Ferry Services Expanded Between Java and Bali
The ferry line between port in western Bali and Ketapang port in the Banyuwangi district (East Java) is starting to manage the queues. On July 26, an additional vessel — KMP Gading Nusantara — wa…
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Ferry Fire Sparks Panic on Way to Manado
In Indonesia, the ferry KM Barcelona 5, traveling from Melonguane Port in the Talaud Islands to Manado, caught fire at noon on Sunday, July 20, near the island of Talise in North Sulawesi. The fire be…
Ferry Sinks Near Bali: Dozens Missing
A major tragedy occurred on the evening of July 2 off the coast of Bali: the KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry, traveling from Ketapang port in East Java to Gilimanuk port in Bali, sank about half an hour a…
Eid al-Fitr 2025: Bali-Java Ferry Crossings Overloaded
The annual migration of Muslims to their hometowns and villages (mudik) ahead of the Lebaran holiday has started earlier than usual in Bali this year. Many Indonesians are trying to leave the island b…
Bali-Java Transportation Resumes
Delays at the crossing after a ferry disaster, traffic jams due to road collapse — for more than two weeks, transportation between Bali and Java was hindered. Both incidents seriously complicated logi…
How to get to Nusa Penida island by ferry or fastboat?
There are two ways to get from Bali to Nusa Penida island — by a fast boat from Sanur or by a ferry from Padang Bai port. The second option is preferable if you want to bring your own vehicle or if yo…
Banyuwangi–Denpasar in 150 Min: New Express Boat Debuts
The high-speed ferry Express Bahari 1F completed a trial run on the direct route from Banyuwangi to Denpasar, carrying its first 50 passengers.
The ferry has a capacity of 406 seats: 60 in the VIP lounge (2−3-2 layout) and 346 in the Executive class (3−3-3 layout). It is equipped with air conditioning, toilets, a small dining area, and life j…
Storm Halts Fast Boats in Lombok Strait, Ferries Overloaded
On the morning of July 30, all speedboats from the ports of Padangbai in eastern Bali and Lembar on the west coast of Lombok were halted. The strait recorded three-meter waves (peaks up to 4 m) and a…
Gili islands
It’s a question that occasionally crosses the minds of those lucky enough to find themselves in Bali: Where do you go for a weekend getaway when you’re already in a tropical haven? One stand…
Trip to the Active Volcano Ijen on Java Island!
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Mount Ijen is located in the east of Java Island, reachable by car and ferry from Bali in just a few hours. The enchanting glow of electric-blue flames, bright-yellow sulfur rocks, and the acidic crat…
