PELNI Deploys 55 Ships and 751 Thousand Tickets for the 2026 Eid Transportation Period

PT PELNI (Persero) has confirmed its full readiness for the 2026 Eid Transportation (Angkutan Lebaran) period. The PELNI Eid transportation period will officially run from March 6 to April 6, 2026, with the peak of the homecoming flow projected to occur o

Press Release
PT PELNI (Persero)
No: 03.04/22/PR/III/2026

Ready to Serve the Public, PELNI Deploys 55 Ships and 751 Thousand Tickets for the 2026 Eid Transportation Period

Jakarta, March 4, 2026 – PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia or PT PELNI (Persero) has confirmed its full readiness for the 2026 Eid Transportation (Angkutan Lebaran) period. The PELNI Eid transportation period will officially run from March 6 to April 6, 2026, with the peak of the homecoming flow projected to occur on March 18, 2026.

PELNI President Director Tri Andayani, commonly known as Anda, stated that the projected total passengers for this year’s Eid transportation period will reach 641 thousand people. To support the expected surge, PELNI has ensured the readiness of 55 vessels, consisting of 25 passenger ships and 30 pioneer vessels.

“The total ticket availability during the 2026 Eid transportation period reaches 751,555 tickets, with a total fleet capacity of 56,069 seats, including the capacity dispensation granted by the relevant authorities. We ensure that PELNI vessels are ready to carry people safely as they return home and share hope with their families,” said Anda.

Anda also emphasized that preparations have been carried out based on three main pillars: safety first, zero accident, and service excellence. In addition, all PELNI crew members have fulfilled mandatory certification requirements in accordance with international regulations, ensuring that crew qualifications meet the standards necessary to maintain maritime safety.

“We have conducted comprehensive ramp checks together with the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation on all passenger ships to ensure seaworthiness, while also monitoring the availability of fuel, fresh water, logistics supplies, as well as passenger and crew facilities,” Anda added.

She also reminded passengers to always comply with safety protocols on board, maintain cleanliness, and follow instructions from the crew during the voyage.

“We encourage all prospective passengers to book their tickets well in advance through official channels to avoid long queues at ports. We also ensure that every PELNI vessel and crew member is ready to serve the public wholeheartedly,” Anda concluded.

To ensure the smooth operation of the Eid transportation period, PELNI has also conducted ship safety workshops for all crew members, prepared joint command posts and BMKG monitoring, adjusted routes and sailing schedules, and deployed additional internal and external security personnel both on board and at ports.

PELNI ship tickets can be purchased through all official channels, including the PELNI Mobile application, the PELNI website, contact center 162, branch ticket counters, as well as partner platforms such as BCA Mobile Lifestyle feature, myBCA, Sukha by Livin’ Mandiri, BNI Agen46, BRI Link and BRImo agents, OVO, Dana, Telkomsel, Indomaret network and OMI Indogrosir partners, Alfamart and Alfamidi networks, ATA Tour, Fastpay, easybook.com, via.com, MMBC, Darmawisata Indonesia, Versa, and Topindo.

For payment services, PELNI has collaborated with BRIVA, BNI Virtual Account, Permata Bank, Mandiri Virtual Account, Indomaret and OMI Indomaret partners, Alfamart and Alfamidi networks, iSaku, Finpay, and Fastpay.

Projected Top 5 Busiest Departure Ports

1. Makassar

2. Balikpapan

3. Batam

4. Ambon

5. Bau-Bau

Projected Top 5 Busiest Arrival Ports

1. Kumai

2. Makassar

3. Surabaya

4. Balikpapan

5. Ambon

Projected Top 5 Busiest Routes

1. Batam – Belawan

2. Belawan – Batam

3. Balikpapan – Surabaya

4. Kumai – Semarang

5. Makassar – Surabaya

About PELNI

As a state-owned enterprise engaged in maritime transportation services, PELNI currently operates 25 passenger ships serving 483 route segments and calling at 75 ports.

In addition to passenger transportation, PELNI also operates 30 pioneer shipping routes, which provide vital accessibility for community mobility in 3TP (frontier, outermost, and disadvantaged regions). These pioneer vessels call at 229 ports, covering 516 route segments and 2,515 voyage routes. PELNI also operates 18 rede vessels. For logistics services, PELNI currently operates 8 Sea Toll routes and one dedicated livestock shipping route.

For further information, please contact:
Nadya Nathasya Zahra
Manager of Corporate Communications
PT PELNI (Persero)
Tel. +62 21 6334342 ext. 1310