Benoa Harbor is one of the busiest ports in Bali. It is located in the southern part of Bali Island, adjacent to Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport. In addition to Benoa Harbor, Bali Island also has several other ports such as Padangbai Harbor, which is located at the eastern tip of Bali Island which connecting to Lombok Island. Gilimanuk Harbor, which is located at the western tip of Bali Island which connects Bali Island with Java Island by ferry.
Benoa Harbor has a very vital function for the people of Bali. This is because Benoa Harbor is not only a place for fishermen’s boats to dock, Benoa Harbor is also a place for ships carrying passengers to eastern Indonesia, such as Labuan Bajo, Surabaya, and others. This harbor is also the departure point for several yachts.
Now Benoa Harbor is also often visited by several cruise ships that stop by, dropping off passengers to visit and tour Bali Island. The arrival of these cruise ships has a very significant impact on Bali’s economy, especially in the tourism sector. Tourists who visit must hire a car, hire a self-driving car, or hire a car with a driver, and visit tourist attractions such as Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, Ubud, Denpasar, and surrounding areas. Cruise tourists will make the most of the ship’s short stopover time by filling their tourist activities as best they can.
The view of Benoa Harbor is very beautiful and diverse. In addition to being able to see the view of fishing boats from Benoa Harbor, we can see airplanes landing and taking off at Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport, Bali. The view of the Bali Mandara toll road, built on Telok Benoa connecting Nusa Dua and Ngurah Rai Airport adds to the beautiful atmosphere. The sunset is an exotic moment that can be enjoyed. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue, which is located in Jimbaran and has a height of 121 meters, is clearly visible.
