69,232 Free Sea Ferry Tickets for Eid al-Fitr Homecoming Open Tomorrow, Check How to Register
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The Ministry of Transport, through the Directorate General of Sea Transportation (Direktorat Jenderal Perhubungan Laut), officially opened registration for the Free Sea Tickets for Lebaran 2026 under the Angkutan Laut Lebaran programme, starting Friday 6 March 2026.
A total of 69,232 free tickets are prepared for people intending to undertake a sea-based homecoming, spread across 97 routes serving various archipelagic regions of Indonesia, from Aceh to Papua.
‘The free-ticket programme is a tangible expression of the state’s presence for people who want to celebrate Lebaran with their families. We want to ensure that no citizens are prevented from returning home due to the cost of sea transport,’ said Muhammad Masyhud, Director General of Sea Transportation, in a written statement on Thursday 5 March 2026.
Five Shipping Operators Ready to Serve
This programme is carried out in cooperation with five national shipping operators. Each operator serves different routes and has its own registration mechanism.
PT Belibis Papua Mandiri: 22 routes
PT Pelayaran Dharma Indah: 54 routes
PT Pelayaran Sakti Inti Makmur: 18 routes
PT Dharma Lautan Utama: 4 routes
PT Jembatan Nusantara: 2 routes
For details on routes and registration mechanisms, you can contact each operator or view information on Instagram @djplkemenhub151. Registration can be made from 6 March 2026 until the quota is exhausted or until the departure date set by each operator.
‘I urge the public to register as soon as registration opens. The registration process is straightforward; just prepare your identity documents and follow the instructions of each operator,’ he added.
Strategic Routes Available Across Regions
A variety of strategic routes that are destinations for the homecoming are available in this programme. In the Papua and West Papua regions, routes Sorong–Waisai with a capacity of 1,600 passengers, and Jayapura–Biak with a capacity of 700 passengers are available.
In Maluku, the programme covers routes from and to Ambon to several islands such as Namlea, Ambalau, Leksula, Bula, Geser, Gorom, as well as routes Kendari–Raha and Kendari–Bau-bau in Southeast Sulawesi.
In the western and central Indonesia, routes Banda Aceh–Sabang (1,250 pax), Gresik–Bawean (1,900 pax), Kalianget–Kangean (2,000 pax), Jangkar–Raas (2,250 pax), as well as Lembar–Surabaya and Balikpapan–Pare-pare.
‘We chose routes that are truly needed by the community, especially in archipelagic areas where access to transport is limited,’ explained Muhammad Masyhud.
Registration Terms and Conditions
To ensure the programme runs in an orderly and targeted manner, there are several requirements that prospective passengers must fulfil:
Prepare ID card (KTP/SIM/KK) or other identity documents (original and photocopy).
The passenger’s identity at departure must correspond to the one used when registering.
One person can register up to 4 prospective passengers within one Family Card (KK)
It is strictly forbidden to bring dangerous goods and alcohol aboard the vessel
Free tickets must not be resold or transferred to others
In addition to providing free tickets, the Directorate General of Sea Transportation also ensures maritime safety remains a top priority during the Lebaran 2026 sea transportation period. All ships involved in this programme have undergone seaworthiness inspections by local port authorities.