# Bali (Benoa) - Kind: port - Data version: 2026-10-14 - Reference month: 2026-10 - Checked: 2026-07-22 - Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/port/bali-benoa For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider. ## Overview Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Benoa_Bali_Indonesia_Ships-in-Benoa-Harbour-03.jpg) Checked: none (unverified) - Region: [View Southeast Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=southeast-asia) - Description: Traditional island culture of temples and rice terraces coexists with an international resort lined with beach clubs. The port area is a hub for marine sports, while heading inland to Ubud offers the atmosphere of an arts village. - Port name: Bali (Benoa) - English name: Bali (Benoa) - Country: Indonesia - Latitude / longitude: -8.74, 115.21 Benoa Port on Bali is one of Indonesia's major cruise ports, close to Denpasar and the Nusa Dua resort area. It is a gateway to Bali's vibrant Hindu culture and colorful tourist attractions. Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Port highlights - Population: The city of Denpasar has about 700,000 people, and the whole island of Bali has about 4.3 million - Climate: A tropical monsoon climate with stable temperatures year-round. The rainy season is from November to March, and the dry season is from April to October. Lower humidity makes the dry season comfortable. - Language: Indonesian and Balinese (English is understood in tourist areas) - Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cash is essential at street stalls and markets. - Best time to visit: April to October, the dry season. May to September in particular has little rain and stable weather. ### Local food Babi guling (whole roasted pig), ayam betutu, nasi campur, sate lilit. ### Sights - Tanah Lot, the temple floating on the sea - Uluwatu Temple on the cliff and the Kecak dance - Ubud, a town of art and rice terraces - Tirta Gangga, the royal water palace - Beaches and marine activities at Nusa Dua and Sanur Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Monthly average high / low temperatures | Month | Average high (°C / °F) | Average low (°C / °F) | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | | Feb | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 76 °F | | Mar | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | | Apr | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | | May | 31 °C / 87 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Jun | 30 °C / 86 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Jul | 29 °C / 85 °F | 24 °C / 75 °F | | Aug | 29 °C / 85 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Sep | 30 °C / 86 °F | 24 °C / 74 °F | | Oct | 31 °C / 88 °F | 24 °C / 76 °F | | Nov | 32 °C / 89 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | | Dec | 31 °C / 88 °F | 25 °C / 77 °F | Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DENPASAR NGURAH RAI · about 5 km from port · Last checked: 2026-10-03 Checked: 2026-10-03 ## Local prices for travelers - Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items): 60 (Tokyo = 100) (Estimated) - Category: Much cheaper than Tokyo Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat cheaper. | Item | Amount | Currency | Checked | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Water 600 ml | IDR 3,125 | IDR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Coffee | IDR 35,000 | IDR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Inexpensive meal | IDR 20,000 | IDR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Local beer | IDR 47,500 | IDR | Checked: none (unverified) | | Big Mac | IDR 43,000 | IDR | Checked: none (unverified) | - Survey month: 2026-10 Prices in Bali. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 · Sources: Shop and menu prices · [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ([CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)) Checked: none (unverified) ## Getting there from Japan - Nearest airport: DPS - Description: Unknown - Airport to port (approx.): Unknown - Ease of access: A — Direct flight (Estimated) About 4.9 km from airport to port (straight-line distance) (Estimated) Calculated from OurAirports coordinates Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative) Checked: 2026-07-22 English text in preparation. ## Itineraries calling here ### [12-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Laem Chabang (Bangkok) to Bali (Benoa)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-neptune-12n-laem-chabang-bangkok-to-bali-benoa) - Region: Southeast Asia - Itinerary: Oct 2026 – Dec 2028 - Departure months: 2026-10, 2026-11, 2026-12, 2027-01, 2027-02, 2027-03, 2027-10, 2027-11, 2028-11, 2028-12 - Ship: Viking Neptune - Cruise line: Viking Ocean Cruises - Duration: 12 nights - Departure / arrival: Laem Chabang (Bangkok) → Bali (Benoa) - Port: Laem Chabang (Bangkok) › Laem Chabang (Bangkok) › Ko Samui › +6 › Bali (Benoa) - Cruise type: One way / 10 - Amount: From $8,999.00 · Price on the US site (USD, tax inclusion unknown; JPY is an estimate) - Fare level: Highest Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [26-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-26n-sydney-australia-to-singapore) - Region: Southeast Asia - Itinerary: Feb–Mar 2027 - Departure months: 2027-02, 2027-03 - Ship: Queen Victoria - Cruise line: Cunard Line - Duration: 26 nights - Departure / arrival: Sydney (Australia) → Singapore - Port: Sydney (Australia) › Brisbane › Darwin › +5 › Singapore - Cruise type: One way / 9 - Amount: From ¥1,350,000 (observed in JPY) · Price on the Japan site (JPY, excl. taxes) - Fare level: Higher Checked: 2026-07-22 ### [25-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Sydney (Australia)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-25n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-sydney-australia) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Oct 2026 - Departure months: 2026-10 - Ship: Costa Serena - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 25 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Sydney (Australia) - Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Hong Kong › +7 › Sydney (Australia) - Cruise type: One way / 11 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [51-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to San Antonio (Santiago)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-51n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-san-antonio) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Oct 2026 - Departure months: 2026-10 - Ship: Costa Serena - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 51 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → San Antonio (Santiago) - Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Hong Kong › +16 › San Antonio (Santiago) - Cruise type: One way / 20 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ### [65-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Buenos Aires](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-65n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-buenos-aires) - Region: Japan & Asia - Itinerary: Oct 2026 - Departure months: 2026-10 - Ship: Costa Serena - Cruise line: Costa Cruises - Duration: 65 nights - Departure / arrival: Yokohama → Buenos Aires - Port: Yokohama › Keelung (Taipei) › Hong Kong › +22 › Buenos Aires - Cruise type: One way / 26 - Amount: Unknown - Fare level: Standard Checked: 2026-10-09 ## Links ### External sites and sources - [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Benoa_Bali_Indonesia_Ships-in-Benoa-Harbour-03.jpg) - [The Economist, Big Mac Index](https://github.com/TheEconomist/big-mac-data) ### Related Cruise Pitta pages - [View Southeast Asia on the map](https://cruise-pitta.com/explore?r=southeast-asia) - [12-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Laem Chabang (Bangkok) to Bali (Benoa)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/viking-neptune-12n-laem-chabang-bangkok-to-bali-benoa) - [26-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Singapore](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/queen-victoria-26n-sydney-australia-to-singapore) - [25-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Sydney (Australia)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-25n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-sydney-australia) - [51-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to San Antonio (Santiago)](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-51n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-san-antonio) - [65-Night Japan & Asia Cruise from Yokohama to Buenos Aires](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/costa-serena-65n-tokyo-incl-yokohama-to-buenos-aires) ## Checked Checked: 2026-07-22 ## Sources - Unverified (no source recorded for this information)