In Reply to: Lombok transfer posted by 22Lyn on Thursday, 21. August 2008 at 15:34 Bali Time:
There are a couple of options - if you go Blue Water Safari it is more expensive than flying (nearly double) and only to be done in good weather.
If you go by ferry from Padangbai it is very slow (at least 6 hours) and that is the one that is cheaper than flying - not a trip for the faint hearted - and don't even think about going to the loo on the ferry - it would be an experience never to be forgotten.
The Bounty cat is also now operating again, it used to be slightly more expensive than flying - not sure what it is as it has only just started up again after a couple of years out of action.
Not sure if either of the fast boats call into other islands on the way - the ferry certainly does not.