Full Day Nusa Penida by Honey Milk Yacht 13 meters

Mantas make this boat day special. Honey Milk Yacht combines a fast 13-meter boat, several snorkeling sites, lunch by a private beach, and a short Nusa Penida land visit in one long outing. I especially like the new 2025 yacht with its flybridge, sundeck mats, Bluetooth music, and cool box stocked with fruit, water, and ice. I also like that underwater GoPro footage is included rather than sold as an awkward extra at the end.

The main caution is the price: $627.10 per person is a serious spend, even for a private yacht. The day lasts about 8 to 10 hours, and sea conditions can affect the manta stop, crossing, and snorkeling comfort. You are paying for privacy, speed, equipment, staff, and a packed route, not a simple ferry ride to Nusa Penida.

Key points to know before booking

• A private 13-meter yacht: Honey Milk carries only your group, with twin Yamaha 250 horsepower engines, a flybridge, and a cushioned sun deck.
• Four water-focused stops: You visit the Bali Hai Lagoon area, SD Point, Wall Bay, and a manta location chosen according to ray availability.
• Manta rays are possible, not guaranteed: The crew uses Manta Bay or Manta Point, but wild animals and sea conditions set the rules.
• Lunch comes with beach access: Khamara Nusa Penida provides a scenic meal and a private white sand beach with a daybed.
• A short land segment is available: Kelingking Cliff is included in the plan, but the private Nusa Penida car tour costs an additional 800,000 IDR per car.
• Transfers cost extra: Pickup can be arranged for 300,000 IDR one way for up to five people, with service available from Seminyak and many other Bali areas.

What your $627.10 covers on Honey Milk Yacht

At $627.10 per person, this is not a budget day trip. It makes the most sense for a couple, family, or small group that values having its own boat and wants to combine sea time with a few land sights without arranging separate operators.

You receive bottled water, snorkeling equipment, landing and facility fees, lunch, and underwater footage captured with a GoPro. Towels, fresh fruit, ice, and a cool box are also provided. The snorkeling gear is described as USA-quality equipment, which matters when you are using a mask and fins for several hours rather than taking one quick swim.

The private format is the key value. You are not sharing the boat with a large public crowd, and the schedule can feel more personal. Still, I would ask yourself how much time you want in the water. If you mainly want to see Kelingking Cliff from land, this is an expensive way to do it. If manta rays, coral gardens, turtles, and several snorkel sites are your priority, the price is easier to defend.

Optional extras include a jet ski, photographer, drone, fishing rods, drinks, and meals beyond the included lunch. These can push the cost higher, so decide in advance which additions are truly useful. The free GoPro footage may remove the need for a separate photographer unless you want posed images or aerial shots.

Starting at Serangan with coffee and a welcome drink

The day begins at 8:30 am at the Boat Tours and Rental Bali-Nusa Penida office on Jalan Tukad Punggawa No. 238 in Serangan, Denpasar Selatan. The office sits across from the port, and you receive a welcome drink before boarding.

Coffee from % Arabica, teas, other beverages, and pastries are available at the office. That is a thoughtful touch because the morning begins before the main meal, and a little food helps if you have a long transfer from Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud, or another part of Bali.

You can arrange a private transfer for 300,000 IDR one way for up to five people. Pickup areas include Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur, Kerobokan, Canggu, Ubud, Denpasar, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua. I would confirm the pickup time carefully, since Bali traffic can make an apparently short journey take much longer than expected.

The crossing to Nusa Penida takes about 30 minutes by Honey Milk. A fast boat shortens the open-water part of the day, leaving more time for snorkeling and the island stops. The tradeoff is that a speedboat can feel lively when the sea is rough, so anyone prone to motion sickness should prepare accordingly.

The 2025 yacht, from flybridge to sun deck

Honey Milk is a newly built 13-meter speedboat powered by twin Yamaha 250 horsepower engines. The boat includes a flybridge, a sundeck with comfortable mats, and a Bluetooth sound system.

I like the choice of spaces. You can sit higher for views, stretch out on the sun deck, or move inside the rhythm of the boat while the crew changes locations. A private boat also means your group can settle into its own pace instead of fitting into a fixed public seating plan.

