Where Does the Yacht Anchor Each Night on This Five-Day Route?

The five-day route overnights in four sheltered anchorages: a sandy bight off Nusa Dua on night one, the Lembongan–Ceningan channel on night two, the lee of the Gili Islands on night three, and a protected cove on Lombok's northwest coast on night four. Each spot is chosen for calm water, reliable holding, and a short run to the next morning's activity. The final call always rests with your captain, who reads wind, swell, and traffic on the day. NightTypical anchorageConditionsWhy it works Night 1Bight off Nusa Dua, south BaliRoughly 8–12 m over sand, shielded from the southeast tradesA short first leg, so dinner is served in flat water Night 2Lembongan–Ceningan channelMoorings in 5–10 m; tidal current runs through, so crews rig accordinglyMangroves and the morning snorkel sites are mi

How Much Does Each Night Cost?

Whole-boat, fully crewed charters on this route generally fall into two per-night bands as of 2026: sailing catamarans at roughly USD 1,800–3,500 per night, and phinisi or motor yachts from about USD 3,500–7,000 per night, usually with crew and standard meals included. Nights three and four carry the longest motoring legs, so fuel-heavy vessels sometimes add a surcharge for the Lombok Strait crossings. Treat these figures as indicative only — the final quote depends on the specific vessel, season, group size, and provisioning, and the full pricing logic is broken down in our Bali private cruise cost guide.

What Should You Pack for Five Nights Afloat?

Five nights on board differs from a day trip mostly in what you cannot buy mid-route. Beyond the basics, prioritise: Soft luggage — hard cases do not stow well in yacht cabins. A windproof layer for night anchorages and the pre-dawn strait crossing. Reef-safe sunscreen and a rash guard — you will be in the water daily. Motion-sickness tablets, even if you rarely need them; the Lombok Strait can be lively. A dry bag for tender transfers to the Gilis and Lombok beaches. The complete checklist, including camera and medication notes, is in our packing guide, and our best-time overview explains how the dry season (roughly April–October) changes what you bring.

How Does This Route Fit Into Private Cruises in Indonesia?

The Bali–Lembongan–Gili–Lombok loop is the natural entry point among private cruises in Indonesia: it needs no repositioning fees, runs across most of the year, and returns you to an international airport within five days. Further east, Komodo and Raja Ampat reward charterers with wilder scenery but demand longer bookings, domestic flights, and stricter seasonal windows. Many guests sail this five-day loop first, then commit to a larger expedition — if that is your trajectory, compare it with our 7-day itinerary, which pushes deeper along the same corridor. Part of Juara Holding Group — operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015 — our desk holds vessel options across these routes and can confirm real per-night quotes for your dates. Message us on WhatsApp at +62 811-2859-0000 or email

Charter vessel under sail between islands

Itineraries

Four nights, four anchorages, one real crossing.

Bali to the Gilis and Lombok and back. Every leg is a short hop except the Lombok Strait, and that one is timed for first light.

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Nights aboard: 4
Anchorages: 4
Anchor depths: 5–18m
Open-water passage: 1

Each anchorage is chosen for calm water, reliable holding, and a short run to the next morning.

Nusa Dua, the Lembongan channel, the Gilis, northwest Lombok.
Sunrise over Rinjani from the Gili anchorage.
The Lombok Strait crossing is timed for first light.
The captain has the final call, every night.

The route

Five days, east and back

The chain east of Bali. Only one leg is a real passage; the rest are measured in minutes.

01
Day 1 · South Bali
Board at Benoa. A short first leg on purpose, so dinner is served in flat water off Nusa Dua.
02
Day 2 · Lembongan & Ceningan
The mangrove channel and the morning snorkel sites, both minutes from the night-two mooring.
03
Day 3 · The Gili Islands
The strait crossing at first light, then the underwater sculpture park and the lee of Meno or Air.
04
Day 4 · Northwest Lombok
Rinjani's foothills and the Sasak coast, with the night in a protected cove around Medana Bay.

Day 5 is the crossing home to Benoa, staged from the Lombok cove so the passage is made in the morning window rather than the afternoon.

Where the boat sleeps

	Conditions	Why it works
Night 1 · Bight off Nusa Dua	8–12 m over sand, shielded from the southeast trades	A short first leg, so dinner is served in flat water
Night 2 · Lembongan–Ceningan channel	Moorings in 5–10 m; tidal current runs through	Mangroves and the morning snorkel sites are minutes away
Night 3 · Lee of Gili Meno or Air	10–18 m with coral heads about; buoys preferred over anchoring	Protected from ocean swell, sunrise over Rinjani
Night 4 · Northwest Lombok cove	10–15 m over mud and sand, good all-round shelter	Staging point for the early crossing back to Bali

Night 1 · Bight off Nusa Dua

Conditions: 8–12 m over sand, shielded from the southeast trades
Why it works: A short first leg, so dinner is served in flat water

Night 2 · Lembongan–Ceningan channel

Conditions: Moorings in 5–10 m; tidal current runs through
Why it works: Mangroves and the morning snorkel sites are minutes away

Night 3 · Lee of Gili Meno or Air

Conditions: 10–18 m with coral heads about; buoys preferred over anchoring
Why it works: Protected from ocean swell, sunrise over Rinjani

Night 4 · Northwest Lombok cove

Conditions: 10–15 m over mud and sand, good all-round shelter
Why it works: Staging point for the early crossing back to Bali

In July and August the Lembongan channel and the Gili moorings are the two spots where arriving early matters. Experienced crews plan departure times around mooring availability rather than around meal service.

Before you book

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Send the start date and the party size. The desk replies with the passage plan, the anchorages and the clearance the vessel needs.

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Four nights, four anchorages, one real crossing.

Five days, east and back

Day 1 · South Bali

Day 2 · Lembongan & Ceningan

Day 3 · The Gili Islands

Day 4 · Northwest Lombok

Where the boat sleeps

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Can we finish in Lombok instead of returning?

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