While some islands are now reachable by plane or are connected to the mainland with a bridge, ferries remain the only way to reach some of the most beautiful and amazing islands, hidden beaches, or other seaside destinations. Larger and slower car ferries carry vehicles and passengers around the world, but in certain cases, you will need to opt for a smaller yet faster express high speedboat or catamaran to reach your destination. While the latter does save you time, caution should be taken if you are prone to seasickness. When the sea is, rough high-speed boats which actually cut the waves are a better option than catamarans that ride the waves instead hence turning your journey into a rock-and-roll trip. To prevent or beat motion sickness, we recommend taking a special medication – consult your doctor prior to the journey. While on board, grab a seat on an open-air deck wherever possible.
Ferry trips offered by El Rey Fast Cruise can be booked online – in an easy and hassle-free manner, without wasting your time visiting the booking office.
El Rey Fast Cruise Main Piers
Here is a list of some of the main piers you can reach with El Rey Fast Cruise ferries. Check the complete station guide before you go:
Sanur Port
Nusa Penida El Rey
Matahari Terbit Port
Nusa Penida
Nusa Penida Pier
Banjar Nyuh Harbour
Sanur Beach Port
Penida Harbour
El Rey Fast Cruise Head Office
El Rey Junior Fast Cruise Office
El Rey Fast Cruise Popular Destinations
The most popular shipping routes covered by El Rey Fast Cruise include but are not limited to:
High-speed fast ferries always hit the hardest on your pocket. If you need to save money, check whether some slower options are available on your route – usually the rates are much more affordable. It is a rule of thumb to check the length of the trip before booking. On longer routes, the difference in travel time can be huge. Note that not all ticket fares or classes are always available on any route. During peak seasons it is a good idea to make your booking in advance as the availability of more expensive private cabins is often limited. Opting for walk-in tickets on the most popular routes during these periods can result in long waiting queues. Some destinations have more than one pier or different piers for different ferry companies hence goes the recommendation to check the pier you leave from/dock at before your trip. Leave enough time before the departure to find your boat and check in. These procedures may take up to a couple of hours on international routes. Last but not least, some piers impose their own ‘pier fee’ on all arriving passengers. This fee is normally not included in your ticket price – keep this in mind.
Travel by Ferry: Pros & Cons
Pros of Ferry Travel
Taking a ship allows you to get to some of the islands, beaches, or seaside destinations which otherwise cannot be reached. While ferry travels can be time-consuming and sometimes make you suffer from sea sickness, the possibility of visiting the most paradise, secret, off-the-beaten-track destinations they bring you to usually compensates.
Ferry tickets can be booked online. It saves you time and secures your travel itinerary goes as planned. The advanced booking option is especially convenient when travelling during peak season periods, national holidays, or long weekends when there is high demand for tickets and on routes served by a limited number of vessels.
On some routes, you are able to choose the class of the ticket or cabin. There are private compartments or standard cabins with a number of extras included or not. Always check the conditions of your fare to take most of your trip.
Ferry travel is always fun. It allows you to see the places you visit or just pass by from a different angle. The majority of places look terrific – and totally different! – when viewed from the water. Sailing provides a great opportunity to shoot nice and unique pics and videos – do jump at it!
Cons of Ferry Travel
The major concern while travelling by water is motion sickness, which is a very annoying and unpleasant thing. Even if you have never experienced it before, there is no guarantee that the next ferry trip will run smoothly as well. Rough seas and speedboat journeys can make even the strongest stomachs beg for mercy. Follow our recommendations above and take your medicine half an hour prior to your trip. Taking a light meal before travel also helps – more chances to get seasick with an empty stomach.
Delays and cancellations are common for ferry trips as they highly depend on weather and sea conditions. It especially concerns travel during shoulder months or off-season. Rains, mossy seas, and stormy weather may interfere with your travel itinerary – try to keep it flexible and do not plan tight flight connections even during the ‘usually-good-weather’ season.
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El Rey Fast Cruise Company Reviews
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Lucas M
Our luggage were all wet unfortunately
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jul 31, 2026
T A
Tahsin A
We reached at the Sanur harbour 1 hour before, then we found that our El Ray boat was not scheduled to go, instead they managed another boat company, named axestone. The boat is almost the same, but started 30mins earlier, which created a bit of panic situation for us.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jan 20, 2026
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Laia P
The ship wasn't operated by this company but by another, which doesn't matter to us as long as we get to our destination. What we didn't like was that it left almost an hour early, because we could have missed it.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Nov 14, 2025
D C
Damian C
All it was good!
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Nov 2, 2025
D J
Debashish J
The boat was a decent size and had life jackets on board for safety. It was a smooth and a comfortable ride. Didn't face any issues as such.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Oct 5, 2025
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Patrycja K
The boat was old and didn’t have ac. The staff never told us what to do when something goes wrong. Fortunately the sea was calm and it went smooth.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 25, 2025
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Amit K
Overall Experience was below average.
Book it as a last resort if you are not getting ticket with other operators.
Seating was too congested. Other operators have 3 seats on one side, El Rey boats had 4. It was very uncomfortable to sit.
Plus other operators send a reminder message a day before along with location of their office where we have to report. There was absolutely zero communication El Rey team.
Not satisfied with their service.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 25, 2025
B H
Benjamin H
The whole voucher -> ticket -> boarding pass is really inefficient and broken. As is that you can't buy tickets the day of travel.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 19, 2025
S S
Satyam S
Overall great experience!
