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Board a late-afternoon pontoon from Gili Trawangan for a four-hour cruise that mixes snorkeling at Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures, swims with sea turtles, and a sunset BBQ back on board. Comfortable for most swimmers, the trip pairs reef encounters with an island sunset over Bali.
Board a late-afternoon pontoon from Gili Trawangan for a four-hour cruise that mixes snorkeling at Jason deCaires Taylor’s underwater sculptures, swims with sea turtles, and a sunset BBQ back on board. Comfortable for most swimmers, the trip pairs reef encounters with an island sunset over Bali.
The pontoon eases away from Gili Trawangan’s wooden jetties at 14:30, salt on your skin and an afternoon breeze nudging the bow toward open water. Over the next four hours you hop between shallow reefs—first to the submerged sculptures off Gili Meno, then to Turtle Point where curious green and hawksbill turtles glide around your fins, and finally to the coral gardens off Gili Air—before settling with a BBQ and a cold Bintang as the sun slides toward Bali.
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Operated by PT.WAHYU MANDIRI TOUR · Gili Trawangan, West Nusa Tenggara
The pontoon eases away from Gili Trawangan’s wooden jetties at 14:30, salt on your skin and an afternoon breeze nudging the bow toward open water. Over the next four hours you hop between shallow reefs—first to the submerged sculptures off Gili Meno, then to Turtle Point where curious green and hawksbill turtles glide around your fins, and finally to the coral gardens off Gili Air—before settling with a BBQ and a cold Bintang as the sun slides toward Bali.
Geology here is blunt and volcanic: low, coral-capped isles formed on the rim of Lombok’s volcanic shelves. The statues at Gili Meno—works by Jason deCaires Taylor—act as artificial reef, drawing marine life and giving snorkelers a surreal, muted landscape beneath bright tropical surface water. Culturally the Gilis remain small fishing communities that transformed over decades into tourism hubs; local warungs and fishermen still shape the islands’ rhythms.
Practically, the cruise is about 240 minutes with multiple 30–60 minute snorkeling stops. Minimum age is seven and swimmers should be comfortable in open water. The operator provides snorkel gear and a freshly cooked BBQ onboard; departures require a 30-minute pre-boarding arrival. Trips are weather-dependent (charter reserves the right to change itinerary) and may be canceled if the minimum guest threshold isn’t met.
For safety and to protect reefs: use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral or turtles, and follow crew instructions. Time your booking for calmer seas—late afternoon often brings smoother surface conditions and the most memorable sunsets back toward Bali.
No—but you should be comfortable in open water and able to tread or float; snorkel vests are available for less confident swimmers.
A fresh BBQ dinner is served onboard; basic refreshments or alcoholic drinks may be available for purchase—bring cash for extras.
The operator will offer a rebook or full refund; trips are weather-dependent and can be changed for safety reasons.
Minimum age is seven years and swimmers must be able to swim; minimum booking is two people and operators may require at least four guests to confirm a departure.
PT.WAHYU MANDIRI TOUR operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The pontoon eases away from Gili Trawangan’s wooden jetties at 14:30, salt on your skin and an afternoon breeze nudging the bow toward open water. Over the next four hours you hop between shallow reefs—first to the submerged sculptures off Gili Meno, then to Turtle Point where curious green and hawksbill turtles glide around your fins, and finally to the coral gardens off Gili Air—before settling with a BBQ and a cold Bintang as the sun slides toward Bali.
The pontoon eases away from Gili Trawangan’s wooden jetties at 14:30, salt on your skin and an afternoon breeze nudging the bow toward open water. Over the next four hours you hop between shallow reefs—first to the submerged sculptures off Gili Meno, then to Turtle Point where curious green and hawksbill turtles glide around your fins, and finally to the coral gardens off Gili Air—before settling with a BBQ and a cold Bintang as the sun slides toward Bali.
Geology here is blunt and volcanic: low, coral-capped isles formed on the rim of Lombok’s volcanic shelves. The statues at Gili Meno—works by Jason deCaires Taylor—act as artificial reef, drawing marine life and giving snorkelers a surreal, muted landscape beneath bright tropical surface water. Culturally the Gilis remain small fishing communities that transformed over decades into tourism hubs; local warungs and fishermen still shape the islands’ rhythms.
Practically, the cruise is about 240 minutes with multiple 30–60 minute snorkeling stops. Minimum age is seven and swimmers should be comfortable in open water. The operator provides snorkel gear and a freshly cooked BBQ onboard; departures require a 30-minute pre-boarding arrival. Trips are weather-dependent (charter reserves the right to change itinerary) and may be canceled if the minimum guest threshold isn’t met.
For safety and to protect reefs: use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching coral or turtles, and follow crew instructions. Time your booking for calmer seas—late afternoon often brings smoother surface conditions and the most memorable sunsets back toward Bali.