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LOMBOK SECRET GILIS
A Day Trip to the Secret Gilis
The cruise passenger’s guide to Secret Gilis: Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak & Gili Kedis — straight from Gili Mas Cruise Terminal, Lembar
Your ship has just docked at Gili Mas Cruise Terminal in Lembar, Lombok, and you have a few precious hours before “all aboard.” You could join a crowded bus tour to the famous (and famously busy) Gili Trawangan — or you could spend your shore time somewhere far more special: three tiny, uninhabited islands so quiet that most travelers have never heard of them. Welcome to the Secret Gilis.
Gili Nanggu, Gili Sudak, and Gili Kedis sit in the calm waters just off southwest Lombok, only a short boat ride from the harbor where your ship is berthed. White sand, coral gardens, warm turquoise water, and almost no crowds — this is what a tropical island is supposed to feel like, and it fits comfortably inside a single cruise call.
Why This Trip Works Perfectly for Cruise Passengers
- Timed around your ship’s schedule — the itinerary is built to get you back to the terminal with a comfortable safety margin before all-aboard.
- Minimal transfer time — Lembar Harbour, the crossing point to the islands, is only about 5 minutes from Gili Mas Cruise Terminal.
- Private boat, small group — no waiting on a big tour bus or sharing a boat with strangers from other ships.
- Three islands in one trip — snorkeling, swimming, and a relaxed lunch stop, without the crowds of the main Gili islands.
- Guide meets you right at the terminal — no confusing transfers or ride-hailing needed in an unfamiliar port.
Full Itinerary: Day Trip to the Secret Gilis
Below is the standard flow of the tour. Exact timing is flexible and will be tailored to your ship’s arrival and all-aboard time when you book — the sequence and durations below are approximate guides.
| Step | Location / Activity | Boat Cruising Duration |
| 1 | Pickup at Gili Mas Cruise Terminal, Lembar | — |
| 2 | Transfer to Lembar Harbour (crossing pier) | ~5 min |
| 3 | Boat to Gili Nanggu — snorkeling over coral reef | ~15–20 min |
| 4 | Gili Nanggu to Gili Sudak — snorkeling + lunch stop | ~7 min |
| 5 | Gili Sudak to Gili Kedis — swimming & relaxing on the sandbank | short hop |
| 6 | Return to Lembar Harbour | ~20–25 min |
| 7 | Transfer back to Gili Mas Cruise Terminal | ~5 min |
Total time on the water and islands is typically 4–6 hours depending on your ship’s schedule; the pace can be adjusted so you’re back on board with time to spare.
The Three Islands, Up Close
Gili Nanggu — The Coral Garden
The first stop, and one of the best snorkeling spots in southwest Lombok. A shallow, healthy reef sits just off the beach, home to parrotfish, clownfish, and colorful coral formations — easy to reach for beginners, still rewarding for experienced snorkelers.
Gili Sudak — Turquoise Lagoon & Lunch
A short hop from Nanggu, Gili Sudak has a wide sweep of powder-white sand and calm, shallow water that’s ideal for a second round of snorkeling. This is also the lunch stop of the day, with a relaxed beachfront setting to recharge before the final island.
Gili Kedis — The Postcard Sandbank
The smallest and most photogenic of the three — a tiny sand islet with a single tree, ringed by shallow, glass-clear water. There’s little to “do” here beyond swim, wade, and take in the view, which is exactly the point: a final, unhurried stop before heading back to the ship.
What’s Included
- Return pickup and drop-off at Gili Mas Cruise Terminal
- Private boat for your group
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jackets
- Mineral water
- Lunch (optional add-on, depending on the package you choose)
- Go Pro (optional add-on, depending on the package you choose)
Full pricing, group sizes, and lunch options are listed on our package page — tap the link below.
Good to Know Before You Book
- This is a domestic trip within Indonesia — no passport or visa formalities are needed to go ashore and back.
- Bring swimwear, a reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a change of clothes; a dry bag for phones/cameras is handy on the boat.
- Cash (Indonesian Rupiah) is useful for any optional extras on the islands.
- Let us know your ship’s all-aboard time when you book so we can build in an appropriate safety margin.
- Private boat means the schedule is built around your group only — no waiting on other passengers.
How to Book
Lombok Secret Gilis runs this tour specifically for cruise passengers calling at Gili Mas, Lembar. Message us on WhatsApp with your ship name and arrival/all-aboard time, and we’ll confirm a pickup time at the terminal.
Book on WhatsApp: https://wa.me//6285755438574
See prices & package options: https://lomboksecretgilis.com/#services
Lombok Secret Gilis — Day Trip to the Secret Gilis from Gili Mas Cruise Terminal, Lembar, Lombok
