Semarang

Indonesia

Climb the iconic Lawang Sewu fortress through lush hillside gardens while panoramic views of this historic port city unfold beneath you.

Currency Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Language Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia)

Time Zone WIB (UTC+7)

Best Time to Visit Jan–Mar

Typical Duration 12-60+ nights

Price Range From $2,715 pp

Port Type Port of Call

Tender Port Yes

Gateway to Java's rich cultural heritage and a strategic hub for Southeast Asian cruise itineraries exploring Indonesia and neighboring ports.

Cruises that visit Semarang

Build Your Day in Semarang

Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.

Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM

Usually about 10 hours ashore

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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Park filled with sights about Indonesia Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 175k Closed · Opens 6 AM

Prambanan Temple Ornately decorated ancient Hindu temple Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 109k Closed · Opens 6 AM

Borobudur Temple Iconic & historic Buddhist temple Tourist attraction · ★ 4.7 · 104k Closed · Opens 6:30 AM

Lawang Sewu Historic landmark with guided tours Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 71k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Lapangan Pancasila Simpang Lima Semarang Busy green space with food vendors City park · ★ 4.6 · 70k

Pollux Mall Paragon Large, modern mall with a food court Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 43k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Dusun Semilir Rustic-style, family-friendly theme park Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 41k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Mal Ciputra Semarang Sizable retail complex with a cinema Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 37k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Java Supermall Sprawling indoor shopping center Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 30k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Wisata Sam Poo Kong Chinese temple with unique architecture Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 28k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Restoran Kampung Laut Sprawling seafood spot with water views Seafood · ★ 4.4 · 21k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Gedong Songo Temple Hindu temple complex with hot springs Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 17k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Marina Beach Artificial beach, angling & street food Tourist attraction · ★ 4.2 · 17k Closed · Opens 5:30 AM

Kota Lama Semarang Dutch colonial old town neighborhood Tourist attraction · ★ 4.8 · 16k

Indonesia Kaya Park Park with food stalls & an amphitheater City park · ★ 4.6 · 15k

Tugu Muda Semarang Stone monument dedicated in 1953 Historical landmark · ★ 4.7 · 15k

DP Mall Semarang Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.7 · 13k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Ayam Goreng Pak Supar Dine-in·Takeout Chicken · ★ 4.5 · 13k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Kedai Beringin Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Chinese · ★ 4.6 · 13k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Umbul Sidomukti Casual Indonesian cafe with scenic views Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 9k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Spiegel All Day Bar & Dining Informal venue serving burgers & chicken Bistro · ★ 4.6 · 9k Closes soon · 1 AM

Toko Oen Enduring cafe for European-Chinese food Indonesian · ★ 4.4 · 8k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Aroem Restaurant & Ballroom Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 8k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Semarang Citraland Mall Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.7 · 8k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Lunpia Cik Me Me Seafood & veggie rolls in a modest venue Central Javanese restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 7k Closed · Opens 5 AM

Kurnia Seafood Semarang Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Seafood · ★ 4.9 · 7k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Tentrem Mall In-store shopping Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 7k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Watu Gunung Picturesque garden with swimming pools Water park · ★ 4.3 · 6k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Local Tavern Gastro pub dengan menu western dan asia Steak · ★ 4.7 · 6k Closes soon · 1 AM

Grand Maerakaca Airy park with old-world houses & boats Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 6k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Kedai Gula Jawa Mellow spot for local & Western food Javanese restaurant · ★ 4.5 · 5k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Eden International Daily Food Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 5k Closed · Opens 10:30 AM

Semarang Chinatown Chinese temples, food vendors & markets Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 5k Closed · Opens 6 PM

Kampung Pelangi Village with rainbow-striped houses Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 4k

Eastman Coffee House Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 4k Closed · Opens 7 AM

The Park Mall Semarang Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM

QUEEN CITY MALL Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.6 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM

PESTA KEBOEN SEMARANG Javanese fare in traditional surrounds Indonesian · ★ 4.5 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Taman Budaya Raden Saleh (TBRS) Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 4k Closed · Opens 6 AM

Brown Canyon Sand-mining site with unique formations Tourist attraction · ★ 4.2 · 4k

AWANNCOSTA Onsite services Tourist attraction · ★ 4.5 · 4k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Openaire Resto Bar Market Semarang Chic international eatery with a bar Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 4k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Strada Coffee & Caffe Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Cafe · ★ 4.7 · 3k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Nglaras Rasa Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Javanese restaurant · ★ 4.4 · 3k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Thematic Attraction Kampung Jawi Folk village with rustic foods & music Tourist attraction · ★ 4.6 · 3k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Bowery Restaurant Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Fine Dining · ★ 4.6 · 3k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Sakapatat Beer Garden & Resto Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Grill · ★ 4.6 · 3k

Uptown Mall BSB City Semarang Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 3k Closed · Opens 10 AM

The Savoury Ribs & Coffee Co. Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Barbecue · ★ 4.8 · 2k Closed · Opens 12 PM

Kampung Pelangi Kalisari Tourist attraction · ★ 4.3 · 2k

Pantai Tirang Beach · ★ 3.9 · 2k

AtoZ Bar Wine & Brasserie Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Bar · ★ 4.6 · 2k

Epicure Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 2k Closed · Opens 12 PM

