If you are planning to travel to the beautiful Gili islands in Indonesia, then the ideal way to quickly reach Gili Island is by taking a fast boat to Gili Trawangan from Bali. By taking a fast boat service, you would be reaching Gili Trawangan and Lombok islands in exactly two hours.
Boarding facilities in Bali
You have to reach the Padang Bai Harbor in East Bali to commence your onward journey to Gili Islands. If you are actually staying in places like Sanur, Kuta, Denpasar, Jimbaran and Nusa Dua in Bali, then you would be getting free pick up services at your doorsteps. The fast boat service provider will be sending a vehicle to the place where you are staying. The service providers provide this service free of cost. While booking the fast boat service to Gili Islands, you could make use of the return trip booking option while performing the booking. You could start your return journey from either Gili Trawangan or Lombok. Boats usually start at Gili Trawangan and then cruise to Lombok Island. This cruise will take around 15 minutes. From Lombok, the boat starts its return journey back to Padang Bai harbor in South Bali.
Accommodation in Gili Islands
You could look for a variety of accommodation ranging from a bamboo hut to a fully air conditioned room. You could look for such accommodation in the different regions of Trawangan like Sentral, South beach and snorkeling beach. You could choose from the different accommodation types including boutique hotels and Luxury villas. Premium facilities like swimming pool, spa, gym and satellite television are available in hotels and Luxury villas.
Facilities provided in the Fast boat
You will be enjoying the premium services during your boat ride from Padang Bai harbor to Gili Island. The facilities provided include
1. A relaxed seating arrangement with self-reclining seats
2. Well planned and designed boat interiors with comfortable leg room
3. Access to LCD Television and surround system music
4. Complimentary refreshment drinks and snacks
5. Complimentary towel to keep you fresh
6. Easily approachable English Speaking crew
7. Sun deck for those who prefer sunbaths
8. Cleanly maintained washroom and western toilet facilities
9. Latest safety features and equipments including a standard life preserver for every passenger
10. Two life rafts on standby for emergency purposes.
11. Life jackets and fire Extinguishers
With such a wide variety of entertainment, comfort and safety features available in the boat, you would love each and every minute of the boat ride.
Fast boat Bookings
You could enter the online portal of the fast boat service provider and fill up the online booking form that is available to complete the reservation process. The rates for the children in the age group of 2 years to 10 years are only 60% of the rates charged for the adults. You could make use of the return booking option while completing the online booking process and enjoy your journey in Fast Boat to Gili Trawangan.
Activities to do in Gili Islands
Visitors coming to this beautiful Gili Islands get involved in Snorkeling and diving in these pristine blue waters. Snorkeling can be done in Gili Trawangan and there are diving clubs and training centers available through out the Island to provide you the required refreshment courses to recollect some of the basics that you had learnt years back.