PELNI Predicts Tomorrow as Peak of Eid Return Travel

PT PELNI (Persero) projects that the peak of the 2025 Eid return travel on PELNI vessels will occur on April 7, 2025, or 6 days after Eid al-Fitr 1446 H.

Press Release
PT PELNI (Persero)
No: 04.06/39/PR/IV/2025

PELNI Predicts Tomorrow as Peak of Eid Return Travel, Urges Passengers to Check In via PELNI Mobile

Jakarta, April 6, 2025 — PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia or PT PELNI (Persero) projects that the peak of the 2025 Eid return travel on PELNI vessels will occur on April 7, 2025, or 6 days after Eid al-Fitr 1446 H. To handle the anticipated surge in passengers during this period, PELNI has prepared several anticipatory measures to ensure smooth operations.

PELNI Corporate Secretary Evan Eryanto stated that during the return travel peak tomorrow, the number of passengers is expected to exceed 25,000 people.
"Since the return flow began on H+1 (April 2), the highest passenger number was recorded on H+3 at 25,430 people. If tomorrow truly marks the peak, it will surpass the figure from April 4," said Evan.

As of Sunday (April 6) afternoon, a total of 21,410 PELNI ship tickets have already been sold for travel on Monday (April 7).

In anticipation of the return wave, PELNI has ensured that all vessels are seaworthy. Several facilities have also been provided for passenger comfort, including commercial WiFi, TV channels, onboard restaurants, clinics, and mini theaters.

For those planning to travel during the return flow, Evan urged ticket holders to check in via the PELNI Mobile app to avoid congestion during the boarding process at the ports. He also reminded passengers to carry valid identification documents that match the name of the person traveling.

"We remain committed to delivering the best service to all PELNI passengers. Our crew will be on standby 24 hours a day to maintain the cleanliness of cabins, restrooms, and public areas, as well as to assist passengers in need, such as the elderly, pregnant women, or children," Evan concluded.

PELNI has also established homecoming service posts at three ports: Bau-Bau, Batam, and Semarang. These posts offer free health checks and massage services, available to both passengers and non-passengers during the homecoming period.

Based on data from April 2 to 6, 2025, the five busiest routes served by PELNI passenger vessels during the return season are:

1. Medan – Batam (11,880 passengers)

2. Bau-Bau – Makassar (5,912)

3. Batam – Medan (5,132)

4. Semarang – Kumai (4,971)

5. Makassar – Surabaya (4,487)

The five busiest departure ports are:

1. Makassar (20,081 passengers)

2. Bau-Bau (17,265)

3. Surabaya (16,298)

4. Ambon (15,624)

5. Medan (11,880)

Meanwhile, the five busiest arrival ports are:

1. Makassar (21,951 passengers)

2. Surabaya (14,535)

3. Batam (14,006)

4. Balikpapan (13,655)

5. Bau-Bau (11,620)

To support the Government and Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises’ goal of delivering a Safe and Pleasant Homecoming, PELNI passengers can take advantage of digital services such as the PELNI Mobile app and official PELNI website.

PELNI tickets are also available via various banking apps and platforms, including BCA Mobile Lifestyle, Sukha Livin Mandiri, BNI Agen46, the Indomaret and OMI network, Alfamart and Alfamidi, ATA Tour, Fastpay, easybook.com, via.com, MMBC, Darmawisata Indonesia, Versa, and Topindo.

For payments, PELNI has partnered with Bank BTN, BRIVA, BNI Virtual Account, Permata Bank, Mandiri Virtual Account, Indomaret and OMI partners, Alfamart and Alfamidi, iSaku, Finpay, and Fastpay.

About PELNI

PELNI, as a State-Owned Enterprise in the maritime transportation sector, currently operates 25 passenger ships serving 511 segments across 1,359 routes, calling at 74 ports.

In addition to passenger transport, PELNI also operates 30 pioneer routes that serve as vital access points for mobility in underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3TP) regions, visiting 230 ports across 522 segments. PELNI also operates 18 rede ships. For logistics services, PELNI runs 8 sea toll routes and 1 dedicated livestock route.

For more information and inquiries, please contact:
Ditto Pappilanda
Corporate Communication Manager
PT PELNI (Persero)
Phone: +62 21 - 6334342 ext 1310