AMBON - PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia (Persero) or Pelni Ambon Branch provides a 30 percent discount on sea tickets to support the smooth flow of the Idulfitri 1447 Hijriah or Lebaran 2026 homecoming in the Maluku region.
Head of the Ambon Pelni Branch, Marthyn Hereinto, said the ticket discount program was part of the government's assignment in order to stimulate the national economy ahead of Lebaran 2026.
"This program aims to help people get tickets for boats at a more affordable price, while also encouraging smooth mobility for travelers, especially in island areas such as Maluku," he said in Ambon, Antara, Thursday, February 12.
The 30 percent discount applies specifically to economy class tickets on all Pelni passenger ship routes, excluding insurance and port fees.
"Discounted ticket sales will be opened starting February 11, 2026, with a departure period from March 11 to April 5, 2026," he explained.
Furthermore, Marthyn said that nationally, Pelni projected that around 445 thousand passengers would take advantage of the sea transportation discount program during the 2026 Lebaran transportation period.
According to him, this discount policy is in line with the statement of Pelni President Director Tri Andayani who assessed that cheaper ticket prices could increase people's purchasing power in the destination areas.
"With more affordable ticket prices, people have a budget left that can be used for other needs in their hometowns," he said.
He said that discounted ticket sales were carried out simultaneously through all official Pelni channels, ranging from the Pelni Mobile application, Pelni website, contact center 162, to branch outlets and various official sales partners.
"We appeal to the public, especially prospective travelers in Maluku, to immediately plan their trip and book tickets early to avoid running out of quotas," he said.
In addition to providing ticket discounts, Pelni also ensures operational readiness of the fleet, coordination with port authorities, and the implementation of shipping safety standards during the 2026 Lebaran transportation period.
"Pelni is committed to providing safe, comfortable, and affordable sea transportation services for the community, especially in the face of a surge in passengers during the homecoming and Lebaran return flow," he said.
As a state-owned enterprise in the shipping services sector, Pelni currently operates 25 passenger ships serving 483 routes with stops at 75 ports throughout Indonesia. In addition, Pelni also manages pioneer ships, rede ships, and sea toll routes to support national connectivity and logistics.
According to Tri Andayani, the ticket discount policy is part of Pelni's support for the government's policy in maintaining people's purchasing power while ensuring the smooth flow of Lebaran homecoming and return.
"The sale of discounted transportation tickets is opened simultaneously on all official Pelni channels, including the Pelni Mobile application. We urge the public to immediately make reservations so that they do not run out of quotas, given the public's enthusiasm for similar programs in previous years is very high," he said.
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