Cruises to Surabaya, Indonesia

Waterfall located in Indonesia, Surabaya when the sun set

Volcanic Adventures. Batik Workshops.

Surabaya is a bustling port city on the island of Java with a stunning combination of modern and colonial architecture. Visit the Heroes Monument that commemorates the Battle of Surabaya and stop by the 10th November Museum inside. Step inside some local industrial history at the House of Sampoerna tobacco museum. For an easy ride to panoramic views of the city, stop by the Al-Akbar Mosque to ride the elevator to the top of its minaret.

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Snapshots of Surabaya

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Surabaya, Indonesia, Masjid Al Akbar. The great Mosque of Surabaya is the second largest in Indonesia. Large, beautiful mosque with blue domes with a height of 65 meters.

The great Mosque is the second largest in Indonesia.

Four Faces Brahma Statue in Kenjeran Park.

Surabaya Bridge

National Monument

Surabaya City's Landmark. This Landmark gives the city symbol's name, that is Shark and Crocodile.

Shark and Crocodile Landmark

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

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Aerial view of Heroes Monument in Surabaya

Famous For

The Heroes Monument commemorates Indonesians who fought in the Battle of Surabaya and houses the 10th November Museum.

Rujak Cingur is a traditional food or snacks from Indonesia

Exquisite Flavors

A unique local salad with peanut sauce, called Rujak Cingur, and the sweet treat of Surabaya, Lapis Surabaya cake, simply cannot be left behind.

Indonesian flag and the heroes monument in the blue sky, Heroes monument located in Surabaya, East Java.

Fun Facts

The Heroes Monument commemorates Indonesians who fought in the Battle of Surabaya and houses the 10th November Museum.

Port Name & Location

Port of Surabaya - Indonesia

Language

The national language, Indonesian, is spoken in Surabaya. Several local dialects are also spoken in the city, such as Suroboyan.

Time Zone

WIT (Western Indonesia Time)
UTC/GMT +7 hours

Currency & Shopping

The local currency is the Indonesian Rupiah.

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