**A Bali private boat charter from Sanur books the whole vessel for your group — not a shared seat. Speedboats and cabin day-cruisers leave Sanur’s harbour each morning for Nusa Penida, Lembongan and the south-Bali coast, priced per boat from around IDR 8,000,000 (roughly USD 500) for a full private day.**
Sanur is the shortest, calmest launch pad for a private day on the water. The crossing to Nusa Penida runs about 30 to 45 minutes by speedboat, the harbour has a proper check-in counter, and pickups from most south-Bali hotels are quick. This page covers Sanur-departure rates, the meeting point, drive times, and how to lock in a boat.
Why start your private charter from Sanur?
Three reasons families and small groups pick Sanur over Serangan or Benoa:
- Short crossing. Sanur to Nusa Penida is roughly 30-45 minutes by speedboat — less open-water time, fewer queasy kids.
- A real counter. You check in and get your safety briefing at a staffed harbour desk, not on a random stretch of beach.
- Easy reach. Sanur sits on Bali’s south-east coast, close to Denpasar, the airport and the main resort strips.
Because you charter the whole boat, the itinerary bends to you — swim with the manta rays first, linger at Kelingking, or skip a stop for a longer lunch. Nobody else’s schedule is on board.
What does a Sanur private boat charter cost?
Private whole-boat day charters from Bali are priced per boat, not per person — typically IDR 8,000,000 to IDR 44,500,000 (about USD 500-2,500) for a full private day, depending on vessel size, comfort and route. As of 2026 these are “start from” figures and subject to change.
Sanur Water Activities, trading as Heaven’s Corner, labels its trips “Private speed boat from Bali (starts from our counter at Sanur)” and lists a 12m speedboat with a Bluetooth speaker and bean-bag sun deck from IDR 8,000,000, and a 13m semi-yacht with an air-conditioned cabin, karaoke and a flat TV from IDR 9,000,000. For bigger groups, Parahu.com’s per-boat Nusa Penida pricelist gives useful market context, running from a 15-guest monohull at IDR 11,900,000 up to a 35-guest vessel at IDR 44,500,000.
| Vessel | Typical guests | Full day from | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12m speedboat — Bluetooth, bean-bag sun deck | Small group | IDR 8,000,000 (~USD 500) | Fast, no-fuss island hop |
| 13m semi-yacht — air-con cabin, karaoke, flat TV | Small group | IDR 9,000,000 (~USD 560) | Shade and comfort |
| Mid-size monohull (per-boat market rate) | 12-15 | IDR 11,900,000-18,500,000 | Families, mixed ages |
| Large cruiser / catamaran | 20-35 | IDR 19,750,000-44,500,000 | Big groups, celebrations |
When does chartering the whole boat beat buying seats? Once you’re a family of four or a group of six-plus. For contrast, a shared premium day tour like Viator’s Nusa Penida trip lists from about USD 73.62 per person, plus private hotel pickup at IDR 300,000 per car each way for up to five. Multiply that across a group and a per-boat rate from IDR 8,000,000 wins on privacy, pace and having no strangers on your bench. Figures above are as of 2026 and move with fuel, season and demand — we quote a firm per-boat price before you commit.
How do I get to the Sanur departure counter?
Sanur is one of the easier harbours to reach in the south. Allow for traffic, which is heaviest late morning and around sunset:
- Seminyak / Kuta: roughly 30-45 minutes
- Airport (Ngurah Rai) / Jimbaran: roughly 25-45 minutes
- Nusa Dua: roughly 30-45 minutes
- Canggu: roughly 45-75 minutes
- Ubud: roughly 60-90 minutes
If you’d rather not drive, hotel pickup is optional. Sanur Water Activities adds around IDR 250,000 per car for a door-to-counter transfer — worth it for early starts with luggage and kids.
| Detail | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Meeting point | Sanur departure counter, on the harbour front |
| Check-in & briefing | Around 08:00, ahead of an 08:30 sailing |
| Hotel pickup | Optional, from IDR 250,000 per car (arranged on booking) |
| Parking | Public parking near the harbour; arrive ~15 min early |
| Crossing time | 30-45 minutes, Sanur to Nusa Penida by speedboat |
| What to bring | Swimwear, towel, sunscreen, a dry bag and some cash |
What does a typical Sanur-to-Nusa Penida day look like?
Here’s the real timeline from Sanur Water Activities’ sample private day — a good template your captain can reshape:
- 07:00 — Hotel pickup (optional, +IDR 250,000 per car)
- 08:00 — Briefing at the Sanur counter
- 08:30 — Cast off
- 09:30 — Swim with manta rays at Manta Bay
- 10:30 & 11:30 — Snorkel stops (Crystal Bay, Toyapakeh)
- 12:00 — Lunch at Maruti Beach Club
- 14:00 — Kelingking Beach
- 15:00 — Broken Beach
- 16:00 — Final snorkel
- 17:00 — Sail back to Sanur
- 17:45 — Hotel drop-off
Prefer Nusa Lembongan? Swap in the Yellow Bridge and the mangroves. Staying closer to the boat? The south-Bali coast — Uluwatu, Jimbaran Bay, Tanjung Benoa and Nusa Dua — makes a shorter, sunset-friendly loop. Manta sightings and weather are never guaranteed; a good captain reads the swell and moves stops to match.
How does booking a Sanur departure work?
- Message the concierge. Send your date, group size and preferred boat to WhatsApp 6281128590000.
- Get a per-boat quote. You’ll receive a firm price, a draft itinerary and your pickup choice — hotel or the Sanur counter.
- Reserve. Confirm with a deposit; we send your counter meeting time and driver details.
- Charter day. Arrive at the Sanur counter around 08:00 for the briefing, then sail near 08:30.
- Settle up. Balance is handled per your booking terms — no per-head surprises.
Book your Sanur private charter
Baruna Boat Co day charters are arranged by our concierge, Bali Premium Trip, through vetted licensed Sanur boat operators, with bookings handled directly by the reservations team. Tell us your date and group size and we’ll hold a boat, confirm the counter time, and sort your pickup.
WhatsApp the Sanur charter desk: 6281128590000 (or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com). Prices are quoted per boat, as of 2026 and subject to change — no guaranteed manta sightings, just an honest plan built around your day.
Planned with Kadek Surya, who runs the Sanur charter desk for Baruna Boat Co.