Bali Poleng sells and arranges fast boat tickets to the Gili Islands. We do not operate the boats. The operator, the harbours and any transfers are confirmed with you separately when we quote.

Three islands, not one

The Gilis are Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air, a small group off the northwest coast of Lombok. Tourism sources describe Trawangan as the largest and liveliest, Meno as the smallest, and Air as the one nearest the Lombok mainland. Those are broad characters, not promises about any particular beach or hotel, so check your own accommodation if quiet or nightlife matters to you.

The important point for a ticket is that “Gili” is a group name. When you ask for a quote, say which island you are sleeping on and ask which routes are available to it. Some journeys may stop at more than one island, or ask you to continue by another boat, so ask for the route to be spelled out.

Questions that help you choose an island

Do you want a livelier setting, a very small island, or something in between?
Is your stay a short stop or the main part of the trip?
Are you travelling with a lot of luggage? Getting around the islands may involve walking or small local transport, so a bag you can carry is easier.
Do you plan to move between islands during your stay? If so, ask how the return ticket and any onward boats fit together.

Our guide to choosing between the Gilis, Lombok, Penida and Lembongan goes further if you are still comparing destinations.

Arrival and onward transfer

Before you pay, ask which island the boat lands at and how you will reach your accommodation from there. Landing points, beach access and local transport can differ by island, so do not assume the answer for Trawangan applies to Meno or Air. If your accommodation offers a pickup, check that it matches your arrival point and time. A Bali transfer can be discussed for the Bali side.

The operator, harbour, luggage, cancellation and sea-condition checks that apply to every crossing are on the fast boat tickets overview and in our guide to reading a quote.

Enquire about Gili tickets

Hello, I would like a quote for fast boat tickets to Gili [Trawangan, Meno or Air] on [date] for [number] people. We are staying in [area of Bali]. Can you confirm the route, operator, harbour and whether a transfer is included?

Send it through the contact page. Tell us if you want a return ticket and if you have a flight to meet.

Common questions

Does a Gili ticket cover all three islands?

Not automatically. A ticket is for the island and route on the booking, so name the island you are staying on.

Is there a direct boat from Bali to every Gili?

Ask for the exact route to your island in your quote.

Can I arrange a driver to the harbour?

We can discuss it. Confirm whether any pickup is already part of the ticket before arranging a separate one.

Fast boat tickets to the Gili Islands