A Bali private boat charter is priced per boat, not 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, Nusa Lembongan or the south-Bali coast, as of 2026. Split across 6-15 guests, per-boat almost always beats per-person tickets.
That one pricing switch — you rent the whole boat, then divide the cost yourself — is why families and small groups keep asking us to run the numbers. Below is the real math, current 2026 rates from published operators, and a cost-per-head calculator so you can see exactly where per-boat overtakes buying separate seats.
What does a Bali private boat charter cost per boat?
Rates are quoted as a flat “start from” figure for the whole vessel, departing Sanur, Serangan or Benoa. Sanur Water Activities (Heaven’s Corner) labels its trips “Private speed boat from Bali” and lists a 12m speedboat from IDR 8,000,000 and a 13m air-con semi-yacht from IDR 9,000,000. Parahu.com publishes a full per-boat pricelist for Nusa Penida days, and Blue Marlin Bali and Bluuu Tours quote in USD. Here is a snapshot of published 2026 per-boat pricing:
| Vessel and departure | Capacity | Trip | Per-boat rate (from, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12m speedboat, Sanur | ~12 | Full day, Nusa Penida | IDR 8,000,000 |
| 13m semi-yacht, Sanur | ~12-15 | Full day, Nusa Penida | IDR 9,000,000 |
| Monohull SW3, Nusa Penida | 15 | Full-day charter | IDR 11,900,000 |
| Private Penida yacht (Bluuu Tours) | per boat | Full day | IDR 13,000,000 (~USD 750) |
| Accura 39 (Blue Marlin Bali) | up to 17 | 8-hr full day to Penida | ~IDR 15,700,000 (USD 950) |
| Monohull RS, Nusa Penida | 12 | Full-day charter | IDR 16,500,000 |
| Catamaran JEM, Nusa Penida | 14 | Full-day charter | IDR 34,500,000 |
| JA, Nusa Penida | 35 | Full-day charter | IDR 44,500,000 |
Crossing Sanur to Nusa Penida runs about 30-45 minutes by speedboat. Bigger vessels use an add-pax model past a base headcount — Parahu.com prices its RHI from IDR 18,500,000 for 7 guests and adds IDR 1,550,000 per extra person, while its 35-seat JA runs IDR 44,500,000 for 25 with IDR 1,000,000 per head after. Hotel pickup is usually a small extra: Sanur Water Activities lists IDR 250,000 per car.
Why does per-boat pricing beat per-person tickets?
Because the boat costs the same whether 4 or 14 people are aboard. Divide a fixed charter fee by your headcount and the per-head number drops fast. This calculator shows three common rate points against group sizes of 4, 6, 10 and 15:
| Group size | IDR 9,000,000 boat | IDR 12,000,000 boat | IDR 18,000,000 boat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 guests | IDR 2,250,000 each | IDR 3,000,000 each | IDR 4,500,000 each |
| 6 guests | IDR 1,500,000 each | IDR 2,000,000 each | IDR 3,000,000 each |
| 10 guests | IDR 900,000 each | IDR 1,200,000 each | IDR 1,800,000 each |
| 15 guests | IDR 600,000 each | IDR 800,000 each | IDR 1,200,000 each |
A IDR 12,000,000 speedboat works out to IDR 3,000,000 each for four friends but only IDR 800,000 each once fifteen board — cheaper than most premium per-person day tours, and the whole boat is still yours. The bigger your group, the harder per-boat wins.
Per-boat vs per-person: which actually wins?
Honest answer: it depends on your headcount. For a solo traveler or a couple, a per-person ticket is cheaper — a Viator Nusa Penida premium day, for instance, lists from USD 73.62 (around IDR 1,215,000) per person as of 2026, with private hotel pickup at IDR 300,000 per car each way for up to five people. But that puts you on a shared boat with strangers and a fixed schedule.
| Factor | Per-person shared ticket | Per-boat private charter |
|---|---|---|
| Headline price (2026) | from ~USD 74 / IDR ~1,215,000 pp | from IDR 8,000,000 for the whole boat |
| Best for | solo travelers and couples | families and groups of 6+ |
| Cost for 10 guests | ~IDR 12,150,000 total | IDR 8-18,000,000, all yours |
| Who’s aboard | strangers on a shared deck | only your group |
| Schedule | fixed departure and stops | you set pickup, pace and stops |
| Route | set itinerary | swap Manta Bay, Crystal Bay, reef fishing, Lembongan |
The crossover sits around 6-8 guests. An IDR 8,000,000 whole-boat charter matches a ~IDR 1,215,000 per-person ticket at roughly seven people — and past that point per-boat is both cheaper and completely private.
This is also different from buying a seat on a shared fast-boat transfer to Penida. A private whole-boat charter is your captain, your route and your full day on the water — not a ferry ticket priced by the head.
What’s included in the per-boat rate?
- Private use of the whole vessel — only your group aboard, start to finish
- Captain and crew, fuel and life jackets
- Snorkel gear and stops at Manta Point / Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh
- A flexible route: add Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach and Angel Billabong, Lembongan’s Yellow Bridge and mangroves, or a south-coast run past Uluwatu, Jimbaran Bay, Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua
- Comfort extras that vary by boat — air-con cabins, sun decks with bean bags, Bluetooth speakers or karaoke (Sanur Water Activities lists these on its 13m semi-yacht and 12m speedboat)
- Lunch options such as Maruti Beach Club on the Penida route (confirm per boat)
Two honest caveats: hotel pickup is usually a small surcharge on top of the boat rate, and no operator can promise manta sightings or perfect weather. Every figure here is a published “start from” number as of 2026 and subject to change.
How does booking your private boat work?
- Tell us the basics — group size, date, and whether you want to leave from Sanur, Serangan or Benoa.
- We match the boat — our concierge lines up vetted, licensed local vessels that fit your headcount and budget, with the per-boat rate shown up front.
- Confirm your all-in quote — one flat number for the boat, so there are no per-head surprises on the day.
- Secure and plan — a deposit locks your date; we send captain details and a draft itinerary you can adjust.
- Board and go — meet at the departure counter for the briefing, then sail. Sanur to Manta Bay is often a mid-morning swim.
Ready to price your group size?
Baruna Boat Co is the booking concierge for these day charters, operated by Bali Premium Trip. We arrange boats through vetted, licensed local partners rather than owning the fleet, and every rate above is a published “start from” figure as of 2026, subject to change. Message our concierge on WhatsApp at 6281128590000 (or sales@balipremiumtrip.com) with your group size and date, and we’ll send back a per-boat quote plus the exact cost per head for your party — so you can see the saving before you commit.
Reviewed by Made Sanjaya, charter concierge at Baruna Boat Co. Published by Juara Holding Group.