**A Bali private boat charter for small groups puts a whole speedboat or day-cruiser in your name for 4 to 15 guests, priced per boat rather than per head. Expect roughly IDR 8,000,000 to IDR 44,500,000 (about USD 500-2,500) for a full private day to Nusa Penida, Lembongan or the south-Bali coast, as of 2026.**
That per-boat model is the whole point. You are not buying a seat next to strangers on a shared fast-boat — you book the entire vessel, set your own departure, and split one flat price across your group. Baruna Boat Co is the day-boat concierge desk operated by Bali Premium Trip. We do not own the fleet; we match your group to vetted, licensed local speedboats and cabin cruisers and arrange the day from pickup to drop-off.
What size boat fits your group?
Right-sizing is where small groups save the most. A couple with two kids does not need a 20-pax monohull, and a party of 14 should not squeeze onto a single 12-metre speedboat. The table below pairs common group sizes with a suitable boat class and an indicative full-day per-boat rate drawn from published Bali operator pricelists as of 2026. All figures are “start from” prices, subject to change, season and vessel availability.
| Group size | Suitable boat | Sample vessel (capacity) | Indicative per-boat day rate (2026) | Per head at full boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-6 | 12m speedboat | Sanur 12m speedboat, sun deck + bean bags | from IDR 8,000,000 | ~IDR 1,330,000 (at 6) |
| 4-8 | Cabin day-cruiser | Monohull 39 (8 pax) | IDR 19,800,000 | ~IDR 2,475,000 |
| 6-10 | Mid monohull | Queen 10 (10 pax) | IDR 18,000,000 | IDR 1,800,000 |
| 8-12 | Comfort monohull | Monohull RS (12 pax) | IDR 16,500,000 | IDR 1,375,000 |
| 12-15 | Big-group monohull | Monohull SW3 (15 pax) | IDR 11,900,000 | ~IDR 793,000 |
The mid-tier vessel prices above come from Parahu.com’s per-boat Nusa Penida pricelist; the 12-metre speedboat figure is from Sanur Water Activities. Parahu also lists a 14-pax RHI from IDR 18,500,000 (that base covers 7 guests, with extra passengers at IDR 1,550,000 each), which suits a group of 12-14 that wants a roomy deck.
How does per-boat pricing beat paying per person?
Because the price is fixed to the boat, your cost per head falls as the group fills the deck. A family of six on the 12-metre speedboat at IDR 8,000,000 works out near IDR 1,330,000 each — and you own the timetable. Fill a 15-seat Monohull SW3 at IDR 11,900,000 and the maths drops to roughly IDR 793,000 a head.
Compare that with the join-in model. Listing platforms such as Viator sell a Nusa Penida premium day from about USD 73.62 per person (with private hotel pickup quoted separately at IDR 300,000 per car each way for up to five people). That per-seat rate looks cheap for one traveller, but you share the boat, the schedule and the crowd. Once your group is six or more, a full private boat often lands close to that per-head figure while giving you exclusive use, a flexible route and no fixed departure clock.
Which trips and routes suit small groups?
Small groups tend to book one of four day shapes. Durations and departures below reflect what Bali operators publish as of 2026.
| Trip | Duration | Departure | Indicative per-boat (2026) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset & south-coast cruise | ~4 hrs | Benoa / Serangan | from USD 750 (Blue Marlin’s Accura 39; sunset for up to 17) | golden-hour, mixed ages |
| Full-day Nusa Penida snorkel + Kelingking | ~8-9 hrs | Sanur | from IDR 8,000,000 (12m speedboat) | families, first-timers |
| Penida + Lembongan island-hop | full day | Sanur / Serangan | from IDR 13,000,000 (~USD 750, per Bluuu Tours) | groups wanting two islands |
| Semi-yacht Penida comfort day | ~8 hrs | Sanur | from IDR 9,000,000 (13m semi-yacht, air-con cabin, karaoke) | comfort-seekers |
Blue Marlin Bali advertises its Accura 39 from USD 750 for a four-hour cruise and USD 950 for the full eight-hour run to Nusa Penida, which gives a sense of how a comfortable coastal boat is priced. The crossing itself is quick — Sanur to Nusa Penida runs roughly 30 to 45 minutes by speedboat.
The stops that make these days worth chartering:
- Nusa Penida snorkel: Manta Point / Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh.
- Penida land tour: Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel Billabong.
- Nusa Lembongan: the Yellow Bridge and the mangroves.
- South-Bali coast: Uluwatu, Jimbaran Bay, Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua.
One honest caveat: manta and marine-life sightings are seasonal and never guaranteed, and skippers may reorder stops when weather or swell demands it.
What does a private Penida day actually look like?
Sanur Water Activities publishes a sample Sanur-to-Penida day that maps the rhythm well. On a private boat you can shift these timings to suit your group.
- 07:00 — hotel pickup (extra IDR 250,000 per car)
- 08:00 — briefing at the Sanur counter
- 08:30 — sailing
- 09:30 — swim with manta rays
- 10:30 & 11:30 — snorkel sessions
- 12:00 — lunch at Maruti Beach Club
- 14:00 — Kelingking Beach
- 15:00 — Broken Beach
- 16:00 — final snorkel
- 17:00 — sail back
- 17:45 — hotel drop-off
How does booking a small-group charter work?
- Tell us the essentials. Message the concierge on WhatsApp with your group size, date, preferred departure (Sanur, Serangan or Benoa) and any must-see stops.
- Get right-sized and quoted. We match your headcount to a suitable licensed vessel and send one transparent per-boat price, valid as of 2026 and subject to availability.
- Lock the date. Confirm with a deposit; we share pickup timing and a short what-to-bring list.
- Pickup arranged. Hotel pickup can be added — the Sanur counter lists IDR 250,000 per car, with south-Bali areas quoted on request.
- Sail your day. Meet your crew, run your itinerary and adjust on the water.
Private or shared — which is right for a small group?
Shared fast-boats sell per seat on a fixed timetable with a mixed crowd, which is fine for a simple point-to-point crossing. A private whole-boat charter is yours alone: your group, your departure time, your route order, no strangers. For 4 to 15 travellers, the private per-head cost often sits close to a premium shared ticket once the boat is full — with far more control over the day. If all you need is a cheap transfer, take the shared boat; if you want a flexible day on the water, charter private.
Get a small-group quote
Ready to size a boat to your group? Message the Bali Premium Trip concierge for a small-group quote. Send your headcount, date and departure point, and we will match a licensed vessel with transparent per-boat pricing.
WhatsApp 6281128590000 · sales@balipremiumtrip.com
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*Baruna Boat Co is published by Juara Holding Group and edited by Komang Wirata. Charters are operated and reservations handled by Bali Premium Trip through vetted, licensed local boat operators; Baruna Boat Co does not own the vessels. Prices are indicative “start from” figures as of 2026, drawn from public operator pricelists (Sanur Water Activities, Parahu.com, Bluuu Tours, Blue Marlin Bali) and are subject to change, season and availability. Manta and marine-life sightings are seasonal and never guaranteed; itineraries may shift with weather and sea conditions.*