A tourist has warned ns to be careful about travelling in Indonesia after sharing footage of travellers vomitting and fainting during a wild boat ride.
Laura Jaye, 21, could barely keep her head up during the two hour boat ride from Lombok to Nusia Penida, near Bali, earlier this month.
Ms Jaye uploaded a video to Tiktok on August 9 of people vomiting during the treacherous trip.
The clip showed one female tourist, who was sitting at the back of the vessel, being assisted by a crew member.
The traveller was sitting alongside several passengers, who were drenched by the huge waves, as the boat tried to navigate the choppy waters.
Ms Jaye wrote some people had fainted while others were crying.
Just 20 minutes into the boat ride, which costs travellers $40, the passengers were given dog poo bags and sea sickness tablets.
Ms Jaye said the trip was awful and described the terrifying moment she feared for her life.
‘The boat felt like it was going to capsize, the waves were going over the top of the boat and everyone on the roof was absolutely soaked through,’ she told Yahoo.
‘There were girls down the front crying and people trying to call their families. It was really quite traumatising.’
Ms Jaye said one passenger even had a panic attack and had to be moved to another area of the boat where there was limited movement.
She claimed crew members did not communicate with passengers effectively to explain that they were going to face the unsettled conditions during the trip.
‘Everyone was very nervous to say the least,’ she said.
Fast boat trips between the two island destinations are a popular way to explore the landscapes in the region.
The area is often hit by heavy rain and strong winds making the boat rides dangerous.
The wet season in Indonesia usually lasts between October and March, however the wild weather can still occur after the wet season has ended.
Ms Jaye urged tourists to reconsider going on a planned fast boat trip or to book the boat ride early in the morning if possible.
She explained the route crosses two opposing ocean currents and the waves get worse during the later parts of the day.
Last year, dozens of tourists including several from , were left in the water after a boat capsized near Nusa Penida.
The Kebo Iwa Express was 25 minutes into is journey from the island to Sanur when a part of the vessel began to leak before it sank.
The boat, which was also hit by large waves, was transporting 34 passengers, who were all rescued by fisherman and emergency services.
Stay calm and follow instructions
Travellers are urged not to panic if a boat ride encounters difficult weather and ocean conditions.
Passengers should follow all safety instructions issued by crews, including wearing life jackets and moving to a different part of the boat during an emergency.
Prepare for motion sickness
Travellers who are likely to experience sea sickness should take motion sickness medication at least 30minutes before the boat leaves.
Passengers are also urged to sit in the middle of the boat to avoid getting sick as the area is less prone to sudden and quick movements.
Secure personal belongings
Travellers should store their belongings in a secured storage area on board the boat.
Tourists are advised to keep important travel documents such as passports and other valuables in a water proof bag ahead of the journey.
Monitor weather reports
Travellers are encouraged to check the latest weather forecasts before going on a boat trip.
Apps like Windy and Accuweather will provide tourists with detailed weather reports.
Travellers are urged to reconsider their travel plans if the weather is likely to become severe.