In Reply to: If you take either the Perama or local posted by chickchili on Wednesday, 4. January 2006 at 14:11 Bali Time:
At this time of year it can be horrendous in the straits between Bali and Lembongan. Unless it's a dead still day and you're sure it's going to remain that way I wouldn't put myself on a local perahu across to Lembongan, let alone my family.
For good weather they will do but a boat goes down almost every wet season with the loss of all on board.
Don't risk it at this time of year, take one of the bigger boats.
You will probably see what I mean when you're half way across.