LOMBOK FAST BOAT ORGANIZATION
GETTING THERE AND AWAY

LOMBOK ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

If you’re traveling to Lombok you’ll likely arrive by air via Mataram’s Selaparang Airport, which offers connections from Bali, Surabya, Jakarta and Yogyakarta. There are limited international flights to and from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore as well. The Mataram Selaparang Airport is small but has frequent shuttles to most major destinations and resorts. Cabs and rental cars are also available at the airport, and can get you to your hotel very quickly. When hiring a cab be sure that the driver does use the meter, as it is common for them to offer a flat rate that is certainly in their favor.

There are also boat services available from Padangbai and South Bali. Regularly scheduled ferries that transport vehicles are slow boats and normally take over four-hours to reach Lembar in South Lombok. Fast ferries that depart from Padang Bay are restricted to passengers and cut the travel time to a little over one hour to ports in the Gili islands and West Lombok. There are even options to use the shuttle bus from Kuta and get directly to Lombok for one set fare. This is reasonably priced and makes for a quick trip. Be sure to confirm schedules and fares well in advance and check a few days before your trip for any cancellations or other delays that might affect your trip.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Throughout Lombok there are the public transports known as Bemo; and these private buses are basically minivans or small buses that will take groups of passengers to a various destination with a shared rate. Again, be sure to agree on the price before starting the journey. Fares are generally cheap and they go along set routes, sometimes taking the long way. There is also semi-regular shuttle service via bemo, which connect the resorts with various harbors across the island.

The alternative means of transportation are taxicabs, which operation from most major hotels. The use of meters is fairly new, but many of the drivers will opt to offer a set fare, which is usually in the driver’s favor. Feel free to haggle a bit on the price or insist the driver use the meter. And make sure there aren’t “extras” that they’ll try to tack on after the journey.

Horse drawn carts, which are known locally as cidomo, are still a preferred method of travel for many locals, especially outside the towns and around the smaller villages. Some of these have become a bit more geared to the tourist trade, but they are at times the best way to get around and see the sights at the same time.
BALI-GILI ISLANDS-LOMBOK FAST BOAT TRANSFER

BLUE WATER SAFARI FAST BOAT

Three picture perfect tropical island escapes, just 2 hours direct from Benoa Harbour, South Bali. Free air-com transport to and from Kuta area (about 20 minutes from harbour).
These pristine islands offer pure white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, spectacular diving and snorkelling, and a legendary party scene from sunset to sunrise. Rooms, bungalows and villas to suit all budgets; no cars or motorbikes to disturb the tranquility.

The Blue Water Fast Boat service has established itself as the most popular way of getting to and from the Gili Islands, including air-con hotel transfers in Bali and regular sightings of dolphins on the way. It is the quickest, easiest and most enjoyable way of getting there and back.

Please contact us for latest departure schedule. We run trips every day from July to September 2007.
Other days according to demand. (For trips before April, please contact us for latest schedule).

Price: Rp. 690,000 per person, one way.

Pick up in Bali ( Sanur/Kuta/Denpasar/Jimbaran/Nusa Dua ) Rp. 100.000/person

Please contact us for latest departure schedule. We run trips every day from November till December 2008 and March-December 2009

We can drop guests at Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air, but all return trips depart from Gili Trawangan only.

Where to Book? Contact the email below:

info@rinjanitrek.com  

GILI CAT FAST BOAT

The principals of Island Xpress have a combined experience of fifty years in the marine tourism industry. We appreciate that safety, reliability, comfort, service, and, above all, speed, are the crucial factors in the modern tourist expectation. Our aim is to be the leader in all of these categories.
Gili Cat is a fiberglass catamaran built in Australia to international survey standard. Our 12.00 m vessel is powered by twin Suzuki 250hp four stroke engines and capable of cruising comfortably at 30 knots. We seat 16 passengers under cover. We get you there in the minimum time, and as dry as when you stepped on the boat. There is ample room to stow luggage and each passenger is allowed a two bags. We have the latest in safety features and equipment, and a SOLAS standard life preserver for every passenger.
Characteristics and facilities on board: fuel capacity 1400 lt, range 450 miles, toilet, radar, GPS, depth sounder, ship-to-shore radio, life raft (capsule), life preservers (SOLAS), fire extinguisher,

Schedule

We offer daily departures from our dedicated facility in Padang Bai direct to Gili Trawangan and Teluk Kode. Estimated time at sea is 80 minutes, contingent upon weather conditions.
Itinerary

Departure from Padang Bai? Disembarkation in Teluk Kode? Disembarkation in Gili Trawangan
Departure from Gili Trawangan ?Passengers pick- up in Teluk Kode ? Disembarkation in Padang Bai

Daily Schedule
Passengers traveling between Padang Bai and Teluk Kode

Padang Bai

Embarkation: 08.30. Vessel departure: 09.00.

Disembarkation Teluk Kode: 10.30

Teluk Kode

Embarkation: 12.15 Vessel departure: 12.30

Disembarkation Padang Bai: 14.00

Passengers traveling between Padang Bai and Gili Trawangan.

Padang Bai

Embarkation: 08.30. Vessel departure: 09.00.

Disembarkation Gili Trawangan: 11.00

Gili Trawangan

Embarkation: 11.30 Vessel departure: 12.00

Disembarkation Padang Bai: 14.00

Note: Gili Cat Departures are not subject to minimum numbers. Departure are guaranteed, however Island Xpress reserve the right to cancel or modify the schedule in the interests of passenger safety.

PRICE PER PERSON
Rp. 690.000 OW including pick up in Sanur/Kuta and Denpasar Area
Rp. 1.200.000 RETURN

Pick up in Bali ( Sanur/Kuta/Denpasar/Jimbaran/Nusa Dua ) Rp. 100.000/person

Where to Book? Contact the email below:

info@rinjanitrek.com    


MAHI MAHI FAST BOAT

the largest most comfortable boat operating between Bali and the Gili Islands. This purpose built 12m aluminum motor yacht has twin V6, 250hp engines, and with a cruising speed of 32 knots we can take you in 2 1/2 hours from Serangan harbour, Benoa, (20 mins from Kuta ) direct to the beach on Gili Trawangan. Totally western operated she comprises full international safety equipment, comfortable seating for 24 passengers, a galley service and toilet facilities.
With an advanced tunnell hull design, we can ensure a dry and comfortable crossing and is therefore perfectly suited to handle the conditions around Bali and Lombok with speed and safety.

PRICE Rp. 650,000 O/W per person

Contact Us for Booking

Extra Transfer:

Pick up in Bali ( Sanur/Kuta/Denpasar/Jimbaran/Nusa Dua ) Rp. 100.000/person
Senggigi-Teluk Nara Rp. 75.000 Per Person

Mataram-Teluk Nara Rp. 100.000 Per Person

SCHEDULE
The boat leaves from Serangan harbour at 07.30am (20 mins from Kuta).
Boarding time is 30mins before at 07.00am in front of the Royal Bali Yacht Club
and takes around 2 ½ hours to Trawangan.

Return time from Trawangan is boarding at 10.30am and departure at 11.00am
from the Gili Trawangan harbour