I have to say I’m super confused by all of the awful reviews. The service provided by the fast boat was better than a train back home in the UK. Easy check in baggage taken to the boat for you. Drink and anti sea sickness tablets provided. The crossing was super smooth today so I got lucky but honestly the reviews smack of xenophobic fear that everything is gonna kill you. Try doing the cook straight in new Zealand on a humongous ferry where you can barely stand up at times.
10 out of 10. Awesome service and 40 percent off in march
Tha W
22 Mar 2024
The price and service of Gili Gili is amazing! We left and arrived bang on time. The boat was clean and tidy. We were offered water and a snack. There was a safety video and live vests onboard. The staff were so helpful and kind. The ride itself was smooth (we fell asleep instantly).
Rochelle S
03 Mar 2024
“Really good”
We had arranged transfers with our ferry all through GiliGili, were picked up on time at our hotel and got us to the port quickly. The office processed everyone quickly then onto the port. There are multiple ferries leaving at similar times so it does get busy but we didn’t think it was too bad. Once on the ferry the staff were pleasant and helpful, handed out water and a snack and offered sickness tablets if required, also the ferry wasn’t overcrowded. The sea is rough and I can’t imagine it would ever be a smooth ride, but we felt safe enough. We were getting off at Gili Trawangan and again the port was busy but expected. Our return ferry was much the same, it is very confusing back at Padangbai port though, and we thought we were following a rep but we think this was just a taxi rep and they talked us out of our pre-paid transfer saying it would take 4-5 hours whereas a taxi would take 2. I don’t know if this was true. All in all, I’m pleased I went with GiliGili and did my research as I’ve seen others having to stand the whole journey but my suggestion would be that the instructions could be clearer upon return.
Excursion58460054087
26 Sep 2023
“Great gili gili experience!”
The giligili crew were so helpful and friendly and made sure we would make our flight on time. They made us laugh and gave us plenty of snacks and water. Angus was especially kind. Would recommend this company to everyone!
Caitlin M
20 Sep 2023
Did exactly what is on the tin. Staff were very helpful and boat ride relatively comfortable. Staff member was informative at the start and even gave us a cold towel and biscuit. Really important to book your transfer to your hotel through the company. Don’t leave it to chance
rowlandmw
29 Mar 2024
“smooth journey”
i had heard many horror stories about to boats from bali to gili t so was very anxious. the giligili boat exceeded all my expectations! a clean and new boat with aircon, provided a small water and snack and even a damp face cloth. a smooth journey all round
LStuart
19 May 2024
“Perfect trip”
I’ve travelled with the cheaper fastboats earlier, after those giligili fastboat was a luxury trip. Departure from padangbai at 8.30 was smooth, no delays, waiting in lines or other hassle. I recommend taking the morning departures, those are more reliable to leabe on time. And the weather is also better, so i have heard. Also you don’t have to jump in the sand when leaving from padangbai. And the AC worked on the boat!
543hannuk
14 Jun 2024
“The best ride from Gili to Bali!!!!”
Take this one if you are traveling to or from Gili. I took Semaya One on the way to Gili and Gili Gili Fastboat on the way back to Bali, and it was a totally different experience. Gili Gili Fastboat is much much much better. Clean inside, safety measures (life jackets, life rafts) are there with instructions, air conditioned, departs on time, has waiting room and much organized with your luggage as well. They even give snacks on-board…
EUNJOO L
04 Dec 2023
I have to say I’m super confused by all of the awful reviews. The service provided by the fast boat was better than a train back home in the UK. Easy check in baggage taken to the boat for you. Drink and anti sea sickness tablets provided. The crossing was super smooth today so I got lucky but honestly the reviews smack of xenophobic fear that everything is gonna kill you. Try doing the cook straight in new Zealand on a humongous ferry where you can barely stand up at times.
10 out of 10. Awesome service and 40 percent off in march
Tha W
22 Mar 2024
The price and service of Gili Gili is amazing! We left and arrived bang on time. The boat was clean and tidy. We were offered water and a snack. There was a safety video and live vests onboard. The staff were so helpful and kind. The ride itself was smooth (we fell asleep instantly).
Rochelle S
03 Mar 2024
“Really good”
We had arranged transfers with our ferry all through GiliGili, were picked up on time at our hotel and got us to the port quickly. The office processed everyone quickly then onto the port. There are multiple ferries leaving at similar times so it does get busy but we didn’t think it was too bad. Once on the ferry the staff were pleasant and helpful, handed out water and a snack and offered sickness tablets if required, also the ferry wasn’t overcrowded. The sea is rough and I can’t imagine it would ever be a smooth ride, but we felt safe enough. We were getting off at Gili Trawangan and again the port was busy but expected. Our return ferry was much the same, it is very confusing back at Padangbai port though, and we thought we were following a rep but we think this was just a taxi rep and they talked us out of our pre-paid transfer saying it would take 4-5 hours whereas a taxi would take 2. I don’t know if this was true. All in all, I’m pleased I went with GiliGili and did my research as I’ve seen others having to stand the whole journey but my suggestion would be that the instructions could be clearer upon return.
Excursion58460054087
26 Sep 2023
“Great gili gili experience!”
The giligili crew were so helpful and friendly and made sure we would make our flight on time. They made us laugh and gave us plenty of snacks and water. Angus was especially kind. Would recommend this company to everyone!
Caitlin M
20 Sep 2023
Did exactly what is on the tin. Staff were very helpful and boat ride relatively comfortable. Staff member was informative at the start and even gave us a cold towel and biscuit. Really important to book your transfer to your hotel through the company. Don’t leave it to chance
rowlandmw
29 Mar 2024
“smooth journey”
i had heard many horror stories about to boats from bali to gili t so was very anxious. the giligili boat exceeded all my expectations! a clean and new boat with aircon, provided a small water and snack and even a damp face cloth. a smooth journey all round
LStuart
19 May 2024
“Perfect trip”
I’ve travelled with the cheaper fastboats earlier, after those giligili fastboat was a luxury trip. Departure from padangbai at 8.30 was smooth, no delays, waiting in lines or other hassle. I recommend taking the morning departures, those are more reliable to leabe on time. And the weather is also better, so i have heard. Also you don’t have to jump in the sand when leaving from padangbai. And the AC worked on the boat!
543hannuk
14 Jun 2024
“The best ride from Gili to Bali!!!!”
Take this one if you are traveling to or from Gili. I took Semaya One on the way to Gili and Gili Gili Fastboat on the way back to Bali, and it was a totally different experience. Gili Gili Fastboat is much much much better. Clean inside, safety measures (life jackets, life rafts) are there with instructions, air conditioned, departs on time, has waiting room and much organized with your luggage as well. They even give snacks on-board…
EUNJOO L
04 Dec 2023
I have to say I’m super confused by all of the awful reviews. The service provided by the fast boat was better than a train back home in the UK. Easy check in baggage taken to the boat for you. Drink and anti sea sickness tablets provided. The crossing was super smooth today so I got lucky but honestly the reviews smack of xenophobic fear that everything is gonna kill you. Try doing the cook straight in new Zealand on a humongous ferry where you can barely stand up at times.
10 out of 10. Awesome service and 40 percent off in march
Tha W
22 Mar 2024
