Semaya One
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About Semaya One
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 Semaya One can be booked online – in an easy and hassle-free manner, without wasting your time visiting the booking office.
Semaya One Main Piers
Here is a list of some of the main piers you can reach with Semaya One ferries. Check the complete station guide before you go:
- Kerobokan Transfer
- Lembongan Semaya One
- Nusa Dua Transfer
- Padang Bai Semaya One
- Gili Meno
- Pengosekan Transfer
- Canggu Transfer
- Balangan beach
- Pecatu Transfer
- Kuta Transfer
- Banjar Nyuh Harbour
- McDonalds Jimbaran
- Sanur Transfer
- Serangan Pier
- Central Ubud Transfer
- Brawa Transfer
- Tuban Transfer
- Pererenan Transfer
- Bangsal Pier
- Denpasar Transfer
- Gili Air
- Goa Gajah
- Sanur Semaya One
- Padang Bai Port
- Sayan Transfer
- Gili Air Semaya One
- Ngurah Rai Airport
- Petitenget Transfer
- Batu Belig Transfer
- Nusa Penida Semaya One
- Mas Ubud Transfer
- Uluwatu Transfer
- Umalas Transfer
- Bangsal Pier Semaya One
- Lembongan Pier
- Seminyak Transfer
- Nusa Penida Pier
- Gili Trawangan Ocean 2
- Kusamba Port
- Gili Trawangan Port
- Legian Transfer
- Sanur Beach Port
- Padonan Transfer
Semaya One Popular Destinations
The most popular shipping routes covered by Semaya One include but are not limited to:
- Bali - Lombok
- Lombok - Bali
- Bali - Gili Islands
- Gili Islands - Bali
- Bali - Nusa Penida
- Gili Trawangan - Bali
- Sanur - Nusa Penida
- Bali - Gili Trawangan
- Padang Bai - Gili Trawangan
- Bali - Nusa Lembongan
- Nusa Penida - Gili Trawangan
- Sanur - Nusa Lembongan
- Gili Air - Bali
- Bali - Gili Air
- Gili Trawangan - Nusa Penida
- Nusa Penida - Lombok
- Padang Bai - Lombok
- Gili Islands - Sanur
- Gili Trawangan - Sanur
- Nusa Lembongan - Nusa Penida
- Lombok - Sanur
- Nusa Penida - Sanur
- Sanur - Gili Trawangan
- Nusa Lembongan - Gili Trawangan
- Ubud - Gili Islands
- Ubud - Nusa Penida
- Nusa Penida - Gili Air
- Padang Bai - Gili Air
- Nusa Penida - Nusa Lembongan
- Lombok - Nusa Penida
- Nusa Lembongan - Lombok
- Gili Air - Nusa Penida
- Ubud - Gili Trawangan
- Padang Bai - Gili Islands
- Gili Trawangan - Nusa Lembongan
- Gili Air - Sanur
- Sanur - Gili Air
- Sanur - Lombok
- Lombok - Nusa Lembongan
- Nusa Lembongan - Gili Air
- Ubud - Nusa Lembongan
- Ubud - Gili Air
- Ubud - Lombok
- Gili Air - Nusa Lembongan
- Sanur - Gili Islands
Semaya One Ferry Types & Tickets Prices
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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Semaya One Stations
Kerobokan TransferLembongan Semaya OneNusa Dua TransferPadang Bai Semaya OneGili MenoPengosekan TransferCanggu TransferBalangan beachPecatu TransferKuta TransferBanjar Nyuh HarbourMcDonalds JimbaranSanur TransferSerangan PierCentral Ubud TransferBrawa TransferTuban TransferPererenan TransferBangsal PierDenpasar TransferGili AirGoa GajahSanur Semaya OnePadang Bai PortSayan TransferGili Air Semaya OneNgurah Rai AirportPetitenget TransferBatu Belig TransferNusa Penida Semaya OneMas Ubud TransferUluwatu TransferUmalas TransferBangsal Pier Semaya OneLembongan PierSeminyak TransferNusa Penida PierGili Trawangan Ocean 2Kusamba PortGili Trawangan PortLegian TransferSanur Beach PortPadonan Transfer
Semaya One Company Reviews
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JERNEJ Gthey are Scammers! Dont take this operater it is the worst thing ever!
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Apr 18, 2024
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Dominik Gtoo many people at speedboat
1,5h toi late total
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Apr 16, 2024
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Darren SLeft 30 minutes late, nearly missed my snorkeling trip. Semaya always does this, just post the real times.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Apr 9, 2024
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Matisse PToaster oven experience
Ticket said 1hr45, literally took 4hrs.
I just wish they announced realistic travel duration.
No AC at all very hawt in there
Otherwise staff is nice
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Apr 5, 2024
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Robert HThey get you from place A to place B, but the ship and timing and everything is horrible.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Apr 4, 2024
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Stefan BEverything worked well. Pickup from the hotel were on time. The ferry ride took about 2,5h with best weather conditions. We arrived 2 hrs later than expected.
