Feasibility Study for Water Taxi in Bali Completed, Government Proceeds to Prepare DED and Permits
PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) is preparing to strengthen inter-modal connectivity in Bali through the development of water taxi services.
ASDP’s President Director, Heru Widodo, stated that transportation needs in Bali continue to rise alongside increasing tourist mobility and economic activities. The government is promoting water taxi services to connect I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport with the Canggu area.
“We are actively supporting the preparation of services connecting I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport with the Canggu area. This initiative is a strategic step in responding to increasingly dynamic mobility needs, while strengthening inter-modal connectivity in the flagship tourism area,” Heru said in an official statement on Sunday (19/4/2026).
“We hope this service can become an efficient, safe, and comfortable alternative for both the public and tourists,” he added.
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi views the water taxi as a solution for integrating land, sea, and air transport.
“This initiative is expected to improve mobility efficiency while reducing traffic density, particularly in Badung Regency as Bali’s tourism activity centre,” Dudy said.
ASDP, together with PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia, has completed the feasibility study. The study results indicate the project has potential for continuation.
The study encompasses market, technical, financial, operational, as well as social and environmental aspects. The Sekeh to Canggu or Berawa route has been set as the initial priority.
From an operational perspective, the service is projected to significantly reduce travel time. The current land journey from the airport to Canggu takes 1 to 2 hours.
The water taxi is estimated to cut travel time to around 30 minutes.
“Through this approach, the water taxi service is expected not only to be efficient but also safe and integrated with Bali’s tourism ecosystem,” he explained.
The project development is now in the advanced stage. Focus is directed towards preparing the Detailed Engineering Design (DED) and fulfilling permits together with PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia.
This stage is targeted for completion in 2026 before reporting to the government for further guidance.
“ASDP is in principle ready to support government policies in developing integrated transport connectivity, while prioritising safety aspects, infrastructure readiness, and real field needs,” he clarified.
“This commitment is part of efforts to deliver an inclusive, sustainable maritime transport system that provides real benefits to the community and supports the strengthening of the national transport ecosystem,” he emphasised.