# Tanjung Benoa, Bali

> Tanjung Benoa is a narrow peninsula north of Nusa Dua, 16 km from the airport, and Bali's main hub for water sports: banana boats, parasailing, jet skis, seawalking and snorkelling. The lagoon is calm. The beach is free; rides cost from about IDR 80,000 for a banana boat to IDR 400,000–700,000 for a package. Allow half a day.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanjung-benoa

- City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia
- YesGo score: 24/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 3 h
- Entry: beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000
- Opening hours: Water sports roughly 8:00–16:00; best in the morning at high tide
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Beach: Free
- Banana boat: ≈ IDR 80,000 for 15 minutes
- Packages: ≈ IDR 435,000–710,000 for 3 activities
- 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, 115.21944
- Facts checked: 10.11.2026

## Key facts

- **Peninsula** — Tanjung Benoa is a narrow spit north of Nusa Dua (source: English Wikipedia)
- **Water sports** — banana boat, parasailing, donut, seawalker, diving, snorkelling (source: English Wikipedia)
- **Pulau Penyu** — 'Turtle Island', reached by glass-bottom boat (source: travel guides)
- **≈ IDR 80,000** — for 15 minutes on a banana boat (source: water-sports-bali.com)
- **≈ 4 km** — to the main Nusa Dua beach (source: OSRM 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.

> **How not to overpay** Compare two or three operators on the spot or by message beforehand — list prices and beach prices differ. Check what's included: duration, insurance, life jackets, transfer, photos. Packages only make sense if you want every activity in them. Pay once you've seen the life jacket and had a briefing.

## 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.

> **Safety** Wear a life jacket on every ride, even if you swim well. On jet skis keep clear of swimmers and other boats. Don't ride after drinking. The sun on the water is fierce — use sunscreen and a rash guard or you'll burn in half an hour. Not every activity is open to children, so check age and height limits.

## How to get to Tanjung Benoa

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.

- [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000
- [Ayung River Rafting](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ayung-rafting) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · ≈ IDR 400,000–500,000
- [Tegenungan Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tegenungan-waterfall) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 20,000–30,000
- [Kanto Lampo Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/kanto-lampo-waterfall) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ≈ IDR 25,000
- [Devil's Tear](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/devils-tear) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
- [Jimbaran Fish Market](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/jimbaran-fish-market) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
- [Tanah Lot Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanah-lot) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · IDR 75,000
- [Taman Ayun Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ayun) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Legian Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/legian-beach) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free
- [Nusa Dua Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/nusa-dua-beach) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free
- [Kuta Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/kuta-beach) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free
- [Jimbaran Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/jimbaran-bay) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free
- [Seminyak Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/seminyak-beach) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free
- [Tanjung Benoa](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanjung-benoa) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000
- [Tirta Empul Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-empul) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000
- [Tukad Cepung Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tukad-cepung-waterfall) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 25,000
- [Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/broken-beach) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Small fee
- [Nusa Ceningan](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/nusa-ceningan) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Free
- [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Ulun Danu Beratan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-bratan) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · IDR 100,000
- [Taman Ujung Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Lake Batur](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lake-batur) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free; hot springs ≈ IDR 200,000
- [Kelingking Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/kelingking-beach) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Small fee
- [Diamond Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/diamond-beach) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Small fee
- [Atuh Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/atuh-beach) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Small fee
- [Padang Padang Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/padang-padang-beach) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · ≈ IDR 15,000
- [Crystal Bay](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/crystal-bay) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Small fee
- [Amed](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/amed) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free
- [Pemuteran](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pemuteran) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free
- [Sekumpul Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/sekumpul-waterfall) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 20,000–250,000
- [Melasti Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/melasti-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 10,000
- [Pandawa Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pandawa-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 25,000
- [Dreamland Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/dreamland-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free, paid parking
- [Geger Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/geger-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free or ≈ IDR 5,000–10,000
- [Manta Point](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/manta-point) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Tour only
- [Tulamben](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Small fee
- [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
- [Menjangan Island](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/menjangan) — YesGo score 15/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 5 h · trip ≈ IDR 500,000

## 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 Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/nusa-dua-beach) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free
2. [Tanjung Benoa](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanjung-benoa) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · beach free; banana ≈ IDR 80,000
3. [Geger Beach](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/geger-beach) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · free or ≈ IDR 5,000–10,000

## Don't mix them up

Tanjung Benoa is a beach peninsula. Benoa cruise port is a different place, across the lagoon near Denpasar.

## Tips

- 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](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/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.

## How we checked

The 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).

## Sources

- 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

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