BALI INDONESIA (ISl News) - PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Persero) or Pelindo through its subholding, PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik, once again welcomed world yachting enthusiasts who were sailing to the archipelago in an international activity entitled Sail to Indonesia Yacht Rally 2025. For the second time, the Bali Maritime Tourism Hub (BMTH) at Benoa Harbor, Bali, was designated as one of the main destinations in the Sail to Indonesia trip series this year. The welcoming event took place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 and was attended by yachters from various countries around the world.
This year's Sail to Indonesia event at BMTH is even more special as it coincides with the 4th Pelindo Day celebrations, themed "4mplify Unity, 4accelerate Prosperity ." The presence of international yachtsmen at Benoa/BMTH is an opportunity to represent the spirit of global togetherness and support the growth of Indonesian maritime tourism while accelerating economic growth through this sector.
The President Director of PT Pelindo Solusi Logistik (SPSL), Joko Noerhudha, emphasized that this event is the right opportunity to introduce the international-standard premium marina being developed at BMTH. "Today's event is not only a ceremonial welcome for yachters but also a momentum to demonstrate Indonesia's readiness to present premium marina tourism. The presence of this marina is expected to be a catalyst for national tourism, especially maritime tourism, accelerate local economic growth, and become a spark for the birth of other premium marinas in the archipelago."
As part of the series of events, the Bali Cultural Harbor Show featured Balinese arts and cultural performances, including the Panyembrama Dance, Joged Bumbung (traditional Javanese dance), gamelan music, and modern musical entertainment such as live bands and DJs. This performance symbolized the harmony between local cultural heritage and the growing international maritime tourism scene.
Separately, Ulf Backlund, President Director of PT Marina Development Indonesia (MDI), shared his views on BMTH's future prospects. "Construction of Bali Gapura Marina continues. Dock B has now been completed and represents the arrival of a new era of maritime tourism for Indonesia. The next targets are the provision of complete technical service facilities by mid-2026, expansion to 180 berths, including superyacht capacity, by the third quarter of 2026, and the development of a commercial center by 2028," he said.
In addition to being an international market sounding event to introduce the potential of Indonesian marinas , Sail to Indonesia 2025 is also expected to have a multiplier effect on the tourism sector, local MSMEs, and improve national logistics and maritime connectivity. To support the comfort of yachters , Pelindo Group together with MDI prepares a variety of international standard services, ranging from marina arrival guidelines , fueling services , to provision guidelines . The presence of these facilities also emphasizes Indonesia's seriousness in welcoming world-class marine tourists.
Joko Noerhudha added, " We hope this event will provide a memorable experience for yachters and also open up opportunities for investment and global collaboration in marine tourism development. This is a concrete manifestation of the SOE's commitment to providing inclusive economic benefits to the surrounding community, in line with the spirit of '4mplify Unity, 4ccelerate Prosperity,'" he said.
Australian yachtsman Rob shared his positive impressions of his visit to BMTH. "The experience of sailing and staying at BMTH was incredible. After sailing for approximately four months, we were warmly welcomed and able to experience Balinese culture. I hope to return to Bali for next year's rally ," he said.
With the implementation of the Sail to Indonesia Yacht Rally 2025, Pelindo Group reaffirms its steps in supporting Indonesia's vision as a global maritime tourism destination , while also emphasizing support for the National Strategic Project (PSN) that supports Asta Cita in the economic sector, especially the equitable distribution of the people's economy through maritime tourism.
(ISL News Editorial/Corcom SPSL).
