A week from Bali to the Gilis

The Nusa islands first, then across to Gili Meno and the quiet Secret Gilis off Lombok, and a slow sail home.

Day by day

A guide to the week. The captain adjusts it to the weather and to you.

Day 1
Benoa to Nusa Lembongan

About 1.5 hours across, lunch under way and a quiet bay for the night.
Stops Nusa Lembongan
Day 2
Lembongan and Ceningan

The Blue Lagoon, a canoe through the mangroves, a beach barbecue and an afternoon on the reefs.
Stops Blue Lagoon, mangroves
Day 3
Nusa Penida

Kelingking from the water, Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong, then swimming with the mantas at Manta Point.
Stops Kelingking, Broken Beach, Manta Point
Day 4
Gili Meno

The quietest of the Gilis: the turtle sanctuary, a private stretch of beach and the underwater statues.
Stops Gili Meno
Day 5
The Secret Gilis

1.5–2 hours to the small islands off south-west Lombok for clear water, reef snorkelling and a walk round Gili Nanggu.
Stops Gili Sudak, Gili Nanggu, Gili Kedis
Day 6
Sail back to Bali

A last swim off Lombok, then 5–6 hours back and a farewell sunset anchorage near Uluwatu or Padangbai.
Stops Uluwatu or Padangbai
Day 7
Disembark

Breakfast at anchor in Benoa, then transfers to the airport or your next stay.
Stops Benoa Harbour

Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan
Days 1–2
Reefs, mangroves and the Blue Lagoon, the gentle start to the week.
Nusa Penida
Day 3
The dramatic cliffs of the west coast and the manta cleaning station.
Gili Meno
Day 4
Car-free and calm, with a turtle hatchery and an artificial reef of statues.
Secret Gilis
Day 5
Small, often empty islets off Lombok with clear water and healthy coral.

The crossings to and from Lombok are the longest days at sea. The yacht’s saloon, decks and crew make them part of the trip.

Manta Point is on day three; encounters are most reliable from June to October.

Airport and hotel transfers at both ends are arranged for you.

Send dates and group size. We confirm the vessel, check the season for the Lombok crossing and send a draft plan.