Sofifi Port
The Sofifi Ferry Terminal is an important seaport. This terminal is a very important traffic hub that links Sofifi to many places in the North Maluku archipelago and beyond.
The island of Sofifi is ideally placed on Halmahera, which is the largest of the Maluku Islands. As the provincial capital of North Maluku, Sofifi's ferry station is an important part of getting around and communicating within the province.
Travelers who use the Sofifi Ferry Terminal can easily get to a number of nearby sites, such as
- Halmahera Island Nature
- Mount Gamalama (on Ternate)
- Tidore Sultanate Historical Sites
- Local Cultural Experiences
How to Get to Sofifi Ferry Terminal
From Bastiong Ferry Terminal
To get to Sofi Ferry Terminal, take a ferry or speedboat from Bastiong Terminal.
The ferry leaves regularly every day, about every 30 minutes to an hour.
From the island of Tidore
If you are coming from Tidore Island:
From Rum Terminal (Tidore Island), you can take a short speedboat or a local ferry straight to Sofifi.
From Halmahera Island (Nearby Places)
If you are already on Halmahera Island:
Public transportation: To get to the center of Sofifi, take a local minibus (called a "angkot") or a shared cab from one of the nearby towns, villages, or regions.
Popular Ferry Routes
Popular Ferry Operator
Facilities at Sofifi Ferry Terminal
- Basic waiting areas for passengers' convenience.
- Bathroom services are offered
- Equipment for safely and quickly loading and unloading vehicles.
- Limited, but open to both private and state vehicles.
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Travel Tips:
- Check the ferry schedules because they can change, especially during the rainy season or the holidays.
- Recommended at least 30 minutes to an hour before the departure time to make sure that getting on board and processing tickets goes smoothly.
- You might not be able to use your phone to pay for things, so make sure you have enough Indonesian Rupiah on you.
- Keep an eye on the weather reports, because rough seas may affect how the ferries run.
- Follow the rules and be respectful of how things are done in your area.
