10.5 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Semarang for around 10.5 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

Tours & Experiences in Semarang

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Rent car with speaking English driver in Yogyakarta
Rent car with speaking English driver in Yogyakarta
★★★★★ 5.0 (17 reviews) ⏱️ 1.0h
We are special driver who can speaking English well. We will make the travelers like our best friend. So you Will get driver,friend,and guide on the road with just pay driver only.
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From Semarang Port: Borobudur Temple Private Shore Excursion
From Semarang Port: Borobudur Temple Private Shore Excursion
★★★★★ 5.0 (11 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
Embark on this shore excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Borobudur Temple from Semarang Port.
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Prambanan Private Tour From Semarang Cruise Port
Prambanan Private Tour From Semarang Cruise Port
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 6.0h
Experience a captivating private tour of the stunning Prambanan Temple, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, renowned for its intricate carvings and towering spires. Travel in comfort in a relatively brand-new SUV, accompanied by a knowledgeable tour guide who will bring the temple's rich history and legends to life. Enjoy convenient pickup directly from Semarang port and a guaranteed timely return. Marvel at the majestic architecture, explore the detailed bas-reliefs depicting ancient Hindu epics, and soak in the serene atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage site. Ittinenary - Pick up at Tanjung Mas Semarang Port - Trip begins from Semarang to Prambanan temple - Arrive at Prambanan - lunch - Back to Semarang, making stop semarang city tour(if time permits). visit old town, lawang sewu. - Tour ends
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Day Tour Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls
Day Tour Tumpak Sewu Waterfalls
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Tumpak Sewu isn't just a waterfall it's Indonesian most breathtaking natural wonder. From the jaw dropping panoramic view from the top to the thrilling trek down to the base. We ensure you see, feel, and immerse yourself in the magic of this place. We also provide a hassle free experience with private air-conditioned transport, not shared with other groups, well planned itinerary, all entrance fees included, daily departures and expert guides. This isn't just a tour it's a visual masterpiece waiting to be captured. Our guides know all the best angles for stunning photos, ensuring you leave with breathtaking shots for your memories.
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Yogyakarta Transport - English speaking driver
Yogyakarta Transport - English speaking driver
★★★★★ 5.0 (7 reviews) ⏱️ 11.0h
Explore Yogyakarta and surroundings with our friendly English speaking driver. He is happy to escort you everywhere you would to explore and visit. Let us arrange the best itinerary optimally for your limited days in Yogyakarta. You may purchase the admissions and tickets separately at TripAdvisor Experiences or Viator, effectively.
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Borobudur Sunrise Tour-Special Package
Borobudur Sunrise Tour-Special Package
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews) ⏱️ 5.5h
We provide a private car (private tour) to whom does not have plenty of time in Yogyakarta. Our English speaking driver will pick you up early morning at your hotel's stay and take you to Borobudur temple. You may decide to continue the tour or drive back
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Jakarta Half Day Shared Guided Tour Visit Monument and Old Town
Jakarta Half Day Shared Guided Tour Visit Monument and Old Town
★★★★★ 5.0 (4 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Highly recommendation of this tour with the expert guide and friendly, this experience will tell you in history and the culture of its "Heritage and the highlight of Jakarta". The highlight: Visit the monument and will amazed see the city to the top of monument and The Old City of Jakarta is known as Old Batavia, European sailors and traders in the 16th Century dubbed this place with the beauty city similar to Amsterdam and it was also a trading center on The Asian continent until the Dutch East Indies Company controlled tarea as trading center also as the administrative center power in archipelago. This area is just 139 ha, dominated by European and China building styles. Some of the buildings are used as cafe, museum and office.
