In Reply to: Help re: Gili Fast Boats, snorkeling posted by dscottflanders on Thursday, 26. August 2010 at 07:46 Bali Time:
I would not recommend the Gilis for a six month pregnant woman.
The Gili Fast Cat can be a very bumpy ride. Even if you fly to Mataram, you will still face a rough boat trip from mainland Lombok to the Gilis. You have to wade out to a small boat, then jump out of the boat and wade ashore when you reach the Gilis.
I have done the snorkelling trip. The currents are strong and you have to be a strong confident swimmer to swim against the currents, even with flippers.
There are no medical facilities on the Gilis.
I suggest that you go to the Gilis after giving birth.