**A Bali private boat charter to Nusa Lembongan puts the whole vessel in your hands for a day — no shared seats, no fixed timetable. Speedboats and cabin day-cruisers leave Sanur, Serangan or Benoa, reach Lembongan in about 30 minutes, and are priced per boat, roughly IDR 8,000,000 to IDR 44,500,000 (about USD 500-2,500) as of 2026, not per person.**
Baruna Boat Co arranges these charters as an independent concierge. We do not own the boats; each vessel is booked through vetted, licensed local operators, and our reservations team — run through Bali Premium Trip — handles the paperwork, the counter briefing and your day plan. Every figure below is current as of 2026 and can shift with fuel, season and vessel availability.
Why choose Nusa Lembongan for a private boat day?
Nusa Lembongan sits across the Badung Strait from Sanur, close enough for a 30-minute speedboat crossing yet calmer and quieter than the Penida cliffs next door. A private charter here is built around three things: the Yellow Bridge that links Lembongan to Nusa Ceningan, the mangrove channel on the island’s north-east edge, and the sheltered bays that make snorkelling easy for children and nervous swimmers.
Because you hold the whole boat, you set the pace. Skip a stop, add a swim, linger at the mangroves — the crew works to your group, not a schedule shared with strangers.
How much does a private Lembongan boat charter cost?
Rates are quoted per boat for a full private day. Operators publish fixed “start from” figures rather than seasonal tables, so treat the numbers below as 2026 starting points, confirmed at the time of quoting.
| Vessel | Guests | Full-day from | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12m speedboat | up to ~12 | IDR 8,000,000 (~USD 500) | Fast crossings, active families |
| 13m semi-yacht, air-con cabin | up to ~15 | IDR 9,000,000 | Shade, comfort, longer days |
| Monohull cruiser | up to 15 | IDR 11,900,000 | Stable ride for bigger groups |
| Premium private yacht | ~12 | IDR 13,000,000 (~USD 750) | Upgraded comfort |
| Accura 39 day-cruiser | up to 17 | USD 750 (4h) / USD 950 (8h) | Sunset plus full-day range |
| Large group vessel | up to 35 | up to IDR 44,500,000 | Events, extended families |
These reference points come from public 2026 pricing. Sanur Water Activities, trading as Heaven’s Corner from its Sanur counter, lists a 12-metre speedboat from IDR 8,000,000 (Bluetooth speaker, sun deck with bean bags) and a 13-metre semi-yacht from IDR 9,000,000 (air-con cabin, karaoke, flat TV). Parahu.com publishes a per-boat fleet list that starts at IDR 11,900,000 for a 15-guest monohull and climbs to IDR 44,500,000 for a 35-seat vessel. Bluuu Tours advertises private yacht tours from IDR 13,000,000 (about USD 750) per boat, and Blue Marlin Bali prices its Accura 39 from USD 750 for a four-hour cruise or USD 950 for a full eight-hour day, seating up to 17 guests.
For contrast, a per-person model — a Viator premium day, for example — starts near USD 73.62 per person, with private hotel pickup at IDR 300,000 per car each way for up to five people. That can be cheaper for a couple, but a private whole-boat charter usually wins once you are four or more and want the day to yourselves.
What does a full day on Lembongan look like?
Here is a typical private-charter timeline from Sanur. Hotel pickup is optional; Sanur Water Activities charges around IDR 250,000 per car for it, and the counter briefing follows before you sail.
| Time | Stop | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Hotel pickup (optional) | Add ~IDR 250,000 per car |
| 08:00 | Sanur counter | Safety briefing, boarding |
| 08:30 | Depart Sanur | ~30-min crossing |
| 09:15 | Calm-bay snorkel | Sheltered reef off Lembongan |
| 10:30 | Yellow Bridge & mangroves | Cruise the Lembongan-Ceningan channel |
| 12:00 | Beach-club lunch | Ashore or on board |
| 13:30 | Free swim / paddle | Your pace |
| 15:00 | Optional Penida hop | Crystal Bay or Manta Bay |
| 16:30 | Sail back | Return to Sanur |
| 17:00 | Sanur / hotel drop | Day ends |
Nothing here is locked. The mangrove cruise and the Yellow Bridge photo stop are the two most-requested Lembongan moments; snorkelling depends on the day’s water, and no operator can promise sightings or weather.
Which boat size fits your group?
Match the vessel to headcount and comfort, not just price. A small family on a fast run wants a nimble speedboat; a multi-generation group wants cabin shade and a stable hull.
- 2-6 guests: a 12-metre speedboat from IDR 8,000,000 keeps costs down and crossings quick.
- 6-10 guests: a 10-guest cruiser or the 13-metre semi-yacht from IDR 9,000,000 adds an air-conditioned cabin and shade.
- 10-15 guests: a 15-seat monohull from around IDR 11,900,000, or a premium yacht near IDR 13,000,000 for extra comfort.
- 15+ guests: larger vessels scale up to IDR 44,500,000 for groups approaching 35 people; some operators add a per-head charge above a base headcount, so confirm the all-in figure when you quote.
Should you add a Nusa Penida island-hop?
Lembongan and Penida are close neighbours, so many charters combine them. A half-day on Penida opens the marquee snorkel sites — Manta Bay, where reef mantas are often seen but never guaranteed, plus Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh. If you want the famous land views, Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel Billabong are a separate Penida land tour rather than a boat stop.
Blue Marlin’s USD 950 eight-hour Accura 39 day is a useful template for a combined Lembongan-Penida run. Adding Penida lengthens the day and can raise the rate, so decide before you book.
Private charter or shared fast-boat — which do you need?
These are different products. A shared fast-boat is a scheduled transfer: a fixed seat, a set departure, a crowd, and a low per-person fare. A private charter is the whole boat, your itinerary, your group only. If you simply need to reach Lembongan and back, book a transfer. If you want the Yellow Bridge, the mangroves and the snorkel bays on your own clock, charter privately.
How does booking a Lembongan charter work?
- Message the concierge. Send your date, group size and preferred departure (Sanur, Serangan or Benoa) to WhatsApp 6281128590000.
- Get per-boat options. We return matched vessels and honest per-boat quotes, arranged through vetted, licensed operators — usually the same day.
- Confirm and plan. A deposit secures the date; you receive the itinerary, inclusions and pickup details in writing.
- Sail. Meet at the counter for the safety briefing, then the boat is yours for the day.
Ready for a private Lembongan quote?
Tell us your date and group size and we will send per-boat options with clear 2026 pricing — no per-person maths, no surprises. Message Baruna Boat Co on WhatsApp 6281128590000 or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com for a Nusa Lembongan charter quote. Bookings are handled directly by the Bali Premium Trip reservations team through vetted, licensed operators.
— Compiled by Putu Ariawan, Baruna Boat Co charter desk.