Benoa (Bali) Cruise Port
Denpasar, Indonesia · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Benoa Cruise Berth — Pelabuhan Benoa, Denpasar.
Plan my port daysBali's main cruise port — easy to leave, but every destination requires a transfer.
At a glance
Port summary
Benoa is a working commercial harbour with cruise ships alongside. There is no walkable city centre — every visit involves a Grab, taxi or shore excursion. Traffic is the binding constraint on every Bali itinerary.
Cruise dock
Benoa Cruise Berth — Pelabuhan Benoa
Single alongside cruise berth inside the working Benoa Harbour, about 12 km from Kuta and 35 km from Ubud. All cruise passengers exit via the port gate and continue by shuttle, taxi or private driver — there is no walkable destination near the dock.
Latitude: -8.742428, Longitude: 115.212535
See dock on port map →Getting to Denpasar
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Mix of cards (hotels, malls) and small rupiah cash (warungs, markets, drivers). Withdraw IDR at a bank ATM on arrival.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedUluwatu cliff temple and Kecak fire dance at sunset
≈ 5 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€100$112
Do it yourself
€58$65
Save ≈ €42Save ≈ $47 (42% off)
Benoa is a one-zone port: ships dock at the cruise terminal and you ride a short shuttle to the gate, where pre-booked private drivers wait. Hire a private car and driver for the afternoon (~€45–55 per car, roughly €25pp for two) — Uluwatu is 50–75 min south via the Bali Mandara toll, which bypasses Denpasar traffic. Temple entry is IDR 150k (~€9) and the Kecak dance IDR 150k (~€9), both paid in cash at the gate. The evening show is feasible for the many ships that overnight or depart Benoa late; a day-only caller should swap the 18:00 dance for the Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park.
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Ubud art villages, rice terraces and Monkey Forest
≈ 8 h · sold by 5 cruise lines
Cruise line
€130$146
Do it yourself
€50$56
Save ≈ €80Save ≈ $90 (62% off)
From the terminal gate take a pre-booked private driver (~€55 per car for the full day, roughly €28pp for two) — Ubud is 60–90 min north via the toll then the Sanggingan road, and traffic, not distance, is the variable. Tegallalang rice terrace is a small donation/entry (~€2) and the Sacred Monkey Forest is IDR 130k (~€8). The driver waits at each stop; no public transport realistically links these sights within a ship day, so the private car is essential rather than optional.
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Ready-made port days
12 plansThe Ubud Classic Loop
Rice terraces, a holy-spring temple and Ubud's palace-and-market junction — the Bali day the ship sells, done with your own driver for a fraction of the price.
Ubud on Foot: Ridge Walk & Monkey Forest
Beat the heat along the Campuhan ridge first thing, then spend the morning among 1,200 macaques who own three temples and know it.
Uluwatu Cliffs & the Kecak Fire Dance
A 121-metre statue, a temple on a seventy-metre cliff and a hundred chanting men around a fire — Bali's best evening, if your ship stays late.
Jimbaran: Sand Under the Table
Pick your fish off the ice at the Kedonganan market, then eat it grilled on coconut husks with your feet in the sand as the sun goes down.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Denpasar?
- Your ship docks directly at the Denpasar cruise terminal in Indonesia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Denpasar?
- Walking into Denpasar from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Denpasar centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Ride-hail (Uber/Bolt), Other transport, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Denpasar?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Denpasar independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Denpasar and are cards accepted?
- Denpasar uses the Indonesian Rupiah. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Denpasar cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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