**A Bali phinisi day trip usually includes onboard meals, drinking water, a snorkelling mask and fins, life jackets, and a crew guide, plus fuel and safety kit as standard. Extras like alcohol, camera rental, wetsuits, and destination entry fees are quoted separately. Every fare is an operator quote, as of 2026, subject to change, confirmed before booking.**
Booking a traditional wooden phinisi from Benoa Harbour or Serangan Island is different from grabbing a speedboat seat. The boats are slower, the day is longer, and what lands in the price varies by operator. Because no operator publishes a fixed inclusions sheet for Bali-departure phinisi day sails as of July 2026, the smartest move is to read the quote line by line before you pay.
What is actually included on a Bali phinisi trip?
Most Bali-departure phinisi day sails bundle the essentials you need to spend a full day on the water without buying anything extra on land first. The core inclusions typically cover the vessel, its crew, meals, soft drinks, and standard snorkelling equipment.
If you are comparing options, the inclusions on a general day sail line up closely with a dedicated phinisi snorkelling day trip — same core kit, same crew briefing, with the snorkelling stops simply given more of the day. Here is how a typical inclusion list breaks down against the extras that sit outside it.
| Usually included | Usually an extra |
|---|---|
| Return sailing (Benoa or Serangan departure) | Hotel pickup outside a set zone |
| Crew, captain, and onboard guide | Private guide or dedicated photographer |
| Lunch and light snacks | Alcohol and premium drinks |
| Drinking water, tea, coffee | GoPro or underwater camera rental |
| Snorkelling mask, fins, life jacket | Wetsuit or prescription mask |
| Basic first-aid and safety kit | Destination entry and retribution fees |
| Fuel and mooring | Bali tourism levy for foreign visitors |
Treat this as a template, not a guarantee. Ask Bali Premium Trip (WhatsApp 6281128590000, sales@balipremiumtrip.com) to confirm which line items your specific quote covers, since operators structure packages differently.
What meals should you expect on board?
Lunch is the anchor meal on a full-day phinisi sail. On a scheduled day out you can generally expect a buffet or set menu served on deck, built around grilled fish or chicken, rice, vegetables, fruit, and a vegetarian option if you flag it in advance.
Drinks that come standard are the non-alcoholic ones: bottled water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. If the itinerary runs into a sunset dinner sail, the evening menu is usually more elaborate and priced higher.
A few meal details worth confirming before you sail:
- Dietary needs. Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and allergy requests should be sent at least 24 hours ahead.
- Alcohol. Beer, wine, and cocktails are almost always charged separately or run on a corkage basis.
- Kids’ portions. Ask whether child meals are included or discounted.
- Timing. On short Nusa Penida or Lembongan runs, lunch may be served at a mooring rather than mid-crossing.
What snorkelling gear comes with the trip?
Standard snorkelling gear on a Bali phinisi trip means a mask, a snorkel, and fins in common sizes, plus a life jacket for every guest. That kit is enough for the calm-water stops most day sails target, such as Crystal Bay and Toyapakeh off Nusa Penida or Mushroom Bay near Nusa Lembongan.
What is rarely included as standard is anything specialised. The gear you get covers the average guest well, but a specific fit or a camera is on you.
| Gear item | Typical status |
|---|---|
| Mask and snorkel | Included |
| Fins (standard sizes) | Included |
| Life jacket | Included |
| Wetsuit / rash guard | Extra, on request |
| Prescription mask | Extra, limited stock |
| GoPro / underwater camera | Extra rental |
| Dry bag | Sometimes included |
Bring your own mask if you have a specific fit or prescription lenses, since onboard stock is one-size-fits-most. A rash guard is worth packing even when the water is warm, because a long sailing day means long sun exposure.
What counts as an extra you will pay for?
The gap between a quoted “per person” fare and your final spend usually comes down to destination fees and personal add-ons. On the Bali side, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan may carry local entry or retribution charges, and a Bali tourism levy applies to foreign visitors, so verify current amounts before quoting your own budget.
Common extras to plan for:
- Local entry or retribution fees at island stops.
- Bali tourism levy for foreign visitors, subject to change.
- Alcohol and premium beverages.
- Camera or wetsuit rental.
- Gratuities for the crew, which are discretionary but appreciated.
- Private upgrades, such as a reserved deck area or extended sunset window.
Because these amounts move, confirm the total, including any island fees, with Bali Premium Trip before you commit. As of 2026, none of these figures should be treated as fixed.
How do Bali phinisi inclusions compare to Komodo liveaboards?
Bali-departure phinisi is a short-format, seat-based experience, so its inclusions are lighter than a multi-day Komodo liveaboard. The only citable phinisi price benchmarks come from Labuan Bajo, and they are useful for context, 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, with cabins, all meals, and a full crew baked in. BestKomodoTour cites one-day Komodo tours at US$60–150 per person (roughly IDR 900,000–2,200,000), which is closer in spirit to a Bali day sail. Those multi-day Komodo prices also carry Komodo National Park fees — BestKomodoTour breaks down park entrance at IDR 150,000–250,000 per person and a ranger fee of IDR 80,000–100,000 per group — but those are Komodo figures, not Bali charges.
The takeaway: a Bali phinisi day trip includes meals and basic gear for a single day, while a Komodo liveaboard bundles nights, cabins, and park permits. Do not assume the two inclusion lists match.
To contrast the format against mass transport, Klook lists a Sanur–Nusa Penida fast boat ticket from US$6.25 per person, rated 4.3/5 from 3,751 reviews. That is a speedboat crossing, not a phinisi, and it buys transport only — no meals, no snorkelling gear, no guided stops. A phinisi trip trades that speed for a slower, inclusive day on a hand-built wooden boat.
How do you confirm exactly what is included before you book?
Ask for a written inclusion list tied to your date and departure point. Request it in writing, check meals, gear, and fees line by line, and confirm the total in your currency. Bali Premium Trip (WhatsApp 6281128590000, sales@balipremiumtrip.com) can return a live quote, since every Bali phinisi fare as of 2026 is an operator quote, subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are towels and sunscreen included on a Bali phinisi trip?
Towels are sometimes provided on full-day and sunset sails, but not on every boat, so confirm with Bali Premium Trip before you sail. Sunscreen is almost never included — bring your own, ideally reef-safe. As of 2026, treat both as personal items to pack rather than assumed inclusions on any Bali-departure phinisi quote.
Do I need to bring my own snorkelling gear on a Bali phinisi day sail?
No, standard mask, snorkel, fins, and a life jacket are typically included. Bring your own only if you need a specific fit, prescription lenses, or a wetsuit, since onboard stock is one-size-fits-most and limited. Confirm sizing and any rental gear like a GoPro with the operator ahead of your departure date.
Is the Bali tourism levy included in the phinisi trip price?
Usually not. The Bali tourism levy for foreign visitors and any island entry or retribution fees at Nusa Penida or Lembongan are commonly charged on top of the sailing fare. Amounts change, so verify current figures with Bali Premium Trip before booking. As of 2026, always ask whether your quote is inclusive of these charges.