ForeverVacation is a boutique tour operator based in beautiful Bali, Indonesia. We focus on creating fun & unique experiences for your stay across South East Asia.
“We booked for the Snorkeling Nusa Penida Tour so that we could swim with the giant manta rays. This was their semi-private, small group (max 8 pax) 1/2 day tour which was all water based with 4 snorkelling stops. The communication and organisation from start to finish was outstanding. As soon as we booked, a WhatsApp group was set up to ensure everyone was looped in and all we had to do was enjoy the day.
Aji picked us up from the hotel at 6am for the drive to Sanur. Time for a leisurely breakfast before boarding the ferry over to the island. Once on Nusa Penida we were boarded onto our boat for the morning with Eka as our guide. There were only 4 guests on the boat (plus staff)
The first stop was Manta Bay. Be warned the water can be very, very rough. It was most definitely not calm so if you are expecting to swim in clear, calm water and see mantas swimming around and getting that Insta perfect photo, you will be likely be disappointed. There were very high waves, turbulent water and overall it was very choppy. We asked for life vests and that certainly made it easier while in the water. We did see 2 manta rays which was great, but it was quite tiring being in the water and there were also a lot of boats and tourists in the area all hoping to see rays.
The subsequent stops were much better and more enjoyable. The water was clear and calm, there were less boats and tourists in the water and we got to see an abundance of fish, coral and turtles. Eka was in the water filming and before we had even left Nusa Penida we had been sent photos and video footage which will be a lovely reminder of the trip.
Unfortunately because it was exceedingly rough water conditions (both on the boat and in the water) my friend got very ill - despite taking motion sickness medication. The staff at Forever Vacation went out of their way to get her back to the island early and looked after her until we could catch the ferry back to Sanur.
Despite extreme sea sickness and turbulent water in Manta Bay, it was still a worthwhile experience and Forever Vacation were flawless every step of the way.”
“This was a wonderful trip! We were really impressed that they picked us up at our hotel (we were staying in the middle of the island, not near the beach) so it was a bit of a drive for them to come get us. Yasa was our driver/ caretaker and he was great! He was polite, excited for us and willing to share his knowledge of Bali as we were asking many questions along the drive. We could tell that he was proud and happy to be where he was, and was dedicated to making our journey as comfortable as possible. He was also interested in us, and why we chose Bali as a destination, etc.
Komang was in charge of our boat and we shared the snorkeling trip with 6 other people. Not a big group at all. There was also a diving guide and I feel bad that we forgot his name. He was attentive at pointing out different fish and coral, and was eager to jump in the water with us. Our snorkeling was fun and the few hours went by very quickly, as good times always do. They even stopped the boat for “one more last dive” that was not planned, just for me as I wanted to get in one last time.
Back on the dock, Yasa was waiting and he accompanied us on the ferry back to the mainland. He also assisted with a couple of stops for gifts and an ATM on the drive back to our hotel. We could not have asked for a better experience - definitely worth the cost, and run professionally and efficiently, with smiles and humor and a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. We will book again when we return.
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“Really great experience with Forever Vacation team. As soon as we booked the trip we received all the information needed on whatsapp. Rhory was our guide to Nusa Penida, he was right on time and we had a lovely informative chat on the way there and back, very careful for our wellbeing. As we arrived to Nusa Penida we were taken on a snorkelling boat by Komang, our water guide. Although we had no luck with the mantas Komang found us a really good snorkelling places where we saw a lot of marine wild life in crystal clear waters. Komang was very careful about not to have jelly fishes around us. Our kid was delighted with the experience, she won't stop talking about it. Many thanks to Forever Vacation team for an impecable organized experience.”
“Erba and Komang were incredible hosts. They were knowledgeable and patient and made the day great! Lunch was good because it wasn’t preordered I got to choose a la carts from the menu.”
“This is an excellent tour to take out to Nusa Penida for the day I only did the snorkelling but I believe that you can add on more sightseeing on the island if you want to. It’s an early start but Aprio was there 10 minutes early to meet me and he even took a slight detour to make sure that I saw the sunrise coming into Sanur. Everything was taken care of and went so smoothly.The snorkeling was great .The only slight disappointment was that the Manta Rays decided to take the day off and did not appear.Unfortunately that’s the problem with nature - they aren’t on anyone’s payroll! But it didn’t matter Komang our snorkeling captain took lots of photos of our group and we went altogether to 4 different spots , each one different from the last The water is so clear. A great day
If you love snorkeling you are sure to love this trip.”
“Great snorkeling tour. Very professional and thought out. Would recommend. Our guides name were Rhory and Komang and they were fantastic. They take great underwater photos of you and give them to you for free.”
“Amazing experience!! Forever vacation Bali did a great job, super organized, professional and everything was well planned. They take high quality photos and videos and give them to you for free!! They also handled young children really well. Would book a trip through them again! Our guides were Rhory and Komang, they did a fantastic job!!”
