Ferry from Gili Air to Serangan

Gili Air Guide

Gili Air Ferry Port

Just off the western coast of the Indonesian island of Lombok are a line of three almost perfectly spherical islands known as the Gili Islands. Gili Air is the island found closest to the mainland. It is an area of tranquil tropical beauty, featuring swathes of lush palm-tree woodland and golden beaches that hem the ultramarine shallows of the Bali Sea. Those visiting the west-facing beach are treated to a spectacular view of the Mount Rinjani volcano that soars from the centre of Lombok. Gili Air is a popular honeymoon retreat due to its laid-back atmosphere and collection of stunning secluded spots. The coral-reefs that bedeck the coast are also superb spots for diving and snorkelling. Some local instructors even teaching free-diving, a form of the sport where people learn to dive on one breath without the aid of any breathing apparatus. The port of Gili Air is found on the shore of a small bay to the south of the island. It consists of little more than a narrow jetty topped by a sheltered waiting area from which passengers can board the incoming fast ferries. A small café and shop selling food and drink can also be found by the port entrance. There is no motorised transport on Gili Air meaning that travelling` to the port can only be achieved on foot or by riding one of the horse carts known locally as Cidomos. However due to the island’s small size no point is further than an hour’s walk away from the harbour, with most of the villages and resorts connected by a labyrinth of picturesque lanes. A number of ferry routes operate from the port throughout the week. Scoot Fast Cruises offers a number of services to the Balinese village of Sanur to the west, the village of Senggigi on the mainland of Lombok and the islands of Nusa Lembongan and nearby Gili Trawangan. Other services include a Freebird Express line to Amed in Bali and two Bluewater Express lines that sail to Padang Bai and Sarangan; a destination also serviced by a Marina Srikandi line.

Serangan Guide

What is there to do in Serangan?

Serangan is the perfect place to while away a few hours amid peaceful conditions, escaping the stresses of the modern day. Serangan Beach is the most popular spot to bask in the tranquillity, whilst topping up your tan and enjoying a fresh drink from one of the shops that line the perimeter of the shoreline. The golden sand next to deep blue water has prompted Serangan to become somewhat of a mecca for surfers – many grab their surfboard each summer and tackle the waves. Aside from the coastline, there are a few attractions in the centre; the Turtle Conservation and Education Centre is an interesting visit, especially for anyone with a penchant for sea life. In the evening, head to one of the restaurants to enjoy some delicious seafood fresh from the water.

How do you get around Serangan?

The island is very small so can easily be traversed by foot.