Gili Air – Amed
Ferries to Bali
Gili Air – Amed
Ferries to Bali
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Just off the western coast of the Indonesian island of Lombok are a line of three almost perfectly spherical islands known as the Gili Islands. Gili Air is the island found closest to the mainland. It is an area of tranquil tropical beauty, featuring swathes of lush palm-tree woodland and golden beaches that hem the ultramarine shallows of the Bali Sea. Those visiting the west-facing beach are treated to a spectacular view of the Mount Rinjani volcano that soars from the centre of Lombok. Gili Air is a popular honeymoon retreat due to its laid-back atmosphere and collection of stunning secluded spots. The coral-reefs that bedeck the coast are also superb spots for diving and snorkelling. Some local instructors even teaching free-diving, a form of the sport where people learn to dive on one breath without the aid of any breathing apparatus. The port of Gili Air is found on the shore of a small bay to the south of the island. It consists of little more than a narrow jetty topped by a sheltered waiting area from which passengers can board the incoming fast ferries. A small café and shop selling food and drink can also be found by the port entrance. There is no motorised transport on Gili Air meaning that travelling` to the port can only be achieved on foot or by riding one of the horse carts known locally as Cidomos. However due to the island’s small size no point is further than an hour’s walk away from the harbour, with most of the villages and resorts connected by a labyrinth of picturesque lanes. A number of ferry routes operate from the port throughout the week. Scoot Fast Cruises offers a number of services to the Balinese village of Sanur to the west, the village of Senggigi on the mainland of Lombok and the islands of Nusa Lembongan and nearby Gili Trawangan. Other services include a Freebird Express line to Amed in Bali and two Bluewater Express lines that sail to Padang Bai and Sarangan; a destination also serviced by a Marina Srikandi line.
The west Indonesian island of Bali has been a booming tourist destination since the late 20th century and it’s easy to see why. Sitting just south of the equator, the island has a year-round tropical climate that can be enjoyed from one of the silk-sand beaches that skirt the ultramarine coast of the Balinese Sea. The port of Amed can be found on the north-east coast of the isle. The terminal here is small with very few amenities, thus making it more suited to island hoppers looking to make the short trip east towards the Indonesian province of West Nusa Tenggara. There is little in the way of public transport on Amed and just a single, narrow road that links the town to the other settlements on the island. Fast ferries regularly carry passengers throughout the week to the Gili islands, including Gili Air and Gili Trawanga, as well as the port of Bangsal on the larger isle of Lombok. These destinations all sit within the Coral Triangle, the richest centre of marine life on earth, making it a Valhalla for ardent divers. The times and frequency of ferries leaving from the port of Amed are subject to change so it is recommended to check live departure boards before setting off on your journey.
