**A Bali private boat charter family package puts your family alone on a whole boat to Nusa Penida or Lembongan — priced per boat, not per head. As of 2026, expect IDR 8,000,000 to IDR 44,500,000 (about USD 500-2,500) for a full private day, with kids’ life jackets, shade and calm-bay snorkel stops arranged on request.**
No strangers, no shared benches, no rushed group timetable. You choose the departure (Sanur, Serangan or Benoa), the pace and which bays your kids actually swim in. Baruna Boat Co arranges these day charters through Bali Premium Trip; where we do not own the vessel, the boat is booked via vetted licensed partners, so you get a real crew, real manifest and honest per-boat pricing.
What makes a day boat genuinely family-friendly?
A family package is not just a normal charter with a discount for children. It is a different plan. The route favours sheltered water, the timings are shorter, and the crew brief is built around non-swimmers and small kids rather than thrill-seekers.
The features that matter most for families:
- Child-sized life jackets, not just adult ones stuffed under a bench
- Shade — an air-conditioned cabin or a canopy so toddlers aren’t baking on the deck for six hours
- Calm-bay routing, favouring Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh (usually gentler) over the swell at Manta Point
- Shorter durations, so a 4-5 hour half day is on the table, not only the full 9-hour run
- Non-swimmer support — the crew stays close, and nervous swimmers can snorkel on a float line
The Sanur speedboats used for these trips are practical family boats. Sanur Water Activities, trading as Heaven’s Corner, lists a 12-metre speedboat from IDR 9,000,000 with a Bluetooth speaker and a sun deck with bean bags, and a 13-metre semi-yacht with an air-conditioned cabin, flat TV and karaoke — the cabin is the difference between a happy toddler and a meltdown by lunchtime.
Which family package fits your group?
Per-boat pricing means one flat figure covers the whole family, so a party of eight often works out cheaper than eight per-person seats on a shared fast boat. Here are typical options, quoted per boat and current as of 2026 (all “start from” figures, subject to change):
| Package | Boat / capacity | Duration | Per-boat price (from) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Calm-Bay Sampler | 12m speedboat, up to 10 | ~4-5 hrs | IDR 8,000,000 | Toddlers, first-timers, seasick-prone |
| Full-Day Penida Family | 13m semi-yacht, air-con cabin, up to 12 | ~9 hrs | IDR 9,000,000 | Mixed ages, snorkel + land tour |
| Comfort Cabin Day | Queen 10 (Parahu list), 10 pax | Full day | IDR 18,000,000 | Grandparents, comfort priority |
| Big-Family / Two-Family Day | KAL (Parahu list), 20 pax | Full day | IDR 19,750,000 | Reunions, two households |
| Sunset Coastal Cruise | Accura 39 (Blue Marlin), up to 17 | ~4 hrs | USD 750 | Evening, no early wake-up |
For larger or fussier groups, Parahu.com publishes a full per-boat Nusa Penida day-charter list: a 15-passenger Monohull SW3 from IDR 11,900,000, an 8-passenger Monohull 39 from IDR 19,800,000, and up to a 35-passenger JA from IDR 44,500,000 (priced for 25, then IDR 1,000,000 per extra guest), with bookings via WhatsApp. Bluuu Tours lists private Nusa Penida yacht days from IDR 13,000,000 (about USD 750) per boat, and Blue Marlin Bali advertises the Accura 39 at USD 950 for an 8-hour full day to Nusa Penida. Compare that to a per-person model — a Viator premium Nusa Penida day lists from USD 73.62 per person — and a family of five quickly tips in favour of chartering the whole boat.
What does a typical family day actually look like?
The published Sanur-to-Penida day run gives a realistic shape. Heaven’s Corner’s sample itinerary starts with a 07:00 hotel pickup (extra IDR 250,000 per car), an 08:00 briefing at the Sanur counter, and 08:30 sailing. The crossing to Nusa Penida is short — roughly 30 to 45 minutes by speedboat — which keeps little ones from getting restless.
From there the day builds gently: a 09:30 swim near the manta bay, snorkel sessions at 10:30 and 11:30, then a 12:00 lunch at Maruti Beach Club. The afternoon is dry-land sightseeing families can enjoy from the viewpoints — 14:00 Kelingking Beach, 15:00 Broken Beach — a final 16:00 snorkel, a 17:00 sail back and a 17:45 hotel drop. On a family package you can trim this: skip a snorkel stop, add Angel Billabong, or swap Lembongan’s Yellow Bridge and mangroves for a slower morning.
What safety gear and comfort come standard?
Ask for these when you request your quote so nothing is assumed:
| Feature | What to expect | Confirm when booking |
|---|---|---|
| Life jackets | Adult and child sizes on board | Give kids’ ages and weights |
| Shade | Air-con cabin (semi-yacht) or deck canopy | State if you need full shade all day |
| Calm-bay routing | Crystal Bay / Toyapakeh over open swell | Flag any seasickness or nervous swimmers |
| Crew support | Guide stays with non-swimmers | Note who cannot swim |
| Food | Lunch stop or on-board catering | Share allergies in advance |
| Pickup | Hotel transfer from Sanur/Serangan/Benoa zone | Confirm the per-car surcharge |
One honest note from our family-charter desk: no operator can guarantee manta sightings or perfect weather. Mantas are wild animals and the sea does what it does. A good crew reroutes to calmer water on a rough day rather than pushing through — that judgment is worth more than any promise.
How does booking a family package work?
- Message the concierge. Send your dates, group size and the ages of any children to WhatsApp 6281128590000 or sales@balipremiumtrip.com.
- Get a tailored quote. You receive a per-boat price and a draft itinerary matched to your kids’ ages and swimming ability, usually the same day.
- Confirm your boat. Reserve with a deposit through Bali Premium Trip; where the vessel is a partner boat, it is secured via a vetted licensed operator.
- Get your details. You’ll receive pickup time, departure point and the passenger manifest for the crew.
- Sail. Hotel pickup, counter briefing, then out to the bays — at your family’s pace.
What is not included?
Hotel pickup is usually an add-on (roughly IDR 250,000-300,000 per car each way, depending on the operator and where you stay). Lunch may be a set beach-club stop rather than fully catered — confirm which. Public national-park or marine fees, where they apply, are typically extra. Every price on this page is a 2026 “start from” figure and is subject to change with season, fuel and availability, so treat your written quote as the real number.
Ready for a family quote?
Tell us who’s coming and when, and Baruna Boat Co’s concierge — operated by Bali Premium Trip — will put together a per-boat family package with the right boat, shade and calm-bay plan for your group.
WhatsApp: 6281128590000
Email: sales@balipremiumtrip.com
Send the ages of your children and your preferred date, and you’ll get a clear per-boat price with no per-person maths and no surprises.
*Reviewed by the Baruna Boat Co family-charter desk. Published by Juara Holding Group. Figures as of 2026 and subject to change; charters are arranged via vetted licensed partners where the brand does not own the vessel.*