How to get to Gili Trawangan for snorkeling? The west coast is good for a drift snorkel. From both Gili Air and Gili Trawangan is takes a short 15-minute boat ride to reach the diving/snorkeling site. The boat leaves at 9.30am so you have to arrive by 9.15am to get your mask and fins fitted. Ya know, in the other body of water. Soak up the sun while relaxing on sandy beaches, swim with turtles and enjoy observing playful fish in the crystal clear water! The tiny island is surrounded by white sand, turquoise water, and great underwater life and a great location to add to your Bali Route.Gili Air is all about laid-back living, whereas Gili Trawangan is better if you prefer a good party every evening. Top Gili Air Scuba & Snorkeling Activities: See reviews and photos of scuba & snorkeling in Gili Air, Indonesia on Tripadvisor. Know and obey local laws and regulations, including regulated areas, protected species, wildlife interaction and dive flag laws.Sea turtles, vibrant reef drop off and underwater statuesFringing coral reef and underwater temple with colorful fishLocalize and discover the best snorkeling spots in more than 50 destinations worldwide Get monthly updates on trending destinations, amazing snorkeling trips, useful snorkel gear tips, and so much more.Sea turtles (both green and hawksbill) are a familiar sight in the Gili Islands. She fell in love with the ocean when she put her head underwater in the Red Sea in 2008.
The spot to explore covers a 150 to 200 meters-wide area between the beach and the reef drop-off. Contact the different companies for up-to-date information.You can enter the water anywhere along the sandy beach.You can do snorkeling all around the island, surrounded by coral reefs, but we particularly recommend you the area on the map below, known for the richness of its marine life and the regular presence of sea turtles.The spot to explore covers a 150 to 200 meters-wide area between the beach and the reef drop-off.
If snorkeling conditions are degraded, postpone your snorkeling or select an alternate site. Shuttle boats and island hopping cruises operate from the morning till afternoon at affordable prices.There are several speedboat companies with daily departures from Bali’s different areas like Serangan Harbour and Padang Bai.
On the northeast coast (in front of The southern-east corner island is also perfect for snorkeling! As soon as we saw that amazingly clear water that surrounds the Gilil’s, we knew we had to check it out.
But the good news is that to swim with turtles in Gili Trawangan you don’t necessarily need boat snorkeling tour!Green turtles can be spotted easily while snorkeling from the beach. Abundance of fish species Colourful coral reef Our private boat snorkeling trip spared you […]Short movie about the snorkeling with turtles and underwater statues Remember how is it !
Along a strip of ten or so meters along the reef drop-off, the seabed is covered by colorful soft and hard corals, even if some areas have been badly damaged in the past. The best ones are the same that mentioned above, Blue Water and Gili Getaway since this is also part of their daily route.Anett is a certified scuba diver, freediver and an expert in snorkeling with more than 10 years experience.
This area is a wide sandy beach between The best is to snorkel here at high tide. If the visibility is good, you might spot the Bounty Wreck too on the southwest end of the coast.The southern side of the island is also good to spot turtles!
If you get there earlier you have a better chance of finding gear that fits you. Traveling between the islands is also easy. Technically, it leaves when it fills up. You can’t beat relaxing in a comfortable chair and drinking a cold beverage while looking out at one of the best beaches in Southeast Asia. The best snorkeling spot to sea turtles is the Turtle Point on the north-east side of the island. This is the period with the highest chance of abundant sunshine and cloud-free sky. Watch out for boats that come and go on this site when you are exploring the drop-off area.On Gili Air, you’ll find countless beachside hotels, bungalows, cafés, bars and restaurants.These snorkeling spots are accessible to beginners and kids. Gili Air, c’est l’idéal pour le snorkeling puisqu’il suffit de faire quelques dizaines de mètres depuis les plages situées à l’est de l’île pour apercevoir tous les potes de Némo (sauf lui) et surtout des tortues de mer. Gili Meno snorkeling spots are around the west, northeast coast and on the east coast in front of Karma Reef. With year-round warm water temperatures and visibility up to 30 meters, it’s perfect for all levels.
It is not necessary to swim long distances to discover the sea life.Snorkeling spots are part of a wild environment and their aspect can be significantly altered by weather, seasons, sea conditions, human impact and climate events (storms, hurricanes, seawater-warming episodes…). Inter islands boats transferts are also available (from/to Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan). The safest ones are Blue Water Xpress and Gili Getaway. The sculptures has created with neutral pH material by popular underwater sculptor, Jason deCaires Taylor.
However, it is not the cheapest one (There is a public ferry departs from Bangsal which is the cheapest option. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Discover the sealife of Gili islands with our private boat snorkeling tours: Swimming with sea turtles Visit underwater sculpture Park. If you have a tight schedule the best is to go with a fast boat. Unlike other companies, they put the luggage inside the boat.