Toba, Indonesia

Cruise Port

Toba

City in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

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Overview

Toba is a cruise port in Indonesia. It lies on the coast at approximately 2.97, 99.8.

About Toba

Tanjungbalai, also colloquially written as Tanjung Balai, is a city in North Sumatra province, Indonesia, on the estuary of the Asahan River. It has an area of 60.07 square kilometers (23.19 sq mi) and the sixth largest kota (urban) population in North Sumatra with 154,445 inhabitants in the 2010 census and 176,027 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2025 was 190,935. The town has a ferry terminal with services to Port Klang, Malaysia, and the city-island of Singapore.

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

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Toba — 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 Toba

Sei Silau
Sei Silau
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Luchtfoto van Tandjoengbalai TMnr 10017791
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Luchtfoto van Tandjoengbalai TMnr 10017791
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM De Silaubrug over een rivier te Tandjoengbalai Asahan Noord-Sumatra TMnr 10007567
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM De Silaubrug over een rivier te Tandjoengbalai Asahan Noord-Sumatra TMnr 10007567
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Brug over de Silau rivier bij Tandjoengbalai die de stad met het spoorwegemplacement verbindt TMnr 60039321
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Brug over de Silau rivier bij Tandjoengbalai die de stad met het spoorwegemplacement verbindt TMnr 60039321

Where to stay

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

Cruise season & schedules

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