WhatsApp, then paying cash in person the day before departure.

What the community said

Travelers reported that going to Gili Trawangan with suitcases is not a major issue; in practice, it is not much different from traveling with backpacks.

Padangbai was the recommended departure port from Bali in the shared experience of traveling to Gili Trawangan.

Padangbai

One traveler specifically mentioned using Wahana Virendra, chosen because of Google Maps reviews and a departure time that fit their schedule.

Wahana Virendra

You may be able to avoid middlemen: in this case, the traveler contacted the boat company directly on WhatsApp, reserved seats in advance, and paid cash in person the day before departure.

WhatsApp, cash payment