GAMAT BAY

Gamat Bay is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest, is normally also one of the spots proposed by the snorkeling tours leaving from Toyapakeh or from Crystal Bay. In this case you will normally be perfectly supervised (if the tour is professional). The tour is a great experience as it usually includes Manta Bay to swim with Manta Rays. Gamat Bay is also one of the most beautiful scuba diving spots in Nusa Penida. Because the bay is a plateau about 8 meters deep, with a lot of colorful fish and coral. And you will often see turtles as well. It is therefore a good place to make a discovery dive when conditions are good. Especially if there is no current at the time of the tide. And at the exit of the bay there is a wall that goes down to a sand plateau 40 meters deep.

How to Get to Gamat Bay

To go to Gamat Bay from Toyapakeh you will take the first intersection to the right towards Crystal Bay and Gamat Bay. Arriving at a small fork you will take the small asphalt road to the right. There is a green sign that says Gamat Bay is 1 kilometer. You will continue this road till the end. Halfway, the road is no longer asphalted. After a while and a concrete road going down you will see a small green sign that says Pantai Gamat. Park your scooter there and follow for 10 minutes a large path going down to the right.

​It used to be a nice road that you could follow with your scooter. Not any more. That shows you how fast a road can get really bad after a few rain seasons. You will find a very small path on your left, 20 meters before the end of this dirt road. After 5 minutes you will be on the beach. If you follow the road till the end, turning left after the Pantai Gamat sign, you will arrive at Amok sunset bar and restaurant. The place you want to be to enjoy the afternoon around the pool with a great view for sunset.

Diving at Gamat Bay

Even though many people haven’t heard about Gamat Bay Diving Spot yet, the site has become more popular over time. It is because almost all tourists want to explore the underwater beauty and get a new experience when spending a vacation in Nusa Penida Island. The most common thing to do in Gamat Bay is definitely diving or snorkeling. Tourists only need good gear to enjoy the activity and come to the right spot. In some cases, hiring a guide becomes a must. While snorkeling and diving, tourists have the chance to meet various types of sea creatures.

These include the famous Mola-Mola, manta rays, sea turtles, sharks, and much more. Thus, it is recommended to carry an underwater camera while diving. No one would miss the chance to take photos of those exotic creatures, after all. Aside from those fishes, tourists may see other attractive objects down there. These include piles of corals. For those who focus on snorkeling, in this case, they must choose the shallowest part. The corals are more beautiful and colorful in that spot. Not to mention the tide is weaker, so it is safe for both beginners and professionals. For a more challenging experience, though, tourists must choose a deeper spot where lots of majestic sea creatures live.

Snorkeling at Gamat Bay

Gamat Bay is an amazing Nusa Penida snorkeling site, home to thousands of fish and underwater critters that have made a home for themselves amongst vibrant and colourful coral. From above the surface, the bay looks like any beach in Bali, but below the surface, it truly comes alive. If you’re interested in snorkeling in Nusa Penida, this amazing Bay is the place to do it.

Gamat Bay Entrance Ticket

​No entrance fee required to visit Gamat Bay, however it is just a small amount of IDR 5,000 for parking. And the payment should be cash in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), so please prepare small cash before you come here.​

Opening Hours : 08.00 AM - 06.00 PM