Wonderland Manta Point Tour: Nusa Penida Snorkeling With West Coast Option
Quick answer
The Wonderland Manta Point tour costs about $27 per person for 3 hours of guided snorkeling on Nusa Penida, with a west-coast land tour as an optional extra.
GetYourGuide rates it 4.6/5 from 1,700+ reviews; the crossing from Bali is not listed, and the listing states no departure time until you pick a date.
CV Wonderland Manta penida
Bali/Nusa Penida: Manta Point Snorkeling & West Coast Tour
4.6 (1,710) · from $28
The Wonderland Manta Point tour is a guided snorkel outing on Nusa Penida's south coast that spends about 3 hours in the water at Manta Point, Gamat Bay and The Wall, with a west-coast sightseeing leg as an optional extra. It costs about $27 per person with CV Wonderland Manta Penida.
The detail that changes the decision is where it starts. The meeting point is at the operator's office near the harbour on Nusa Penida itself, and the included items name no boat ride from Bali.
If you sleep in Sanur or Seminyak, you must buy the crossing separately or choose the bundled 3-spot Wonderland trip. For other island options, see boat tours in Bali or the Harbour Advisor home page.
| Operator | CV Wonderland Manta Penida |
|---|---|
| Boat | Snorkeling boat with a guide; capacity not stated in the listing |
| Price | $27 per person (checked price $27.36), varying by option |
| Duration | 3 to 9 hours by option, with 3 hours of snorkeling |
| Departure time | Shown after you choose a date and option; not stated in the listing |
| Meeting point | The operator's office near the Nusa Penida harbour, under the GetYourGuide sign; some options include pickup on the island |
| Snorkel spots | Manta Point, Gamat Bay, The Wall |
| Land option | Kelingking Beach, Pasih Uug Beach, Angel's Billabong |
| Gear and photos | Mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket, towel, shower, GoPro |
| Languages | English, Indonesian |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before the start |
| Rating | 4.6/5 from 1,700+ reviews on GetYourGuide |
What is the Wonderland Manta Point tour and what do you see?
It is a guided boat snorkel at the reef where manta rays are often seen, followed on some options by a drive to the island's west-coast viewpoints.
- Manta Point - the headline stop; the listing says rays are often seen but not guaranteed.
- Gamat Bay - a second guided snorkel session.
- The Wall - a third snorkeling place named in the itinerary.
- West Coast Tour - cliffs and beaches, included only in options whose title says so.
The listing says the guide leads every snorkel session and follows safety procedures. If Manta Point is closed by the sea, the crew picks a safer location.
Where does the snorkel boat start?
This trip starts on Nusa Penida, at the operator's office near the harbour, where you look for the GetYourGuide sign and show your ticket.
The listing describes two kinds of option: meet directly at the port, or add a shared hotel pickup within Nusa Penida. A hotel on mainland Bali is not covered by either. Pickup times for the island transfer are confirmed by WhatsApp by 8:30 p.m. the evening before.
What is the route, spot by spot?
The listing names three snorkel spots and three land stops, and which of them you see depends on the option.
| Stop | Type | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Manta Point | Snorkel | Manta Point |
| Gamat Bay | Snorkel | Gamat Bay |
| The Wall | Snorkel | The Wall |
| Kelingking Beach | Land tour only | Kelingking Beach |
| Pasih Uug Beach | Land tour only | Pasih Uug Beach |
| Angel's Billabong | Land tour only | Angel's Billabong |
The listing's coordinates put Manta Point at the island's south-east, Gamat Bay and The Wall on the north-west coast, and the land stops on the west, which explains the drive between them.
How long is the day and what does the choice of option change?
The 3 to 9 hour range reflects the options: a snorkel-only booking is the short end, and snorkeling plus the west coast is the long end.
| Option type | Snorkeling | Land tour | Start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snorkeling only | 3 hours | No | Penida port or island pickup |
| Snorkeling plus West Coast Tour | 3 hours | Yes, with car and English-speaking guide | Penida port or island pickup |
The listing says West Coast sightseeing is only in options whose title contains the words West Coast Tour. Read the option title before you pay.
What is included and what is extra?
The ticket covers the boat, the guide, the gear and the GoPro, while the crossing from Bali and food are absent.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Snorkel boat, guide, mask, snorkel, fins, life jacket | Included |
| GoPro, towel, shower | Included |
| Mineral water, insurance, taxes and fees | Included |
| Local entry fees to the spots | Included |
| Shared pickup within Nusa Penida | Only with that option |
| Private car and guide for the land tour | Only with the West Coast option |
| Fast boat from Bali | Not listed |
| Meals and tips | Not listed |
The footage download link reaches your booking email 8 to 12 hours after the activity starts. Pets, alcohol, drugs, baby carriages and touching marine life are not allowed. The listing asks for biodegradable sunscreen.
How does it compare with other Penida trips?
It is the cheapest snorkel-only ticket to Nusa Penida in my set, and it is also the one with the most water time.
| Trip | Price | Duration | Crossing from Bali |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderland Manta Point tour | $27 | 3-9 hours | Not listed |
| Wonderland 3-spot GoPro snorkeling | $44 | 6-11.5 hours | Included |
| Lembongan Water Sport 3-spot tour | $47 | 6-9.5 hours | Included |
| Private yacht to Nusa Penida | $496 | 9-10 hours | On the yacht |
The ticket price of the other Wonderland trip is $17 higher, but it includes the crossing and the Bali pickup. All of these are grouped on the page for snorkeling tours in Bali.
