Saka Putu Sunset Cruise: Lovina Evening Boat With Reef Snorkeling

CV Saka Bali Putu Tour

Lovina Bali: Sunset Boat Cruise & Coral Reef Snorkeling

★ 4.7 (66) · from $18

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Prices and timetables checked 2026-10-17. I earn a commission on bookings made through the links on this page.

The Saka Putu sunset cruise is a late-afternoon boat outing from Lovina Beach that stops at a coral reef for snorkeling and then watches the sun go down over the Bali Sea. It costs about $18 per person.

The detail that changes the decision is how little the light moves. Lovina sits about 8 degrees south of the equator.

Sunset there ranges only from 18:09 in May to 18:46 in January, so you can plan the evening without checking the season. For other evening boats on the island, see sunset cruises in Bali, or go back to the Harbour Advisor home page. Most other boat trips leave from the south, for example Sanur Harbour or Benoa Harbour.

What is the Saka Putu sunset cruise and what happens on board?

It is a short boat trip that combines a reef stop, an optional swim beside the boat and a sunset view, with the captain deciding how much of each the sea allows.

• Reef stop - the boat anchors at a nearby coral reef and you snorkel with gear from the operator.
• Swim by the boat - offered when conditions are suitable and the captain agrees.
• Sunset - the listing promises a view with the outline of Mount Raung on the horizon.
• Dolphins - the listing says they appear occasionally and cannot be guaranteed.

The trip is aimed at couples, families and anyone who wants Lovina's quieter side. It is not a party boat: the listing names no bar, music or meal.

Where does it leave from and how do you find the boat?

You meet on the sand at Lovina Beach, where the operator's staff hold a sign with the company name.

The listing asks you to be there at least 15 minutes before departure. If you pick the transfer option, give a working WhatsApp number, because the pickup time is sent the day before. The listing mentions no bus or train, so the realistic options are the included transfer, a hired driver or a scooter.

How does the evening run?

The listing lists the pieces but not the clock, so this is the order a guest meets them, with timings left for the operator to confirm.

1. Meet on the beach and board the traditional boat.
2. Sail along the coast to a nearby reef.
3. Snorkel with the provided mask, snorkel and life jacket.
4. Swim or float beside the boat if the captain allows it.
5. Watch the sunset from the water and return to shore.

Because the listing says the itinerary changes with weather and the captain's safety call on snorkeling, the order can shuffle. One reviewer snorkeled at two spots and then followed a call from another boat to find dolphins, so the route is not fixed.

What time is sunset, and when should you book?

Sunset at Lovina stays between 18:09 and 18:46 all year, so a late-afternoon departure works in every month.

The listing gives no departure time, so I cannot say how long before sunset the boat leaves. Ask the operator, and check that the time leaves room for the reef stop before the light goes.

What is included and what do you need to bring?

The ticket covers the boat, the captain and the snorkel kit, and it does not cover food, drinks or a camera.

The listing suggests sunglasses, a towel, a camera, sunscreen and cash. Baby strollers and fishing are not allowed on board.

What should you ask the operator before booking?

Five questions fill the gaps the listing leaves, and the answers decide whether the evening works for you.

1. Departure time - what clock time is the boat leaving on your date, and how long before sunset is that?
2. Time on the reef - how many minutes in the water, and is there a second stop?
3. Food and drink - is water or tea provided, or should you bring your own?
4. Return transfer - if you booked pickup, what time do you get back to your hotel?
5. Group size - how many guests share the boat, since the listing gives no capacity?

Message the operator through GetYourGuide after booking; the pickup message arrives by WhatsApp the day before anyway.

What does the evening cost in total?

The ticket is the smallest part of the bill if you travel from the south, because the transfer, the visitor levy and a snack all sit on top.

The levy applies once per visit to Bali, not per outing, so it only matters if you have not already paid it.

How does the Saka Putu sunset cruise compare with other Bali sunset trips?

It is the cheapest sunset boat I list for Bali, and it is also the one with the thinnest review base.

The dinner cruise from Benoa has a buffet and a show, which this trip has not. If you want a meal with the sunset, see the full list of sunset cruises in Bali, and if dolphins matter more, the morning trip from the same beach gets far more reviews.

Is the Saka Putu sunset cruise worth it against the sunrise trip?

It is worth it as a cheap, quiet evening if you are in Lovina anyway, and the sunrise trip is the better pick if dolphins are the point.

One reviewer of this evening trip recommended going in the morning to see more dolphins, while three others saw them around sunset, so neither slot is a guarantee. The price per hour is $3.00 against a $6.40 median for the Bali set.

• Pick the sunset cruise for a calm reef stop and a view, with no early alarm.
• Pick the sunrise trip for the best dolphin odds, as reviewers describe them.
• Skip both if you want a meal or a bar on board.

For a relaxed evening on a small boat in a calm bay, I'd book this one from a Lovina hotel.

When is the best time of year for a Lovina sunset cruise?

Wave height barely changes across the year off Lovina, so the useful guide is rain, and April and August had the fewest wet days at the grid point I checked.

The rain-day column counts any day with 1 mm or more on a reanalysis grid, which includes light showers, so read it as a ranking of months.

The grid point is on the south coast, not at Lovina, so treat the rain figures as an island-wide guide.

IDR 150,000 is the levy that international visitors pay once per visit to Bali, through the Love Bali site.

That levy is separate from the ticket. For sea-state warnings the evening before, Indonesia's weather agency posts forecasts on its maritime weather site.

What do passengers say about this Lovina sunset trip?

The review base is small, 66 reviews in total, and the eight snippets I read were all positive, so treat the patterns below as hints.

• Dolphins - three of eight saw dolphins around sunset, one saw none, and one advises mornings.
• Visibility - one reviewer hoped for clearer, bluer water but still saw fish, starfish and coral.
• Crowds - one says they were the only people in the water.
• Distance - one reports a drive of about three hours from Ubud.

Drivers and captains are named and praised in several snippets, which suggests the transfer option is common.

Who should skip the Lovina sunset trip?

Skip it if you want a guaranteed dolphin sighting, a meal on board or an easy day from the south coast.

• Dolphin seekers - sightings are occasional and not guaranteed.
• Seasickness-prone guests - the operator advises motion sickness medication before departure.
• Families with strollers - strollers are not allowed on board.
• Anglers - fishing is not allowed; the same operator sells a private fishing trip instead.

You can compare more options on the Bali boat tours page.

How do you book the Saka Putu sunset cruise?

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Sources: GetYourGuide listing for CV Saka Bali Putu Tour (checked 2026-10-17); Bali Provincial Government, Love Bali levy page; BMKG maritime weather; Open-Meteo archive and Marine APIs (2025); sunrise-sunset.org API; Nager.Date API.