Ketapang Ferry
Ketapang Ferry
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Saul_True
Osaka, Japan605 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We took the ferry from Gilimanuk to Banyuwangi at 1pm on August 8th, 2023. In Gilimanuk, there are ticket booths everywhere; we got tickets at the booth nearest to the entrance at 18K each. No passports required; we just gave our names and they printed scannable tickets for us.
Not a lot of seating on board, but keep in mind that a bigger issue may be the smoke, as other passengers seem to light up everywhere, even inside.
It was a smooth enough passage, and took 1 hour, 10 minutes in total. The berthing in Ketapang took longer than the journey itself, so a bit congested at port.
All in all, a good experience to try out. Just make sure you get a seat upwind from the smokers.
Not a lot of seating on board, but keep in mind that a bigger issue may be the smoke, as other passengers seem to light up everywhere, even inside.
It was a smooth enough passage, and took 1 hour, 10 minutes in total. The berthing in Ketapang took longer than the journey itself, so a bit congested at port.
All in all, a good experience to try out. Just make sure you get a seat upwind from the smokers.
Written August 8, 2023
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2014FpvGt
Swan View, Australia2,913 contributions
Jun 2023
We traveled from Gilimanuk to Banyuwangi on the 26th June and returned on the 30th June.
We found it very easy to get tickets.
On the Gilimanuk side the streets are lined with ticket offices.
We did have to show our passports and it cost 20,000Rup or $2Aus.
Coming back the ticket offices are across the road from the port and only cost us 16,000Rup this time.
The trip takes around 1 hour.
30 minutes traveling and 30 minutes to berth.
The bad part was the filth.
The toilets are so dirty and the outside seating area was also filthy.
The toilets don't have paper or even a paper holder.
But this is still the cheapest and best way to get between Bali and East Java.
We found it very easy to get tickets.
On the Gilimanuk side the streets are lined with ticket offices.
We did have to show our passports and it cost 20,000Rup or $2Aus.
Coming back the ticket offices are across the road from the port and only cost us 16,000Rup this time.
The trip takes around 1 hour.
30 minutes traveling and 30 minutes to berth.
The bad part was the filth.
The toilets are so dirty and the outside seating area was also filthy.
The toilets don't have paper or even a paper holder.
But this is still the cheapest and best way to get between Bali and East Java.
Written July 14, 2023
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Randonne
New Castle NH225 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Before boarding I suggest everyone eat a reality sandwich. This is Asia, the third world, in a nation of 260 million+. This is the predominant mode of transport between the 146 million people of Java and the most touristed place in the country, Bali. It costs very little, even with a car. No it's not the cleanest boat in the world, yes there are many of them operating and there are some fumes. But we managed to have a great (short) crossing engaged all the while by a group of Javanese kids whose families were heading for a vacation in Bali. We got where we were going in a timely manner, none the worse for wear. If you want entertainment find something else, but of you want to cross between Java and Bali without flying you could do a lot worse.
Written July 18, 2018
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Nie0301
Bandung, Indonesia333 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
this is the first time, I go to Bali with car. So, I must use ferry to across the strait.
First I buy ticket on minimarket across the Harbour.
Then, after paid (in cash, they don't accept card), we can go to the harbour. Just give tickets and another documents and just follow the instructions.
After 50 minutes, I've already arrived at Bali.
First I buy ticket on minimarket across the Harbour.
Then, after paid (in cash, they don't accept card), we can go to the harbour. Just give tickets and another documents and just follow the instructions.
After 50 minutes, I've already arrived at Bali.
Written December 20, 2020
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Neil G
Singaraja, Indonesia1,383 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
We do this trip once a month with our vehicle, we find it a good way for our guests from Bali to see other parts of Indonesia and it is just a short trip either one day or stay overnight, but a good continual service.
Written April 6, 2019
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Dung N
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam37 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
We (group of 19 people) traveled from Bali to Java during a 3,5-day land tour (De-Djawatan - Ijen - Tumpask Sewu - Bromo).
It took longtime filling in passengers' info and waiting. Cheap price maybe (ticket already included in our tour), carrying vehicles, and their passengers.
However, me & my friends enjoyed the journey, having fast lunch with instant mie and instant white kopi, looking the mountains as background, and smeeling the cool breeze. The food seller was friendly, like every locals there.
I like Indonesian people, 'sans-souci' at least ones I met on the way from Bali to Surabaya.
It took longtime filling in passengers' info and waiting. Cheap price maybe (ticket already included in our tour), carrying vehicles, and their passengers.
However, me & my friends enjoyed the journey, having fast lunch with instant mie and instant white kopi, looking the mountains as background, and smeeling the cool breeze. The food seller was friendly, like every locals there.
I like Indonesian people, 'sans-souci' at least ones I met on the way from Bali to Surabaya.
Written May 12, 2023
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Johannes R
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3,081 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Nice and fast ferry ride. Cheap for a person without any vehicle. Easy for traveling from Bali to Java. Especially if you wanna do the Ijen tour!
Written January 14, 2019
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Bryan H
Portland, OR1,637 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
We're taken our share of ferries in our time, and this one ranks near the bottom of our experiences. First off, because there are so many ships operating, they wait out in the harbor to dock, extending what should be a fairly short 30 minute journey. (We had good weather, so I think this only gets worse if the weather turns bad.) Everyone was smoking once on board, and it was just a miserable trip for the most part. Felt hassled by some of the other locals taking the boat. Getting off was a nightmare since we were probably the only walk on pedestrians. Everyone else was on a vehicle. And we stood there being gassed by their exhaust as the boat took a long time to dock and get situated. Wanted to try overland to Bali. Now that I have done it, won't want to try that again.
Written February 1, 2018
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YOYOK A
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Feb 2024 • Family
Why is it that every morning the ferry at Gilimanuk is always waiting in line???
Not all docks are functional
He said change all the shifts
What's called changing the shift means going straight ahead instead of emptying the dock
Not all docks are functional
He said change all the shifts
What's called changing the shift means going straight ahead instead of emptying the dock
Written February 3, 2024
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Ludwig B
Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe138 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Not expensive but taken at the head of the tourist, preferred an online reservation through the firizy site, because at the checkout the prices vary from 6500 RP to 16000 rp per person depending on the mood of the cashier
Written August 9, 2023
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I was not aware it was still operating at all. I would imagine you would have to go to Giilimanuk and the drive around to Padan bie in East Bali. But I repeat I am not really sure now
Written August 12, 2023
Hey guys. Is the banyuwangi to Lombok 12 hour ferry running? I’d like to take this in august. How would I book tickets? If not is there an alternative route? Many thanks! :)
Written June 15, 2022
Hey guys. Is the banyuwangi to Lombok 12 hour ferry running? I’d like to take this in august. How would I book tickets? If not is there an alternative route? Many thanks! :)
Written June 15, 2022
Hi, just want to find information for kids under 12, do they need to get antigen test if want to go to Bali from ketapang?? Thanks
Written December 18, 2021
Hi!
Where can I buy the ticket for this ferry? (should I buy a ticket in advance?)
And can I bring a motorcycle on it?
Thank you in advance.
Kind regards,
Kevin M.
Written June 30, 2019
You gwt your ticket as you ride through with your motor, just make sure, you hacmve your licence and motorbike papers,,, Ferries leave wcey ten minutes
Written July 1, 2019
1.What date will toll card machine be only method of payment for ferry?
2. Where can toll/ferry cards be purchased?
Written October 17, 2018
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