Surabaya, Indonesia

Cruise Port

Surabaya

Capital and largest city of East Java, Indonesia.

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Overview

Surabaya is a cruise port in Indonesia. It lies on the coast at approximately -7.246, 112.738.

About Surabaya

Surabaya is the capital and largest city of East Java province and the second-largest city in Indonesia, after Jakarta. Located on the northeastern corner of Java island, on the Madura Strait, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia. According to the National Development Planning Agency, Surabaya is one of the four main central cities of Indonesia, alongside Jakarta, Medan, and Makassar. The city covers a land area of 334.50 km2, and had a population of 2,874,314 within its city limits at the 2020 census. With 3,003,860 people living in the city as of mid 2025 and over 10 million in the extended Surabaya metropolitan area, according to the latest official estimate, Surabaya is the second-largest metropolitan area in Indonesia. Surabaya metropolitan area also has ASEAN’s 6th largest economy, ahead of Hanoi. In 2023, the city’s GRP PPP was estimated at US$150.294 billion.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Surabaya — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Surabaya

Central Surabaya view taken from JW Marriott Surabaya
Central Surabaya view taken from JW Marriott Surabaya
Balai Pemuda
Balai Pemuda
Tunjungan Siola di 2022 (infobox)
Tunjungan Siola di 2022 (infobox)
Contrasty Architecture
Contrasty Architecture

Where to stay

Staying near Surabaya the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Surabaya, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →