View Southeast Asia on the mapTraditional 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.

Bali (Benoa)

Bali (Benoa) · Indonesia · -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.

Port highlights

The city of Denpasar has about 700,000 people, and the whole island of Bali has about 4.3 million

Population

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.

Climate

Indonesian and Balinese (English is understood in tourist areas)

Language

Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cash is essential at street stalls and markets.

Currency

April to October, the dry season. May to September in particular has little rain and stable weather.

Best time to visit

Local food

Babi guling (whole roasted pig), ayam betutu, nasi campur, sate lilit.

Sights

Tanah Lot, the temple floating on the seaUluwatu Temple on the cliff and the Kecak danceUbud, a town of art and rice terracesTirta Gangga, the royal water palaceBeaches and marine activities at Nusa Dua and Sanur

Monthly average high / low temperatures

31°

25°Jan

31°

25°Feb

31°

25°Mar

31°

25°Apr

31°

24°May

30°

24°Jun

29°

24°Jul

29°

24°Aug

30°

24°Sep

31°

24°Oct

32°

25°Nov

31°

25°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1991–2020 · Station: DENPASAR NGURAH RAI · about 5 km from port · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers

Much cheaper than Tokyo

Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)60 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is somewhat cheaper.

IDR 3,125

Water 600 ml

IDR 35,000

Coffee

IDR 20,000

Inexpensive meal

IDR 47,500

Local beer

IDR 43,000

Big Mac

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 (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

DPS

Nearest airport

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Airport to port (approx.)

A — Direct flight

Ease of access

About 4.9 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)ApproximateCalculated from OurAirports coordinates (Oct 4, 2026)

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Southeast AsiaNov 2026 – Mar 2027

Sources

Source unverified

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Bali (Benoa)

Port highlights

Getting there from Japan

Itineraries calling here

12-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Laem Chabang (Bangkok) to Bali (Benoa)

137-Night Cruise from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to London (Greenwich)

26-Night Southeast Asia Cruise from Sydney (Australia) to Singapore

Sources