BLUE WATER EXPRESS fast boat services –
Established in early 2005, Blue Water Express is the longest, safest, most reputable , reliable and professional running fast boat service from Bali to the Gili Islands and Lombok. Their departure point at Serangan Harbour in south Bali (just 15-20 mins from Kuta) ensures a quick and convenient journey, avoiding the long road trip up to Padang Bai in East Bali.
Currently operate three boats on different schedules
Schedule & Route
BLUE WATER EXPRESS – Price Rp. 950,000 one way or Rp. 1,900,000 return fare, including pick up and drop off to / from your hotel in Bali.
Children 3 -12 years old are Rp.850,000 one way or Rp.1,700,000 return fare.
Infants 0-2 years and under are free if sitting on a parents lap.
FIRST SCHEDULE – Departures Every Day ( Regular Schedule | Effective from October 2024 to June 2025 )
Outbound - Bali to Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok via Nusa Penida
Pick up from your hotel at 6.30 – 7.00am
Boarding time at 7.30am (Serangan Lagoon Harbour)
Departure time at 8.00am
Arrives Nusa Penida at 9.00am
Arrives Gili Trawangan 11.00am
Arrives Gili Air 11.35am
Arrives Bangsal (Lombok) 12.00pm
Inbound - Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok to Bali via Padang Bai Bali ( Regular Schedule )
Boarding from Trawangan Harbour at 11.00am
Departs Gili Air 11.50am
Departs Bangsal Harbour (Lombok) 12.15pm
Arrives in Padang Bali at 13.55pm
Arrives in Serangan at 15.10pm
Drop back to your hotel or Villa
SECOND SCHEDULE – Departures Every Day ( Regular Schedule | Effective from October 2024 to June 2025 )
Outbound - Bali to Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok to Bali via Padang Bai Bali
Pick up from your hotel at 8.30 - 9.00 am
Boarding time at 10.30 am (Serangan Lagoon Harbour)
Departure time at 11.00 am
Departure time Padang Bai at 12.15am
Arrives Gili Trawangan at 13.45pm
Arrives Gili Air at 14.20pm
Arrives Bangsal Harbour (Lombok) at 14.45pm
Inbound - Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok to Bali via Nusa Penida
Boarding from Trawangan Harbour at 13.30pm
Departs from Gili Trawangan at 14.10pm
Departs from Gili Air at 14.35pm
Departs Bangsal Harbour (Lombok) at 15.00pm
Arrives in Nusa Penida at 16.55pm
Arrives in Serangan Bali at 17.55pm
Drop back to your hotel or Villa
ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE – Departures Every Day ( Available from July to September )
Outbound - Bali to Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok to Bali via Nusa Penida
Pick up from your hotel at 8.30 - 9.00am
Boarding time at 10.30am (Serangan Lagoon Harbour)
Departure time at 11.00am
Arrives Gili Trawangan at 13.30pm
Arrives Gili Air at 14.00pm
Arrives Bangsal Harbour (Lombok) at 14.30pm
Inbound - Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok to Bali via Padang Bai Bali
Boarding from Trawangan Harbour at 13.15
Departs from Gili Air at 14.20
Departs Bangsal Harbour (Lombok) at 14.45
Arrives in Nusa Penida at at 16.40
Arrives in Serangan at at 17.40
Drop back to your hotel or Villa
ADDITIONAL SCHEDULE – Departures Every Day ( Available from October to March )
Outbound - Padang Bai Bali to Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok
Pick up from your hotel at 6.30am
Boarding time at 7.30am (Padang Bai Harbour)
Departure time at 8.00am
Arrives Gili Trawangan at 9.30am
Arrives Gili Air at 10.05am
Arrives Bangsal Harbour (Lombok) at 10.30am
Inbound - Gili Trawangan / Gili Air / Bangsal Lombok to Padang Bai Bali
Boarding from Trawangan Harbour at 9.15am
Departs from Gili Trawangan at 9.55am
Departs from Gili Air at 10.20am
Departs Bangsal Harbour (Lombok) at 10.45am
Arrives in Padang Bai Bali at at 12.25
Drop back to your hotel or Villa
BlueWater Express VII
Launched in July 2014, BlueWater Express VII has proved extremely and been the core vessel operating between Bali and the Gili Islands. Engines were upgraded to 6 x Honda 250hp in mid 2016 providing increased power and reliability
Specifications:
Length : 17.0 m.
