Yacht hire in Bali runs from three departure points: Benoa Harbour (the main marina, 20 minutes from the airport), Serangan Island (day-boat and catamaran base) and Nusa Dua’s beach jetties for tender pickups. Day charters run USD 1,500–6,000, overnight boats from about USD 2,500, and weekly charters from USD 15,000 depending on class — with Nusa Penida, Lembongan and the Gili Islands as the core cruising grounds.
Choosing your departure harbour
| Harbour | Best for | Airport transfer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benoa Harbour | Motor yachts, superyachts, weekly departures | ~20 min | Marina berths, fuel dock, customs/immigration on call |
| Serangan | Day catamarans, sunset sails | ~25 min | Shallow entrance — draft limits apply at low tide |
| Nusa Dua | Resort guests joining by tender | ~30 min | Beach pickup; weather-dependent in high swell |
Benoa is the working heart: berthing, provisioning and clearance all happen here, which is why nearly every weekly charter and one-way route to Komodo begins at its docks. Serangan suits day boats — its sandbar entrance restricts deeper keels. Boat hire from Benoa Harbour books 2–7 days ahead in July–August peak.
Day, overnight and weekly formats
Day boat charters in Bali (6–10 hours) loop Nusa Penida’s manta points or Lembongan’s bays, from about USD 1,500 on a catamaran to USD 6,000 on a large motor yacht. Overnight boat charters in Bali extend the same waters with a night at anchor off Lembongan — the single best value upgrade in the local market. Weekly yacht charters in Bali either stay west (Bali–Gili–Lombok circuit) or reposition east toward Komodo; for the multi-island version see the Lombok & Gili route guide, and compare formats and budgets on the Bali & Indonesia rates page.
What Bali departures do best
Bali is Indonesia’s only charter base with same-day international arrival-to-anchor capability: land at DPS, board at Benoa, dine at anchor off Lembongan. It is also the fleet’s maintenance hub, so vessel standards at Benoa are the most consistently audited in the country. What Bali is not: a destination in itself for long charters — after two days you will want Lombok, Sumbawa or Komodo, which is what the route planner’s Bali and eastbound legs are built around.
Booking logistics from Bali
Confirm three things before paying a deposit: berth or beach-pickup point (Benoa vs Serangan vs Nusa Dua), inclusion list (fuel for the stated route, crew, meals on overnight formats) and weather policy for the Lombok Strait crossing. Day-trip-focused packages across Bali’s south coast are the specialty of Bali day-trip yacht packages; this desk focuses on departures that leave the island behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does yacht hire in Bali per day?
Day charters run about USD 1,500–3,000 for catamarans, USD 3,000–6,000 for motor yachts, and more for superyachts. Overnight formats start around USD 2,500 per night including crew and meals on most vessels.
Where do yachts depart from in Bali?
Benoa Harbour is the main marina for motor yachts and weekly charters; Serangan serves day catamarans; Nusa Dua offers beach tender pickups for resort guests. All three sit within 30 minutes of the airport.
Can I charter a yacht from Bali to the Gili Islands?
Yes — the Bali–Gili crossing is about 35 nm and runs best May–October. Two to four day itineraries anchoring off Gili Trawangan and Gili Air are the most-booked multi-day format from Benoa.
Is Nusa Dua a yacht charter base?
Nusa Dua has no marina; guests board by tender from resort beaches. It works well for day charters in calm season but pickups shift to Benoa when southern swell builds.
What is the best day trip by yacht from Bali?
The Nusa Penida loop — Manta Bay, Crystal Bay and the Lembongan channel — is the consistent favourite: 8–10 hours, protected waters most of the year, and world-class snorkelling 90 minutes from Benoa.
Do Bali yacht charters run in the rainy season?
Yes. November–March brings afternoon squalls but mornings are usually sailable, and the Penida–Lembongan corridor stays workable year-round. Multi-day crossings to Lombok get planned around weather windows in those months.
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Bali departure briefs
Local depth from the journal: the Benoa berthing guide, Bali’s boat clubs vs chartering on demand and the first-timer’s archipelago primer. Berlayar dalam Bahasa Indonesia? Mulai dari panduan sewa yacht Indonesia.