Celukan Bawang Cruise Port
Lovina, Indonesia · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Celukan Bawang - Commercial Cruise Pier, Lovina.
Plan my port daysIndustrial harbour on Bali's quiet north coast. Ships berth alongside, but there is no walkable town, so a pre-booked driver is essential for Lovina, Singaraja and the mountains.
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Port summary
Celukan Bawang is a cargo port, not a tourist terminal. Ships berth alongside the commercial pier and the surroundings are industrial, with almost nothing to walk to. Independent travel is very doable but hinges on transport you arrange before you sail. Lovina and its dawn dolphin trips are about 30 minutes east; Singaraja, the old Buleleng capital, is a little further; and the headline mountain sights — Munduk's waterfalls, the twin lakes and the Ulun Danu Beratan temple at Bedugul — are 60 to 90 minutes up winding roads. Do not count on finding a driver at the gate when several hundred passengers step off at once.
Cruise dock
Celukan Bawang - Commercial Cruise Pier
Celukan Bawang is a working commercial and cargo harbour on Bali's north coast. Cruise ships berth alongside the main pier; the surroundings are industrial, with no passenger terminal, shops or walkable town, so onward transport must be arranged in advance.
Latitude: -8.188504, Longitude: 114.83189
See dock on port map →Getting to Lovina
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry enough Indonesian rupiah in cash for the whole day: drivers, entrance fees and warungs are cash-only, and there is no ATM at the port.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedNorth Bali temples and mountain lakes scenic tour
≈ 8 h · sold by 3 cruise lines
Cruise line
€130$146
Do it yourself
€44$50
Save ≈ €86Save ≈ $97 (66% off)
There is no town or transport at Celukan Bawang, so the DIY move is a pre-booked private car with an English-speaking driver waiting at the port gate (about Rp600,000-900,000 / €40-55 for the car for the day, split across your group). The driver links every stop, so there is no between-stops navigation. Entries are tiny: Munduk Waterfall ~Rp20,000, Ulun Danu Beratan ~Rp75,000, the twin-lakes viewpoint ~Rp20,000-50,000. Book the driver before you sail and pay cash in rupiah.
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Lovina sunrise dolphin cruise and reef snorkelling
≈ 4 h · sold by 2 cruise lines
Cruise line
€75$85
Do it yourself
€41$46
Save ≈ €34Save ≈ $38 (45% off)
Have your pre-booked driver collect you before dawn for the 30-minute run to Lovina beach (part of the day's car hire, ~€20pp share for a half day). At the beach, local outrigger crews run the dolphin trip on the spot for about Rp100,000-150,000 (~€7-9) per person and add a reef snorkel stop with gear. No advance boat booking is needed; bring cash and a towel.
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Ready-made port days
8 plansLovina Coast: Monastery, Hot Springs & Black-Sand Beach
The gentle, close-in North Bali day: Bali's largest Buddhist monastery, a jungle hot-spring soak and Lovina's laid-back black-sand shore.
North Bali Temples & Mountain Lakes
The full postcard loop into the cool highlands: a rainforest waterfall, the twin-lakes ridge and the floating lake temple at Bedugul.
Munduk Waterfalls & Highlands Hike
For legs that want a workout: two rainforest waterfalls, a coffee-garden trail and the twin-lakes ridge, up in the cool hills.
Banjar: Buddhist Monastery & Jungle Hot Springs
A short, soothing half-day close to the port: golden stupas, a warm sulphur soak and a warung lunch — lovely even in the rain.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Lovina?
- Your ship docks directly at the Lovina cruise terminal in Indonesia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Lovina?
- Yes. Lovina is walkable from the cruise port — many cruisers reach the city centre on foot.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Lovina centre?
- Typical options include Taxi, Shuttle bus, Car rental, Motorbike taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Lovina?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Lovina independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Lovina and are cards accepted?
- Lovina 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 Lovina 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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