Whale Sharks Sumbawa Boat Trip From Lombok

Golden Island Cruises is proud to be the first and only boat company offering an exclusive journey to Whale Sharks Point in Sumbawa, using our specially designed boat for maximum comfort and safety. Departing from Lombok, this 2-day, 1-night adventure takes you through breathtaking coastal landscapes and crystal-clear waters, delivering an unforgettable experience at every turn. Witness the stunning beauty of untouched nature, sail through serene island views, and swim alongside the majestic whale sharks—one of the ocean’s rarest and most awe-inspiring creatures. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a thrill-seeker, this extraordinary voyage promises the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and discovery.

The First and Only Boat Company Offering Whale Shark Tours in Sumbawa

Golden Island Cruises initially gained recognition as a boat company facilitating journeys from Lombok to Komodo Island, with the final destination in Labuan Bajo. During this adventurous journey, one of the most popular destinations among travellers is Whale Sharks Point in Saleh Bay, Sumbawa, which offers a rare and incredible opportunity to witness whale sharks in their natural habitat.

As time went on and our company grew, we noticed an increasing demand from potential customers seeking shorter trips focused solely on the extraordinary experience of meeting whale sharks in Sumbawa. Recognising this growing demand, we are proud to announce that this year, we will be launching a new trip specifically designed to cater to this need. Check the departure schedule below.

Departure

Monday and Thursday

Boat Company

Golden Island Cruises

Meals

Meals on Board

Pick Up Point

Bangsal,Senggigi, Mataram, Kuta, Tete Batu.

Boat Capacity

36 Passenger

Team

6 Crews

Trip Highlights

Boat Schedule

Departure Point: Kayangan Harbour Lombok

Departure Time: 13.00 hours (1:00pm)

Schedule: Every Monday and Thursday

Pick up point: Bangsal, Senggigi, Mataram, Kuta, Tete Batu.

All guests joining the this boat tour  are requested to arrive at the designated pickup point no later than 8:30 AM. Complimentary transport to Kayangan Harbor is provided as part of your booking.

Itinerary

08.30: Pick up Point: We will pick you up from Bangsl, Senggigi, Mataram, Kuta and Tetebatu and deliver to Our meeting point at Golden island Cruises Head Office

10:30 Check in and payment in our office also you will have a breakfast complimentary here serve by friendly staff.

11.00 Start to Kayangan harbor to get on the boat

01:00 Pm Start sailing to first spot in Gili Kondo. Here we will do snorkel, Swim, chill on the beach and visit the beautiful tiny island

03.30 Pm Continue to Kanawa iSland, in Kanawa we will do soft trekking and catch the beautifull sunset.

06:00 Am We will arrive in Saleh Bay early in the morning, we will serve your breakfast before we start snorkeling with Whale sharks there. 

07:00 Am Swim and Snorkel with whale sharks and enjoy play with them. don’t touch them for stay safe. 

09:00 on the way back to Kayangan Harbor we will visit last island in Sumbawa for swim and chill on the beach. 

06.00 – 07.00 Pm Arrive in Kayangan Harbor where is the tour ended.

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What Our Guests Say About Us!

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Telma Mauchien
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Unfortunately, our cruise ended in a shipwreck. Thankfully, every passenger and every crew member survived. That is what matters most. That makes it very difficult to rate this experience. The beginning of the trip was enjoyable, at least. I want to thank our guide, Samsul, from the bottom of my heart. He carried an enormous responsibility after the accident. Despite the language barrier and the immense pressure, he spent days answering our questions, translating, reassuring us, and doing everything he could to help every passenger. I also want to thank the young crew members, whose names I unfortunately don’t know. Their efforts did not go unnoticed. To Golden Island Cruises : your crew deserves recognition, not blame. They were on the front line during the emergency and afterwards. If the reports I’ve heard are true and some of them have lost their jobs because of this accident, I sincerely hope you will reconsider. They should not be the ones paying the price for a tragedy that affected all of us. Your communication after the accident also needs significant improvement. We were often left without clear information, and too much responsibility seemed to fall on Samsul instead of being handled directly by the company. I appreciate that you arranged hotel accommodation for us and committed to refunding the cruise and covering replacement flights. I hope these promises will be fulfilled quickly for every passenger. Above all, thank you to the crew. On behalf of all of us who survived this shipwreck, we will never forget your kindness, your courage, and everything you did for us.
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enii Lestari
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Saya sangat terkesan dengan kebersihan dan kenyamanan kapalnya, kru nya juga ramah2 dan makanannya enak setiap hari
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Porter Beard
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Golden Island Cruises has a great selection of boats, all clean and comfortable with crews that genuinely care about your experience
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Elvita Sari
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Aku snorkeling dan liat terumbu karang warna warni yang cantik banget, ada turtle juga berenang di sekitar kita
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Hanum Salzabila
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The sunsets from the boat were some of the most beautiful I have ever witnessed in my life
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Rizky Ramadhan
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Makanan di kapal enak2 dan porsinya banyak, kru nya juga ramah selalu sedia kapanpun dibutuhin
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Liam Vaughn
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Kapal nya nyaman banget dan bersih, cocok buat yang mau trip santai menikmati laut
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fatur rahman
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Kru nya ramah dan profesional, bikin aku ngerasa aman dan nyaman selama trip
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Paris Sampson
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The variety of boats they offer is great, we picked one that suited our group perfectly and it was comfortable and well maintained

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