Island hopping · PRIVATE ISLAND BOAT TOURS IN INDONESIA
The 9 best private island boat tours in Indonesia you can book today, with the per-head price, how long the day runs and how many landings you get. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Choose a private or shared boat trip around Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno. Guides such as Tom, Jack, Maron, and Adi help beginners, take GoPro photos, and lead you to turtles, coral gardens, and the famous underwater statues.
“Fantastic, great way to meet people if traveling alone. Well organized and friendly staff, definitely recommend this activity 🤗”
Spend about 8.5 hours exploring all three Gili Islands from Lombok with an English-speaking guide and a small group of up to nine. Expect clear-water snorkeling, turtles, Gili Meno’s underwater statues, lunch on Gili Trawangan, and a final hilltop viewpoint.
“Rido Romance is the coolest guide you’re gonna get in Lombok. Having more than a decade of experience in Lombok’s tour guide industry, he sure knows all the spots to make your trip a dream. As a bonus, he has a beautiful voice to make long travel times much more entertaining. Highly recommended!”
Travel by private speedboat from Teluk Nara Harbor to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno in roughly 7 to 10 minutes. The boat carries up to seven people, operates from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and offers a quiet alternative to crowded ferry travel. Ramadana handles communication and arrangements.
“We travelled from Gili T to Lombok. The communication was great leading up to the trip. The power boat was a much better experience than the larger fast boat. Our friend from Gili T spoke with the boat captain and arranged for us to be picked up from the beach. Much easier than battling the crowd on the harbour.”
Set out from Gili Air, Gili Meno, Gili Trawangan, or Lombok with guides such as Abdul Azis or Azis. You will snorkel at turtle sites, coral gardens, and underwater statues, with optional GoPro footage, hotel transfers, and a private boat.
“We had an amazing snorkeling adventure guided by Azis and his mate! From start to finish, they took excellent care of us, making sure we were comfortable and safe throughout the trip. Azis went out of his way to find the best snorkeling spots—away from the crowds—so we could fully enjoy the beauty of the ocean in peace. One of the highlights was seeing turtles up close, which was absolutely unforgettable. The whole experience lasted around 3 hours and was the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a personal and memorable snorkeling experience!”
Spend two days on a private wooden boat from Labuan Bajo, visiting Rinca, Padar, Komodo Island, Pink Beach, Bidadari, and Kanawa. Your private guide, meals, snorkeling gear, national park fees, and airport transfers are included. Choose a budget or standard boat, and book your return flight after 7 PM.
“Katastrophe. Ich denke, es kommt drauf an, welchen Guide und welches Boot man bekommt. Wir hatten leider großes Pech: - der Motor vom Boot so schlecht, dass immer wieder Pausen an „Sehenswürdigkeiten“ fernab der geplanten Route gemacht werden mussten - dadurch war die Tour wie geplant nicht möglich - Der Guide hat ohne zu Fragen Bilder von uns in seinem WhatsApp Status gemacht - Kommunikation war sehr schlecht mit den Vorgesetzten möglich - angeblich war das „schlechte Wetter“ mit an der Route schuld, mein Mann segelt selbst und es war bestes Wetter auf dem Wasser - am ersten Tag standen wir abends vor dem geschlossenen Komodo Nationalpark, nur auf Nachdruck…”
Spend three days exploring Komodo National Park by private wooden boat, with snorkeling at Bidadari and Kanawa, Komodo dragons on Rinca and Komodo islands, Pink Beach, Padar, Kalong Island, Batu Cermin cave, airport transfers, and one hotel night. Choose budget or standard accommodation.
“tour guide, boat staff and food was excellent. absolutely amazing! however, not worth the price. the third day was a wast of time, i spend the morning waiting for the cave activity which took about 30 mins. and thats it for the third day. the amount of money paid for this tour is almost unethical when compared to how much the staff are paid. absolutely don't book this tour with this extremely high price. lastly, hotel was bad. I don't recommend booking from this listing.”
Travel from Bali to Gili Trawangan by fast boat, spend a night on the island, then join a private four-hour snorkel trip with guides such as Ijank and Dodo. Expect turtles, underwater statues, Gili Air, Gili Meno, GoPro photos, and free time for cycling or beach time.
“It was a really great experience! Everyone was super nice and flexible with the schedule and we got to swim with sea turtles - they took so many pictures and videos 😍 And they took good care of us throughout the whole trip, i highly recommend them ❤️”
You’ll spend three days based in Labuan Bajo, with a private land tour to Batu Cermin and Rangko Cave, then a private speedboat day to Padar Island, Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Taka Makassar, Manta Point, and Turtle Bay. Hotel, breakfast, transfers, lunch, park fees, and snorkeling gear are included.
Spend eight hours by private boat around Karimunjawa, with two snorkelling stops, two island visits, a beach barbecue, underwater photos, and sunset views. An English-speaking guide chooses the route according to sea conditions, and lunch can be fish, vegetarian, or vegan with advance notice.
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