Beam : 4 m.
Top Speed : 35 knot.
Cruising Speed : 25 – 30 knot.
Engines : 6 x Honda 250hp (total 1,500hp).
Passengers : 60.
Crew: 5.
Safety equipment and Facilities:
3 x 20 man life rafts + 1 x 10 man life raft, total 70 pax capacity.
EPIRB: Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon. When immersed in water the EPIRB automatically sends an SOS signal via satellite to the authorities, informing name of vessel and precise location. Continues to send signal for up to three days.
SOLAS standard life jackets for all passengers and crew.
Full set of distress flares in accordance with regulations.
GPS Navigational system.
Marine VHF ship-to-shore radio.
4 throw rings.
Stand up toilet on board.
Spacious sun-deck on roof
Blue Water Express IX
Launched in June 2017, the 70 seat BWE IX will take passenger comfort and safety to new levels. The vessel body comprises sandwich core and carbon fibre technology to reduce weight while increasing strength, with custom made aluminium framed seating ensuring corrosion-free, light-weight comfortable seating. 6 x 250hp Honda outboards ensure trouble free, high power performance.
Specifications:
Length : 21.0 m.
Beam : 4.7 m.
Top Speed : 35 knot.
Cruising Speed : 25 – 30 knot.
Engines : 6 x Honda 250hp (total 1,500hp).
Passengers : 70.
Crew: 8.
Safety equipment and Facilities:
5 x 20 man life rafts, total 100 pax capacity.
EPIRB: Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon. When immersed in water the EPIRB automatically sends an SOS signal via satellite to the authorities, informing name of vessel and precise location. Continues to send signal for up to three days.
SOLAS standard life jackets for all passengers and crew.
Full set of distress flares in accordance with regulations.
GPS Navigational system.
Marine VHF ship-to-shore radio.
4 throw rings.
Stand up toilet on board.
Spacious sun-deck on roof.
TV screens in cabin.
Coach-style cabin ventilation system.
Blue Water Express X
Brand new boat Blue Water Express X is launched in July 2019 which have similar features with the sister BWE IX. Has 70 seats with custom made aluminium framed seating ensuring corrosion-free, light-weight comfortable seating. 6 x 250hp Honda outboards ensure trouble-free, high power performance.
Specifications:
Length : 19.50 m.
Beam : 4.70 m.
Top Speed : 35 knot.
Cruising Speed : 25 – 30 knot.
Engines : 6 x Honda 250hp (total 1,500hp).
Passengers : 70.
Crew: 8.
Safety equipment and Facilities:
4 x 25 man life rafts, total 100 pax capacity.
EPIRB: Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon. When immersed in water the EPIRB automatically sends an SOS signal via satellite to the authorities, informing name of vessel and precise location. Continues to send signal for up to three days.
SOLAS standard life jackets for all passengers and crew.
Full set of distress flares in accordance with regulations.
GPS Navigational system.
Marine VHF ship-to-shore radio.
4 throw rings.
Stand up toilet on board.
Spacious sun-deck on roof.
TV screens in cabin.
Coach-style cabin ventilation system.
Boat Specification
All boats have a spacious sun-deck on the roof, and are fully equipped with international safety equipment, including life-jackets, auto-inflating life-rafts, distress flares, GPS / depthsounders, VHF radio, ring buoys. They are captained by professional crew with many years experience navigating the waters around Bali and Lombok.
Road Transport
In addition to our three boats, we also have 4 air-conditioned vehicles for transporting passengers to and from hotels. Transport time to and from the harbour is just 20 minutes from most south Bali hotels.
Pick Up Info
Free Pick up is no longer included at the moment
For transportation from Kuta, the Airport, Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, and Uluwatu, an additional charge will apply for both private and shared car services. The cost will vary depending on your specific location in Bali.
Please note – baggage allowance is 25kg per person.
Surf boards, dive gear, prams, baby travel cots etc. are not a problem as long as we are notified at the time of booking.
SMOKING ON BOARD IS PROHIBITED
WE HOPE YOU HAVE A PLEASANT TRIP