Want to skip Bali traffic between Canggu and Uluwatu? This new boat taxi service gets you there in 40 minutes!
Tired of getting stuck in the infamous Bali traffic? Well, buckle up because I've got some exciting news to make your island escapades easier! It’s no secret that traffic in Bali is a bit of a nightmare, especially when you want to travel between Canggu and Uluwatu! Thanks to the traffic, the 36-kilometer journey between these two hotpsots can turn into an exhausting odyssey that consumes over two precious hours of your vacation time. And let’s be fair, who wants to do that? Well, keep reading because I have the solution for you that will reduce your travel time to only 40 minutes!
Goboat
GoBoat
Introducing GoBoat, the sizzling new boat taxi service that will whisk you away from traffic nightmares. With their innovative service, you can now navigate seamlessly between two of Bali's hottest party hubs: Canggu and Uluwatu. By hopping aboard their sleek boats, you can sail through the Indian ocean and slash your travel time to just 40 minutes. That's right, you'll be swapping traffic fumes for salty ocean breezes in a jiffy!
Padang Padang Beach
Where to take GoBoat?
The departure points are Nelayan Beach in Canggu and Padang Padang Beach in Uluwatu, so you can hop on or off with ease.
GoBoat schedule
GoBoat schedule
GoBoat will be at your service every day of the week, offering morning and evening departures to fit your vacation schedule like a glove. Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, they've got you covered.
Departures from Canggu: 7.30 am, 9.30 am, 11.30 am, 1.30 pm, and 3.30 pm.
Departures from Uluwatu: 8.30 am, 10.30 am, 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm, or 4.30 pm.
(Please always check their website for exact timings)
How to book a GoBoat ticket?
Booking your ticket is a breeze! Just head over to goboat.id, click on the magical "booking" button, and choose your desired service - Canggu to Uluwatu or Uluwatu to Canggu. Select your preferred date and time of travel, proceed with the easy-peasy online payment, and voila! Your ticket is secured. Tickets cost IDR 200,000, including those pesky local taxes. Just remember, they're non-refundable and non-transferable, so make sure you're ready to embark on this adventure before you hit that booking button.
Oh, did we mention that booking is exclusively available online? It's as simple as pie! GoBoat accepts major credit cards, e-wallets like Ovo and QRIS, and even direct bank transfers. Once you've booked your ticket, prepare to receive an email packed with excitement - a PDF ticket will be nestled in your inbox, along with a link to add your pass to your Apple Wallet if you're rocking an iPhone. How cool is that?
One final thing, beach lovers! Before you set foot on the sandy shores of Padang Padang Beach, remember that access isn't free. Everyone who visits this heavenly oasis must pay a small price of IDR 15,000 in cash upon arrival or departure. Consider it a small contribution to maintaining this slice of paradise.
Goboat
What can (t) you bring on the boat?
As the boats are pretty small, please keep this in mind:
You can bring your pets
You can’t bing your surfboards (might change in the future)
There are luggage restrictions: each passenger is allowed one handbag or backpack not larger than 50x35x20 cm
Padang Padang Beach
Fun fact: did you know Padang Padang beach was used as one of the locations in the Hollywood blockbuster Eat Pray Love? Yes, Julia Roberts has touched the sands of Padang beach! Interested in discovering more loctions in Bali that were used in this movie? Read all about it HERE!
Safe travels!
