Gili Islands to Nusa Penida by fast boat
Fast boats run from Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno to Nusa Penida. We list 13 departures with Wijaya Buyuk, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Blue Water Express and 4 more operators, leaving between 08:30 and 14:35. Crossing times: Gili Trawangan (2h 25m–3h 55m), Gili Air (3h 20m–6h 30m) and Gili Meno (2h 25m–3h). All of them appeared on the operator's own timetable as well as the booking site in our latest check.
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Our pick
- FASTEST
- Wijaya Buyuk, 2h 25m · Gili Trawangan → Nusa Penida
- CHEAPEST
- Marina Group, from A$28 · Gili Trawangan → Nusa Penida
- EARLIEST / LATEST DEPARTURE
- 08:30 (Semaya One and Wijaya Buyuk) / 14:35 (Blue Water Express)
Daily departures
- Wijaya Buyuk
- The Tanis Fast Cruise
- Blue Water Express
- Eka Jaya Fast Boat
- Marina Group
- Semaya One
- WaterJet
Daily departures confirmed against each operator's own timetable and the booking page. Prices are the lowest fare for 1 adult when checked 21 Oct 2026 for sailings 22 to 28 Oct. Fares and times change, and this list may not include every boat on the route, so confirm on the booking page when you book. Check in at the time on your ticket.
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Gili Trawangan → Nusa Penida
| Departs | Operator | From (1 adult) | Arrives | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Wijaya Buyuk | A$31 | — | Book |
| 09:30 | Marina Group | A$28 | 12:30 (3h) | Book |
| 09:30 | WaterJet | A$38 | 12:10 (2h 40m) | Book |
| 11:35 | Eka Jaya Fast Boat | A$61 | 15:30 (3h 55m) | Book |
| 12:30 | The Tanis Fast Cruise | A$32 | 15:15 (2h 45m) | Book |
| 12:30 | Wijaya Buyuk | A$31 | 14:55 (2h 25m) | Book |
Gili Air → Nusa Penida
We're a comparison site, not the operator — schedules, boat condition and on-the-day organization are the operator's responsibility, not ours.
Sea conditions right now
Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled. These estimates come from wave-height forecasts at each port. They're a guide, not a promise: the operator and the port authority decide on the day.
Based on published wave-height thresholds for fast boats and ferries in Indonesia. Not a guarantee. Always check with your operator before you travel.
Skipping the mainland
You don't have to go back to Bali first. Fast boats run from the Gilis straight to Nusa Penida, which saves a night and a drive on the mainland.
Some boats call at other islands or ports on the way, which adds to the crossing time, so compare the Arrives column before you choose.
Arriving on Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida has several harbours, including Toyapakeh, Buyuk and Sampalan. Which one your boat uses depends on the operator, so check your ticket and plan your onward ride from there.
The Gilis have no cars or motorbikes, so allow time to reach the harbour on foot, by bicycle or by horse cart.
The times on this page are guides taken from the booking site. Check-in is usually an hour before departure, but go by the time on your ticket.
Open the Trip Planner →Common questions
Can I go from the Gili Islands to Nusa Penida without going back to Bali?
Yes. We list 13 departures from Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno to Nusa Penida, with Wijaya Buyuk, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Blue Water Express and 4 more operators.
How long is the fast boat from the Gilis to Nusa Penida?
Crossing times are: Gili Trawangan (2h 25m–3h 55m), Gili Air (3h 20m–6h 30m) and Gili Meno (2h 25m–3h). Boats that call elsewhere on the way take longer.
What time do boats leave the Gilis for Nusa Penida?
The earliest departure we list is 08:30 and the latest is 14:35. Timetables change, so confirm on the booking page for your date.
Which Gili Islands to Nusa Penida boats are confirmed?
13 departures with Wijaya Buyuk, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Blue Water Express and 4 more operators appeared on both the operator's own timetable and the booking page on every day we checked (checked 21 Oct 2026 for sailings 22 to 28 Oct). Those are the departures listed above.
Can the boat from the Gili Islands to Nusa Penida be cancelled?
Yes. Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled, and it happens more often in the wetter months (roughly November to March). The sea-conditions estimate on this page is a guide, not a guarantee: the operator and the port authority make the actual call on the day. Leave a buffer before any onward flight rather than booking one for the same day.
Do I need to book in advance?
In peak season, popular morning departures can sell out a day or two ahead. Off-peak you can often book closer to the day. Booking ahead is the safer choice if you have a flight or a connection to make.
Related routes
How we compile this: We check seven days of departures on the booking page against each operator's own timetable. Only sailings that match on every one of those days are listed here.