Amed Jukung Snorkeling Trip
Amed Snorkeling Tour by Traditional Jukung
An early morning trip aboard a traditional jukung outrigger boat, out while the bay is glassy and underwater visibility is at its best.
The Amed Snorkeling Tour by Jukung is a morning snorkeling trip in Amed, East Bali, run aboard a traditional jukung boat with a local captain. It visits the Japanese Shipwreck, Lipah Bay and Jemeluk Bay in one outing, costs 300,000 IDR per person, and uses a private jukung reserved for your group of 2 to 5 guests — no sharing.
The route
How the trip runs
Early morning
Pickup & briefing
Meet your captain on the beach in Amed. A quick safety briefing and gear fitting before heading out.
Stop 1
Japanese Shipwreck, Banyuning
First stop of the day — shallow water, calm conditions, and the best light for photos of the wreck.
Stop 2
Lipah Bay
A short crossing to Lipah's sheltered coral garden, calm enough to spend as long as you like.
Stop 3
Jemeluk Bay
The final stop — reef flat close to shore with a drop-off just beyond for stronger swimmers.
Return
Back to shore
Return to Amed beach, roughly three hours after departure.
Gallery
The jukung, ready to go out
Why a jukung
Why explore Amed by traditional jukung?
A jukung is the narrow, low-riding outrigger that local fishing families have used along Amed's coast for generations. Using it for this trip keeps the traditional boat experience at the centre of the journey between snorkeling sites.
Each private jukung carries only your group of 2 to 5 guests with a local captain — no sharing with another booking. The small capacity keeps the pace unhurried and gives guests direct contact with the person operating the boat.
Rather than claiming one boat type is best for every traveller, this trip is for guests who value a small group, a traditional local craft and a direct route between three established Amed snorkeling spots.
What's included
Price breakdown
Included
- Mask, snorkel and fins
- Jukung boat with local captain
- Drinking water
- Three snorkeling spots in one trip
Good to know
- Local guide optional — add for 150,000 IDR / trip
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Amed — 250,000 IDR / car, up to 5 guests
- Private jukung for your group — no sharing, minimum 2 and maximum 5 guests
- Life jacket optional — 35,000 IDR / person
- Payment in cash, arranged directly with your captain
- Reschedule at no cost if sea conditions turn unsafe
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimsuit and a change of clothes
- Towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A hat and sunglasses for the ride between spots
If you are a beginner or less-confident swimmer, tell us before booking. Add an in-water local guide for 150,000 IDR per trip and request a life jacket for 35,000 IDR per person.
Other ways to go out
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Questions about the Amed Snorkeling Tour by Jukung
What time does the Amed Snorkeling Tour by Jukung depart?
The trip departs in the early morning, timed for calm water and the best underwater visibility. Exact pickup time is confirmed on WhatsApp when you book.
Is there a guide on this trip?
The private trip includes a local captain who operates the jukung and gives the pre-trip briefing. An in-water guide is not included by default; add one for 150,000 IDR per trip, or choose the Custom Trip where a guide is included.
Do you offer hotel pickup?
Yes. We pick up and drop off at hotels in the Amed area for 250,000 IDR per car, return trip included, for up to 5 guests. Tell us your hotel when you book on WhatsApp.
How many people can join?
Each jukung takes a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 guests per trip.
What is a jukung boat?
A jukung is a traditional Balinese outrigger fishing boat — narrow, low to the water, and used by Amed's fishermen for generations. Its small capacity creates a simple, personal way to travel between nearby snorkeling sites.
Is a jukung snorkeling tour different from a speedboat tour in Amed?
A jukung is a small traditional outrigger rather than a modern speedboat. This trip is capped at 5 guests and is operated with a local captain, giving the journey a distinctly local character.
Ready to book your Amed snorkeling tour?
Message us your preferred date and group size, and we'll confirm the pickup time.
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