Question 1

How long is the ferry from Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to Jayapura?

Accepted Answer

7 days with PELNI, the only company sailing it.

Question 2

How often does the ferry from Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to Jayapura run?

Accepted Answer

Six times a month, all year round. The car ferry calling at Bau-Bau, Ambon and Serui: twice a month; the passenger ferry calling at Manokwari, Wasior and Nabire: twice a month; the car ferry calling at Bau-Bau, Manokwari and Biak: twice a month. Every sailing calls at Ujung (Surabaya), Makassar and Sorong.

Question 3

Is there a direct ferry from Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to Jayapura?

Accepted Answer

No. The car ferry calling at Bau-Bau, Ambon and Serui: twice a month, in 7 days; the passenger ferry calling at Manokwari, Wasior and Nabire: twice a month, in 7 days; the car ferry calling at Bau-Bau, Manokwari and Biak: twice a month, in 7 days. Every sailing calls at Ujung (Surabaya), Makassar and Sorong.

Question 4

Can I take my car on the ferry from Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to Jayapura?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The car ferry calling at Bau-Bau, Ambon and Serui: twice a month, in 7 days; the car ferry calling at Bau-Bau, Manokwari and Biak: twice a month, in 7 days. The others take foot passengers only.

Question 5

Can I get a cabin on the ferry from Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to Jayapura?

Accepted Answer

Yes, on Dobonsolo, Ciremai and Gunung Dempo.

Question 6

Which ferries from Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to Jayapura take cars?

Accepted Answer

Dobonsolo and Ciremai take cars; Gunung Dempo carries foot passengers only.