The air condition on the ferry didn't work.
Ferry Joint trip via Padang Bai, Semaya One, Mar 28, 2024
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Deanna GPoor! The boat was 2 hours late. Nowhere on the ticket did it say there would be a stop with a boat transfer 35 minutes before our destination.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Mar 27, 2024
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alhadi Svery Late coming and the machine of fast boat its very late
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Mar 19, 2024
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Payman Horrible -
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Mar 15, 2024
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devyn the trip took longer than it was supposed to. there was no air con.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Mar 12, 2024
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Benny MBad boat, not possible to stand as roof was low. No AC, old boat that not at all felt secure
The bat was more than one hour late
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Mar 8, 2024
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Sander WBooked a ticket, arrived and was told it was overbooked, got on the boat in the end but they made it quite stressful. A/C barely worked so it was insanely hot on board.. Cheap though..
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Mar 8, 2024
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Adam RDeparture time and route changed without notice
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Feb 29, 2024
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Van AWas expecting the worst from all the bad google reviews, but everything went pretty smoothly. First boat was very hot to Nusa Penida but on the second one, even though without AC, there was enough wind to stay comfortable. I would suggest the company to have “vomit” bags handy as there were only 2 windows from where people who got sick could go relieve themselves. Had the ride been more rough, the consequences could be catastrophic!
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Feb 23, 2024
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Nina Hway over the estimated time
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Feb 12, 2024
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Joanna BWe went from Nusa lembongan to Gili T and all was good. Boat came on time, they loaded and unloaded luggage fast. We had to change boats in Nusa penida. I am cutting one star as the first boat (from Nusa lembongan to Nusa penida) was shit - hot, no place to sit, no air, people were boiling in there. But fortunately it was a quick one and then we changed boat to a nice one.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Feb 12, 2024
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Doreen SWe booked at very short notice at night and weren't sure whether the pick-up would work at 10 am. But everything was tip top. Our driver Wayan was also nice. Checking in at the port was quick and easy. We had breakfast there and then took the fast boat to the Gilis. Unfortunately it wasn't fast this time, it took almost 3 hours, but that was due to the swell. I thought it was really good that we were slower and didn't rush and jump over the waves like some people do, making you feel unsafe.
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Ferry Joint trip via Padang Bai, Semaya One, Jan 17, 2024
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Odile RBoat smelled of petrol the entire ride. Hard to look outside so a bit seasick. Left 45 minutes later than planned (although the operator said at check in already it would leave half an hour later).
I actually booked another boat, but they changed the time and departure harbor. 12go emailed me about this asking if i wanted to cancel. I sais yes, because it was inconvenient for me. Then I never heard back again.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Dec 22, 2023
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Belen MOn the 12go Asia website they give you like 3 schedule options when in reality there is only one. We booked the 12:30 ferry, when we arrived to check in they told us that there was only one ferry leaving at 13:00 and with luck (spoiler we ended up leaving at 13:45). We were not bothered by the delay itself (because we knew it could happen) but the fact that they sell you different schedules when in fact it is only one.
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Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Dec 19, 2023
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Tessa HTravelled with Semaya One to Gili Air and back. Both times the boat left on time. The ride takes 2,5 hours included stop at Gili T and Lombok on the way back.
First boat was more comfy than the second one, had a very bumpy way back.
They could be more communicative about the traveltime, stops and where to put your luggage ( gili T was stored the back of the boat, gili Air in the front)
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Dec 16, 2023
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Michael Every went well
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Dec 14, 2023
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Yuying LBoat was overbooked, seats were extremely cramped with my seat not having a seat back, poor airflow / AC. Friendly enough staff, no safety presentation. Luckily the weather was good enough to sit on the top deck for space and fresh air. Luggage handling was very casual, make sure they don’t offload your luggage at the wrong stop. Harbour ‘donation’ of IDR10k enforced by locals was quite abrupt. Heard other fast boat operators had nicer boats, and better service.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Dec 6, 2023
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Catherine DTwo hours of intense petrol fumes was not great! Otherwise ok!
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Dec 1, 2023
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Christopher Everything was great. The only thing I would say needs to be addressed is that we had to change boat. This wasn’t mentioned prior to leaving. A heads up would have been appreciated. Overall, great and affordable service
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 29, 2023
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Kristina The staff was friendly but we didn’t get any information about that boat change in Nusa Penida. The first boat was old, windows were cracked and on that bumpy ride I felt a little bit uncomfortable, if the ride will be good.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 16, 2023
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Emma CThe man in the check in desk was unfriendly and didn’t want to cooperate
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 15, 2023
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Finn DFirst boat was ok & not mich space but ok...but the second boat we changed to was even smaller and there was no leg room it was very hot I nearly collapsed -10 stars for second boat
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 14, 2023
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Iman EToo expensive. The local people give you wrong information, so they can sell it to you overpriced and before you can go on the boat you have too pay tax again and after the arrival you also have to pay, to enter the island. The boat was okay.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 12, 2023
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Eya TWas very anxious about the journey after hearing a lot of horror stories. It was better than I expected. The van was old, there was no ac and the windows wouldn't go down; luckily there was only 3 of us so we had some room to ourselves.
