Activities in Nusa Lembongan
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Snorkelling
There's good snorkelling just off the Bali Hai and Bounty pontoons off Jungutbatu Beach, as well as in areas off the north coast of the island. You can charter a boat; for more information ask at your hotel. Snorkelling gear can be rented. World Diving allows snorkellers to join dive trips.
There's good drift snorkelling along the mangrove-filled channel west of Cenigan Point between Lembongan and Ceningan.
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Surfing
Surfing here is best in the dry season (April to September), when the winds come from the southeast. It's definitely not for beginners, and can be dangerous even for experts. There are three main breaks on the reef, all aptly named. From north to south are Shipwreck, Lacerations and Playground. Depending on where you are staying, you can paddle directly out to whichever of the three is closest; for others it's better to hire a boat. You tell the owner when to return.
A fourth break - Racecourses - sometimes emerges south of Shipwreck.
The surf can be crowded here even when the island isn't - charter boats from Bali sometimes bring groups of surfers for day trips from the m…
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Island Explorer Cruise
Affiliated with Coconuts Beach Resort; uses a large boat that doubles as the base for day-trip aquatic fun.
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Bali Hai Cruises
A number of cruise boats offer day trips to Nusa Lembongan from Benoa Harbour in South Bali. Trips include hotel transfer from South Bali, basic water sports, snorkelling, banana-boat rides, island tours and a buffet lunch. This also has an unsightly offshore pontoon for snorkelling and water play.
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World Diving
World Diving, based at Pondok Baruna on Jungutbatu Beach, is well regarded. It offers a complete range of courses, including five-day PADI open-water courses for US$375, and dive trips from US$27 to US$40 per dive to sites around all three islands.
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Bounty Cruise
Boats dock at a garish yellow offshore pontoon with water slides and other amusements.
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Bali Hai
Cruises use an unsightly offshore pontoon for snorkelling and water play. Offers cash-saving family deals.
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