Tanjung Benoa

Hours: 08:00-17:00 (watersport).

Pantai publik 24 jam; jam wahana ikut operator dan cuaca.

The Tanjung Benoa beach area is open all day, but water-sport operators usually run 08:00-17:00. Area entry is free; car and scooter parking is paid separately (bring cash). Water sports are paid per ride and walk-in prices on site are usually higher than booking online - arrange via an agent or operator before you go. Waves are relatively calm because the Badung Strait shelters the peninsula, so it suits families and beginners, but still follow operator guidance and wear a life vest. Sea conditions can change with wind or weather; some rides may be postponed. Bring sunblock, a change of clothes, and a towel. Jl. Pratama gets busy in the afternoon, so leave a buffer to return to your hotel or continue to Nusa Dua. Skip it if you only want a wide sandy beach - Tanjung Benoa is more about water activities than a leisurely swim.

Tanjung Benoa is at the end of Jl. Pratama, South Kuta, about 20-30 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport via the Bali Mandara toll road, and 10-15 minutes from the Nusa Dua resort zone. From Kuta or Seminyak it is about 30-45 minutes depending on traffic. Paid parking is available at the beach area; name a drop-off spot (parking area or a specific water-sport operator) to your agent.

Domestic

Free

International

Free

Prices or conditions may have changed since this was written. Please verify with an agent.

1. Try water sports to your taste - banana boat, jet ski, parasailing, snorkeling, or seawalker (paid separately, arrange via an agent or operator).

2. Walk the shoreline and enjoy the calm Badung Strait setting.

3. Optional glass-bottom-boat trip to Turtle Island if you want to see turtles (separate fee).

4. Photograph the beach and water activities from safe spots, respect operator zones.

5. Continue to Nusa Dua or back to your hotel with a buffer on Jl. Pratama in the afternoon.

Is there an entry ticket for Tanjung Benoa?

No - beach area entry is free. Parking and water-sport rides are paid separately.

How long should I spend at Tanjung Benoa?

About 1-2 hours; longer if you join several water-sport rides.

Is the water calm?

Yes, relatively calm because the Badung Strait shelters it - good for families and beginners.

Can water-sport prices change?

Yes, and walk-in prices on site are usually higher than online booking. Please verify / contact an agent to confirm.

Is Tanjung Benoa the same as Nusa Dua?

No - Tanjung Benoa is the peninsula that borders the Nusa Dua resort zone.

Can I visit Turtle Island from here?

Yes, usually by glass-bottom boat at a separate fee - arrange via an operator or agent.

Is it good for children?

Yes for light water activities with supervision and life vests; pick rides that fit the age.

Fits as a water-sport stop on a South or Nusa Dua route (dwell ~90 minutes), easy to combine with the Nusa Dua resort zone or other south-coast stops. Pick 1-2 rides so it does not eat the whole day; leave an afternoon buffer on Jl. Pratama. Ask an agent to order the day with water sports in the morning (calmer sea) before continuing to Uluwatu or back to the hotel.