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Shared Bromo Tour Start From Malang - 1D
Shared Bromo Tour Start From Malang - 1D
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
This tour package is very interesting because you can save time and money. The tour is shared so costs are more economical. In just 10-11 hours you can visit all your favorite places in Bromo. On the way up there are numerous lookouts where you can stare into the inky early morning light before sunrise as well as gaze down to the dark plains below. It’s all part of the vast Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park and it’s only once the sun rises do you realise there’s desert-like sea of sand stretching as far as the eye can see around Mount Bromo. Once there it takes about half an hour to wander through lava fields and up a steep staircase to the crater rim. The rim is an awe-inspiring sight. You stand above a steaming volcanic crater with a short concrete wall the only barricade between you and the smoking darkness below – the veritable gates of hell, redolent with a sulphur vapours
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Private tour semarang pier to borobudur temple
Private tour semarang pier to borobudur temple
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
Our time is very flexible one as your cruise ship arrive in semarang port and we can manage our time schedule as good as we can. More less we will spend our time around 8 hours go and back to the port starting at 7:00am or 8:00am then back to the port around 5:00pm
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Snorkeling and Island Hopping Tour in Karimunjawa (sharing tour)
Snorkeling and Island Hopping Tour in Karimunjawa (sharing tour)
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
A sharing snorkeling and island hopping to explore the beauty of Karimunjawa's islands and the beauty of underwater life. In this tour package, you will visit 2 different islands and explore 2 different spots of snorkeling.
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Borobudur Sunrise Merapi Volcano Tour
Borobudur Sunrise Merapi Volcano Tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
Borobudur sunrise and Merapi volcano tour is one another perfect tour activity for the whole day to give you an extraordinary experience for your holiday in Jogja. It is a great tour combination between cultural activity visiting the great Buddhist temple in Java called Borobudur and other temples nearby and adventure activity exploring the foot of Merapi volcano reach the highest point of 4 Km from the peak by an offroad Jeep. Escorted and guided by local expert, you will bring a great moments home and make your holiday memorable with Java Bali Trips company.
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Borobudur Temple Tour from Semarang Port For Cruise Passengers
Borobudur Temple Tour from Semarang Port For Cruise Passengers
★★★★★ 5.0 (3 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Journey from Semarang Port to the majestic Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest Buddhist monument. Enjoy a smooth overland journey from the vibrant port to the peaceful atmosphere of this iconic site. Explore intricate stone carvings and stupas that reflect deep Buddhist philosophy, offering both cultural insight and spiritual reflection amid beautiful Javanese landscapes. AS A PROFESSIONAL LOCAL AGENCY, WE ARE EXPERIENCED IN HANDLING CRUISE SHIP GUESTS. WE UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF TIMING AND GUARANTEE YOUR RETURN TO THE PORT WELL BEFORE YOUR SHIP’S DEPARTURE, ENSURING A SAFE AND WORRY-FREE EXPERIENCE. * Visit Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site * Enjoy a comfortable journey from Semarang to Borobudur * Ideal for cultural and spiritual experiences * Professional local agency with cruise guest expertise *Don’t worry about the cruise ship crew’s regulations, we guarantee your timely return to the port. * Guaranteed on-time return to port
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Surakarta Village cycling tour
Surakarta Village cycling tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
With in 3 hours of bike tour around my village, you'll see more than you've seen in a full day trip. Visiting locals in their house while they are working in their cottages industry are the lovely way to discover Indonesia. 3 hours of guided bike riding through the rice field, villages and crossing river by traditional boat or bamboo bridge Highlighted by visiting cottages industries of alcohol, Gong smith making Gamelan (Javanese orchestra), Tempe ( ndonesian vegetarian choice), Karak (rice crackers).
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Solo Palace Tour with Sukuh and Ceto Temple from Yogyakarta
Solo Palace Tour with Sukuh and Ceto Temple from Yogyakarta
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 12.0h
It's time to discovery the perfect historical culture! If you already knew the history of Yogyakarta through its historical places, why don’t you go to Solo City and find out more about the untold history? Solo has been known as the city that will give you a better understanding of the local’s life, culture, and history. You will have a chance to explore the royal palaces and sacred temples in Solo. Start from Mangkunegaran, Kasunanan, Ceto Temple, and Sukuh Temple, your adventure to reveal the untold history begins. Firstly, you will visiting Mangkunegaran Palace, after that let’s move to the highland area where the sacred temples nestled. The first temple is Sukuh Temple. This temple is quite popular with its distinctive reliefs and sculptures that depict sexual and early life before birth. The next is Ceto Temple. Unlike the previous temple, Ceto will make you feel like entering another realm.
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Java Village and Temple Tour from Borobudur
Java Village and Temple Tour from Borobudur
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 4.0h
Central Java has an amazing landscape with fertile land, green lush rice fields and trees. On this full-day private tour you will explore special parts of Java by visiting temples, seeing the beautiful landscape and meeting the villagers.
