← Benoa (Bali) cruise guide
water · Benoa (Bali)

Blue Lagoon Snorkel Expedition: Private Boat & Reef Drift

Board a private traditional jukung outrigger and cruise to Padang Bai's luminous Blue Lagoon, where a kaleidoscope of coral gardens and tropical fish thrives in gin-clear water. One of Bali's best-kept snorkel secrets — serene, uncrowded, breathtaking.

What to expect

A private air-conditioned vehicle transfers you east along the coast to Padang Bai harbour, where your dedicated jukung crew and certified snorkel guide await. You glide over shallow coral bommies teeming with parrotfish, lionfish, and resident sea turtles. The guide shadows every swimmer, pointing out hidden reef life with underwater signals. A fresh tropical fruit spread is served on the boat between dips. The return transfer is timed to your all-aboard, with zero rushing.

Book it with
Shore Excursions Group — Private Balinese Blue Lagoon Snorkel
From USD 61 per person (private group rate; premium equipment & guide included)
Book it →

Good to know

Allow ~45–60 min transfer each way from Benoa port. Best in morning when visibility peaks. Full snorkel kit (mask, fins, wetsuit vest, life jacket) provided. Non-swimmers can ride the boat and glass-view from the surface. Book 48 hrs in advance minimum.

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Benoa (Bali) — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Azamara · Azamara Pursuit
20 nights · calls at Benoa (Bali)
from $4,587
View sailing →
Azamara · Azamara Onward
11 nights · calls at Benoa (Bali)
from $5,526
View sailing →
Viking Ocean · Viking Orion
16 nights · calls at Benoa (Bali)
from $6,499
View sailing →
Viking Ocean · Viking Venus
16 nights · calls at Benoa (Bali)
from $6,999
View sailing →
See all cruises to Benoa (Bali) →
← Back to the full Benoa (Bali) guide

⚓ Your bucket-list concierge

Doing the whole cruise?

Tell us your sailing and we'll send the bucket list for every port — the operator to call, real prices, and an honest verdict on each ship tour.

No spam. The honest plan, even when it says skip the ship’s tour.