Mall Sentraland Semarang Shopping mall · ★ 4.4 · 2k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Layang Layang Kitchen, Restaurant & Rooftop Bar Semarang Trendy spot for Asian bites & city views Asian · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Munro Restaurant Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Asian · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Stoneaged Resto & Bar Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Steak · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Golden Geisha Semarang Dine-in·Takeout Ramen · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Kitchenette DP Mall Semarang Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM

MAISHIN IZAKAYA Japanese Restaurant Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Japanese · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Fat Phó • Semarang Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Vietnamese · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Jenderal Le Veteran Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Levain Cafe - Artisan Sourdough & Coffee Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Cafe · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 7 AM

SILVERSPOON Restaurant & Bar Kota Lama Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 5 · 1k Closes soon · 1 AM

Bleusky Lounge Sky Bar Dine-in·Takeout Grill · ★ 4.6 · 1k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Casa Grande Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Cipta Beach Public beach · ★ 4.1 · 1k

23 Semarang Shopping Center Onsite services Shopping mall · ★ 4.5 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Little Red Dot - DP Mall Semarang Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM

Kayo Coffee and Eatery Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 9 AM

Wishbone Bar Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Bar · ★ 4.7 · 1k

Mistletoe Restaurant Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 10 AM

WAGA The Presidenn Restaurant & Bar Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 1k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Baruna Beach Remote beach & popular fishing spot Tourist attraction · ★ 4 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 AM

SkyLine - Lounge & Dining Restoran di atas tower dengan view city Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 1k Closed · Opens 5 PM

RED HARE BAR Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.7 · 1k

The Edge of the Estuary Marina Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 1k

Pantai tirang semarang Tourist attraction · ★ 4.4 · 1k

Costa Beach Club Beach club · ★ 4.4 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Eastman Café Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Coffee shop · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 7 AM

Bosa Restaurant | by AtoZ Dine-in·Curbside pickup·Delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.6 · 0k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Obsidian Specialty Coffee & Eatery Dine-in·Takeout Cafe · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 8 AM

Summer Palace Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 10 AM

HEADROOM COFFEE Dine-in·Takeout Coffee shop · ★ 4.5 · 0k

WAGA Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k

HW Livehouse Semarang Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery Lounge bar · ★ 4.6 · 0k

POTS Bar Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery Bar · ★ 4.7 · 0k

ZERU Sky Terrace Dine-in Bar · ★ 4.9 · 0k Closed · Opens 4 PM

Gili Asian Cuisine Dine-in·Takeout·No-contact delivery Restaurant · ★ 4.8 · 0k Closed · Opens 11 AM

VUE Resto & Lounge Dine-in·Takeout Restaurant · ★ 4.7 · 0k Closed · Opens 3 PM

Here & Now Sky Bar Dine-in·Takeout Grill · ★ 5 · 0k Closed · Opens 11 AM

Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.

Next Departures from Semarang

About Semarang

Semarang serves as an excellent port of call for cruisers exploring Southeast Asia's most compelling routes. With five major cruise lines including Viking Ocean Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Holland America Line, Silversea, and Explora Journeys calling here, you'll find diverse itinerary options ranging from 12-night voyages that connect this vibrant Indonesian port to Singapore, Bali, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The port's strategic location makes it a natural hub for regional exploration, with 61 upcoming cruises offering plenty of opportunities to experience this corner of Asia.

When your ship docks in Semarang, you'll discover a fascinating blend of colonial heritage and modern Indonesian culture. The city's historic old town features distinctive Dutch architecture and atmospheric streets perfect for exploration, while nearby attractions showcase local craftsmanship and spiritual traditions. Most cruisers find the port's relaxed pace and authentic atmosphere a refreshing contrast to busier Southeast Asian ports, making it an ideal spot to stretch your legs and connect with local life during your voyage.

Explore Lawang Sewu's Colonial Architecture

Discover Semarang's most iconic landmark, a stunning Dutch colonial building with distinctive twin towers that dominate the city skyline. This beautifully restored structure offers fascinating glimpses into Indonesia's colonial past and provides excellent photo opportunities. The building's intricate architecture and historical significance make it a must-see cultural treasure within easy reach of the port.

Savor Authentic Semarang Street Food

Indulge in Semarang's renowned culinary scene, famous throughout Indonesia for dishes like lumpia (spring rolls) and tahu goreng (fried tofu). Visit bustling local markets or street stalls near the port to sample these delicacies prepared fresh before your eyes. The bold flavors and affordable prices offer an authentic taste of Central Javanese cuisine.

Trek Through Lush Gedong Songo Temples

Venture into the verdant hills surrounding Semarang to discover seven ancient Hindu temples nestled among misty mountains and rice paddies. This scenic hiking experience combines spiritual heritage with breathtaking natural beauty, offering panoramic views of the region. The peaceful temple complex provides a serene escape and authentic connection to Java's pre-Islamic history.

Hunt for Treasures at Pasar Bulu Market

Navigate the vibrant chaos of Semarang's largest traditional market, where vendors sell everything from batik textiles to local handicrafts and souvenirs. This sensory-rich experience showcases authentic Indonesian commerce and offers exceptional bargaining opportunities for unique gifts. The market's energy and variety provide an unforgettable glimpse into daily local life.

Visit the Floating Mosque of Al Alam

Marvel at this architectural wonder—a stunning white mosque that appears to float on the Java Sea, accessible via a scenic causeway from the port. The serene waterfront setting and elegant Islamic design create a peaceful atmosphere for visitors of all faiths. The mosque represents modern Indonesian spirituality and offers unique photo opportunities with the sea as backdrop.