Gamat Bay is one great snorkeling and diving spot in Nusa Penida. It has amazing underwater natural beauty that makes this place ideal for snorkeling and diving. Its beach has a stretch of white sand dotted with rocks. Visitors can admire the charm and incredible diversity of underwater biota, a lot of small fish, stunning coral reefs and bigger fish such as stingrays, sharks, large pelagic, turtles and also the beautiful Ocean sunfish or Mola-mola. For those who do not really want to do snorkeling nor diving, this place also has a beautiful view.
The sea water at Gamat Bay Beach is clear, so visitors can observe the underwater life more pleasantly such as coral mounds, steep rocks and crevices in the cave-shaped rocks which are paradise for small fish to live and take refuge. For lovers of underwater beauty, snorkeling is certainly a mandatory activity while on vacation to this beach. Moreover, this activity does not require a license nor sophisticated equipments like in diving. Just bring a mask, snorkel, and fins, you can snorkel and enjoy the diversity of marine life. Other items to bring are sunblock, sunglasses, a change of clothes and a hat.
Gamat Bay has a fairly strong current, so those who want to dive need to have a bit of experience, also they absolutely need a guide to accompany underwater, so that their tour is safer and more comfortable.
Gamat Bay is located on the northwest side of Nusa Penida. There are a few ways to get to Gamat Bay when visitors are already in Nusa Penida Island;
from Toya Pakeh Pier, it will take you 15 minutes to get to the tourist sites. The distance is about 6 km.
from Roro Harbor, the distance covered is 14.7 km and takes 35 minutes.
from Sampalan Harbor, the distance traveled will take about 36 minutes.
from Buyuk Harbor, the distance is about 14 km with a travel time of 32 minutes to get to the location of the tourist attraction.
Nusa Penida is located in the Lombok Strait, about 15 kilometers off the southeast coast of Bali. Small ferries and speed boats depart daily from Padangbai, following a changeable schedule, while other speed boats connect Sanur Beach and Nusa Lembongan, as well as Nusa Penida.