Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuta to Nusa Penida via Sanur, Sanur, and Nusa Penida Sampalan in around 2h 20m. Bus operators. Perama Tour. Ferry operators. Idola Express. Starfish Fast Boat. Local Ferry Indonesia. Maruti Group Fast Boat. Tanis Lembongan Express. 6. Re: To choose between Nusa penida and Gili T for SCUBA. Yes, sadly money talks louder than safety sometimes. As a diver for well over 40 years, I cannot fathom how a non swimmer would even consider going in the water, let alone underwater, and assume they would be fine. Bali itinerary: 2 days in Nusa Penida. Similarly to the Gili islands, Nusa Penida is also not on mainland Bali. It’s an island just off the coast of Bali, which can be visited on a day trip from Bali or also for a longer stay. It has become a very popular destination recently and many travellers visit Nusa Penida while on a trip to Bali. Gili Trawangan to Nusa Penida Ferry Schedule; Transport Name Route Time Price; Semaya One Speedboat : 09:30 - 12:30: IDR 270,000: Gili Getaway High Speed Ferry Get the Scoot cruise boat from Gili T to Nusa Lembongan then get a private transfer boat to Penida. Scoot cruise have an "Island Hopper" style ticket. You can get a Gili T to Sanur ticket via NL. That said, the dry season is also the high season in the area, meaning prices will be higher and the islands will be more crowded. This makes the shoulder season April and October the best time to visit. Which is better Gili Islands or Nusa Penida? Having been to both Gili Islands and Nusa Penida, I’d say I prefer Gili Islands to Nusa Penida A two-hour overland flight connects Gili Islands to Nusa Penida, which is 86 miles (138 kilometers) from the coast. The ferry leaves from the islands six times a day for USD 20.66, which is the cost of a single ticket. The distance from the airport to your hotel is approximately 3 hours. Gili Islands (Days 10, 11 and 12) Day 10. Although the Gili islands are technically part of Lombok, it’s well worth visiting them as part of your 2 week Bali itinerary. The 3 Gili islands all have something slightly different to offer, so it’s worth making a decision in advance as to which one suits you best. Semaya One Cruise is one of the boats that service direct transfer from Bali to Gili Trawangan, boat departs from Padangbai harbor and needs about 1.5 hours to reach Gili Trawangan. The boat is recommended for people who want to spend the holiday, especially in Gili Trawangan. Semaya One Cruise is a company that is constantly progressing and Great vibes at night time too. Nusa Islands on the other hand, are not as small and still have scooters etc zooming around. There are still great places to eat (Lembongan in particular) - but I find there is SO much more to see and do - Nusa Penida is an explorers paradise. You have amazing diving sites - and also amazing viewpoints from the O417.