Gili Mas (Lombok) Cruise Port
Mataram, Indonesia · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Gili Mas Cruise Berth — Pelabuhan Gili Mas, Mataram.
Grab works on Lombok but driver coverage is thinner than Bali; private-driver-for-the-day is the most reliable plan. Distances are long and roads slower than they look on a map.
Lombok's purpose-built cruise terminal — quieter and less polished than Bali, with everything by road from the gate.
At a glance
Port summary
Gili Mas opened in 2019 as Lombok's first dedicated cruise terminal. There is no walkable destination at the dock — Lembar village is 2 km up the road, Mataram 25 km north, Senggigi 30 km, and the Sasak villages or Kuta Lombok 40-55 km east. Private driver hire is the standard cruise-day pattern.
Cruise dock
🚢 Gili Mas Cruise Berth — Pelabuhan Gili Mas
Modern alongside cruise berth at Gili Mas, opened 2019 as Lombok's first dedicated cruise terminal. About 2 km south of the older Lembar ferry port and 25 km from Mataram. All cruise traffic now uses this berth.
📍 Latitude: -8.740812, Longitude: 116.062133
See dock on port map →Getting to Mataram
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Most lines run paid shuttles to Mataram or Senggigi; useful for short calls, but a private driver is usually better value.
📍 Cruise-line shuttle bay at the terminal exit
Bluebird coverage is thinner than Bali; agree the fare in advance for any non-metered ride.
📍 Taxi queue at the terminal gate
Grab and Gojek both work; supply is patchy on cruise days, so book the return ride before you leave Wi-Fi.
📍 Pin your driver outside the terminal — Grab cars wait on the access road
Private driver-for-the-day is the most reliable Lombok DIY plan — covers Senggigi, Mataram and the Sasak villages on a single loop.
📍 Pre-book online; driver meets you with a name sign at the terminal exit
Gili Mas is a working industrial port with nothing of interest within walking distance.
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Bring more cash than you would on Bali — outside Mataram and Senggigi most spending is rupiah notes. Card is fine for hotels and bigger restaurants only.
Things to do
Mayura Water Palace
Short stop⭐ Highlight
18th-century court of the Balinese Rajas of Cakranegara, now a park around a lily pool and pavilion.
🕐 Mid-morning for the gardens before the midday heat
Sade Traditional Sasak Village
⭐ Highlight
Sasak village with thatched alang-alang houses and a guided walk through village life.
🕐 Morning before midday heat
Tanjung Aan Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Two crescent bays of fine peppercorn sand and turquoise water — Lombok's prettiest swim beach.
🕐 Late morning for clearest water
Selong Belanak Beach
🏖️ Beach
Wide horseshoe bay with mellow waves and gentle sand — Lombok's standard beginner-surf beach.
🕐 Morning for surf lessons or anytime for swim
Senggigi Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Sheltered crescent bay with calm swimming, beachfront warungs and gentle sunset views toward Bali.
🕐 Morning for swimming or late afternoon for sunset
Sira Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Long quiet strand of pale sand on Lombok's north coast with the Gili Islands visible offshore.
🕐 Late morning for clearest water
Kuta Lombok Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
South-coast surf town beach with pale sand and a low-key strip of warungs and surf shops.
🕐 Morning for swim and surf lessons
Banyumulek Pottery Village
Short stop🛒 Market
Sasak pottery village where families hand-shape and fire terracotta — watch and buy direct.
🕐 Mid-morning when workshops are open and the light is good
Pasar Cakranegara
Short stop🛒 Market
Lombok's busiest market — sarongs, spices and street food in central Cakranegara.
🕐 Early morning (7-10am) for produce, all day for textiles
Sukarara Weaving Village
Short stop🛒 Market
Hand-loom village specialising in Sasak songket and ikat — try the loom yourself and buy direct.
🕐 Morning, when the weavers are active on the looms
Gili Trawangan Day Trip
🎯 Activity
Day trip to the largest Gili — turquoise water and snorkelling, no cars on the island.
🕐 Earliest morning boat to maximise hours on the island
Pusuk Pass Monkey Forest
Short stop🌿 Nature
Mountain pass viewpoint with wild macaques and a sweep down to Lombok's north coast.
🕐 Mid-morning, when the macaques are most active
Pura Batu Bolong
Short stoptemple_shrine
Small Hindu temple on a black volcanic rock with Bali visible across the strait at sunset.
🕐 Late afternoon for sunset across the Lombok Strait
Pura Lingsar
Short stoptemple_shrine
Rare temple shared by Balinese Hindus and Lombok's Wektu Telu Muslims, with sacred-spring eels.
🕐 Mid-morning before crowds and heat
Pura Meru
Short stoptemple_shrine
Lombok's largest Hindu temple, with three multi-tiered meru shrines to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.
🕐 Morning before the midday heat
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Plan my day →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Mataram?
- Your ship docks directly at the Mataram cruise terminal in Indonesia.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Mataram?
- Walking into Mataram 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 Mataram 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 Mataram?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Mataram independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Mataram and are cards accepted?
- Mataram 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 Mataram 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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