Benoa, Bali, Indonesia

The port of Benoa is located on the island of Bali, Indonesia. It provides easy access to nearby Kuta, the best known resort area of the island. Other nearby towns and villages include Seseh (6.4 nm), Denpasar (4.5 nm), Ujung (1.8 nm), Pesanggaran (2.0 nm), Kedonganan (2.9 nm) and Tuban (1.0 nm).

Kuta is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars. Visitors can also view the memorial to the 202 people murdered by the bombs on 12th October 2002. Outside of Kuta visitors can visit nearby Seminyak, Sanur, Nusa Dua and further out, the quaint town of Ubud.

Things to See & Do

* Bali Bomb Memorial
* Kuta Beach
* Waterbom Park
* Shopping at Kuta Square
* Water sports

General information

Cruise Season - Jan - Dec
Currency - Rupiah (IDR)
Language - Indonesian
Population - 3,900,000 approx (Bali)
Electricity - 2 round pins European style
Land Area - 5,632.86 km2
Time - GMT plus hours seven hours
International Country Telephone Code - +62

Port Location - Benoa Harbor is around 20 min northeast of Kuta, and speedboats and cruises from the Gili Islands, Lombok and Nusa Lembongan arrive here. Most companies operating from Benoa offer free pick-up and drop-off in and around Kuta.

Travel Links - Ngurah Rai International Airport, also known as Denpasar International Airport (DPS), is in fact directly south of Kuta, about 15 minutes away by taxi.

Kuta is connected by bus routes from all areas of Bali. There are various scheduled shuttle services including Perama. Perama shuttle buses to Kuta leave from Sanur, Ubud, Candidasa, Padang Bai and Lovina.