Snorkeling · Tanjung Benoa, Bali
Tanjung Benoa Snorkeling
Tanjung Benoa, Bali · operated by ATV in Bali
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Tanjung Benoa snorkeling costs IDR 120,000 (about USD 9) per person for a one-hour boat trip to the reef off Tanjung Benoa in Badung Regency, south Bali. The price includes the boat, mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy jacket and a guide. The water is flat and shallow, and the site is 15 to 25 minutes from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and the airport.
- The shortest trip in the range at one hour
- Flat, shallow lagoon water protected by an offshore reef break
- Fifteen to twenty-five minutes from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and the airport
- No fast boat crossing and no early start
- Works as a half-day activity with young children
- Buoyancy jackets provided, so non-swimmers can join
- Price
- From IDR 120,000
- Price is
- per person
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Location
- Tanjung Benoa, Badung Regency, Bali
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Languages
- English, Indonesian
- Max group
- 20 people
- Minimum age
- 7 years
- Start times
- 08:00 · 09:30 · 11:00 · 13:00
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Please select a participation date
Shared — join other guestsOne hour on the reef off Tanjung Benoa — flat water, twenty minutes from Nusa Dua, and the shortest way to get in the sea in south Bali.
Quantity
SnorkelerAge 7 and over · minimum 1
IDR 120,000
IDR 240,000
Select a participation date to continuePrefer to ask first? Message us on WhatsApp. We answer between 07:00 and 14:00 WITA (GMT+8), confirm availability there and take payment on the day.
Good to know
- Shared — you join other guests
- Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start
- Confirmed by us on WhatsApp
- Book at least 1 day ahead
- Minimum age 7
Cancellation & changes
- Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start
- No refund less than 1 day before the start
- No cancellation once the voucher has been used
When you book we will ask for: swimming ability — confident, not confident, or non-swimmer.
Ask a questionItinerary
- 10:00Beach check-in and briefing
Meet at the Tanjung Benoa beach base, get fitted for mask, snorkel, fins and buoyancy jacket, and take a short briefing. Boats leave straight from the sand.
- 20:10Boat out to the reef
A short ride out to the reef inside the lagoon. The water here is sheltered by the offshore break, so the ride is almost always flat.
- 30:20Snorkeling the reef
Around 35 minutes in the water with the guide, over shallow reef and sandy patches. Bread is not used to attract fish, as it damages the reef and the fish.
- 40:55Return to the beach
Back to the sand, with fresh water to rinse off and drinking water provided.
What's included
Included
- ✓Return boat to the Tanjung Benoa reef
- ✓Mask, snorkel, fins and buoyancy jacket
- ✓In-water snorkeling guide
- ✓Safety briefing
- ✓Drinking water
- ✓Activity insurance
Not included
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be arranged — ask on WhatsApp)
- ✕Meals
- ✕Underwater photos from the guide
- ✕Towel
- ✕Other watersports at Tanjung Benoa, such as banana boat or parasailing
- ✕Tips
What to bring
- •Swimwear worn under your clothes
- •A towel and a dry change of clothes
- •Reef-safe sunscreen or a rash vest
- •Water shoes if you are worried about sea urchins
- •A waterproof camera on a wrist strap
Please note
- !Hotel pickup can be arranged from most areas of south and central Bali. Send your hotel name on WhatsApp and you will get the exact transfer price before you book.
- !Tours run in light rain — the tracks are at their best when they are wet. If conditions are genuinely unsafe the activity is rescheduled or refunded in full, and that call is made by the guide on the day.
- !Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Cancellations inside 24 hours, or a no-show at the meeting point, are charged in full. There is no charge to move your booking to another date if you tell us before the 24-hour window.
Meeting point and pick-up
Meeting point
The beach base at Tanjung Benoa, Badung Regency, about 20 minutes from Nusa Dua and 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport. The exact pin is sent on WhatsApp when you book.
Hotel pickup can be arranged from most areas of south and central Bali. Send your hotel name on WhatsApp and you will get the exact transfer price before you book.
- 1Tanjung Benoa
- 2Nusa Dua
- 3Benoa Harbour
- 4Badung Regency
- 5Bukit Peninsula
About the Benoa Snorkeling
Tanjung Benoa is the watersports strip on the calm eastern side of the Bukit, and its reef sits inside a lagoon protected by an offshore break. The water there is flat almost every day of the year, which is exactly why the whole industry set up on this beach.
One hour is short, and that is the point. This is the trip for a half-day with children, for a morning before an afternoon flight, or for anyone staying in Nusa Dua who wants to snorkel without committing to a boat crossing to Nusa Penida.
Set your expectations on the reef itself. It is a busy, well-used site rather than pristine coral — there are reef fish, sea urchins and sandy patches, and visibility varies with the tide. What it offers is easy, safe, warm, close water, and for a lot of families that is the right trade.
Safety, weather and cancellation
Tours run in light rain — the tracks are at their best when they are wet. If conditions are genuinely unsafe the activity is rescheduled or refunded in full, and that call is made by the guide on the day.
Free cancellation at least 1 day before the start. No refund less than 1 day before the start. No cancellation once the voucher has been used.
Benoa Snorkeling questions
How much is snorkeling at Tanjung Benoa?
Tanjung Benoa snorkeling costs IDR 120,000 (about USD 9) per person for a one-hour trip, including the boat, mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy jacket and an in-water guide.
Is Tanjung Benoa good for snorkeling?
Tanjung Benoa is a well-used, easy snorkeling site rather than a pristine reef. The lagoon is flat, shallow and safe, with reef fish and sandy patches, which makes it a practical choice for families and beginners in south Bali. For healthier coral, Nusa Penida or Blue Lagoon are better.
How far is Tanjung Benoa from Nusa Dua and the airport?
Tanjung Benoa is about 20 minutes by car from Nusa Dua and roughly 25 minutes from Ngurah Rai International Airport, on the eastern side of the Bukit peninsula in Badung Regency.
Can young children snorkel at Tanjung Benoa?
The minimum age for snorkeling at Tanjung Benoa is 7. The lagoon is shallow and sheltered with almost no current, which makes it the most manageable site in the range for children, and buoyancy jackets are worn throughout.
How long is the Tanjung Benoa snorkeling trip?
The Tanjung Benoa snorkeling trip lasts one hour in total, with about 35 minutes of that spent in the water. It is the shortest activity in the range, which suits a half-day or a morning before a flight.
Do I need to be able to swim to snorkel at Tanjung Benoa?
Non-swimmers can join these snorkeling trips. Buoyancy jackets are provided and worn for the whole time in the water, and a guide stays in the water with the group.
Is Tanjung Benoa snorkeling available in the rainy season?
Yes. The Tanjung Benoa reef sits inside a lagoon sheltered by an offshore break, so the water stays flat through most of the year. Heavy rain can reduce underwater visibility, but trips generally still run.
More questions are answered on the FAQ hub.
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