Bali is still a favorite among some Australian cruise destinations. Bali’s nestling point, which holds a strategic spot on the cruise routes, has made this island become a routine port of call for many cruises.

Freemantle-based in West Australia, The Megawest Cruise will be sailing around South East Asia 72 times a year. During the period, the cruise will stop in Bali 25 times, which means every fortnight carrying from 800 to 1000 guests. “There is no reason for us not to drop by in Bali. It is a beautiful place in a strategic location and tourists love it!” said Hugh Jackson. The cruise ship will anchor in Padangbai Harbor and from there, the guests will be taken all around the island. Besides Bali, Lombok and Semarang are the other harbors scheduled to be visited by the cruise.

Great Interest

According to Hugh and Michael, Australians’ love spending their holiday on cruises. The interest has increased since recent terrorist attacks on aeroplanes. “For these last five years, the cruise market from West Australia to Bali and South East Asia has not been well-developed,” said Michael. Giving a clear picture of the cruise market, Hugh and Michael informed that from a 1.2 million population in Perth, 10% will spend their holiday on a cruise at least once a year. That means there will be of 120.000 a potential market. “From this, we are expecting to take 5,000 guests to Bali per year,” Michael added.
Jackson and Cousins are now trying to commence the Megawest operation by initiating business contacts with Bali tourism entrepreneurs and the government. “We are glad that we could help Bali recover its tourism. However, we can only do this with support given to us according to the policies,” said Hugh and Michael.

The Bali blast and Iraq war, according to Hugh and Michael, have meant Bali has become a less popular holiday destination and many employees are under threat of losing their jobs. “Hopefully, our presence can contribute to helping,” they said. They were optimistic that Megawest Cruise Ltd. will bring tourists to Bali since it has already been popular with West Australians and now is very safe. The presence of Megawest Cruise Ltd., Cousins said, is a good sign for Bali tourism and investments, as it will encourage other businesses to follow.

The managing director of Pacific World, Ida Bagus Lolec, said that cruises would be a good alternative in the future. “In Bali, we have had a lot of experience in handling cruises,” said Lolec, who has been being a handling agent for American and European cruises since 1980s. “Now that Australian cruises are setting their sights on Bali, we must welcome it with open arms,” he stressed. (Source BTN dp)

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