Speedboat Transfers: the 15 Fastest Crossings

1.Fast Boat Transfer: Sanur to Nusa Penida by Penidago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · from $9Our pick

Take an Angel Billabong fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida in about 30 minutes to one hour. Choose a one-way or return ticket, with departures from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hotel transfer is available as an upgrade, but port transfers, breakfast, and WiFi are not included.

“Organized process of register and guidance to boat. Issue color badge, boarding pass and receipt at meeting point counter. At time of boarding a staff announced, and lead us to the harbor, and to the boat”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · from $15Top rated

Take a private speedboat from Teluk Nara Harbor to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Gili Meno in about 7 to 10 minutes. You choose a departure between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM, and the boat carries up to seven people. Ramadana handles communication for the provider, Info Ke Bali.

“Great service and smooth trip! I highly recommend the car and boat for convenience, as it might be hard to locate the specific boat otherwise.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.)

Take a private, full-day speedboat from Rio to Ilha Grande with hotel transfer to Mangaratiba. Swim at Lagoa Azul, visit quiet beaches and historic Freguesia de Santana, and stop for seafood lunch. Guides such as Tatiana and Romeu can adjust the day to your group.

“Magnifique journée avec guide francophone très sympa et cultivé. Visite de 5 stations autour d’Ilha Grande parmis les plus belles plages et super pose déjeuner dans un cadre plus que romantique et très agréable. Obrigada ROMEU !!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Full Moon Party by Speed Boat Transfer from Koh Samui

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · from $35

Travel from selected Koh Samui hotels to Haad Rin for Koh Phangan’s famous Full Moon Party. Your package includes hotel transfers, round-trip speedboat transport, and return service into the early morning. Expect DJs, fire shows, beach bars, neon paint, a THB200 entry fee, and possible queues on the ride home.

“Great pick up but utter farce getting back organised chaos at boat quing and no idea what bpat staff clueless 2hr waitvat 1am then taxi on way back again utter shambles didn't know where hotel was ..Arghhhhhhhh”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Maafushi: Airport Transfer By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · from $40

Travel between Velana International Airport and Maafushi in about 45 minutes by speedboat. You’ll meet at the airport marina, ride in a small group of up to 15, and arrive by the sea rather than arranging another transfer. Arrival and departure services are available.

“Amaizing ride on the waves Unforgiven experiance. Me and my friend enjoy this ride and thank you very much”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Phi Phi Islands from Phuket Speedboat Transfer with Pickup Service

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 20 reviews · from $28

Travel from Phuket to Phi Phi’s Tonsai Pier by speedboat with Andaman Wave Master. Choose an 8:30am, 12:30pm, or 1:30pm departure, meet at Rassada Pier 30 minutes early, and request hotel pickup from many Phuket areas. This is a one-way transfer, not a sightseeing cruise.

“Transfer on time and straight on the boat after a short wait. Water was very choppy so west a life jacket.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Fast Boat Transfer: Sanur to Nusa Lembongan Island by Penidago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · from $11

Take a 30 to 40 minute fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan with Penidago and The Tanis Fast Cruise. Check in at the Sanur office, collect your boarding pass, and choose between indoor air-conditioned seating and an open upper deck when available. Hotel transfers cost extra.

“We were booked the day after all boats had been cancelled due to bad weather (and a capsize).”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.The Best Fast Boat Transfer: Bali – Lombok – Gili Trawangan

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $19

Travel from Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Bangsal Lombok by fast boat in about three hours. Choose one-way or round-trip tickets, with private hotel pickup available in selected Bali areas. Morning departures, luggage allowance, coastal views, and a 100-passenger boat make this a useful island transfer.

“It didn’t pick us up from our accommodation You can’t see out of the windows so I was fairly sick It didn’t leave on time it was at least an hour later”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Speedboat Transfer to Gili Trawangan and Lombok from Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $50

You’ll be collected from selected Bali hotels and driven to Serangan Harbor for a 2 to 2.5-hour fast-boat crossing to Gili Trawangan or Lombok. The boat has air conditioning, toilets, comfortable seats, an upper deck, and an English-speaking crew. One-way and return options are available.

“I had an excellent experience with this speedboat transfer service from Bali to Gili Trawangan. The pickup from my hotel was perfectly on time, which made the whole journey stress-free from the very beginning. The transfer itself was impresRead more”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Speed Boat Transfer Trip To Orange Island Or Paradise Island, Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · from $45

Leave your Hurghada hotel around noon for a private speedboat ride to Orange Bay or Paradise Island. The crossing takes about 20 minutes, with snorkeling equipment, life jackets, and private transport included. Bring cash for the $5 island fee and $5 national park charge.

“I paid an activity at 80€ the provider never came. He was replying to me on whatsapp the day before and on D-day nothing. Run away!Auto-translated”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.Superfast Transfer from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi by Arisa Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $32

Travel from Kong Ka Pier in Krabi Town to Ton Sai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don in about an hour. This shared speedboat runs twice daily, includes basic accident insurance and water, and gives you a fast direct crossing with no stopovers.

“Really satisfied by the service provided. The men were very professional and punctual. They were really fast in dropping the side guards when it started to drizzle and kept us dry! Fast and reliable!”

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Fast Boat Transfer Bali to Gili & Lombok + Private Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $75

Travel from your Bali hotel to Padang Bai, then by fast boat to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, or Bangsal in Lombok. Pickup areas are limited, but private ground transport, bottled water, harbor tax, and round-trip boat tickets are included. Drivers named Widi, Gusti, Wayan, and Ketut Kerta have handled past transfers.

“At an affordable price there is no extra charge and free souvenir is included. Flexible trip Schedule departure from the port of Padang Bai starting at 09.30, perfect for those who want honeymoon or relaxed holiday with a coupleAuto-translated”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.From Bali/Sanur: 1-Way Fast Boat Transfer to Nusa Penida

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Take a one-way or return fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida aboard a new 2024 vessel. Expect air-conditioned seating, chilled towels, refreshments, Wi-Fi, trained crew, passenger insurance, and porter help on arrival. Check in at least one hour early.

Check availability →Read our full review

14.Speedboat transfer from Hvar town (Water taxi transfer) to Airport Split

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.)

Travel from Hvar town to Split Airport by private speedboat, then continue by minivan to the terminal. Skipper Dusko, also listed as Duko, handles the boat transfer. The trip takes about 55 minutes, includes bottled water, and avoids the ferry wait and road traffic.

“Our host Duko was on time, very courteous and friendly. We made our flight with extra time. He was good enough to call the car, and car arrived just in time. Excellent, highly recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $28

Travel from Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Phuket’s Rassada Pier by Andaman Wave Master speedboat in about one hour. Choose a 9:00 am, 11:00 am, or 2:30 pm departure, then continue by van to selected Phuket hotels. Bottled water, a life jacket, and mobile tickets are included.

“No frills, efficient transfer. However, they didn't provide drinking water which was stated in the description”

Check availability →Read our full review