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Bali to Lombok by Private Boat — Premium Crossing, Sailing Routes & Stays<\/h2>\n

Crossing from Bali to Lombok by private boat means chartering your own vessel across the Lombok Strait: you set the departure time, the boat carries only your party, and the route can thread the Gili Islands on the way. Bali Premium Trip arranges private crossings on a written-quote basis — the strait is a serious piece of water and the right vessel depends on your group size, luggage and season — while our published day-charter fleet, starting at USD 990.90 per day, covers the Bali side of any combined itinerary.<\/p>\n

The Private Crossing, Done Properly<\/h3>\n

Public options cross on their schedule; a private boat crosses on yours. Morning departures take the calmest sea state, the captain reads the strait on the day, and the plan flexes — a swim stop off Nusa Lembongan on the way out, a slow pass along Gili Trawangan’s west side before landing. For couples, the crossing itself becomes the event: a sailing pace instead of a fast dash, deck lunch mid-strait, and Rinjani’s silhouette growing off the bow for the last hour. It is the difference between transport and a sea day that happens to end on another island.<\/p>\n

Ferry vs Fast Boat vs Private Charter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Factor<\/th>\nPublic ferry<\/th>\nScheduled fast boat<\/th>\nPrivate charter<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Departure time<\/td>\nFixed, infrequent<\/td>\nFixed daily schedule<\/td>\nYou choose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellow passengers<\/td>\nFull public load<\/td>\nEvery seat sold<\/td>\nYour party only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Route<\/td>\nPort to port<\/td>\nSet stops<\/td>\nBespoke — Gilis, swim stops, photo passes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luggage & gear<\/td>\nHandled in bulk<\/td>\nLimited allowance<\/td>\nLoaded once, watched by your crew<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Comfort<\/td>\nBasic<\/td>\nCrowded in high season<\/td>\nShaded deck, crew service<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Price basis<\/td>\nTicket per person, varies by operator<\/td>\nTicket per person, varies by operator<\/td>\nWritten quote per vessel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

We deliberately do not print ticket prices for the public options — they change by operator and season. For the private crossing you receive one written figure covering the vessel, crew and fuel, before you commit.<\/p>\n

Weaving the Gilis into the Route<\/h3>\n

The Gili Islands sit directly on the crossing line, which makes them the natural halfway act. The proven shape: depart South Bali in the morning, snorkel stop mid-route, land at Gili Trawangan for a barefoot lunch, then a short evening hop to Lombok proper — or stay a night on the Gilis and let the boat collect you. The full Gili-specific format, including season and sea-state guidance for the strait, is covered on our private boat Bali to Gili Trawangan<\/a> page; November typically brings the calmest crowded-season water, while December to February carries genuine cancellation risk that a private captain can work around by re-timing your departure.<\/p>\n

Stays & the Lombok Side<\/h3>\n

The tour packages above cover Lombok’s land side — Kuta Mandalika, the south-coast beaches and the Gili day formats. Arriving by private boat simply upgrades the arrival: the desk that books your crossing also lines up the Lombok driver, the villa check-in and the return leg, whether that is the same boat waiting or a scheduled flight out of Praya. One thread, both islands.<\/p>\n

Packing for the Strait<\/h3>\n

Treat the crossing as a sea day, not a transfer. Soft bags stow better than hard cases; keep a light layer handy because open water is cooler than the beach; and load cameras before departure — the strait’s volcano-to-volcano panorama, Agung astern and Rinjani ahead, is the crossing’s quiet reward. Motion-sensitive travellers should book the morning slot and say so at booking, so the captain plans the gentlest line across.<\/p>\n

Ready to Cross?<\/h3>\n

Start with the Bali yacht charter hub<\/a> to see the fleet and published day rates, then tell the desk your dates and group size for a crossing quote. For multi-day sailing east of Lombok — Sumbawa and beyond — our sister brand’s boat charter fleet for eastern Indonesia<\/a> takes over where the Bali day boats stop.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n

Can you take a private boat from Bali to Lombok?<\/h4>\n

Yes. Private charters cross the Lombok Strait on your schedule, with the vessel, crew and fuel covered by a single written quote based on your group size and season.<\/p>\n

How much does a private boat from Bali to Lombok cost?<\/h4>\n

Crossings are quoted in writing per vessel rather than per seat. As a reference point, our published Bali day-charter rates start at USD 990.90 per day; strait crossings are quoted on top of that basis for the distance and vessel required.<\/p>\n

Can we stop at the Gili Islands on the way?<\/h4>\n

Yes — the Gilis sit on the crossing line. Most private itineraries add a snorkel stop and a Gili Trawangan lunch, or overnight on the Gilis with the boat collecting you next day.<\/p>\n

When is the best season to cross?<\/h4>\n

The dry season generally offers the steadiest water, and November typically combines calm seas with lighter traffic. December to February brings the highest chance of weather delays, which a private departure can often work around by re-timing.<\/p>\n

Is the crossing safe for families?<\/h4>\n

With the right vessel and a morning departure, yes. Your captain holds absolute authority on go or no-go, child-size life jackets are carried, and the schedule flexes if the strait says wait an hour.<\/p>\n

Can you arrange the Lombok side too?<\/h4>\n

Yes — drivers, villa check-ins, the Mandalika and south-coast tours above, and your return by boat or by flight are all arranged by the same desk that books the crossing.<\/p>\n