KLUNGKUNG, Bali — All boat services to and from Nusa Penida will stop for 24 hours on Sunday, September 27, as the island observes Nyepi Segara, a traditional day of silence at sea.
The suspension will run from 6 a.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, September 28, affecting travelers using sea routes between mainland Bali and Nusa Penida.
Crossings from Sanur, Kusamba and Padangbai will be temporarily suspended during the observance, according to Nusa Penida District Head Kadek Yoga Kusuma.
“All crossings to and from Nusa Penida will be closed,” Yoga said, confirming that Nyepi Segara will run from 6 a.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. the following day.
Travelers planning to enter or leave Nusa Penida during the period are being advised to adjust their schedules accordingly.
No Snorkeling, Diving or Other Sea Activities
The restrictions extend beyond passenger boats.
All activities in the waters surrounding Nusa Penida will be suspended during Nyepi Segara, including fishing and marine tourism activities such as snorkeling and diving.
“There must be no activities in Nusa Penida’s waters, including fishing, crossings or marine tourism activities,” Yoga said.
Travel notices issued by accommodation providers on Nusa Penida also state that swimming and other sea-based activities will not be permitted during the observance. Guests already staying on the island can remain at their accommodation, but sea travel to mainland Bali will not be possible until the restrictions are lifted.
The observance also affects maritime activity around Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan, where Nyepi Segara is traditionally observed alongside Nusa Penida.
What Is Nyepi Segara?
Nyepi Segara, sometimes described as a “day of silence at sea,” is a traditional observance in the Nusa Penida islands during which maritime activity comes to a halt.
It is held in connection with religious ceremonies associated with the Balinese calendar, with the sea left undisturbed for the duration of the observance.
Unlike Bali’s island-wide Nyepi Day, Nyepi Segara specifically centers on the sea. Boats remain ashore and activities including fishing, snorkeling and diving stop during the observance.
This year’s Nyepi Segara runs from 6 a.m. on September 27 until 6 a.m. on September 28.
Normal sea crossings and marine activities are expected to resume after the observance concludes.
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