Is the Wonderland Manta Point tour worth it over the bundled Penida trips?
It is worth it if you already sleep on Nusa Penida or can add a cheap crossing, and it is the weaker choice for a day trip from Bali.
The price per hour of $3.04 is the lowest of the three Penida snorkel tickets I list, and the 3 hours of water time are half as long again as the 2 hours on the bundled trip. The cost you cannot see is the boat from the mainland.
- Pick this tour if you are based on Penida or have a crossing already booked.
- Pick the bundled trip if you want pickup and the crossing in one ticket.
- Choose the West Coast option only if the land tour is on your list anyway.
For a pure manta snorkel with the most time in the water, I'd book this one and sort the crossing myself.
When is the best time of year for Manta Point snorkeling?
Manta Point is on the exposed south coast, and the monthly wave mean peaks at 1.9 m in June and July and bottoms at 1.3 m in November.
| Month | Avg high °C | Days with 1 mm+ | Wave m off Nusa Penida |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.2 | 31 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 30.1 | 23 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 30.8 | 26 | 1.5 |
| Apr | 31.3 | 13 | 1.5 |
| May | 30.1 | 28 | 1.6 |
| Jun | 28.8 | 20 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 28.0 | 16 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 28.7 | 13 | 1.7 |
| Sep | 29.0 | 18 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 30.1 | 22 | 1.6 |
| Nov | 30.2 | 22 | 1.3 |
| Dec | 30.8 | 23 | 1.4 |
The rain-day column counts any day with 1 mm or more on a reanalysis grid, which includes light showers, so use it to rank months. Wave height is the better guide for a boat trip, and it is a daily maximum, so individual days swing: 1.3 to 2.6 m last week.
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. Indonesia's weather agency publishes wave forecasts and high-wave warnings on its maritime weather site, which is the official check the evening before.
How rough is the water and who can do it?
The listing says guests must be confident swimmers who are comfortable in open ocean, and one reviewer reports strong currents.
- Currents - a reviewer warns of strong currents, which fits the choppy sea the listing mentions.
- Crowds - a reviewer found Manta Point crowded and another lost their partner in the busy water.
- Roads - the land option uses narrow, bumpy roads.
- Seasickness - staff sell tablets, and the listing advises eating beforehand.
Stay with the guide and agree a signal with your partner before you enter the water.
What do passengers say about this Manta Point trip?
The eight snippets I read are mostly positive, with two complaints, so this is a small sample of a 1,700-review listing.
- Mantas - one reviewer saw four rays and another said they saw lots.
- Crowds - Manta Point was crowded; the second location was calmer, with clearer water and three turtles.
- Visibility - one trip was cloudy, which cut visibility at Manta Point.
- Land guides - six of eight praise a driver or land-tour guide by name.
The crowding comment matters most: it suggests going early, not mid-morning, to see Manta Point with fewer boats.
Who should skip the Wonderland Manta Point tour?
Skip it if you want a single ticket from your Bali hotel, if you are nervous in open water or if you want a quiet reef.
- Day-trippers from Bali - the crossing is not listed, so the bundled trip is simpler.
- Weak swimmers - open-ocean confidence is required.
- Crowd-averse guests - reviewers describe Manta Point as busy.
- Babies in carriages - baby carriages are not allowed.
You can compare other options on the Bali boat tours page.
How do you book the Wonderland Manta Point tour?
Book the Wonderland Manta Point tour from about $27 per person: three guided snorkel stops, gear and GoPro included, with a west-coast option.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Wonderland Manta Point tour cost?
It costs about $27 per person on GetYourGuide ($27.36 at the last check), depending on the option, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
Is the boat from Bali included?
No. The included items name no crossing from the mainland, and the meeting point is on Nusa Penida. Price a fast boat separately or pick the bundled Wonderland trip.
How long is the snorkeling?
The listing gives 3 hours of snorkeling inside a total of 3 to 9 hours, depending on the option.
Will I see manta rays at Manta Point?
Often, but not always. The listing says sightings are not guaranteed, and reviewers report between a few and four rays on different days.
What is the West Coast Tour option?
It adds a drive to Kelingking Beach, Pasih Uug Beach and Angel's Billabong with a car and an English-speaking guide. It is included only in options with West Coast Tour in the title.
Where do I meet the guide?
At the operator's office near the Nusa Penida harbour, under the GetYourGuide sign. Some options add a shared hotel pickup on the island.
Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
Yes, you should be confident swimming in open ocean. The listing mentions choppy seas, and a reviewer reports strong currents.
Is the GoPro included?
Yes. The footage link is emailed to the booking address 8 to 12 hours after the activity begins.
What sunscreen should I use?
The listing asks guests to bring biodegradable sunscreen.
When is the sea calmest at Manta Point?
The 2025 monthly mean wave height off the south coast of Nusa Penida was lowest in November, at 1.3 m, and highest in June and July, at 1.9 m.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing for CV Wonderland Manta Penida (checked 2026-10-17); Bali Provincial Government, Love Bali levy page; BMKG maritime weather; Open-Meteo archive and Marine APIs (2025 and October 2026); Nager.Date API.
