Indonesia by ferry
Indonesia is a country with more than 47 islands and 41 ferry ports. Maritime transportation in Indonesia is very well developed and there are numerous lines taking you from the mainland to the islands and back. There are also various international departures to different countries, such as Singapore. Depending on the type of vessel that you are going to take to reach your destination, you may be able to take your car or motorbike with you, but keep in mind that you need to double check if the vessel in question is a car ferry or a passenger ferry to be sure.Table Of Contents
Domestic Ferry Lines
There are 62 ferry lines operating inside Indonesia. The most popular domestic ferry lines are Padang Bai - Senggigi, Padang Bai - Nusa Penida and Padang Bai - Gili Trawangan that take more than 176 passengers between these destinations. Of course, the routes are operating even during the winter, but the departure schedule is slightly different. Also, keep in mind that if the weather is not adequate for sailing, there is always a possibility that the ferry departure might be canceled, so make sure you read the Terms and Conditions applied for the specific departure you are interested in. Here are some of the most popular ferry lines offered in Indonesia:Travel Padang Bai - Nusa Penida
Travel Padang Bai - Gili Trawangan
Travel Nusa Lembongan - Gili Trawangan
Travel Nusa Penida - Padang Bai
Travel Nusa Penida - Gili Trawangan
Travel Serangan - Gili Trawangan
Travel Gili Trawangan - Serangan
Travel Gili Trawangan - Padang Bai
Travel Gili Trawangan - Nusa Penida
International Ferry Lines
Other than the domestic ferry lines, you can take a ferry from Indonesia to several other destinations in Singapore. Some of these lines do not sail daily, so make sure to check the operational intervals for each of these ferry lines. Most of the international departures start from the port of Kusamba. Below you can see the list of the most popular international lines for ferries from Indonesia that you can purchase your tickets for:Ferry Companies
Indonesia has around 41 ferry companies operating departures to and from the surrounding islands. Maruti Fast Boat is the largest ferry operator offering more than 10 ferry lines, whereas the smallest ferry company is Trans Nusa Bahari and has 1 in their offer. The vessels vary in size and capacity, depending on the route they are sailing on, but the information regarding the type of vessel you will be boarding is going to be indicated on the ticket and on the search results when you browse through the departures. Some of the ferry companies operating in Indonesia can be found below, where you can click on them for more information and reviews:
Ferry Ports in Indonesia
Indonesia is home to approximately 41 ferry ports. The largest ferry port is the one situated in Tanjung Pandan. Of course, during the high summer season, it is advisable to get to the ferry port at least 45 minutes prior to the departure time of your ferry in order to avoid any delays in your travel time. The smallest ferry port is the one in Parepare. Below you can see a list of the most important ports, and here you can find all ferry ports and terminals in Indonesia.Islands in Indonesia
Indonesia is home to more than 47 islands. The biggest island off the coast of Indonesia is Sumatra, while the smallest one is North Maluku. Based on the ticket sales for the ferry lines to the islands of Indonesia, the most popular islands in terms of travellers are Bali, Java and Gili Trawangan. For more details about each of the islands in Indonesia, you can click on them below for more information about that island; ferry timetables, ferry companies, places of interest and more!Java
Gili Trawangan
Nusa Penida
Sumatra
Sulawesi
Gili Air
Nusa Lembongan
Lombok
Flores
Sumba
Batam
Timor
Sumbawa
Buton
Belitung
Ambon
Bangka
Bintan
Biak
Natuna