FAQ
Nusa Lembongan FAQ
The questions that come up most before a trip: boats, money, wifi, roads and timing.
Nusa Lembongan is reached only by a roughly 30-minute fast boat from Sanur, Bali, since the island has no airport. Visa rules, money and the best time to visit are covered in full on Essential Visitor Information; this page answers the quicker, practical questions about wifi, roads, tap water and the boat crossing itself.
How do you get to Nusa Lembongan?
By fast boat only; the island has no airport. Boats leave from Sanur Port on the Bali mainland and take around 30 minutes, run by several operators throughout the day. See the getting there page for operator names and how the season affects the crossing.
What currency is used on Nusa Lembongan?
The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) is the sole legal tender; cash is still widely used at warungs and smaller vendors. See Essential Visitor Information for card acceptance and how much cash to carry.
Is there an ATM on Nusa Lembongan?
Some ATMs are available around Jungutbatu, but the number of machines is limited compared with mainland Bali, and machines can run out of cash or go offline. See Essential Visitor Information for how to plan around this.
Is the wifi and phone signal reliable on Nusa Lembongan?
Most guesthouses, restaurants and cafes advertise wifi, but speed and reliability vary by property and can drop during peak season when more visitors are connected at once. Indonesian mobile networks generally cover the island for calls and data, so a local SIM card or eSIM is a reasonable backup; see Essential Visitor Information for how to set one up before or on arrival. Working remotely? Wifi speeds vary by property and short power outages still happen on the island, so keep that SIM or eSIM ready for video calls and deadlines; Power and Connectivity explains both in full.
What are the roads like, and do you need a scooter?
Roads outside the main villages range from smooth to rough, coral-and-concrete patchwork, and the island has hills as well as flat stretches. A scooter is the most common way to get around and covers the whole island in a day, but riders unfamiliar with scooters on uneven surfaces should go slowly, particularly on the steeper inland roads. Bicycles are a slower but manageable alternative for shorter routes. See Getting Around for scooter rental and road conditions by area.
When is the best time to visit Nusa Lembongan?
Roughly April to October, Bali's dry season, offers the calmest seas for the boat crossing and the most reliable weather. See Essential Visitor Information for the wet-season trade-offs.
Can you drink the tap water on Nusa Lembongan?
No. As across Indonesia, tap water is not recommended for drinking; bottled or filtered water is standard and widely available at guesthouses, shops and restaurants.
Do you need a visa to visit Nusa Lembongan?
Requirements depend on your nationality; most visitors qualify for either visa-free entry or a Visa on Arrival, both an initial 30 days. See Essential Visitor Information for how the two routes differ, and always confirm current rules with Indonesia's Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi (immigration directorate) or your nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate before booking.