Nusa Jaya Abadi ferry returns to the Nusa Penida–Padangbai route

In brief: KMP Nusa Jaya Abadi resumed service between Nusa Penida and Padangbai on October 5, 2026, following repairs to its hull. Klungkung's transportation department has announced two trips a day, with the first departure from Nusa Penida scheduled for 8:00 a.m; bali time.

Residents who need to move vehicles between Nusa Penida and mainland Bali have another crossing available. The official notice, published on October 8, confirms that the vehicle ferry is back on its regular route; it does not provide a complete timetable for every departure.

A return after more than two months off the route

The ferry had been out of operation since late July because of a hull leak. The problem brought forward repair work that had originally been planned for a later maintenance period. On October 5, detikBali reported that the vessel had sailed again that morning, citing a Klungkung transport official.

Its absence did not leave Nusa Penida without freight deliveries. Four landing craft vessels had continued moving goods from Padangbai while Nusa Jaya Abadi was being repaired, according to the same report. Bringing the ferry back increases transport options, particularly for trips involving vehicles, but should not be mistaken for the opening of a new route.

Confirmed departure time and ticket arrangements

Klungkung's transport department describes the service as two daily trips on the Nusa Penida–Padangbai crossing, operating in both directions. The first departure from Nusa Penida is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. local time. The announcement does not specify all the remaining departure times, ticket prices or available vehicle capacity.

Passengers can purchase tickets through the Ferizy online booking system, according to the department. Travellers bringing a car or motorbike should confirm that their vehicle can be accommodated on the chosen sailing. Changes in operating conditions can also affect an individual journey, so the latest sailing information matters more than a timetable quoted several days earlier.

For households moving to Nusa Penida, the return of a roll-on/roll-off ferry can make arrangements involving a vehicle or bulky belongings easier. It remains a service announcement for one ferry and one route, not a guarantee that every crossing serving the island is operating normally.

• detikBali, “Lambung Bocor Rampung Diperbaiki, KMP Nusa Jaya Abadi Nusa Penida Berlayar Lagi” — October 5, 2026.