**A Bali-Lombok phinisi 3D2N cruise is a three-day, two-night traditional wooden-boat voyage sailing from Benoa Harbour toward Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and the Gili islands, with two overnight anchorages, private or shared cabins and full-board meals. As of 2026 no operator publishes a fixed public fare, so every price is a live quote confirmed by Bali Premium Trip.**
This is the longest scheduled format we arrange from Bali: a slow, seat-based mini-voyage aboard a hand-built pinisi rather than a whole-boat buyout. You get three days on the water, two nights sleeping at anchor, and a route that trades the crowded speedboat lanes for quiet bays. Below is how the itinerary runs, what a cabin costs, and how booking works.
What does the 3-day, 2-night route actually cover?
The classic run leaves Benoa Harbour in Denpasar (Serangan Island is the backup departure point), threads the Badung and Lombok Straits, and works east toward Lombok before turning back. No retrieved source documents a scheduled phinisi service on these Bali routes, so treat this as an operator-arranged itinerary that Bali Premium Trip confirms boat-by-boat, not a fixed timetable.
| Day | Route | On-water highlights | Overnight anchorage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Benoa Harbour → Nusa Penida | Board mid-morning, lunch under sail, snorkel Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh, sunset on deck | At anchor off Toyapakeh, Nusa Penida |
| Day 2 | Nusa Penida → Nusa Lembongan → Gili crossing | Manta Point drift snorkel (sea-state permitting), Mushroom Bay and the Yellow Bridge, afternoon Lombok Strait crossing toward Gili Trawangan | At anchor off Gili Trawangan |
| Day 3 | Gili Trawangan → Lombok / return to Benoa | Sunrise swim, breakfast at anchor, slow sail back across the strait, disembark late afternoon | — |
Sea conditions in the Lombok Strait drive the real schedule. Manta sightings, the exact Gili anchorage, and crossing times all shift with weather, so the operator holds the right to re-sequence stops for safety. That is normal for wooden-boat sailing and something to expect rather than a defect.
How much does a Bali-Lombok phinisi 3D2N cruise cost?
Here is the honest position. As of July 2026 no operator publishes a fixed per-person price table for traditional phinisi sailings departing Benoa or Serangan. Bali-departure phinisi is an unstructured market, so the figures below are operator quotes, as of 2026 and subject to change, confirmed by Bali Premium Trip before you pay anything.
| Cabin option | Occupancy | Full-board | From (per person, operator quote, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared standard cabin | Per berth | Yes | Quote on request |
| Private double cabin | 2 guests | Yes | Quote on request |
| Private premium cabin | 2 guests | Yes | Quote on request |
| Whole-boat (small group) | Up to boat capacity | Yes | Quote on request |
To sanity-check what a multi-day phinisi berth is worth, the only citable benchmarks come from Komodo and Labuan Bajo liveaboards — a different region, shown here purely as reference points, never as Bali fares. According to Klook, a 3-day/2-night luxury phinisi liveaboard from Labuan Bajo starts from US$417.95 per person. BestKomodoTour cites 3-day/2-night Komodo trips at roughly US$350-600 per person, with the top end tied to luxury phinisi. Those are Komodo numbers; a Bali-Lombok itinerary is priced separately by the boat owner, which is exactly why Bali Premium Trip returns a live quote instead of a menu price.
One more contrast worth knowing: Klook lists a Sanur-Nusa Penida fast boat ticket from US$6.25 per person, rated 4.3/5 from 3,751 reviews. That evidences a busy commercial speedboat crossing — the mass-market lane a phinisi deliberately avoids. A 3D2N phinisi is the slow, premium opposite: fewer people, more deck time, meals cooked aboard, and nights spent at anchor rather than a 30-minute transfer.
What is included, and what costs extra?
Full-board on a 3D2N cruise means the galley feeds you across all three days. The split below is the typical operator structure; the exact line items are confirmed on your quote.
| Included | Not included / verify separately |
|---|---|
| 2 nights cabin accommodation aboard the phinisi | International/domestic flights and Bali airport transfers |
| Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus water, tea and coffee | Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages |
| Snorkelling gear and guided snorkel stops | Dive certification, tanks and dive guiding |
| Crew, captain, fuel and onboard safety equipment | Nusa Penida / Lembongan local entry or retribution charges |
| Onboard dinghy transfers to snorkel sites and beaches | Bali tourism levy for foreign visitors, plus tips |
Two honesty notes on fees. Nusa Penida and Lembongan may carry local entry or retribution charges, and a Bali tourism levy applies to foreign visitors — verify the current amounts before you quote them, because they change. And do not confuse these with Komodo National Park fees (entrance, ranger and snorkelling charges published by BestKomodoTour): those apply to Labuan Bajo trips, not to a Bali-Lombok route.
How does booking work?
- Message the concierge. Send your dates, guest count and cabin preference to Bali Premium Trip on WhatsApp 6281128590000 or email sales@balipremiumtrip.com.
- Get a live quote. The reservations team confirms boat availability for your window and returns a per-person price, the exact route, and what is included — as of 2026, subject to change.
- Hold the cabin. A deposit secures your berth or the whole boat; the balance schedule is set out in writing before you commit.
- Receive your sailing brief. You get the Benoa (or Serangan) departure point, boarding time, packing list and the weather-contingency plan.
- Sail. Board on Day 1, and the captain adjusts the running order across the three days as sea state dictates.
Ready to lock in your 3D2N Bali-Lombok voyage?
Because Bali phinisi fares are quoted per departure and not published, the fastest path to a real number is a direct message. Send your dates and cabin choice to Bali Premium Trip on WhatsApp 6281128590000 or sales@balipremiumtrip.com, and the reservations team will confirm availability and a per-person price for 2026. Bali Premium Trip handles the booking and arranges the vessel via its operating network; no berth or fare is confirmed until you have it in writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nights do you actually sleep aboard on a 3D2N phinisi cruise?
Two nights. A 3D2N Bali-Lombok cruise runs three days on the water with two overnight anchorages — typically off Nusa Penida on night one and near Gili Trawangan on night two — before you disembark on the afternoon of day three. You sleep in a cabin at anchor, not at a hotel between legs.
Where does the Bali-Lombok phinisi cruise depart from?
Departures are arranged from Benoa Harbour in Denpasar, with Serangan Island as the backup point. Bali Premium Trip confirms the exact boarding location and time in your sailing brief once the boat is set, because the departure jetty can vary by vessel. No source documents a fixed scheduled service, so treat the departure as operator-arranged.
Are cabins on a 3D2N Bali-Lombok phinisi private or shared?
Both are usually offered. You can book a private double cabin for a couple or take a berth in a shared cabin at a lower per-person rate; small groups can also take the whole boat. Cabin availability and layout differ by vessel, so confirm the specific configuration with Bali Premium Trip when you request your 2026 quote.
Can I combine this with Komodo, or is it Bali-Lombok only?
This 3D2N format is the Bali-departure Penida-Lembongan-Gili route, separate from Komodo liveaboards, which sail from Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara. The Komodo prices cited by Klook and BestKomodoTour are reference benchmarks only. If you want a Komodo National Park phinisi instead, Bali Premium Trip can quote that route separately.
Why isn’t there a fixed published price for this cruise?
Because Bali-departure phinisi is an unstructured market — as of July 2026 no operator publishes fixed per-person tables for these sailings. Fares depend on the specific boat, cabin, dates and group size, so every price is a live operator quote, dated 2026 and subject to change, confirmed by Bali Premium Trip before you book.