Overall a decent trip
The Reception
We met at a cafe on Sanur Beach
The location is beautiful but the service at the cafe was chaotic and slow. Four items ordered, four items arrived incorrect. Do not expect a leisurely pre trip breakfast here
The Boat
We travelled on the Lady Manta. This craft was superb. 13 guests in the party offered plenty of room. Water and fruit was provided for the 45 minute trip to first stop, Manta Point
The boat was super-fast particularly on the return trip which proved to be a true 'white-knuckle' ride - thrilling
The Crew
Brilliant, competent, caring and very funny. We were looked after all day long
The Lunch
A buffet style lunch at Armarta Penida. Adequate. That is all. It would have been good to receive some choice other than boiled rice, chicken and vegetables
The location is stunning and we took advantage of the pool area for 2 hours
The Snorkelling
I feel you really need to be a confident swimmer to get the best from this trip. Once in the water, you will be guided, but you must stay with the group without the chance to hop back on the boat when you wish. Once you're in the water, the boat moves away until the group is finished
Manta Point was good. Plenty of these majestic creatures turned up, however, as the water was quite choppy, visibility was not the best.
The last stop to see Turtles off Lembongan was 'an experience'. Yes, we saw turtles, yes there is coral, albeit not so colourful. But the swimming is almost impossible due to the current. We drifted 2kms as a group before the boat picked us up.
If you have previous experiences of snorkelling in the Red Sea or the Maldives, you will be disappointed. But overall the experience was 'okay'
All in all a pretty decent day out