Leaders in East Java have confirmed that the new Banyuwangi-Denpasar Fast Boat service will be up and running soon. Although the service was anticipated to be operating by the end of June 2025, the Denpasar City Government has confirmed that there is still work to be done. As reported to the media by the Governor …
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Shocking scenes emerged from Bali’s Nusa Lembongan on Wednesday afternoon as a fast boat capsized and sank as it prepared to embark. The ship was carrying 89 passengers, including crew, and no casualties have been reported. The events took place at around 4.30 pm on Wednesday 4th June. The shocking turn of events was extremely …
The long-anticipated Bali Maritime Tourism Hub is nearly ready to open its doors formally. The major maritime redevelopment project in Bali’s Tanjung Benoa has transformed the harbor area into Indonesia’s first international-standard cruise ship pier. The new marina area is set to become the face of Bali’s luxury marine tourism industry. The new Bali Maritime …
Tourists who think of driving recklessly in Bali are being urged to think again. As leaders and communities on the island grow tired of tourists causing havoc on the roads, authorities have confirmed that anyone caught speeding, attempting to do wheelies, or driving carelessly will be swiftly deported. The update comes as Bali continues its …
The Australian Travel Advice Authority, Smartraveller, has issued essential updates on travel safety in Indonesia. Smartraveler regularly revises and reissues travel advice for Australian tourists, travellers, international workers, and expatriates, and the most recent update on travel to Indonesia is important reading. Smartraveller serves as the main communication channel for Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs …
Police in Bali’s popular tourism resort of Sanur have confirmed the arrest of an Indonesian man, originally from Makassar, for a serious robbery against a tourist. The 51-year-old, known by his initials ALW, was arrested on Saturday, 24th May, after he snatched a gold necklace from a tourist visiting the resort. The arrest comes as …
A new boat terminal that will offer fast boat connections between Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Canggu will be in operation as early as 2026. The Badung Regency Government has confirmed that the new port will be located between Canggu and Cemagi and will allow tourists to travel congestion-free between the airport …
In early 2025, it was revealed that Bali will be constructing a new stretch of highway that will help alleviate much of the traffic congestion around the busy tourism resort of Canggu. It has now been confirmed that a 375m stretch of the new West Gatsu Street will be built as an underpass. Bali’s Regent …
Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has announced the formation and immediate deployment of a specialist team to crack down on foreigners operating illegal businesses on the island. There are concerns in Bali that an increasing number of foreign nationals are not only breaking the conditions of their visas but also illegally operating full-scale businesses in the …
Tourists traveling to Bali with dreams of volunteering and lending a hand while on vacation have been issued with strict new advice. Unlike many countries in the world, foreigners who wish to volunteer in Indonesia have to have a specific volunteer visa, and volunteering on a normal visa on arrival could land well-meaning visitors in …
Earlier this year, Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster implemented a controversial new policy banning single-use plastic in the province. The new legislation strengthened existing legislation that was intended to help clean up the island once and for all. As Governor Koster moves into the next phase of the operation to ban single-use plastic, tourists and the …
To the untrained eye it may look like young Gen Z travel bloggers and millennial travel influencers are the biggest trend setters for Bali’s tourism industry. In fact, domestic tourists are the real travel trailblazers in Bali. Where Indonesian domestic tourists go, the world surely follows. Latest travel figures show that domestic tourism to Bali …