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Jogja Day Tour
Jogja Day Tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 11.0h
Privately, we will explore great spots and activities in Yogyakarta. Our driver will be happy to manage the timing from one spot to another without rushing and make sure all the time is worth.
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Private Snorkeling and Island Hopping Tour in Karimunjawa
Private Snorkeling and Island Hopping Tour in Karimunjawa
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
A private snorkeling and island hopping to explore the beauty of Karimunjawa's islands and the beauty of underwater life. In this tour package, you will visit 2 different islands and explore 2 different spots of snorkeling.
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From Semarang Port: Borobudur Full Climb Up Guided Excursion
From Semarang Port: Borobudur Full Climb Up Guided Excursion
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
A special, private, and all inclusive guided excursion to Borobudur Temple from Semarang Port. - All inclusive package, no hidden fees - Guaranteed entry to attraction and access the top of temple structure - Skip the line admission - Expert knowledge from a guide - No merge with other participants, only persons on your booking will join on board/private transport. We will take you back to Semarang Port after excursion. Reliable and experienced tour provider in Java.
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Best of Surakarta Country site tour
Best of Surakarta Country site tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (2 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
Whitin 6 hours tour, I will take you to the best country side near by Solo city. all the destination are located at the western slope of mount at 1000 meters above sea level and more, which is located about 1 hours drive to the east of Solo, pasing green country road. visting the erotic temple sukuh, drink tea and have a local snack at Kemuning tea plantation, or showering at natural waterfall are things you shouldn't miss
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Borobudur Shore Excursion: Private Tour from Semarang Cruise Port
Borobudur Shore Excursion: Private Tour from Semarang Cruise Port
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Discover one of the world’s greatest wonders in total comfort and exclusivity with a private journey to Borobudur Temple. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Buddhist monument on Earth, Borobudur is an awe-inspiring masterpiece—where towering stupas, intricate carvings, and sweeping views create an experience you simply won’t find anywhere else. Skip the crowds and travel your way. With private transport and a dedicated local expert, every moment is designed around you—no waiting, no compromises. Walk through centuries of history, uncover hidden stories etched in stone, and feel the powerful spiritual energy of this iconic site at your own pace. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a premium, once-in-a-lifetime experience crafted for travellers who expect more.
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Private Shore Excursion to Borobudur Temple from Semarang Port
Private Shore Excursion to Borobudur Temple from Semarang Port
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 8.0h
Visiting Borobudur from Semarang Port is one of the most rewarding shore excursions in Central Java. For cruise passengers, Semarang serves as the closest gateway to this UNESCO World Heritage Site, making it possible to experience the world’s largest Buddhist monument in just a single day. The journey from the port takes you through scenic landscapes of rice fields and villages before arriving at Borobudur, where the temple’s massive stone terraces, intricate reliefs, and 72 stupas reveal centuries of history and spiritual symbolism. This excursion offers not only convenience and efficiency for travelers with limited shore time, but also the chance to immerse yourself in Javanese culture, capture breathtaking photographs, and walk through one of Asia’s most iconic archaeological wonders before returning smoothly to your ship at Semarang Port.
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Semarang Iconic City Tour
Semarang Iconic City Tour
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 10.0h
We focus on experience not only the destination. For doing the experience we will give you the Clue Card Challenge Trip, so you can feel like in amazing race trip reality show. We have some crew to make this trip be organized, not only personal guide, but also photographer and videographer crew, runner and operational crew, so in a big holiday, you no need to queue in long line to get the entrance ticket.
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Cruisileline Semarang Port Central Java.(Tlogo Agro Plantation Highlight ) 5H
Cruisileline Semarang Port Central Java.(Tlogo Agro Plantation Highlight ) 5H
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
This trip will bring you an Experiences to explorer more about cooffee and other tropical plant of many spiecies farm beside taste the Most branded java Cooffee. Fesh air, see the activities of local people along the way and Villages activities.
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Lava Tour Sunset by Jeep
Lava Tour Sunset by Jeep
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 3.0h
Let's get closed to one most active volcano in Indonesia, Merapi volcano! we will pick you up at hotel located in Borobudur area only and take you to the closest point to the peak of Merapi volcano from the west side. Let's enjoy the panoramic Merapi volcano and sunset.
