The Nusantara Pura Passenger Terminal, operated by PT Pelindo Regional 2 Tanjung Priok, welcomed the return of the luxury cruise ship MS Viking Orion. Sailing under the Norwegian flag, the vessel arrived from Tanjung Emas Port in Semarang and is set to continue its journey to Singapore.
Weighing in at 47,861 Gross Tonnage (GT) and stretching 228.3 meters in length, MS Viking Orion docked at Tanjung Priok Port on April 10, 2025, at 12:00 WIB. The ship is scheduled to depart for Singapore on April 11, 2025, at 18:00 WIB. On board are 867 international passengers and 461 crew members.
To ensure a smooth arrival, PT Pelindo Regional 2 Tanjung Priok undertook comprehensive preparations by optimizing the facilities at the Nusantara Pura Passenger Terminal. These efforts are aimed at providing a safe, efficient, and comfortable embarkation and disembarkation experience for passengers.
During their stay in Jakarta, passengers were treated to curated city tours organized by a dedicated tour operator. Special buses were arranged to transport tourists to various attractions across the capital city, offering a rich mix of historical landmarks, cultural experiences, and local culinary delights.
The visit of MS Viking Orion is not only a visual highlight at Tanjung Priok Port but also a significant boost to Indonesia’s marine tourism sector. Such cruise ship arrivals play a vital role in promoting national tourist destinations and stimulating the local economy through increased tourism activity.