BALI INDONESIA (ISL News) - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) Celukan Bawang Port recorded a new milestone with the successful docking and service activities of the luxury cruise ship MV. Seven Seas Mariner on Friday (11/4). The 216-meter Bahamian-flagged ship carried 1,063 passengers and crew, becoming the first of three cruise ships scheduled to arrive throughout April 2025.
This month, Pelindo Pelabuhan Celukan Bawang will also s
erve the activities of MV. Seven Seas Voyager on April 13 and MV. Insignia on April 25. With more than 2,900 tourists and crews expected to stop by, making April the month with the highest number of cruise ship berths in history for North Bali.
This achievement continues the achievements of early 2025, namely the successful docking of the cruise ship MV. Anthem of the Seas (347 meters) on February 27 and the docking service of the cruise ship MV. Riviera (238 meters) on March 19 even though the pier is only 160 meters long.
General Manager of Celukan Bawang Port, Mochammad Imron, stated, "This berthing marks the world's trust in Celukan Bawang as a major cruise ship destination in North Bali." Imron said.
Pelindo continues to strive to improve the facilities and quality of services provided to service users, especially for cruise ship activities. In addition, synergy with all stakeholders and stakeholders also contributed to the increase in cruise ship visits this year.
Head of the Class IV Celukan Bawang KSOP Office, Taufikur Rahman, SH, MM) added, "With strong synergy, we prove that this port is capable of serving world-class cruise ships." Said Taufik
The arrival of this cruise ship is projected to have a significant economic impact on the surrounding community, especially the transportation sector, MSMEs, and local tourism such as Lovina, Banjar Hot Springs, and Sumberkima Tourism Village. This Cruise Ship Visit also strengthens Celukan Bawang's position as the main gateway for cruise tourism in North Bali.
"The increase in cruise ship visits this year is not only a symbol of technical achievement, but also a manifestation of the trust of world cruise ship operators in the facilities and services of Celukan Bawang Port managed by Pelindo," concluded Imron.
(ISL News Editorial Team/Corcom Pelindo Pusat/email:islnewstv@gmail.com)
