GILI BOAT TOURS

Planning a trip from Bali to the Gili Islands? Compare fast boat routes, departure ports, crossing times and operators to find the journey that works best for you.

The Gili Islands are fragile, and a few simple choices make a real difference. Here's how to protect the reef, reduce plastic, and travel respectfully.

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.