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

Lombok is not the same as the Gilis

The Gili Islands are small islands off the northwest coast of Lombok. Lombok itself is a much larger island, and travelling there is a different decision. If your plan is to stay on a small island, the Gili Islands page is probably the one you want. If you want to stay on the main island, explore from a base there, or continue by road, tell us that in your enquiry so we quote the right destination.

Indonesia Tourism describes Mataram as the capital of West Nusa Tenggara, with Sasak culture and weaving among Lombok’s interests, Senggigi on the west coast, and Kuta, Tanjung Aan and Mawun along the central and southern coast. These are different parts of a large island, so the area you choose changes your onward journey. Do not assume a direct sailing from Bali to every part of Lombok. Ask where the boat lands, because that sets how far you are from your accommodation.

Planning questions to settle first

Where on Lombok are you staying? Ask which arrival point is closest to that place before choosing a ticket.
Are you moving on to the Gilis afterwards? If so, think about whether one combined plan is simpler than two separate journeys, and ask us what that would look like.
Do you have a flight leaving from Lombok? If so, work backwards from the flight and leave generous time for the road and for any change in the sailing.
How much luggage are you bringing? Larger bags may affect which options suit you, so mention it early.

If you are still comparing destinations, the guide to choosing between the Gilis, Lombok, Penida and Lembongan sets out the trade-offs.

Onward travel after you land

A boat ticket gets you across the water. It does not by itself organise how you travel across Lombok afterwards. Ask whether your accommodation can arrange a pickup, whether the ticket includes any transfer, and what the operator says about the landing point. Do not assume a ticket includes a road transfer on Lombok. Ask what the quote covers and what else you may need to arrange.

On the Bali side, we can talk through a Bali transfer to the departure harbour. Tickets in general are explained on the fast boat tickets overview.

Before you book

For Lombok, ask that the ticket names Lombok itself and the arrival point, and whether any pickup or drop-off is included. 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 Lombok tickets

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

Use the contact page to send it. Let us know if you need a return, and what you are doing after you arrive.

Common questions

Is Lombok the same as the Gili Islands?

No. The Gilis are a separate group of islands off Lombok. Tell us which one you mean so we can quote correctly.

Is a pickup in Lombok included?

Do not assume it is. Ask what the quote covers, and agree any extra pickup before booking.

Can you arrange my transfer to the harbour in Bali?

We can discuss a driver for the Bali side. Make sure it fits the check-in time on your ticket.

Fast boat tickets to Lombok