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Semarang : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide
Semarang : Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 2.0h
Semarang is a city shaped by centuries of trade, culture, and architectural heritage. Discover it with a local guide on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. Explore historic districts and local neighborhoods while your guide shares insights into Semarang’s multicultural past. If you wish to include museum visits, the itinerary can be adjusted in advance. With a tailored approach and local knowledge, this tour offers an authentic and enriching experience.
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City tour in Semarang central java island
City tour in Semarang central java island
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 5.0h
This is sharing tour so you will go with another passenger from the cruise ship. And we will depart from the port after all passenger complete so please be make a sure that you come in time as our time agreement.
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Lombok Private Trip: 4 Waterfalls, Rice Fields & Jungle Trek
Lombok Private Trip: 4 Waterfalls, Rice Fields & Jungle Trek
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 7.0h
Discover the untouched beauty of Lombok on a fully flexible, all-inclusive adventure tailored entirely to your comfort and pace. Why Travelers Love This Tour: 4-Waterfall Trek: Follow a seamless, guided route to experience the refreshing waters of Benang Stokel, the famous curtain-like flows of Benang Kelambu, mystical Sesere, and the hidden charm of Keliwun. Nature & Culture: Hike through Aik Berik’s lush rice fields, relax at a traditional "Das" hut with fresh coconut picked straight from a tree, and visit an authentic local Weaving Village. Wildlife Encounter: Trek deep into the tropical forest, a natural habitat for wild monkeys. Terrain & What to Expect: The walking trail boggles a mix of neat cement stairs, raw jungle paths, and exciting shallow river crossings. Perfect for true adventure seekers! All-Inclusive Package: Hotel transfers, an expert local guide, all entrance fees, lunch, and fresh mineral water are fully covered. Just relax and enjoy the journey!
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Lasem Heritage Tour : 4D3N in Central Java
Lasem Heritage Tour : 4D3N in Central Java
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 96.0h
Discover Lasem — a hidden gem where history, culture, and local experience come to life. This 4-day immersive experience invites you to explore one of Java’s most authentic and historic towns, Lasem. Known for its rich Chinese-Javanese heritage, ancient mansions, and vibrant batik traditions, Lasem offers a glimpse into the heart of Javanese history that few tourists get to see
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Jakarta Bogor Tour Traditional Performance and Explore Nature
Jakarta Bogor Tour Traditional Performance and Explore Nature
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 9.0h
Access to Bogor is quite close from the city of Jakarta with use highway access, taking approximately one hours and continue to the road to place of performance in 1,5 hours, Cave and waterfall is also quite good, only a few roads are damaged. While you arrive it will be spectacular shows. Gamelan refers to the traditional Indonesian percussion orchestra and to the set of musical instruments used. Consisting primarily of ornate, percussive instruments made such as xylophones, gongs, gong-chimes, drums, cymbals, string and bamboo flutes. Angklung is musical instrument consisting of two to four bamboo tube. The tubes are carefully produce certain notes when the bamboo frame is shaken or tapped. Dance in Indonesia reflects the country's diversity of ethnic and cultures. There are Austronesian roots and Melanesian tribal forms are visible, and influences ranging from neighboring Asian and even western styles through colonization. This tour provide the nature side of west Java.
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Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta
Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta
★★★★★ 5.0 (1 reviews) ⏱️ 12.0h
Go back in time and feel the mystical adventure on a Solo City tour! Solo or Surakarta is also seen as the cultural city of Java. So, while you are staying in Jogja, it’s worth to have a short visit to its neighboring city with similar ancient vibes. A tour around Solo is no less exciting than your Yogyakarta City tour. This package has included transfer service to your hotel in Yogyakarta. So, hop into your comfy car and get ready for your exploration to catch the antique vibe of Surakarta Hadiningrat. This vintage tour takes you around Solo to witness the classic looks of this cultural city. While you are enjoying this tour, don’t forget to bring along your fully-charged camera to capture the moments and snap lots of dope photos of the antiques. Not only visiting Radya Pustaka Museum, Mangkunegaran Palace, Kasunanan Palace, and Triwindu Antique Market in Surakarta. But also, to get the fullest experience, have a visit to the neighboring area of Karanganyar Regency.
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When to Visit Semarang

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Winter Season
Dec – Feb
16,841 estimated passengers across 16 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
11,183 estimated passengers across 12 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
128 estimated passengers across 1 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
5,492 estimated passengers across 7 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Semarang

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