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LOCATION:
Bali Marina is centrally located on Bali only 12 kilometers from the Bali International Airport. We are half way between the tourist towns of Sanur and Kuta for shopping & fun. 60 kilometers from the famous Ubud - the Arts & Crafts Capital. We have most every service imaginable from discount provisions to electronic repairs.
If you can't find it in Bali, just ask our information desk -- we can !
SAILING APPROACHES:
The Benoa harbor leads begin at the Sea Buoy at 8°45'14 S, 115°14'55 E. Follow the leads (just below a lone palm tree on the hill above) --on a course of 255True, past buoys #1 and #2 to the beginning of the dog-leg channel. Maintain a course close to the Red (left) side channel markers (stay clear of all Green markers). Continue 30 meters past the last Buoy #8 before turning North - (staying close to the main ship wharf - portside) - to the Marina, located at 8°44'28"S and 115°12'48"E. We do not recommend night time approaches without prior experience -- Very dim navigation lights against a bright background. We recommend a slack-tide arrival if possible. In fact, the port is officially closed at sundown if you're concerned about your yacht insurance.
Click here for approach chart.
SECURITY:
Bali Marina provides 24/7 security staff and CCTV camera.
Please don't hesitate to call on VHF 77 for our assistance. We're here for you !
THE FORMALITIES:
Upon arrival, the Indonesian Government requires all yachts to have, in their possession, several documents :
- A Passport valid at least more than six months from the date you will enter Indonesia. (check your expiration date)
- A “CAIT” (or Cruising Permit).
PLAN AHEAD! The process takes 7 weeks. The CAIT is issued for 90 days. If you wish to stay longer in Indonesia --- NO PROBLEM. We can process another CAIT.
- Your last port clearance and boat registry.
A TOURIST VISA ON ARRIVAL (Visa Kunjungan Saat Kedatangan) will be issued on arrival for 30 days for US$ 25.00 for selected countries. Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Dutch, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Maladewa, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Rep.People of China, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Swedia, Switzerland, Taiwan, UAE, UK, USA. Countries not on this list must apply for a visa at the nearest offshore Indonesian Embassy / consulate.
A FREE TOURIST VISA ON ARRIVAL
for these countries : Brunei Darusalam, Chili, Hongkong (SAR), Macao (SAR), Malaysia, Maroco, Peru, Philipine, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Tourist visas will be issued at selected gateways:
Airports: Medan, Pekanbaru, Padang, JKT, Surabaya, Bali & Manado.
Seaports: Batam, Tanjung Uban (Bintan), Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Belawan (Medan), Sibolga (Sumatra), Dumai, Teluk Bayur (Padang), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung Mas (Semarang) Padang Bai & Benoa (Bali), Tenau (Kupang), Maumere, Pare-pare, Bitung (Menado),and Jayapura (papua).
- We strongly recommend that all yacht apply for A SOCIAL BUDAYA VISA ~~ with our sponsor letter and CAIT in hand, you will receive a visa good for 60 days at the nearest Indonesian Consulate (in Darwin, the Consulate fee is about A$60.00). You can extend this visa before the 60-days visa expire, every 30-days up to 4 times. We charge US$ 70 per person for a sponsor letter. (See the CAIT page on this web site).
- A Crew List, which matches the names and passport numbers on your “CAIT”, will be issued on arrival. We strongly suggest that all crew and/or visitors to sail with the boat in Indonesia are listed on the CAIT before hand.
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