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Tanjung Benoa, Bali

Yellow sand at Tanjung Benoa with boats offshore, parasails in the sky and a vendor carrying inflatables
Photo: Hoedhud, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Hours
Water sports roughly 8:00–16:00; best in the morning at high tide
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
3 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Beach
Free
Banana boat
≈ IDR 80,000 for 15 minutes
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Packages
≈ IDR 435,000–710,000 for 3 activities
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Turtle Island
Glass-bottom boat — separately or in a package
Location
North of Nusa Dua; ≈ 16 km from the airport, ≈ 4 km from Nusa Dua Beach
Coordinates
-8.75833, 115.21944YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

PeninsulaTanjung Benoa is a narrow spit north of Nusa Dua
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
Water sportsbanana boat, parasailing, donut, seawalker, diving, snorkelling
SourceEnglish Wikipedia
Pulau Penyu'Turtle Island', reached by glass-bottom boat
Sourcetravel guides
≈ IDR 80,000for 15 minutes on a banana boat
Sourcewater-sports-bali.com
≈ 4 kmto the main Nusa Dua beach
SourceOSRM route

Tanjung Benoa water sports prices

Prices vary by operator and by where you book. Local 2025–2026 price lists put 15 minutes on a banana boat at about IDR 80,000, with three-activity packages from IDR 435,000 (banana, parasailing, donut) to IDR 710,000 (parasailing, jet ski, seawalker). International booking sites charge considerably more for the same rides.

Many operators include transfers from southern hotels. Foreigners may be quoted differently from locals, so confirm the final price before you pay.

About Tanjung Benoa

Tanjung Benoa is a narrow peninsula stretching north from the Nusa Dua resort zone, with the open sea on one side and the calm Benoa lagoon on the other. Its yellow-sand beaches are lined with hotels and dozens of water-sports centres.

This is Bali as an open-air water park: parasails hang over the beach, banana boats and jet skis zip across the lagoon, and seawalkers descend from pontoons in air-fed helmets. Nearby is Turtle Island, Pulau Penyu, reached by glass-bottom boat.

Things to do in Tanjung Benoa

  • Parasailing — a parachute ride behind a speedboat.
  • Banana boat and donut — for groups and older kids.
  • Jet ski — with an instructor or solo.
  • Seawalker — a walk on the seabed in an air-fed helmet.
  • Turtle Island by glass-bottom boat.
  • Snorkelling and diving on the reef.

How to get to Tanjung Benoa

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More tips

  1. From Nusa Dua — about 4 km north, 10 minutes.
  2. From the airport — about 16 km; from Kuta — about 21 km, 30–50 minutes.
  3. Many operators include transfers from southern hotels.
  4. On your own: taxi, Grab, Gojek or scooter; there's parking at the centres.

Best time to visit

Come in the morning: calmer water, lighter wind, and rides start early. Many activities depend on the tide — parts of the lagoon get shallow at low tide. By afternoon the wind picks up and some rides may close.

Pair it with Nusa Dua's beaches: water sports in the morning, a calm swim at midday, and Geger or Jimbaran in the evening.

Is Tanjung Benoa worth it?

Yes, for a dose of adrenaline: it's Bali's biggest and most convenient spot for banana boats, parasailing and jet skis.

YesGo's take: it's noisy and commercial — motorboats, loud touts and tour groups. For a quiet beach day choose Nusa Dua or Geger, and think of Turtle Island as entertainment for kids rather than a nature experience.

Bali beaches compared

Beaches and water spots on Bali rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.

