Fast boat operators in Bali are being urged to adhere to standard operating procedures and safety protocols across all aspects of operations. The instructions come as tourists, travel agents, and tourism stakeholders are increasingly concerned about the quality of services provided for tourists traveling between mainland Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, and the …
Nusa Penida
Bali rescue teams have reported two major incidents at two of the province’s most popular beaches. On Wednesday, 14th August, a tourist was rescued from the waves at Nusa Penida’s Diamond Beach in an incident that was a moment away from tragedy. At Bingin Beach in Uluwatu, a tourist fell to his death from the …
Leaders in Bali’s Klungkung Regency are set to start investigating tourism operations about the safety standards and practices of boat transportation in the area. Klungkung Regency is the administrative region of Bali home to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, three of Bali’s fastest growing and most in-demand travel destinations. Over the last few …
Nusa Penida is, quite rightly, one of the most popular destinations in the world right now. With world-famous coastal panoramas, quiet island charms, and an incredibly welcoming local community, tourists can’t help but fall in love with the island. As those who have visited before will know all too well, with so much to explore …
Bali’s most famous island, Nusa Penida, is soaring in popularity with international tourists right now. Best known for its stunning coastal panoramas, perfectly azure shorelines, and relaxed atmosphere, Nusa Penida is a dreamy destination for tourists seeking those island vibes on vacation. Yet, beneath the stunning vistas lies a dangerous truth. Nusa Penida’s most popular …
A 17-year-old tourist from China remains in a critical condition in hospital after falling on the Kelingking Beach Cliff Trail. The treacherous hiking paths are considered to be the most dangerous in all of Bali Province, and despite warnings from leaders, guides, and the local community, tourists still attempt the cliffside traverse. The Nusa Penida …
Top officials in Bali have confirmed that they will fund a second ferry and fast boat port in the bustling resort of Sanur to help boost connectivity options for Nusa Penida and beyond. The boat crossing between Sanur and Nusa Penida is one of the busiest waterway routes for tourists in Indonesia, and it is …
Leaders in Nusa Penida have confirmed that they will be introducing a new e-ticketing and tax levy system on the island. The Nusa Penida tourism tax levy has been in effect for years and is an additional fee to the Bali Tourism Tax Levy. The new e-ticking system will make it easier for tourists to …
A new ferry service has launched this week in Bali that will give tourists even more options when it comes to island hopping around the province. Sanur Ferries is a new shuttle service that will provide connections between the main island of Bali, Nusa Penida, and Nusa Lembongan. The soft launch event for the Sanur …
Tourism leaders in Bali are taking action to help make Bali’s most dangerous beach a little safer for tourists. Kelingking Beach, on Nusa Penida, is easily the province’s most dangerous stretch of coastline, having claimed the lives of dozens of people over the last ten years. Community leaders and tourism stakeholders in Nusa Penida have …
Tourists’ dream vacation in Bai ended tragically in Nusa Penida this week. A group of tourists from Qatar was swept out to sea from the iconic Kelingking Beach; two were injured, and one tragically lost their life in the waves. The three tourists were rolled by high and strong waves on the shoreline of Kelingking …
It has been a big week for Nusa Penida, especially the clifftop overlooking their world-famous Kelingking Beach. Work has begun on the new 182m glass elevator and viewing platforms that will be built on the cliffside, and foundations have been set for a new housing project overlooking the bay too. The Nusa Penida Glass Elevator …