i planning flight to Jakarta n take ferry to Bali on March 2009. I would like to know how long i need stay at ferry and where should i take?
planning flight to Jakarta n take ferry to Bali on March 2009. I would like to know how long i need stay at ferry and where should i take? if cann’t take ferry can i choose trains to Surabaya? where can i get trains information
on May 5th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
As I know, there is no good ferry from Jakarta to Bali. I suggest you to go by air travel from Jakarta to Bali.
on May 5th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
The flight from Jakarta to Bali is 1h15 – 1h30. You’ll land in Denpassar. No need to take a ferry. If you want to go to one of the smaller inslands e.g. one of the Gili Islands/Nusa Lembongan/etc…, you can always take/hire one of the local boats that navigate between the islands.
There is a fery though from Jakarta to Bali but, from what I have heard and read about, it is horrible and the kamar kecil (toilets) are dirty. Plus, the sea can be very rough at certain times of the year.
Rough sea >>>upset stomach >>> toilets?!?!? Some people have been heard to say that this trip was hell…on a rough sea.
If you like a new experience, go for it.:-))
Have a nice trip.
Edit :
Here is an internet address of a serious travel agency recommended by tthe French tourist guide “Le Guide du Routard” that -most probably- will be able to give you the latest updates on what you are looking for :
wluckyfr@ indosat.net.id
Hope this helps.
on May 6th, 2010 at 12:12 am
Unless you have a death wish I would advise against taking any ferry in Indo. They are known for being poorly maintained and often have accidents or sink from overloading them.
on May 6th, 2010 at 12:50 am
From jakarta to bali by ferry is not good choice..because so easy and cheap by airlines…only 1.15- 1.30 hours &price Rp 300.000 – 500.000
March is month for famous day call ” Nyepi = silent ” for date may be you can try to ask bali local travel agent http://www.BaliAmazingTour.com
HAVE A NICE HOLIDAY
on May 6th, 2010 at 1:26 am
2 days 1 night will come to Bali from Jakarta ship.
Cheers
on May 6th, 2010 at 1:50 am
You can take a ferry NOT from Jakarta but you instead have to take a bus first to Ketapang in Java and then finally a ferry ride to Bali (in Gilimanuk).
You can also take a train fromYogyakarta, Surabaya, or Probolingo to the ferry terminal.
The ferry service is rather frequent (I remember I missed one ferry and did not wait very long for the next trip).
on May 6th, 2010 at 2:06 am
What is the reason for you to complicate things up by taking ferry to Bali from Jakarta? You can simply take flights to Bali – very simple, easy and cheap. The one thing you should always keep in mind is that most (public) sea transportation in Indonesia is horrible!!