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LOMBOK
FAST BOAT ORGANIZATION
GETTING THERE AND AWAY
LOMBOK ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
If youre traveling to Lombok youll likely arrive by air via
Matarams 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 drivers favor. Feel free to haggle a bit on the
price or insist the driver use the meter. And make sure there arent
extras that theyll 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 |
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