# Menjangan Island, Bali > Menjangan is a small island in West Bali National Park, about 8 km offshore, with some of the best-preserved reefs around Bali — coral gardens near the surface and walls dropping into the deep. Boats leave from Pemuteran or Labuan Lalang; a snorkel trip with lunch costs about IDR 500,000. Allow around five hours. Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/menjangan - City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia - YesGo score: 15/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 5 h - Entry: trip ≈ IDR 500,000 - Opening hours: Boats leave in the morning, usually from 8–9 am - With kids: Fine with kids - Snorkel trip: ≈ IDR 500,000 with transfer, gear and lunch - Park fee: Required — the island is part of the national park - 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 - Coordinates: -8.09583, 114.51528 - Facts checked: 10.11.2026 ## Key facts - **'Deer'** — the meaning of Menjangan — deer swim across to the island (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 8 km** — north-west of the Bali coast (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 2 km** — the strait the deer swim across (source: English Wikipedia) - **Bali Barat** — the island is part of West Bali National Park (source: English Wikipedia) - **Up to 60 m** — the depth of the reef walls (source: travel guides) - **≈ 18 km** — to the resort village of Pemuteran (source: OSRM route) ## Menjangan 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. > **Protect the reef** Don't stand on or touch the coral — even a touch kills the polyps. Use oxybenzone-free sunscreen or wear a rash guard. Less confident swimmers should take a life vest: the depth drops sharply at the walls and the current can carry you along. ## How to get to Menjangan Island 1. **From Pemuteran** — about 18 km to the jetty, then a 30–40 minute boat ride; many hotels and dive centres arrange trips. 2. **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. 3. 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. 1. [Menjangan Island](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/menjangan) — YesGo score 15/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · trip ≈ IDR 500,000 2. [West Bali National Park](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/west-bali-national-park) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ≈ IDR 200,000 + guide 3. [Pemuteran](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pemuteran) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/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. ## How we checked Distance from Bali, the name's meaning, the deer, park status and reef condition are from English Wikipedia. The IDR 500,000 snorkel price is from a traveller report on travelersanddreamers.com updated in 2026; booking platforms show from US$35–40. The park fee amount isn't given in sources, so it's marked unconfirmed. Wall depth to 60 m is from guides. Seasons and reef advice are our own. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Pemuteran (18 km) and Ubud (145 km). ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.