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Benoa

Benoa harbour in Bali is a base for small-ship cruises through the Indonesian islands.

3 things to do1 airport connections

Your day ashore, at a glance

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Peak season: Jun, Jul, Aug

Make the most of your stop

Things to do in Benoa

3 recommendations

Choose an easy wander, a local highlight or a bigger day out. Compare practical details before you head ashore.

Explore ashore
Recommended ashore
Ubud
Rice terraces, temples and the Monkey Forest.
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Explore ashore
Recommended ashore
Uluwatu temple
Clifftop temple with a kecak dance at sunset.
Distance from port
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Photo: Grayswoodsurrey; CC BY-SA 4.0; cropped · License
Recommended ashore
Tanah Lot
A sea temple on a rock, cut off at high tide.
Distance from port
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Getting to your ship

Airport to cruise port

Benoa harbour is about 10 km from Bali's Ngurah Rai International, 20 to 40 minutes by taxi depending on traffic.

DPS

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport

To Benoa · one way

Airport lounges

Verified transfer prices from DPS have not been published yet. Check the transport operator before booking.

Rental cars: Visitors usually hire a car with a driver rather than drive themselves.

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Arrange your transfer to Benoa

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Find a rental car for your visit to Benoa

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Know before you go

Safety ashore

Women travelers

Extra caution advised

The advisory describes harassment and verbal abuse of solo women travelers. Plan reliable transport for your specific Bali excursion. Assessment uses country-level government advice; port-specific conditions may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

Government of Canada travel advice

LGBTQ+ travelers

Extra caution advised

The advisory warns of discrimination and varying provincial rules. Aceh-specific criminal penalties are not Bali law; check the rules for the actual excursion location. Assessment uses country-level government advice; port-specific conditions may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-25

Government of Canada travel advice

Editorial guidance reflects the cited advice and review date. Laws, attitudes and conditions can differ within a destination. No rating guarantees personal safety.

Pick your moment

When to go

Jan: Low season
Feb: Low season
Mar: Shoulder season
Apr: Shoulder season
May: Shoulder season
Jun: High season
Jul: High season
Aug: High season
Sep: Shoulder season
Oct: Shoulder season
Nov: Shoulder season
Dec: Shoulder season

● High season○ Shoulder season◌ Low season

The dry season from April to October is busiest.

Who else is in port?

Port crowding index

100 is average. 150 means 50% more ship passenger capacity than this port’s observed hourly average over the past 30 days; 50 means half the average.

Checking ships in port…

Estimate for tracked catalog ships, based on published passenger capacity, not actual passengers ashore. Port areas are approximate circles around published port coordinates. Only positions reported within an hour at 1 knot or less are counted; ships at anchor may be included. Missing AIS reports and untracked ships can understate crowding. Quiet observed hours count toward the average; collection outages do not.

Set sail

Ships sailing from Benoa

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No ships are currently recorded as based at this port. It may be visited as a port of call.