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Aerial view of boats on the channel beside the yellow bridge between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan
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Bali, Gili Islands, Nusa & Lombok

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Every harbour across Bali, the Gilis, Nusa & Lombok.
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Aerial view of a Gili island ringed by turquoise water and reef
Gili Trawangan
Wide aerial view of Gili Air with its beach fringe, reef and boats offshore
Gili Air
Aerial view of Gili Meno with its white-sand beach and salt lake
Gili Meno
Green clifftops and sea stacks on the coast of Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida
Aerial view of the yellow bridge over the channel at Nusa Lembongan, with boats below
Nusa Lembongan
A turquoise bay with a pale sand beach and hills behind, on the Lombok coast
Lombok

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Worth knowing: sea conditions vary by season
Roughly April to October tends to be drier with calmer seas — generally the more reliable window for fast boats. November to March brings the wet season, and rougher water means delays and cancellations are more common. Neither is a hard rule — check conditions closer to your trip.

Common questions

Do I need to book my ferry in advance?
For popular routes (Sanur or Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan) in peak season, yes — the busiest morning departures can sell out a day or two ahead. Off-peak or less-travelled routes are usually fine to book the day before, or even the same morning.
What happens if my boat gets cancelled?
Rough seas (most common in wet season, roughly November to March) are the usual cause. Operators typically rebook you onto their next available departure at no extra cost — but policies vary, so check the specific operator's terms before you pay.
Does IslandBounce sell tickets directly?
No. We compare the boats and send you to our booking site, run with our partner 12Go, where you pay. The price is the same as booking with 12Go directly.

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