BlueWater Safaris operates the highly popular BlueWater Express service from Bali to the three magical Gili Islands - Gili Trawangan, known as Gili T, Gili Meno and Gili Air. We also offer private charters for fishing, snorkeling, dolphin watching and any other oceanic needs with better sevice. Check out this site for a wide range of accommodation and diving on the Gili Islands, and some recommendations for places to stay in Bali if you’re just passing through. With 400 horse-power behind her, the Swedish-designed Azura reaches 44knots and cruises comfortably at 35 knots. With a passenger capacity of 8 pax + two crew, she does the crossing from South Bali to the Gili Islands in just two hours. She’s fully equipped with GPS, fish-finder, international sport-fishing and safety equipment, has toilet and shower on board, and is skippered by two professional crew. Crew speak English and Japanese.

Boat, Crew and Equipment

The Azura is an 11m centre-console sport-fisher, built by Swedish-owned Northsea Boats. She has seating for up to eight passengers and two crew, with GPS/Fishfinder, on-board toilet and shower, fixed canopy, folding sun-canopy, built-in fishboxes, swim-ladder, stereo and full international safety equipment. Powered by twin 200HP outboards, she reaches up to 44 knots, mnaking her the fastest boat availble for private charter in Bali.

• LOA : 11m
• Beam : 2.3m
• Draft : 90cm
• Range : 200 miles
• Top Speed: 44kt
• Seating : 10 pax

Crew

Our crew are fully qualified professional seamen with many years experience fishing and crusiing the waters off Bali. They speak English and Japanese (as well as Bahasa Indonesia and Balinese!).

Fishing Equipment

Equipment for trolling, coral fishing and bottom fishing is free of charge included on all trips. Jigging and casting equipment is available for rent at an additional Rp. 500,000 per set.

Diving, Snorkelling, Spear-fishing

Masks, snorkels and fins are included free of charge on all trips, as well as life-jackets for those who prefer to use one while snorkelling. Wet-suits are avaialble for rent at Rp. 50,000 / pax – please let us know your approximate size.

SCUBA equipment and dive guide for up to 4 people can be supplied at additional cost. There are numerous dive sites around Nusa Penida and Lembongan, though not all of them are suitable for beginners – please let us know your level of experience and we can advise on the best locations and conditions. See Optional Extras.