4-in-1 • Gili Islands Snorkel & Sunset Half-day Catamaran Cruise

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 78 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5SAIL, SIP & SUNSET

  Our Gili adventure wouldn’t be complete without a day out at sea, and sailing with Utopia Catamaran turned out to be one of the most fun days of the trip! We sailed around all three Gilis, stopping at different snorkeling spots along the way. Unfortunately, we had to skip the famous underwater statues because the waves and winds were too strong that day—but there was still so much waiting for us beneath the water. And the underwater world definitely didn’t disappoint! We got to swim alongside so many sea turtles of different sizes, from little ones quietly cruising around to some impressively big ones. There were beautiful corals, schools of colorful tropical fish, and plenty to see at every snorkeling stop. A special mention has to go to Nick, the General Manager of the boat, who was incredibly kind and made sure everything went smoothly throughout the trip. He regularly checked that everyone was comfortable, having fun, and well taken care of. His warm and easygoing personality really added to the relaxed atmosphere on board and made the whole experience feel effortless from beginning to end. And yes, there’s a bar inside the catamaran! Naturally, that somehow resulted in two bottles of Prosecco becoming part of our sailing itinerary. Lol! As the afternoon went on and the sea became calmer, we played around on paddle boards, floated lazily on bean bags, and jumped straight into the water from the top of the boat. It was carefree, slightly chaotic, and exactly the kind of fun a tropical sailing day should be. We also loved the social atmosphere on board. Between snorkeling, swimming and glasses of Prosecco, we got to chat with some of the other guests, share a few laughs, and simply enjoy the day together. Nothing felt too formal or rushed—just a group of people having a really good time somewhere between the three little islands.

  timotiushansenSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing crew & Amazing tour

  My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Utopia cruise. The boat crew were all amazing and so welcoming! They made the experience all the better. If I return to Gilli T. again, I will be sure to revisit!! 10/10! Thank you Duni, Hudri, Imam, Ilham, Amrul, Said & Hairil for your hospitality and help in making the trip so enjoyable! Best, Ryan & Makayla.

  Sightseer52451743114July 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Fabulous

  We had an absolutely fabulous time! The snorkeling, the SUP, the comfy spots to relax, the drinks, the dinner!! everything was perfect! Would highly recommend

  Keri_JJuly 2026via Viator

• 5So good!

  Loved it! It was the best ever boat cruise

  kristieh447June 2026via Tripadvisor

• 3🌊 Utopia Catamaran Cruises — When Paradise Meets Preferential Boarding 😄

  A snorkeling trip around the Gili Islands is one of those experiences that already starts at 4 stars before the boat even leaves the shore. Turquoise water, turtles casually minding their business beneath you, coral, sunshine, salty breeze — honestly, nature is doing most of the heavy lifting here and it would take remarkable talent to completely ruin it. 😄 That said, service still matters, and this is where Utopia Catamaran Cruises felt a little uneven. We were a family group of 8 members, and despite being one of the larger groups onboard, there was a noticeable preference shown toward Caucasian travellers during boarding. Others were allowed on first and naturally occupied the prime front seating areas while we were left navigating the rear section of the catamaran, which frankly hasn’t been designed very well. There are tables there, but the spacing is so tight that getting in and out feels less like luxury cruising and more like solving a low-budget escape room challenge. Another small disappointment — the photographs. When you travel as a family, especially on experiences like these, you expect at least a handful of memorable group captures. Looking back at our album afterwards, there were hardly any proper pictures of our group, certainly not what one would expect from a premium catamaran experience. Now, to be fair, once conversations started and the ice broke a bit, the onboard staff warmed up considerably and interactions became far more natural and friendly. Special mention to Khaled, who was genuinely kind, warm, and made a visible effort to make us comfortable during the trip. People like him leave the lasting positive impression. But perhaps a gentle note to operators across Bali and the Gilis: with your proximity to India and the sheer volume of Indian travellers visiting Indonesia now, it may be time to move beyond the default references to Shah Rukh Khan and outdated assumptions about Indian tourists. The modern Indian traveller is travelling globally, spending meaningfully, appreciating experiences deeply, and increasingly choosing premium travel over checklist tourism. Overall? Still a lovely experience because the Gili Islands are spectacular beyond words, but a more balanced and intuitive approach to hospitality would elevate the experience significantly further.

  HemanthA27May 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Turtles!

  This was an amazing experience! The snorkelling was fantastic, everyone was super friendly and the food was great too. I stayed at Gili Air and a transfer boat was organised to Gili T for the trip which made everything so easy. And the sunset was incredible and we saw turtles!

  christyf673April 2026via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in Gili Trawangan

• Its from-price is 249% above the median of the 45 experiences we list in Gili Trawangan.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 45.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan, the largest of the three Gili Islands off north-west Lombok, is a car-free island of white beaches, coral reefs and sunset bars.

Gili Trawangan lies a short boat ride off the north-west coast of Lombok, in Indonesia, and is the largest and liveliest of the three Gili Islands. There are no cars or motorbikes; people walk, cycle or ride horse-drawn carts called cidomo along a road that circles the coast. Beaches of pale sand run around much of it, and across the water Bali's Mount Agung and Lombok's Mount Rinjani rise on clear days.

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