The Blue Lagoon is a small cove on the south-west coast of Nusa Ceningan, where white limestone cliffs drop into water of an almost unreal blue. From the clifftop, the colour shifts from turquoise over the sand to deep indigo where the ocean swell rolls in.
It is best known for cliff jumping: ledges of different heights have been used by jumpers for years, and nearby clifftop bars and platforms (such as the one at Mahana Point) let you leap into the sea and climb back up a ladder. Conditions change quickly — on a calm day it is exhilarating; with a swell running it is dangerous and you should only watch.
Top things to do at Blue Lagoon
Cliff jump — only when it is calm
Start at the lowest ledge, check the depth and the exit route first, and never jump alone or at low tide. If in doubt, don’t: several visitors have been seriously injured here.
Take in the view from the clifftop
Even without jumping, the colour of the water is worth the trip. Bars along the cliffs sell cold drinks with a view.
Snorkel the lagoon from a boat
On calm days, some snorkel trips stop at the Ceningan Wall and in the lagoon itself.
How to get to Blue Lagoon
- From Lembongan: cross the Yellow Bridge by scooter or on foot, then about 2 km of steep, partly rough road — follow the signs.
- On foot from the bridge: around 30 minutes, with some steep hills.
- With a tour: some private buggy and scooter tours include Ceningan (buggies stop at the bridge).
Insider tips
- Look at the water before anything else: waves breaking at the base of the cliff mean no jumping.
- Jump feet first, arms in, and swim straight to the ladder or exit.
- Wear reef shoes; the rocks are razor-sharp.
- Ceningan’s roads are steep and potholed — take it slowly, or go with a driver.
Best tours & tickets for Blue Lagoon
These top-rated experiences are the easiest way to see Blue Lagoon:
Day trip from €62 Bali: Lembongan & Ceningan Bridge Tour with Snorkeling
Both islands in a single day from Bali. A newer listing with few reviews yet, but one of the only day trips that includes Ceningan as well as Lembongan.
- Cross the Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan
- Devil’s Tear, Dream Beach and a snorkel stop
- Beach club time before the boat back
Island tour from €41 per group Nusa Lembongan: Private 4-Seater Open-Air Buggy Tour
Lembongan’s version of a taxi tour. A driver takes you round the island’s viewpoints at your own pace, with time for photos, a swim and a coffee. Rated 4.9 and much easier than a scooter if you have never ridden one.
- Your own open-air buggy and local driver
- Panorama Point, Yellow Bridge, Devil’s Tear and Dream Beach
- Priced per buggy — great value for up to four
Island combo from €17 From Lembongan: Snorkeling at 3 Spots, Mangrove and Land Tour
The best-value way to see all of Lembongan in one go. Choose the snorkel-only, mangrove or full combination option: reefs in the morning, a quiet glide through the mangroves and a drive round the island’s highlights.
- Three snorkel spots around Lembongan and Penida
- A punted boat ride through the mangrove forest
- Land tour of Devil’s Tear, the Yellow Bridge and viewpoints