The cool box table is stocked with fresh fruit, water, and ice. Towels and snorkeling gear are supplied, so you have fewer items to pack. Underwater photos and videos are included at no extra charge, a useful benefit when you want a record of manta rays, turtles, or coral without holding your own phone in a waterproof case.

The boat is still a speedboat, not a floating hotel. You should expect a full day of sun, salt water, engine noise, and movement. Bring swimwear, sun protection, and anything you need for personal comfort. The schedule is full, so this is better for active people than for anyone seeking a slow cruise with long periods of quiet.

First water stop: Bali Hai Lagoon and coral gardens

The first stop is a quieter lagoon near Nusa Lembongan, described as a Bali Hai Lagoon, with calm, clear water and coral gardens. This is a sensible opening stop because it gives you time to get comfortable with the equipment before the more exposed or current-affected sites.

The lagoon setting should appeal to you if you want an easy start and a chance to look at coral and fish without immediately tackling stronger water movement. The planned snorkeling time is about one hour, enough for a proper swim rather than a quick photo stop.

Conditions can still change. Clear water is never a promise for every departure, and a calm lagoon can feel different from the sea farther around Nusa Penida. Listen to the guides and stay within the area they identify as safe.

SD Point for current drift snorkeling

Next comes SD Point, described as a less accessible snorkeling and diving location on the eastern side of Nusa Penida. Here, you can try current drift snorkeling through coral gardens, with possible sightings of turtles and many fish.

This is likely to be one of the more active water stops. The current can carry you along, which makes it exciting and lets you cover more water with less fin work. It also means you need to be comfortable following instructions and staying close to the group.

The stop lasts about an hour. That gives you time to look for turtles and fish, but the exact sightings depend on conditions and wildlife. I would not book this trip solely on the promise of a turtle encounter. Book it because the route offers repeated chances to see marine life at several locations.

Wall Bay beside mangroves and coral

Wall Bay follows SD Point. You snorkel near mangroves and coral reefs, with more opportunities to see marine life. The change of setting matters: after a drift-style stop, this location offers another underwater view rather than repeating the same kind of swim.

The planned hour here makes the day feel focused on the sea. That is good news if snorkeling is your main reason for booking, but less appealing if you want a longer walk around Nusa Penida. You should think of this as a marine excursion with a land component, not as a conventional island sightseeing tour.

High-quality equipment and the included underwater footage are especially useful here. You can keep your attention on the water instead of worrying about carrying a camera, though footage quality and the exact amount of material may vary with visibility and conditions.

Lunch at Khamara Nusa Penida

After the morning snorkeling, you stop at Khamara Nusa Penida for about 90 minutes. The setting includes scenic views, a meal, and access to a private white sand beach with a daybed.

This is an important pause in a demanding schedule. A proper meal and time out of the water help you warm up, dry off, and reset before the manta stop. The beach access also gives you a chance to enjoy Nusa Penida without rushing straight from one swim to the next.

The meal is included, but the supplied information does not specify the menu. If you have dietary needs, ask before departure rather than assuming every preference can be handled on the day. You can also add drinks or other meals after booking, but those extras are not part of the standard price.

Manta Bay or Manta Point for the big wildlife moment

The main event is the stop at Manta Bay or Manta Point, selected according to manta ray availability. You have about one hour for the chance to swim with giant oceanic manta rays.

This is the part that can make the whole outing memorable. Manta rays are large, graceful wild animals, and seeing them while snorkeling is very different from viewing marine life in an aquarium. The guides can take you to the better option on the day, but no responsible operator can promise that the rays will appear or that you will be able to swim with them.

Sea conditions matter here. A site can be suitable one day and uncomfortable the next. If you are a weak swimmer, tell the crew early and follow their directions closely. I would also keep expectations flexible: a good manta day may mean close encounters, while another day may offer only distant sightings or none at all.

The included GoPro footage is a nice bonus for this stop. It gives you a chance to relive the experience, though you should still treat the video as an extra benefit rather than the reason to book.

Kelingking Cliff and the land portion

The plan also includes a Kelingking Cliff car tour. Kelingking is one of Nusa Penida’s best-known viewpoints, and it gives the day a dramatic land-based counterpoint to the snorkeling.

The private land tour is not included in the listed price. It costs 800,000 IDR per car for up to five people. If your group wants the cliff visit, budget for this separately and confirm how the car segment fits with the boat schedule.

