The establishment of Benoa Port dates back to 1924, as stated in Stb. 1924 No. 378, during the Dutch colonial period in Denpasar. At first, the port's jurisdiction and activities were defined by a map of the Dutch-era port documented in Staatsblad number 16 dated January 8, 1926.
Later, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Transportation jointly determined the boundaries of the port's working area and area of interest in a decree numbered 15 of 1990/KM.18 of 1990 issued on February 14, 1990. In recognition of its excellent services, Benoa Port was awarded Best Port Welcome by Dream World Cruise Destination magazine in 2010.
This port is situated in South Denpasar, Bali, approximately 8 km away from Kuta Regency via Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai, and 8.6 km away from Sanglah Denpasar via Jalan Diponegoro Sesetan. Those entering the port are subject to a distribution fee at the Benoa port gate counter.
Benoa Port is conveniently located near the entrance of the Bali Mandara toll road, accessible via Pesanggaran village in Denpasar. Nowadays, the port's development focuses on Balinese local wisdom and environmental consciousness, featuring Balinese influences and green spaces, thus fitting the image of Bali as a popular tourist destination.
