The Gilis are small, car-free, and cash-based. Here's what to pack, and what you actually need to know about ATMs on each island before you run out of cash.

Serangan is the closest departure port to the airport and the calmest harbour on this route. Here's what to expect at check-in, what to watch for on port fees, and how boarding works.

Padang Bai is Bali's closest departure point to the Gilis, and one of its busiest. Here's what to expect at the harbour, how to avoid the common tout scams, and how boarding actually works.

A first-timer's guide to Bangsal Harbour: parking, toilets, ticket offices, scams to watch for, and exactly what boarding looks like before you board a boat to the Gilis.

The Gili Islands are genuinely family-friendly. Here's what to know about the crossing, travelling with babies and toddlers, seasickness, and getting around once you arrive