Bali Poleng sells and arranges fast boat tickets to four destination groups: the Gili Islands, Lombok, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. We do not operate the boats. Before you pay, ask who the operator is, which harbours the route uses, and what the booking, change and cancellation terms are.

What we can help you arrange

Tell us where you want to go, which day you would like to travel and how many people are in your group. We then come back with ticket options for you to consider. Each request is quoted individually, so there is no fixed menu on this page.

If you are still choosing between islands, the guide to choosing between the Gilis, Lombok, Penida and Lembongan compares them by trip style. If you already know where you are going, pick the page that matches:

Gili Islands tickets. Tell us whether you mean Trawangan, Meno or Air so we can check which routes are available.
Lombok tickets, for travellers heading to the main island rather than the small islands off its coast.
Nusa Penida tickets, for the largest of the three islands southeast of Bali.
Nusa Lembongan tickets, for its neighbour, which has its own arrival points.

Why the island name is not enough

An island name tells you roughly where you are going, not exactly where the boat lands or leaves. The Gilis are three separate islands. Penida, Lembongan and Ceningan are three inhabited islands in the same group, and official sources describe them as separate places. A ticket to one is not a ticket to another, so the name on your booking should match the place you plan to stay.

In the same way, the harbour on the Bali side and the landing point at the other end can differ from one operator to the next. We would rather you know both before you pay than discover them on the morning of travel. Our guide to fast boats from Bali explains how to read a quote and what to check.

Getting to and from the harbour

A ticket and a transfer are separate questions. Some quotes might include getting you to the harbour and some might not, so ask what is covered. If you need a car with a driver, we can discuss a Bali transfer alongside the ticket, or an airport transfer if the boat connects with a flight. Work backwards from the check-in time on your ticket and leave generous room for the road.

Agree before booking

Before you commit, ask us to confirm:

the operator and the name of the boat service on the ticket;
the departure harbour on Bali and the arrival point on the island;
the date and departure time, and the check-in time asked for;
whether a hotel pickup or drop-off is part of the quote, or arranged separately;
the luggage rules the operator applies;
what happens if the operator changes or cancels a sailing, and who you speak to.

If an answer is not yet known, we will say so rather than guess.

Sea conditions and your own checks

Crossings depend on the sea. Official Australian travel advice raises concerns about marine safety standards in Indonesia, so it is reasonable to ask about life jackets and to look at the boat before boarding. BMKG, Indonesia’s weather agency, publishes marine forecasts you can read in the days before you travel. We do not give assurances about conditions or about any vessel, and we suggest you keep a flexible margin around flights and onward plans.

Send us an enquiry

A message like this is enough to start:

Hello, I would like a fast boat ticket quote to [island] on [date] for [number] people. We are staying in [area]. Can you tell me the operator, harbours and whether a transfer is included?

You can send it through our contact page. Mention if you are returning, if you have a flight to meet, and how much luggage you are bringing.

Common questions

Do you operate the boats?

No. We sell and arrange the tickets and do not operate the boats. Before you pay, ask who the operator is, what the booking, change and cancellation terms are, and who handles problems on the day.

Can I buy a ticket if I am not sure of the harbour?

Yes, ask us. Tell us your island and where you are staying, and we will talk through the options in the quote.

Can you also organise my transfer?

We can discuss it. A driver can take you to the harbour, but whether that is part of a ticket or a separate arrangement should be clear before you book.

Fast boat tickets from Bali