BALINEWSID.COM, MONACO — Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana has pitched investment opportunities in the country’s marina and marine tourism sectors to global industry players and investors at the 6th Monaco Smart and Sustainable Marina Rendezvous, held in Monaco on September 20-21, 2026.

Widiyanti said Indonesia has significant potential to develop a world-class marine tourism industry, supported by its position as the world’s largest archipelagic country, nearly 100,000 kilometers of coastline, tropical waters and around 700 diving sites.

“Indonesia has nearly 100,000 kilometers of coastline, tropical waters, and 700 diving sites, providing a strong foundation for year-round yachting, sailing and island-hopping,” Widiyanti said.

Marine tourism opportunities are spread across Indonesia, from western destinations such as the Riau Islands, Belitung, Ujung Kulon and the Thousand Islands to Bali, Lombok-Gili Tramena and Labuan Bajo. In eastern Indonesia, key destinations include Wakatobi, Ambon and Banda, Morotai, other parts of Maluku, and Raja Ampat.

The government also highlighted the growing size of Indonesia’s tourism market. According to data presented by the Ministry of Tourism, Indonesia recorded 15.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2025, with average annual growth of 14.8% between 2023 and 2025.

Marine tourism accounted for a significant share of visitor activities. In 2025, 52.6% of international tourists in Indonesia engaged in marine tourism activities during their stay.

The yacht market is also projected to expand. Indonesia’s yacht market is estimated to grow from US$261.9 million in 2025 to US$449.1 million by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of around 7%.

Indonesia recorded 127 superyacht arrivals during 2025-2026. Widiyanti said the figure was the second-highest in the Asia-Pacific region after Australia.

Despite the market potential, Indonesia’s marina infrastructure remains limited.

The country currently has 29 designated ports of entry and exit for yachts, with 19 of them offering customs or duty-free entry arrangements.

Indonesia has 10 marinas with a combined capacity of 336 berths. By comparison, Singapore, despite its much smaller geographical area, has more than 1,200 berths, while Malaysia and Thailand each have more than 1,400.

The infrastructure gap is being presented by the government as an investment opportunity, particularly in marina development, additional berthing capacity and supporting services for the yacht industry.

The Ministry of Tourism is also seeking to expand marina infrastructure in eastern Indonesia. While existing marina and yacht-port facilities remain concentrated largely in the western and central parts of the country, several of Indonesia’s leading diving and snorkeling destinations are located in the east.

“We invite marina developers and operators, yacht investors and other ecosystem players to become part of the next chapter in the development of Indonesia’s marine tourism,” Widiyanti said.

During the Monaco forum, the Indonesian government also explored cooperation in crew education and training through partnerships with tourism polytechnics and universities. Discussions covered training, standardization, certification and the implementation of sustainability principles.

Other areas of potential cooperation include the development of a marine tourism master plan, particularly for the cruise and yacht sectors, as well as benchmarking with Monaco, maritime tourism promotion, and business matching with international investors and technology partners.

Widiyanti emphasized that the government’s objective extends beyond the construction of marinas.

“What we want to build is not merely marinas, but a high-quality and sustainable marine tourism ecosystem involving small and medium-sized enterprises, tour operators, transportation, hospitality and local communities,” she said.

The Indonesian delegation at the event included project owners from Bali, Labuan Bajo, Tanjung Lesung and Lombok. They were connected with global industry players, potential investors, consultants and technology providers to explore potential partnerships in the development of Indonesia’s maritime tourism sector.