Sanur Harbour or Sanur Port or Pelabuhan Sanur is the busiest port in Bali.
Our guide will help you understand what services they offer, what’s in the area around the port and offer other useful travel tips whn you use this facility.
Where Is Sanur Harbour?
Sanur Harbor is on Sanur Beach in the town of Sanur. Sanur is just outside of Denpasar City on the East Coast in Southern Bali.
How To Get To Sanur Harbour?
If you’re leaving Bali, you will probably want to take a Grab or a Gojek ride to Sanur from wherever you have been staying.
This will usually work out as your cheapest means of travel from most of the island.
When Is The Best Time To Go To Sanur Port?
The harbor is open from early morning to the late afternoon and all services depart before 5 p.m.
As it’s not a place for sightseeing, there’s only value in being at the harbor when it’s open.
What To Expect At Sanur Port?
Sanur is a busy port with two main types of service fast boat and ferry services to Nusa Penida (you can change in Nusa Penida for Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan), the Gili Islands and Lombok.
Thus Sanur is the gateway to to the islands off the coast of Bali.
Fast Boat Services
Tourists will generally prefer to follow their chosen route on a fast cruise on a fast boat. These services are only fractionally more expensive than ferries but the trips are (as the name suggests) quite a lot faster.
However, if you have a car or a scooter to transport from the dock, you can’t use a fast boat, your ticket only allows for a small amount of luggage per person and vehicles cannot be loaded on fast boats.
Ferry Services
Ferry services aren’t as frequent as fast boat services and a ferry will normally take quite a bit longer to reach your destination.
However, you can get a vehicle on to a ferry (which you can’t on a fast cruise) and if the seas are rough, you may find you feel safer on a ferry than a fast boat.
Taxi Mafia/Taxi Service At Sanur Harbour
We talk in-depth about the taxi mafia here in Bali elsewhere on the site. However, you should be aware that Sanur Harbour is a no-go zone for Grab and Gojek drivers and you will need to walk out of the area to use these apps.
We’d recommend heading down the street to the Dunkin Donuts (it’s about 600-700 meters away, a 5-minute walk) and getting one from there.
This will ensure that your taxi service doesn’t get into any trouble with the local drivers.
Where To Stay Near Sanur Port?
Prime Plaza Hotel Sanur – a very attractive four-star with direct access to the beach. The onsite facilities are excellent and include a gym, spa, sauna and pool.
Andaz Bali, A Concept by Hyatt – a luxurious 5-star resort with exceptional design attributes and it has an extremely exclusive feel to it.
MERPATI Studios – if you prefer self-catering accommodation this is an excellent and very reasonably priced, studio apartment complex.
Pondok Nuri Homestay – a fabulous homestay near the beach with an excellent Indonesian breakfast included in the price.
Rai House Sanur – this great value 2-star hotel has an amazing pool area and the rooms are always clean and comfortable.
Where To Eat Near Sanur Port?
There are plenty of places serving some tasty food around the area of the Sanur Port and they include:
Over The Moon Cafe – this is a fabulous beach side cafe that does cold cocktails, excellent coffee, and beautiful modern dishes presented with real flair and offers excellent service too.
Bull’s Coffee Sanur – Bull’s is a Balinese chain and it’s very good and thus, this location in Sanur can get really crowded at times.
Naughty Nuri’s Warung – if you love pork ribs then you can’t go wrong at Naughty Nuri’s the food is excellent.
Junglegold Chocolate Sanur – this is a small local chocolate factory with an onsite cafe. If you love all things chocolate, you’re going to want to visit Junglegold.
MEYASA Cafe – this is a very pleasant cafe with a garden area that you can relax in. The coffee is first-rate and the Wi-Fi is free.
Things To Do Near Sanur Harbour
Sanur Harbour is in the centre of Sanur and thus, there’s plenty to keep you occupied before you jump on one of the fast boats to Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida or a Gili Island like Gili Air, Gili Trawangan, or Gili Meno. This includes:
Sanur Beach – this is one of the nicest beaches in Bali and while the harbor is at one end. The rest of it is very pleasant, the sand soft and the waves are very calm.
Sindhu Night Market – one of the best night markets on the island and a great place for a late night feat before a fast boat to the Gili islands in the morning.
Karang Beach – is our favourite place to watch the sunrise in Bali, it’s a white sand beach that continues on from Sanur Beach.
Museum Le Mayeur – a lovely art museum and the grounds are exceptionally well-tended.
Sunrise Beach – this area has a great jogging track and is the most popular place to enjoy the sunrise in Sanur.
Pantai Dermaga – the best beach in Sanur to watch the ships coming into port each day. It’s a very peaceful place to be.
FAQs
Where Is The Ferry Port In Sanur, Bail?
The port in Sanur is all around the pier at one end of Sanur Beach. Sanur ferry services for popular routes leave from this pier on a daily basis.
There are adequate facilities at the port for travellers to make themselves comfortable for a short wait before their trip but if you arrive really early in Sanur, you might prefer to wait in a local cafe or restaurant.
Which Harbour Is Sanur To Nusa Penida?
Sanur Port or Sanur Harbour or Pelabuhan Sanur (in Bahasa) is the harbour where you can get a fast boat or ferry to Nusa Penida (and then onward services to Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan).
Where Do The Boats Leave From In Sanur? Where Do The Sanur Ferry Services Leave From?
All the fast boats and ferries in Sanur leave from Sanur Harbour. This is often a preferable harbor to leave from when compared to Padang Bai in the Eastern part of Bali.
Can You Buy Ferry Tickets At Sanur Port?
Yes, you can buy ferry tickets at Sanur Port. However, whether you get a ticket will depend on availability.
There’s nothing worse than turning up for the last fast boat to the Gili islands to learn that they’re sold out and you will have to wait until morning to leave.
We’d recommend booking a ticket in advance through the Bali Res Centre or online.
Where Is Sanur Located?
Sanur is just outside of Denpasar City on the East Coast of Southern Bali. It’s about an hour’s drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport, Canggu, Seminyak, Kuta or Ubud.
How Long From Sanur Harbour To Nusa Penida?
Sailing durations depend on what kind of boat you catch. If you take a trip by fast boat then a fast cruise can be there in around 20-30 minutes, if you arrive on a ferry, however, the travel experience might last up to an hour.
Passengers heading further afield from Sanur Port are going to find that getting to more distant ports on a ferry can take much longer than the fast boats do.
If you’re going to Lombok or the Gili Islands, you should know that most boats will make a long stop at the pier in Nusa Penida (in the town of Jungut Batu).
How Much Is The Fast Boat From Sanur To Nusa Penida?
It depends. You can get a fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida for as little as 200,000 IDR but each boat service has a different fee structure and you may have to pay a bit more than this for your fast cruise.
Final Thoughts On Sanur Port
Sanur Port is a great place to get a fast boat or ferry to Nusa Penida (and then on to Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan), the Gili Islands or Lombok.
The city of Sanur is also worth visiting and Sanur Beach has some epic sunrises to enjoy.