Ferry Joint trip via Padang Bai, Semaya One, Nov 11, 2023
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Darren LFast and Great customer support. Everything went as scheduled. I will use again for sure
Ferry Joint trip via Padang Bai, Semaya One, Nov 9, 2023
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Nina The other reviews are pretty bad, but we were somehow lucky. OK it's hot on the boat, ok they are always late but this is part of the island life. Staff was nice on the ground
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 6, 2023
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Tanja GBoarding on time good in Gili T, but we didn’t knew that we have to drive to another Gili Iland and Lombok, because of that we arrived at 12:15 instead 11:15 in Bali, i asked some guests from Lombok there arrivaltime was 11:40.. why by us 11:15? If we knewd tgat we took abotherone boat..
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 4, 2023
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Josefin JSmooth trip. Everything was on time. We had to change boat in Lembogan to one going to Sanur but it was no problem. Friendly staff and no worries!
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Nov 4, 2023
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Nerea MWe went from Lembongan to Gili T. We left half an hour late despite being few passengers. The first boat we got on was very hot, with no air or fans. The engine does not work properly because it took several attempts to start and then halfway stopped. In Nusa Penida we changed to another boat, the seats are ridiculously small, no leg room, too uncomfortable, obviously the air obviously does not go either, at least a little breeze came in through the windows.
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Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 31, 2023
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Josefin JSo many horror storys about the boat to Gili but from Lembogan to Gili it was no problem. Have nothing to compain about. Everyone got a seat, no delays and the staff was so friendly!
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 31, 2023
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Nadessin Very late !
Ferry Joint trip via Padang Bai, Semaya One, Oct 29, 2023
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Andrius MWe were late to departure. There is no AC. Small space for person, feels like in oven.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 26, 2023
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Thomas WEasy
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 22, 2023
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Alexandra CWe got to the port one hour before departure & the boat ended up leaving at 10, instead of 9:30. The boat was packed & there was some people left without seats. The page I booked through stated that there would be wifi & a toilet, hence why I booked with them & there was neither of these. I would never expect wifi or a toilet but I had paid above the cheapest rate as these were identified as being on the boat. The boat was VERY hot & not an enjoyable ride at all.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 20, 2023
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Maria CI don't understand so many negative comments, really. In my case it was a great trip, it left 20 minutes late, yes, but the last hour and a half we went upstairs and it was amazing. We kept very good memories and we saw some dolphins from above.
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Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 15, 2023
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Pieter REasy to book a ticket
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 15, 2023
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Meegan RNearly got off at the wrong stop.no one was checking
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 13, 2023
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Steven You could expect more, but on the other hand the price is fair. It was extremely hot in the boat and it is advisable to sit upstairs. Due to the speed, the windows have to stay closed and the heat builds up so that you sit in a sauna. There were 2 air conditioners, but they were off. The price was still fair.
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Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 13, 2023
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Daniel NLate late late late. They departed late, they arrived late. Ac not working
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 12, 2023
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Till HGood: the boat was on time, they divided the luggage in gili air and trewangan. Staff was very friendly and helpful
Not so good: AC wasn‘t working, windows were closed by the passengers sitting next to it, due to the splashwater. Therefore it was a bit like in a sauna 😅
Tip: it you geht your Ticket - don‘t forget to purchase your harbour tax ticket at the Counter close to the jetty
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 10, 2023
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Oliwia OThe boat from Gili T to Padangbai always go through Gili Air and Lombok so add extra hour. There is no airco so its a hot box you are sitting in. The water gets in to the boat. However, It was better then Ostina.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 5, 2023
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Leszek KWe were boarding at 11 instead of deprating, then spent 30 mins in the boat waiting for another to come, overall 45 mins late to Gili Trawangan.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 4, 2023
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Sophie VThe staff and the boat were beautiful just windy so we got a bit wet up the top but nothing the boat driver could do, definitly wasn’t his fault we could have moved but enjoyed the experience. Make sure you sit up the top it’s a much nicer ride
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 3, 2023
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Olivier GDelay of more than an hour, lack of organization in boarding and especially baggage management
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Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 3, 2023
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Luc CNot sure why other reviews aren't so great. They might have sailed in bad weather. But everything went well on our trip - check in was quick, the boat boarded and left on time and sailing was smooth. It took about 2 hours to reach Gili T from Bali.
Ferry Speedboat, Semaya One, Oct 2, 2023