20 minutes reaching Nusa Penida Island via Sampalan Harbor it is one of the ports can head to the island, it is modern, clean and comfortable with newly constructed buildings and a very comfortable docking area. The boats departing from here always leave on time, very rarely delayed except for certain circumstances such as high tides and very low tide. This harbor is still relatively new with brand-new facilities, it has modern building and the journey from Kusamba Port takes 20 minutes only and 50 minutes from Sanur Harbor and it is less busy than Sanur Port or Toya Pakeh Harbor (Banjar Nyuh Harbor), it makes the journey more enjoyable.
20 minutes reaching Nusa Penida from Kusamba Harbour
Did you know that there is a quick way to reach this paradise Island which is through Kusamba Harbour and it takes 20 minutes only? yes, it is. You can choose this this pier to reach the island especially if your hotel around Ubud or East Bali such as Candidasa, Lovina, Padang Bai, Amed, Besakih, Tulamben, etc.
50 minutes reaching Nusa Penida (Sampalan) from Sanur
Reaching Sampalan from Sanur Harbour, it will take 50 minutes by fast boat. If you are staying on the island and your hotel is nearby, you can pick this place as your destination. If you are visiting the island for a one-day trip, Banjar Nyuh is perfect for you. Make sure to secure the fast boat ticket in advance.
Coffee Shop inside Sampalan Harbour
If you arrive early don’t worry due to there is a coffee shop inside. For those of you who work from anywhere, open your laptop and enjoy the drinks while waiting for the departure of the fast boat and enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Agung and the blue sea of the blue paradise.
Waiting Room
This pier has a fairly spacious waiting area on the second floor, allowing us to enjoy the view of the blue sea and Mount Agaung mountain while waiting for our departure.
Scooter rental and taxi service
This is really important for you before choosing the transportation to explore the island. If you have never driven a motorbike please don’t rent it and book a local driver instead, there are many locals driver offering a taxi on the port and please be smart to ask discount lol, if you have experience in riding motorbike you can rent it and Explore Nusa Penida by Scooter / Motorbike.
There are several factors to consider before riding scooter in Nusa Penida
- Traffic conditions: Holiday season such as Lebaran Holiday, high season, new year, you will get stuck on the way to destination
- Road safety: The road around the island is small and bumpy, if you’re not familiar you can crash in it
- No insurance: All scooter rental company dose not have insurance, you must repair it if get crashed
- No night ride: The road will dark due to limited streetlights that’s why please avoid riding at night