The timing is not ideal given recent ferry incidents, but local government in south-west Bali is planning a fast boat route linking I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport to the surf resort of Canggu.
The planned ferry route will aim to bypass Bali’s infamous traffic jams and give visitors a faster, more scenic way to reach the popular surfing destinations on the island, news hub Travel Mole reports.
The project is part of a wider push to roll out multiple water taxi services across the island over the next year.
Badung Regent Wayan Adi Arnawa told local reporters that road construction alone will not solve anymore the congestion choking Canggu’s streets.
“If we want to overcome traffic jams, it’s not enough to just build roads,” he was reported as saying “We also need alternative transportation systems. In 2026, we will design a public transportation network.”
The proposed airport–Canggu sea link would be a first step.
Arnawa said the service would offer tourists a comfortable, affordable, and time-saving alternative to navigating crowded highways, getting them straight from the airport to the beach by boat.
If successful, similar routes could connect other tourism hotspots, including Uluwatu and the island of Nusa Penida.
Arnawa acknowledged that new infrastructure will be needed along Bali coasts. This would include upgraded beaches and piers.
Discussions are reportedly underway with state-owned ferry operator PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero).
If successful, similar routes could connect other tourism hotspots, including Uluwatu and the island of Nusa Penida.
Arnawa acknowledged that new infrastructure will be needed along Bali coasts. This would include upgraded beaches and piers.
Discussions are reportedly underway with state-owned ferry operator PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero).
Image: Canggu, The Bali Sun
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