Snorkeling · Padang Bai, Bali
Blue Lagoon Snorkeling
Padang Bai, Bali · operated by ATV in Bali
Duration 2 hoursSnorkelingPadang BaiEasyInstant confirmation
Blue Lagoon snorkeling at Padang Bai costs IDR 120,000 (about USD 9) per person for two hours in a sheltered bay in Karangasem, eastern Bali. The price includes a boat from Padang Bai harbour, mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy jacket and a guide. The bay is shallow and calm, which makes it the easiest snorkelling on mainland Bali.
- Sheltered, shallow bay with mild current — the gentlest snorkelling in the range
- Reef starting a few metres offshore, easy for weak swimmers to reach
- Reef fish, soft coral, occasional turtles and blue-spotted rays
- No fast boat crossing needed, unlike the Nusa Penida trips
- Two hours, at IDR 120,000 per person
- Combines with Telaga Waja rafting for a full day in eastern Bali
- Price
- From IDR 120,000
- Price is
- per person
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Location
- Padang Bai, Karangasem Regency, Bali
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Languages
- English, Indonesian
- Max group
- 15 people
- Minimum age
- 7 years
- Start times
- 08:00 · 10:00 · 13:00
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Shared — join other guestsA sheltered bay at Padang Bai with calm, clear water and easy entry — the most forgiving snorkelling on mainland Bali.
Quantity
SnorkelerAge 7 and over · minimum 1
IDR 120,000
IDR 240,000
Select a participation date to continuePrefer to ask first? Message us on WhatsApp. We answer between 07:00 and 14:00 WITA (GMT+8), confirm availability there and take payment on the day.
Good to know
- Shared — you join other guests
- Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start
- Confirmed by us on WhatsApp
- Book at least 1 day ahead
- Minimum age 7
Cancellation & changes
- Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start
- No refund less than 1 day before the start
- No cancellation once the voucher has been used
When you book we will ask for: swimming ability — confident, not confident, or non-swimmer.
Ask a questionItinerary
- 10:00Padang Bai harbour check-in
Meet at Padang Bai, get fitted for mask, snorkel, fins and buoyancy jacket, and take the briefing. Entry is straightforward here, so the briefing is short.
- 20:15Short boat ride to the bay
A ten-minute ride around the headland by traditional jukung to Blue Lagoon, which is only reachable by boat or a walk over the hill.
- 30:30First snorkel
Into the water over the shallow reef, with the guide leading the group along the coral edge. This is where beginners get comfortable.
- 41:15Deeper edge and sandy patches
Out towards the deeper edge of the reef for the better coral, and along the sand where blue-spotted rays sit. Confident snorkellers go with the guide; anyone happier in the shallows stays.
- 51:50Return to Padang Bai
Back around the headland to the harbour, with drinking water on the boat.
What's included
Included
- ✓Return boat from Padang Bai to Blue Lagoon
- ✓Mask, snorkel, fins and buoyancy jacket
- ✓In-water snorkeling guide
- ✓Safety briefing
- ✓Drinking water
- ✓Activity insurance
Not included
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be arranged — ask on WhatsApp)
- ✕Meals
- ✕Underwater photos from the guide
- ✕Towel
- ✕Tips
What to bring
- •Swimwear worn under your clothes
- •A towel and a dry change of clothes
- •Reef-safe sunscreen or a rash vest
- •A waterproof camera on a wrist strap
- •Water shoes if you have sensitive feet — there is some rock at the edges
Please note
- !Hotel pickup can be arranged from most areas of south and central Bali. Send your hotel name on WhatsApp and you will get the exact transfer price before you book.
- !Tours run in light rain — the tracks are at their best when they are wet. If conditions are genuinely unsafe the activity is rescheduled or refunded in full, and that call is made by the guide on the day.
- !Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Cancellations inside 24 hours, or a no-show at the meeting point, are charged in full. There is no charge to move your booking to another date if you tell us before the 24-hour window.
Meeting point and pick-up
Meeting point
Padang Bai harbour, Karangasem Regency, about 90 minutes east of Ubud and two hours from Seminyak. The exact pin is sent on WhatsApp when you book.
Hotel pickup can be arranged from most areas of south and central Bali. Send your hotel name on WhatsApp and you will get the exact transfer price before you book.
- 1Blue Lagoon Beach
- 2Padang Bai
- 3Karangasem Regency
- 4Bias Tugel Beach
- 5Lombok Strait
About the Blue Lagoon Snorkeling
Blue Lagoon is a small bay just around the headland from Padang Bai harbour, and it is the site people are sent to when they want snorkelling without any drama. It is shallow, it is sheltered from the swell, the bottom shelves gently, and the current is mild — none of which is true of Nusa Penida.
The reef starts a few metres from the beach and runs out to about eight metres deep. There are decent numbers of reef fish, some soft coral, the occasional turtle, and blue-spotted rays sitting on the sand at the edges where most people never look.
It is a two-hour trip, no fast boat crossing needed, and it works particularly well for children, for anyone snorkelling for the first time, and for people who have looked at the Nusa Penida current warnings and decided against them. It also pairs with Telaga Waja rafting on the same day, which is one of the combo packages.
Safety, weather and cancellation
Tours run in light rain — the tracks are at their best when they are wet. If conditions are genuinely unsafe the activity is rescheduled or refunded in full, and that call is made by the guide on the day.
Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start. No refund less than 1 day before the start. No cancellation once the voucher has been used.
Blue Lagoon Snorkeling questions
How much is Blue Lagoon snorkeling at Padang Bai?
Blue Lagoon snorkeling at Padang Bai costs IDR 120,000 (about USD 9) per person for a 2-hour trip, including the boat from Padang Bai harbour, mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy jacket and an in-water guide.
Is Blue Lagoon good for beginner snorkellers?
Yes. Blue Lagoon at Padang Bai is the most forgiving snorkelling site in this range: the bay is sheltered from swell, the water is shallow, the bottom shelves gently and the current is mild, which makes it well suited to children and first-time snorkellers.
What can you see snorkelling at Blue Lagoon, Bali?
Snorkellers at Blue Lagoon in Padang Bai typically see reef fish in good numbers, soft coral, blue-spotted rays resting on the sand and, less predictably, green turtles. The reef starts a few metres from shore and runs out to around eight metres deep.
How do you get to Blue Lagoon Beach in Bali?
Blue Lagoon Beach sits around the headland from Padang Bai harbour in Karangasem and is reached either by a ten-minute boat ride or by walking over the hill. The snorkeling trip includes the return boat from Padang Bai.
Is Blue Lagoon snorkeling better than Nusa Penida?
Blue Lagoon at Padang Bai is calmer, shallower and easier than Nusa Penida, and needs no fast boat crossing. Nusa Penida has healthier coral, more fish and the manta cleaning stations, but also strong currents. Beginners are usually better at Blue Lagoon; confident snorkellers get more from Nusa Penida.
What is the minimum age for Blue Lagoon snorkeling?
The minimum age for Blue Lagoon snorkeling at Padang Bai is 7. Buoyancy jackets are worn for the whole time in the water and a guide stays with the group.
How far is Padang Bai from Ubud and Seminyak?
Padang Bai is roughly 90 minutes by car from Ubud and about two hours from Seminyak, Canggu or Kuta, on the east coast of Bali in Karangasem Regency.
More questions are answered on the FAQ hub.
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