Saraswati Temple4530 minfree; dance ≈ IDR 100,00028.4 km
Ayung River Rafting293 h≈ IDR 400,000–500,00030.9 km
Tegenungan Waterfall291 h≈ IDR 20,000–30,00021.8 km
Kanto Lampo Waterfall2945 min≈ IDR 25,00028.1 km
Devil's Tear2945 minFree24.3 km
Jimbaran Fish Market2945 minFree5.6 km
Tanah Lot Temple261 h 30 minIDR 75,00021.1 km
Taman Ayun Temple261 h≈ IDR 30,000–50,00024.6 km
Legian Beach262 hFree8.4 km
Nusa Dua Beach263 hFree3.6 km
Kuta Beach252 h 30 minFree6.9 km
Jimbaran Beach252 h 30 minFree6.6 km
Seminyak Beach252 h 30 minFree9.9 km
Tanjung Benoayou are here243 hbeach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000—
Tirta Empul Temple241 h 15 min≈ IDR 50,000–75,00039.4 km
Tukad Cepung Waterfall241 h≈ IDR 25,00039.7 km
Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong241 hSmall fee25.6 km
Nusa Ceningan243 hFree26.3 km
Tirta Gangga Water Palace241 h≈ IDR 50,00055.8 km
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple231 h 15 minIDR 100,00054.5 km
Taman Ujung Water Palace231 h 15 min≈ IDR 50,00055.9 km
Lake Batur221 h 30 minfree; hot springs ≈ IDR 200,00059.5 km
Kelingking Beach221 h 30 minSmall fee27.9 km
Diamond Beach221 h 30 minSmall fee43.9 km
Atuh Beach221 h 30 minSmall fee44.2 km
Padang Padang Beach212 h≈ IDR 15,00014.3 km
Crystal Bay212 hSmall fee26.6 km
Amed214 hFree66.1 km
Pemuteran214 hFree92.3 km
Sekumpul Waterfall202 h 30 min≈ IDR 20,000–250,00064.7 km
Melasti Beach202 h 30 min≈ IDR 10,00012.1 km
Pandawa Beach202 h 30 min≈ IDR 25,00010.3 km
Dreamland Beach202 h 30 minFree12.1 km
Geger Beach202 h 30 minfree or ≈ IDR 5,000–10,0006.9 km
Manta Point193 hTour only34.4 km
Tulamben193 hSmall fee67.4 km
West Bali National Park164 h≈ IDR 200,000 + guide104.1 km
Menjangan Island155 htrip ≈ IDR 500,000106.9 km

A day in Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua Beach in the morning, water sports at Tanjung Benoa at midday and Geger Beach in the evening. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.

  1. Nusa Dua Beach3 h · free
  2. 62 min walk from the previous stopTanjung Benoayou are here3 h · beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000
  3. 119 min walk from the previous stopGeger Beach2 h 30 min · free or ≈ IDR 5,000–10,000

3 places · about 11 h 31 min with walks · 181 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • Come in the morning — calmer water, less wind.
  • Compare prices at two or three centres.
  • Life jacket on every ride.
  • Sunscreen and a rash guard are a must.
  • Unwind afterwards at quiet Geger Beach.

Questions

How much are water sports in Tanjung Benoa?

About IDR 80,000 for 15 minutes on a banana boat; three-activity packages around IDR 435,000–710,000.

What is Turtle Island in Bali?

Pulau Penyu near Tanjung Benoa, visited by glass-bottom boat to see turtles.

Can you swim at Tanjung Benoa?

Yes, the lagoon is calm; keep clear of the motorboat zones.

Where is Tanjung Benoa?

On the peninsula north of Nusa Dua, 16 km from the airport.

When is the best time to go?

In the morning at high tide: calmer water and less wind.

Is Tanjung Benoa good for kids?

Yes, though not every ride accepts children — check age and height limits.

How do I avoid overpaying?

Compare prices, check what's in the package, and pay after the briefing.

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 — Tanjung Benoa: peninsula, beaches, list of water sports
  • water-sports-bali.com (2025–2026) — banana boat and package prices (unofficial)
  • Travel guides — Turtle Island (Pulau Penyu) and glass-bottom boats
  • Wikidata Q12711085 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 10.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe peninsula and its water sports are from English Wikipedia; the cruise terminal in the same article belongs to Benoa harbour, not the beach, hence the 'Don't mix them up' note. Prices come from a local operator's 2025–2026 lists (water-sports-bali.com); booking platforms charge several times more, so they're marked unconfirmed. Turtle Island is from guides. Safety advice is our own. Distances are OSRM routes without traffic from Nusa Dua (4 km), the airport (16 km) and Kuta (21 km).

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