Fuel Shortages Disrupt Boat Crossings at Sanur Port

Sanur — Fuel shortages disrupted boat operations at Sanur Port in Denpasar on Oct. 17, 2026, with some departures delayed, rescheduled or canceled and passenger numbers down by as much as 10 percent.

The disruption followed fuel queues that had begun affecting crossings in the days before the report. Warsita, head of the Sanur working area of the Class II Benoa Harbormaster and Port Authority Office, said passenger and vehicle traffic had declined because residents and travelers were having difficulty obtaining fuel.

Daily passenger numbers were reported at about 5,000, compared with roughly 7,000 in normal conditions. The fuel shortage also limited fleet operations. Of about 57 available vessels, not all could operate at full capacity; boats that had previously made two crossings could, in some circumstances, make only one.

Why it matters to travelers using Sanur Port

For visitors traveling through Sanur, the disruption means a scheduled crossing may not run on its original timetable. The reports describe delayed departures, rescheduled services and cancellations when vessels could not operate as planned. The reduced number of crossings may also constrain same-day travel between Sanur and destinations served from the port.

The reports link the operational problems to difficulty obtaining fuel rather than to a weather closure or a formal port shutdown. Operators were also using more smaller vessels in response to lower passenger numbers. The impact extended beyond passengers: vehicle movements, including vehicles carrying logistics and basic necessities, also declined.

The reports did not state when fuel availability or the boat schedule would return to normal.

Sources

• Bali Post — regional news organisation
• Tribunnews — national news organisation