5 best snorkel spots Gili Meno

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GILI MENO

The Gili Islands form a trio of tropical islands just off the coast of West Lombok and a boat ride from East Bali. Each Island all has its own character, featuring sandy beaches, mesmorising sunsets, and crystal-clear waters. Gili Trawangen is known for its beach resorts, lively nightlife, and diving operators, while Gili Meno is often dubbed the Honeymoon island offer a tranquil, quieter stay. Gili Air, on the other hand embraces resort living with an array of dining options.

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Tropical waters of Gili Meno

The Gili Islands are the home to many turtles and vibrant coral reefs, making them a snorkelers paradise. In this guide, we reveal our top 5 snorkel spot picks with our first-hand snorkel experience, to help you plan your next trip.

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Loggerhead Turtle, Gili Meno, Bali
Loggerhead Turtle cruising
Green Turtle, Gili Meno, Bali
Green Turtle Perched
Oscellaris Clownfish, Gili Meno, Bali
Oscellaris Clownfish seen on Gilli Meno
Checkerboard Wrasse, Gili Meno, Bali
Checkerboard Wrasse
Blue-Green Chromis School, Gili Meno, Bali
Blue-Green Chromis school
Phyllidia Varicosa Nudibranch, Gili Meno, Bali
Phyllidia Varicosa Nudibranch
Coral Reef, Coral Garden, Gili Meno, Bali
Stunning coral reef at Gili Meno, Bali
Oscellaris Clownfish, Turtle Paradise, Gili Meno
Clownfish in the Anemone at Gili Meno
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Where are the Gili Islands?

The Gili Islands are located off the North West coast of Lombok, and the East coast of Bali, Indonesia. There are three islands, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air.

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Turtle Paradise

Hawksbill Turtle, Turtle Paradise, Gili Meno, Bali

Turtle Paradise is a turtle hot spot, snorkel spot! Located towards the North East of the island, there is plenty of sea plants that turtles enjoy feeding on. You can see several species, including Green, Hawksbill, and Loggerhead Turtles. Snorkeling with these gentle creatures is an incredible experience. Go earlier in the morning to beat the crowds, which can help with your chances of seeing turtles. Great variety of fish and coral, makes for a pretty good day out for the cost.

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Nest Statues

Snorkeling Nest Statues, Gili Meno, Bali

Woah! The Nest Underwater Statues is an iconic snorkel spot advertised on most snorkel trips. The artificial statue was sunk to promote coral growth. There’s something about seeing statues underwater that makes you feel like you’re swimming through art. The statues are only 2 meters below the surface and a super-cool experience. This spot is very busy, so go early to beat the crowds and to get an awesome vacation pic! There were many Damselfish and small reef fish swimming within the statue.

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Coral Gardens

Coral Reef, Coral Garden, Gili Meno

The Coral Garden’s of Gili Meno are located just North of the pier on the East side of Gili Meno. What a treat it is snorkeling with vibrant, colourful corals, an underwater maze of red, green, and yellow healthy corals. I think the coral garden’s were some of the best coral reefs I’ve snorkeled in Bali, and a great stop off. Be careful of passing boats near the pier.

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Gili Meno Coral Wall

Gili Meno Wall

The Meno wall is an attraction on most snorkel trips around Gili Meno, and also the Gili Islands. It is a long ‘wall’ of coral on the drop off that mimics a wall as the sea bed drops away. The corals here are very diverse, with many small reef fish, with some larger fish and schools coming in from the deeper ocean. It’s cool to snorkel along the coral on the inside of the drop off, closer to the island.

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Wreck

Bounty Wreck, Gili Meno

The Wreck is part of snorkel trips if you’re only going around Gili Meno like I did. It is on the South West of the island, and out past the drop off. The Ship Wreck is almost 10 meters down, but visible from the surface. Cool to see such a large wreck close to the island and covered in sea plants and coral. We even spotted a Green turtle chilling on the wreck. Wouldn’t rush back, but cool to see on the island trip.

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ParrotFish

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Moorish Idol

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Butterflyfish

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Sergeant Major Damselfish

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Damsels & Chromis

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Picasso Triggerfish

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Hawksbill Turtle

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Green Turtle


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Rare Marine Life

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Giant Moray Eel

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Pufferfish

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Titan Triggerfish

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Clark’s Anemonefish

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Damsels & Chromis

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Star Fish

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Nudibranch

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Christmas Tree Worm

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Unicornfish


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Coral Reef

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Table Coral

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Massive Coral

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Brain Coral

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Acroporidae

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Massive Boulder Coral

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Branch Coral

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Lettuce Coral

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Blue Ridged Coral

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Mushroom Coral

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Cauliflower Coral

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Encrusted Coral

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