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 9, 2025
D S
Derek S
No Aircon, as advertised. Boat was on time, but an uncomfortable journey. Nobody was happy
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 7, 2025
L W
Laura W
+ on time
+ boat not completely full + functional fans
+ clean
+ friendly
+ dry luggage
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 6, 2025
N H
Nicola H
Check in etc was all straight forward. Boat set off a little late but not too bad. Waters were a bit choppy but we navigated them ok.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 3, 2025
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Mylene D
Perfect, juste few minute of late but all it’s ok with the company
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 3, 2025
M D
Manuel D
The boat departed more than half an hour late, and the trip took much longer than the advertised half hour. In total, nearly we got there nearly an hour late.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Aug 27, 2025
B H
Bo H
Good ride to the Nusa Penida
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Aug 16, 2025
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Mattias M
Very comfortable speed. We didnt get wet as we did with another company
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Aug 3, 2025
A V
Andy V
I think a Elektronik wall for the Boarding is helpful
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Aug 3, 2025
E A
Eszter A
Need to exchange the online ticket in their office for a "printed" ticket.
The boat was completely crammed, tiny seats, closed windows, no air.
The ride was bumpy even though the sea was quiet
Other companies (for example Glory) were much better
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jul 16, 2025
D S
David S
Clean, fast, smooth boat. Departed on time and staff on boat and during check-in were friendly and efficient.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jul 11, 2025
B D
Beatriz D
Good, left and arrived on time. Good boat felt safe
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jul 5, 2025
C C
Christelle C
Old boat no air conditioning
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, May 30, 2025
H R
Hakim R
ther were very late even we come 1h00 before for the Check in.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, May 13, 2025
L C
Louisa C
Good, on time, not too busy
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, May 12, 2025
A L
Arthur L
Quick and easy access from the port of Nusa Penida. A little bit of waiting and 10 minutes late but nothing very nasty, it is the holidays and the trip is fast and comfortable compared to other company i tried
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, May 11, 2025
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Sylvia H
Time on the boat was 1 hour. They promote 30 min.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, May 10, 2025
C B
Charlotte B
No air con as advertised.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Apr 24, 2025
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Luis O
Great boat, smooth journey. Please allow yourself some buffer time as the journey takes longer than the 30 minutes they say. The check-in is 60 minutes early than departure, which is a long wait for no reason.
Other than that, the experience was great!
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Oct 29, 2024
M K
Maya K
Late for 15 min but was okay overall
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Oct 26, 2024
M B
Milad B
Very friendly staff. Nice boat and everything was smooth
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Oct 14, 2024
K K
Kumar K
The whole ride took 40-45 minutes. We sat in the front of the boat in the aisle seats which were the most airy.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 25, 2024
G Y
Gaetan Y
The boat left 45 minutes late and the ride was 45 minutes, so we arrived an hour late
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Aug 6, 2024
A B
Agata B
Everything was smooth, the boat departured on time, we arrived on time, staff was friendly and helpful. If you feel seasick, you can sit outside on the fresh air. The trip is quite short.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jul 4, 2024
Y A
Yann A
Very good company !!
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jun 1, 2024
V P
Victoria P
Didn’t depart on time and it’s too hot inside.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, May 30, 2024
A M
Adrian M
Excellent. Maybe it could have air conditioner to travel more confortable.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Dec 25, 2023
B B
Benno B
Well organized boat-trip. We had a smooth trip from Sanur to beautiful Nusa Penida.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Nov 20, 2023
P C
Paloma C
We left a little late but the usual, the service was great and in half an hour we made the trip!
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Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Nov 16, 2023
E S
Elmira S
Great really!
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Oct 25, 2023
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Omar E
Good boat from nusa penida to Bali. Boat very comfortable.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 25, 2023
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Arun M
The onboarding was smoother than other fast oats, and they starting loading large luggage items around half an hour before the boat set off meaning we could depart on time.
The boat itself felt slightly more cramped then other operators but overall the journey was smooth and the service was great.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 18, 2023
A S
Anna S
Everything was great! The staff was very nice and friendly. The boat took 45 minutes.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 16, 2023
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Michaela M
Everything went really well. I had the worst ideas, but everything went well and was very organized. The suitcases were loaded well and arrived dry. The journey also went smoothly. There was a bit of swell, but that was completely ok. I can recommend this ferry.
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Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 15, 2023
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Natalia M
It was really good, despite all negative reviews ;)
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Sep 13, 2023
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Emilie T
We were 45 minutes late on arrival, but everything went smoothly.
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Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Aug 9, 2023
M M
Marie M
Very professional and confortable compared to other boats.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jul 22, 2023
A B
Anna B
A great service from Sanur to Nusa Penida. Left a little bit late but that was because of late customers. Smooth ride, comfortable boat although a bit warm if not by a window due to no AC. The men are so good at handling all the heavy luggage!
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jul 6, 2023
O C
Oceane C
Well organized, very easy crossing, I recommend :)
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Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jun 20, 2023
M M
Mihaela M
One of the best companies with great conditions and a good organisation.
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jun 9, 2023
N G
Nikhita G
Organised and quick
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Jun 8, 2023
J H
Jessica H
Good service, kinda big boat but no AC or Fan
Ferry Speedboat, El Rey Fast Cruise, Apr 23, 2023
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