We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude for your ongoing support our and trusted for partner being in the management of cruise ship movements within Indonesia’s key anchor ports. This has been a year of growth in cruise ship visits and passenger throughputs thanks to our effective partnership.

In the year 2024, 144 cruise ships were recorded to have called at the country’s ports, which is 1 ...

Pelindo - Port of Benoa, with full preparation and an unwavering dedication to service excellence, has embarked on a transformative journey to enhance its facilities and operational efficiency, anticipating the evolving needs of passengers and cargo alike. Understanding the pivotal role that streamlined logistics and passenger comfort play in the port's operations, Pelindo has meticulously orchestrated a series of strategic upgrades aimed ...

The Port of Benoa, situated in the enchanting island of Bali, adeptly managed the intricate process of facilitating the turnaround, encompassing both embarkation and disembarkation, of passengers aboard the distinguished Norwegian Jewel cruise ship on the eventful day of February 7, 2024. Embarking on a remarkable journey, the itinerary commenced on February 7th, 2024, and gracefully concluded on the very same date, marking a memorable voyage ...

The Port of Benoa, Bali, successfully served the turnaround or embarkation and disembarkation of passengers of the Celebrity Millennium cruise ship on January 4, 2024, and January 28, 2024. The Maltese-flagged cruise ship carried 4,400 passengers embarking and disembarking (Turn Around). This activity is one of the proud achievements of Pelindo, especially the Port of Benoa and BMTH as the gateway for sea tourism in Indonesia.

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Since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2022, the cruise industry in Indonesia has shown extraordinary development and revival. With a total of 119 cruise calls starting from September 2022 to April 2023, it shows that attractiveness of Indonesia could still attract tourists to visit both domestic and foreign tourists.

Reopening in September 2022, 3 cruise visits immediately occurred. This number continued to increase until in Febr ...

With dedication to service, Pelindo successfully berthed one of the jumbo ships at Benoa Port on April 4, 2023. The MSC Magnifica cruise ship was successfully berthed at Benoa Port, carrying approximately 3,000 people, consisting of 2,042 passengers and 948 crew members.

Undoubtedly, this cruise visit will have an impact on the increase in tourist numbers and provide a positive effect on our tourism economy.

We hope that mo ...

The district of Sumbawa was visited by a cruise ship, this time at Badas Port. This is the initial momentum of opening cruise visits at Badas Port for 2023. The Le Laperouse cruise ship has a length (LOA) of 131.46 meters, a width of 18 meters, and a GT of 9976 with a draught of 4.7 meters. The ship had 143 foreign tourists (Wisman) and 132 crew. The MV Le Laperouse is under the French flag and is captained by Loduvic Theophile Jose Provost.

The Massive Pacific Encounter, a modern and spacious cruise ship operated by P&O Cruises Australia, recently made its initial call to the Port of Benoa in Bali on 2 February 2023 and the Gilimas Cruise Terminal, Port of Lembar in Lombok on 3 February 2023. The visit of this cruise within 104.977 GTs and LOAs for about 290 meters marked an important milestone in the growth of the Indonesian cruise industry and showcased the country's at ...

Starting the year 2023, Port of Benoa, Indonesia Port Corporation, welcomed a Dutch-flagged cruise ship, MS Westerdam, captained by Capt Trembling Mark Andrew, carrying 1994 passengers and a crew of 817. The ship came from Port of Benoa and will continue its voyage to Singapore.The ship with a length of 285 meters, and -8 mlws ship draft, and with amount GRT 82,862 Ton, berthed at Benoa Cruise Terminal starting at 06.00, and take off berthed a ...

An unusual atmosphere was seen at Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya, and Celukan Bawang Port, North Bali. A giant cruise ship, the MS. Genting Dream with a length of 335 meters and a weight of 150,695 GT became the largest cruise ship ever to stop in Surabaya and North Bali bringing more than 3982 foreign tourists.

During the ship’s visit to Surabaya, guests disembarking had the opportunity to explore many of the city’s hidden ...

Pelindo again received two cruise ship visits simultaneously on Thursday (03/11). The 228 meters Norwegian Flag Cruise Ship, MV. Viking Orion, berthed on East Wharf, and MV. Queen Elizabeth in the 293,84 meters with Bermuda Flag anchored in the Outer Buoy of Port of Benoa. The arrival of these two cruise ships couldn't be separated from the cooperation of all stakeholders in Port of Benoa. All of them start from the Port of Authority, Peli ...

After a successful cruise service of the MV Le Laperouse last September 2022 on Bali, Probolinggo, and Semarang, the next Cruise with Adventurer Class is coming to Indonesia again!

The Cruise ship, named The National Geographic Orion, accommodates 102 guests in 53 cabins. It is equipped with kayaks and Zodiac landing craft, diving and snorkelling gear, and sophisticated video equipment that allows access to the underwater world ...

Pelindo has successfully served the process for a cruise ship from Australia named Laperouse. This 130-meter-long cruise ship carrying around 250 foreign tourists and crew is the first cruise ship to do activities in Indonesia after the 2020 pandemic.
The Laperouse cruise ship arrived at the Benoa Bali port on Monday (19/09). The tourists and crew members who came were greeted presently with Balinese dances shortly before they disembark ...

Starting on July 2nd, 2022, the luxurious Genting Dream by Resort World Cruise resumes the Regular Port of Call to Indonesia. Of course, the presence of cruise ships can have a significant impact economically and socially on tourist destinations visited by cruise ships.

"We are looking forward to welcoming Genting Dream by Resort World Cruise to the Bintan and Batam islands in Indonesia in early July this year. With Resorts Worl ...

Want to travel back to Bali? Indonesia has reopened its international borders to foreign tourists, providing they hold a valid visa and show proof of vaccination. No quarantine and tests are required!

Ever since the Coronavirus pandemic forced Indonesia to close its borders in March 2020, and all eyes were on the government to see when (and how) the Bali borders would reopen to international travelers. Starting on Mei 18th, 2022, tra ...

Gelaran Moto GP Mandalika 2022 menyisakan sejumlah cerita menarik, tak hanya kesuksesan penyelenggaraannya namun juga berbagai bentuk dukungan berbagai pihak dalam gelaran tersebut, salah satunya adalah layanan perdana hotel terapung Pelni di Terminal Gilimas, Lombok Barat milik Pelindo.

Dalam kesempatan tersebut, Menteri Perhubungan Republik Indonesia, Budi Karya Sumadi bahkan menyempatkan diri meninjau pelayanan hotel terapung ...

Pengelolaan kargo dan peti kemas yang terus meningkat secara efisien dan ramah lingkungan menjadi tantangan besar bagi operator pelabuhan dan industri maritim saat ini. Tak hanya itu, operator pelabuhan tidak hanya dihadapkan pada pertumbuhan traffic kapal namun juga ukuran kapal yang semakin besar. Di sisi lain data arus distribusi logistik menjadi barang mutlak yang harus dikelola secara baik oleh para pelaku dunia maritim ...

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Kapal berusia 20 tahun ini mendapatkan perbaikan total selama 41 hari, dengan hampir 2.000 kontraktor bekerja membentuk kembali kapal untuk memasukkan 72 kabin baru, serta mengganti barang mulai dari karpet dan gorden ...

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Dipimpin oleh International Maritime Organization (IMO), industri ini mempertimbangkan beberapa opsi untuk menggantikan apa yang disebut bahan bakar minyak berat yang menggerakkan lebih dari 60.000 kapal, termasuk k ...