BlueWater Express is a 100% foreign investment enterprise specializing in high speed boat transport. We pioneered the fast boat service from Bali to the Gili islands in 2006, and are consequently the longest running operator in this field. We put the emphasis on safety, professionalism and guest satisfaction in all our services.
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BlueWater Express runs a variety of schedules throughout the year two from ports in Bali, to three ports in Lombok. Click schedules for full details.
Please note that the port authorities require all boats to receive port clearance from Bangsal on Lombok, after departing from Gili Trawangan.
We are not allowed to sail to Bali direct from Gili Trawangan.
| Bali: | South Bali: Serangan Island | East Bali: Padang Bai | Lembongan Island |
| Lombok: | Gili Trawangan | Gili Air | Lombok mainland: Teluk Kode |
| Bali to Gili & Lombok | April 2020 | May - June 2020 & October - January 15th, 2020 | July - September 2020 |
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| Out | Return | Out | Return | Out | Return | |
| Serangan 1 | 08:00 | 11:00 - 11:45 | 08:00 | 11:15 - 11:45 | 08:00 | 11:00 - 11:45 |
| Serangan 2 | N/A | N/A | 11:00 | 14:15 - 15:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 - 14:45 |
| Padang Bai 1 | 09:15 | 11:00 - 11:45 | N/A | 11:00 - 11:45 | 08:00 | 10:00 - 10:45 |
| Padang Bai 2 | N/A | N/A | 12:15 | N/A | 13:00 | 15:30 - 16:05 |
| Lembongan & Nusa Penida to Gili | January - December |
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|---|---|---|
| Lembongan | Out | Return |
| 09.15 | 13:30 - 14:15 | |
| Nusa Penida | Out | Return |
| 09.45 | 13:30 - 14:15 | |
South Bali (Serangan)
BlueWater’s exclusive facilities on Serangan island provide the perfect departure point for travellers to / from South Bali resorts.
East and Central Bali (Padang Bai)
The once sleepy fishing village of Padang Bai has become the departure point of choice to the Gilis for travellers to / from East Bali and Central Bali.
Lembongan
Starting on November 2017. Situated just 12 miles to the east of Sanur, Lembongan is easily accessible for day trips with superb snorkelling and other water sports activities.
Gili Trawangan
The famous party island, with plenty of coral, marine life and bio-rock structures to explore, the island has an equally abundant profusion of accommodation and restaurants.
Gili Air & Gili Meno
Larger and more peaceful that Trawangan, with equally good diving and snorkelling, Gili Air is rapidly increasing in popularity.
Lombok
Often considered Bali’s peaceful sister island, Lombok offers deserted beaches, spectacular hiking opportunities in the Rinjani national park, and an insight into traditional Sasak culture.
March 25, 2020: NYEPI (Silence Day): NO TRIPS & no activities allowed in the whole island of Bali
March 24, 2020 (1 day before NYEPI): Due to Ogoh-Ogoh parades, drop off transfer to CANGGU is provided until Seminyak Square
March 26, 2020 (1 day after NYEPI): Trips will resume back to normal
December 31: NEW YEAR EVE due to very heavy traffic and police road blocks, drop off transfer is provided until Dewa Ruci Monument (Mall Bali Galeria) to all guests staying in KUTA, LEGIAN, SEMINYAK, KEROBOKAN area. Other areas will be covered as normal.
BlueWater Express operators 364 days / year, weather allowing, with no scheduled trips on Nyepi (day of silence) only. For busy periods such as Easter, Christmas & New Year and peak season (July to September) we provide increased capacity.
Longest running fastboat service, initiating operations to the Gili Islands in December 2005. All routes drop to Lombok, Gili Trawangan and Gili Air
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for years
Pacto Tours Top Supplier 2016 (silver) award 2016 at Pacto Award Night & Pacto Billionnaire Club Launch
Awarded Bali Best Brand Award in Top 10 Cruises 2016
BlueWater is the operator of choice for premium international travel agencies and wholesalers
Two to four daily departures (multiple departure times) depending on time of year, from both Serangan (South Bali) and from Padang Bai (East Bali)
Three vessels available in our fleet: 50 seat, 60 seat and 70 seat (launched June 2017) all with brand new Honda engines
Fleet of new air-con Isuzu and Toyota minibuses provide hotel pick-ups & drop offs to all main tourist destinations in south and central Bali
Unlimited mineral water, motion sickness tablets, cold towels and sweets served on board
It is our aim to start running a service between Bali and the Gili islands at the beginning of July. At this point we are unsure of the exact date but please sign up below to register your interest. There will be limited places available so make sure you don't miss out by signing up. We will email everybody on the list when we have chosen a date to run.
