The ferry on the Java-Bali line faced troubles again. The vessel was heading to the port of Gilimanuk, but strong currents, a storm, and heavy rain thwarted its plans.
KMP Cemerlang 55 departed from the Javanese port of Banyuwangi with 53 passengers and cargo: 14 motorcycles, one three-wheeled truck, and eight cars. Around 2:30 PM, the ferry lost control and was car…
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…
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…
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…
Whenever you plan to travel from Bali to Java on your own, check the calendar. Public holidays or long weekends almost always lead to kilometres-long tailbacks at the ferry crossing. After the severe…
Good news for anyone tired of Bali’s traffic jams: in future, you’ll be able to avoid them by travelling on the water. The Indonesian government is preparing to launch a new water taxi. Transport Mini…
Indonesian police are preparing for two waves of return traffic after the long weekend at the end of Ramadan. The first is expected on 24–25 March, and the second on 28–29 March. Authorities expect th…
From 6 March 2026, a new, more comfortable direct DAMRI bus will start running between Bali and Jakarta via the Tol Trans Java toll road. You can now travel from Denpasar to the capital without flying…
Good news for anyone planning to climb Mount Rinjani but not keen to pay extra for a private transfer or ride to Lombok by motorbike.
From 10 April 2026, government-run tourist buses (KSPN) were officially launched on Lombok, linking the airport and main terminals with the “gateway” to Rinjani — the village of Sembalun.