This is a short visit within a water-heavy day, not a full tour of Nusa Penida’s roads and viewpoints. You will not be covering every famous site on the island. The attraction here is variety: coral, mantas, a beach lunch, lagoon views, and one famous cliff stop in a single day.

Guides, photographs, and the feel of the day

The crew is a major part of the experience. Guide names associated with the trip include Derrick, Morgan, Aden, Nemo, Dena, Dani, Jena, Tita, Nyoman, Micky, Eric, Vicky, and Kadek, along with Captain Andy and deck crew.

The strongest praise centers on friendly service, humor, smooth organization, and help with photographs. Jena and Tita are noted for clear English and strong local knowledge, while Nyoman and Micky are praised for being funny and taking good photos. Dani is singled out for keeping the day enjoyable, and Aden and Nemo are remembered for helping people feel comfortable.

Those details matter because a snorkeling day has many small points of friction: fitting masks, entering the water, returning to the boat, finding the right viewing area, and moving between sites. A warm and capable crew can make the difference between feeling looked after and feeling left to manage it all yourself.

Past feedback also includes a premium shared outing with eight people that did not feel overcrowded. This particular product is described as private, so your group should have more control over the space. Do check the exact booking category, since shared and private products can have different terms.

Timing, transfers, and the return to Bali

The full experience lasts roughly 8 to 10 hours and begins at 8:30 am. The route packs in four water stops, lunch, a land visit, and the crossing, so you should expect a busy day rather than generous spare time.

The normal return is to the Serangan office. You can use the hot shower there after the boat trip, a practical benefit before continuing to dinner or heading back to your accommodation. You can also request drop-off at Toya Pakeh Harbor on Nusa Penida instead, if that better fits your plans.

Transfers to and from many Bali areas are available for an additional fee. Since the tour starts in Serangan and ends there unless arranged otherwise, do not assume hotel pickup is included in the $627.10 price.

Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before the 8:30 am start time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded, and poor weather can lead to a new date or a full refund. Confirmation arrives at booking, and service animals are allowed.

Who should book Honey Milk Yacht?

I would choose this trip if you want a private, high-comfort boat day and your priorities are snorkeling, manta rays, coral, and a little Nusa Penida sightseeing. It suits families, couples, and small groups who can share the cost and value their own boat more than the lowest possible fare.

It is also a good choice if you want equipment, lunch, water, towels, and underwater footage handled in one booking. The crew’s strong reputation for humor, photography, and personal care adds real value to a long day on the water.

I would hesitate if you mainly want a cheap ferry crossing, a slow beach day, or an extensive tour of Nusa Penida’s viewpoints. The price is high, the schedule is active, and manta sightings are never certain. You also need to add the land car and any hotel transfer costs.

Should you book it?

Book Honey Milk Yacht if the private 13-meter boat, repeated snorkeling stops, possible manta encounter, included GoPro footage, and beach lunch justify a premium price for you. The mix is unusually full, and the boat comforts make a long sea day easier.

Skip it if your budget is tight or Kelingking Cliff is your main goal. For the right group, though, this is a polished way to see Nusa Penida from the water, with enough variety to keep the day from feeling like one long boat ride.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at 8:30 am at Boat Tours and Rental Bali-Nusa Penida, Jalan Tukad Punggawa No. 238, Serangan, Denpasar Selatan, Bali.

How long does the tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 8 to 10 hours.

How long is the boat crossing to Nusa Penida?

The crossing takes about 30 minutes by Honey Milk Yacht.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The activity is described as private, with only your group participating.

What snorkeling equipment is included?

Snorkeling equipment is included, along with bottled water and towels.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch at Khamara Nusa Penida is included in the tour price.

Is underwater photography included?

Yes. Underwater footage captured with a GoPro is included at no extra charge.

Can I swim with manta rays?

The route includes Manta Bay or Manta Point, depending on manta availability. Sightings and swimming conditions cannot be guaranteed.

Is the Nusa Penida land tour included?

The private land tour costs an additional 800,000 IDR per car for up to five people.

Is hotel pickup included?

Pickup can be arranged, but a private transfer costs 300,000 IDR one way for up to five people. Available areas include Seminyak, Kuta, Sanur, Kerobokan, Canggu, Ubud, Denpasar, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Poor weather may result in a different date or a full refund.