Cruise Asuka II that transporting around 1000 passengers on Monday laid its anchor around Tanah Ampo Port, Karangasem Regency of Bali.

The cruise that transporting 500 passengers and 480 crews will stop by in Bali for two days. This ship has 250 meters length completed with five star hotel luxury and other facilities.

This giant Asuka II cruise had to stay in the middle of the sea since both Padangbai and Tanah Ampo still could not harbored by a cruise as big as that ship. Around 1.5 kilometers from Padangbai port, boat which could transport 50 people forced to facing back and forth transporting the cruise passenger into land.

There is also group of people from Bali Provincial Tourism Agency, Bali Councils and several Karangasem Regency Officials as well as the dancers that have to transport with boat. Around nine people from government group went to Asuka II.

The group had waited for several minutes on the sea since they had to stand in line with other boat. As soon they arrived on the ship, the group went to the eleventh storey to give their welcoming speech and presenting welcoming dance.

The captain of cruise Asuka II, Nakamura feels extremely happy could step on the land of the Gods.

“Our passengers could not wait until they could stepped on Bali,” he said.

Head of Bali Tourism Agency, Ida Bagus Kade Subhiksu inviting the passengers and the ship crews to enjoy the beauty of Bali.

“This is the real Bali. This island has lots of interesting tourism objects. Please enjoy Bali together with its art and culture attractions as well as with the breathtaking natural view,” said Subhiksu.

During on that ship, group from Bali invited to walk around whilst guided by K Ninomi. They were shown one by one of those ship facilities that impress them. Starting from their pool, karaoke, theater up to their casino, makes its per room rent from $500 to $2.300 of American dollar become reasonable.

News by ANTARA Bali