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Menjangan Island, Bali
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Photo: Kresnanta, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- trip ≈ IDR 500,000
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Boats leave in the morning, usually from 8–9 am
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 5 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Snorkel trip
- ≈ IDR 500,000 with transfer, gear and lunch
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Park fee
- Required — the island is part of the national park
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Duration
- ≈ 5 hours, usually 2–3 snorkel stops
- Depth
- Shallow coral gardens to walls of up to ≈ 60 m
- Location
- North-west Bali; ≈ 18 km from Pemuteran, ≈ 145 km from Ubud
Key facts
'Deer'the meaning of Menjangan — deer swim across to the island
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English Wikipedia≈ 8 kmnorth-west of the Bali coast
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English Wikipedia≈ 2 kmthe strait the deer swim across
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English WikipediaBali Baratthe island is part of West Bali National Park
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English WikipediaUp to 60 mthe depth of the reef walls
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travel guides≈ 18 kmto the resort village of Pemuteran
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OSRM routeMenjangan Island snorkeling trip price
According to a 2026 traveller report, a snorkel trip from Pemuteran costs about IDR 500,000 per person, including pickup, mask and fins, boat, water and lunch. Booking platforms list similar trips from about US$35–40; full days from Ubud or Kuta with transfers cost more.
The island is inside the national park, so a park fee applies — it's usually included in tours, but check when you book. Diving is priced separately by dive centres.
Snorkeling and diving at Menjangan
A typical snorkel trip lasts about five hours: the boat leaves in the morning, makes 2–3 stops around the island, and lunch is on the beach or on board. With a mask you'll see the reef walls, soft and hard corals, parrotfish and sometimes turtles. Currents along the walls can be noticeable — guides plan around them.
Divers follow walls draped in sea fans and giant sponges; Pemuteran dive centres run trips daily. Visibility is usually good, and the strait is calmer than the seas off south Bali.
About Menjangan Island
Menjangan is a small uninhabited island about 8 km north-west of Bali and part of West Bali National Park. The name means 'deer': locals watched deer swim across the roughly 2 km strait to the island. Deer still live here and are often seen by the jetty.
Its real treasure is underwater. Menjangan's reefs are considered among the best-preserved around Bali, protected by the park and calm seas. Shallow coral gardens suit snorkellers, while sheer walls plunging up to 60 m attract divers.
How to get to Menjangan Island
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From Pemuteran — about 18 km to the jetty, then a 30–40 minute boat ride; many hotels and dive centres arrange trips.
- From Ubud, Kuta or Seminyak — about 145 km to the jetty, 2.5–3 hours by car; too long for a day trip, so stay in Pemuteran.
- Boats leave from Labuan Lalang jetty in West Bali National Park and from Pemuteran.
Best time to visit
The best time is the dry season, April to November, with calm seas and good visibility. Go in the morning: wind and chop pick up by midday. Trips also run in the wet season, but visibility drops.
Combine Menjangan with a walk in the national park and a stay in Pemuteran.
Is Menjangan Island worth it?
Yes, if you love the underwater world: it's one of Bali's best reefs, quieter and less crowded than Nusa Penida.
YesGo's take: it's too far for a day trip from the southern resorts — Menjangan is for those happy to spend a couple of nights in the north-west. The island itself is dry and empty; if you're not getting in the water, there's little to see.
North-west Bali
Snorkelling at Menjangan Island, a ranger walk in West Bali National Park and an evening in Pemuteran. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Menjangan Islandyou are here5 h · trip ≈ IDR 500,000
- 108 min walk from the previous stopWest Bali National Park4 h · ≈ IDR 200,000 + guide
- 298 min walk from the previous stopPemuteran4 h · Free
3 places · about 19 h 46 min with walks · 406 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- Stay in Pemuteran — it's 30 minutes to the boat.
- Go in the morning: the chop builds by lunchtime.
- Don't touch or stand on the coral.
- Wear a rash guard or oxybenzone-free sunscreen.
- Pack seasickness tablets if boats don't agree with you, plus a dry bag for your phone.
- Back on land, walk in West Bali National Park.
Questions
How much does Menjangan snorkeling cost?
About IDR 500,000 including transfer from Pemuteran, gear and lunch.
How do I get to Menjangan Island?
By boat from Pemuteran or Labuan Lalang jetty, 30–40 minutes.
Where is Menjangan Island?
Off Bali's north-west coast, about 8 km offshore, in West Bali National Park.
Can I visit Menjangan as a day trip from Ubud?
You can, but it's 5–6 hours of driving round trip; staying in Pemuteran is better.
Why is it called Menjangan?
'Menjangan' means deer — deer swim across the strait to the island.
When is the best time to go?
In the dry season, April to November, in the morning.
Is Menjangan good for beginners?
Yes, there are shallow coral gardens; weaker swimmers should wear a vest.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia — Menjangan Island: distance from Bali, meaning of the name, deer, part of Bali Barat park, well-preserved reefs
- travelersanddreamers.com (2026), Travelocity, Pelago — snorkel trip prices and itineraries (unofficial)
- Travel guides — reef wall depth, park fee requirement
- Wikidata Q1842938 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
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