• A valid passport (with at least 6 months of validity)
• One-Way or return ticket for onward journey to any other country

Batam to Singapore ferry route is one of the most popular and convenient ways to reach Singapore from Indonesia. The ferry ride is preferred by tourists as it is a faster, cheaper, and more comfortable way to reach the cosmopolitan city of Singapore. There are several ferry services from Batam to Singapore.

Singapore is a beautiful tropical island in Southeast Asia. It is covered with greenery. Singapore is known for its ease of living because of good governance, transportation, and residence. Tourists can visit places like Sea Aquarium and Kampong Glam, and enjoy the street food at Hawker Centre. With so much to see and the easy accessibilty, Batam to Singapore is a frequently traversed route by people.

Batam to Singapore Ferry Services

The ferry service from Batam to Singapore operates daily, and there are many ferry operators to choose from. You can book your Batam to Singapore ferry ticket either from the nearest ferry terminal or choose to buy ferry ticket online and get discounts on your purchase.

Batam to Singapore Ferry Ticket Prices 

The ticket prices for ferries from Batam to Singapore vary depending on the ferry operator, the route chosen, and the time of travel. 

The ticket prices for adults range from SGD 32 to SGD 43 for a one way trip from Batam to Singapore.

Batam to Singapore Ferry Travel Time

A ferry to HarbourFront Centre from Sekupang, Nongsapura and HarbourBay takes 40-50 minutes. Travelling from rom Batam Centre to HarbourFront Centre takes around 1 hr 10 mins. 

The travel duration of the ferries also differs with the ferry company and the weather conditions.

Batam to Singapore Ferry Timing

There will be a minimum of 28 sailings per day. As per the Harbourfront ferry terminal schedule, the first ferry of the day starts at 7.40 am, and the last sailing is at 9.40 pm. These timings are the same for the harbourfront Centre and Tanah Merah terminals.

The number of sailings per day will differ for each ferry operator and the starting terminal. These ferries will have economy class for the journey, which will also have comfortable seats and space for luggage.

Boarding and Drop-off Points for Batam to Singapore Ferry

Boarding points

• Batam Centre ferry terminal 
• Waterfront Terminal 
• Sekupang Terminal 
• Nongsapura Ferry Terminal 
• Harbour Bay Terminal

Drop Off points

• Harbourfront Centre Terminal 
• Tanah Merah Terminal 

Popular Ferry Operators for Batam to Singapore

The three ferry companies that offer Batam to Singapore ferry services are,

• Batam Fast  
• Horizon Fast Ferry 
• Sindo Ferry
• Majestic Fast Ferry
   

Things to do in Singapore

Here are some things you can do in Singapore:

• You can book night safari tickets with a tram ride. It is a 2-hour ride with a guide to explore the safari at night.
• Visit the Universal Studios theme park to enjoy theme-based rides and movie-themed zones and meet your favourite Universal characters.
• Enjoy the beautiful flower dome at the Gardens by the Bay and the 1000-year-old olive trees. Witness the beauty of the world’s biggest indoor waterfall.
• The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex in Chinatown.
• Pulau Ubin is an island northeast of mainland Singapore. You can take in the beautiful view from the Jejawi observation tower. You can also visit the local deities at the Fo Shan Ting Da Bo Gong Temple.

Ferry Ticket Online Booking on redBus

Booking ferry tickets online through redBus is a convenient and easy way to secure your travel plans. You can select your preferred ferry operator, route, departure time, and number of passengers from the comfort of your home. The website offers a secure payment gateway and accepts multiple payment options such as credit cards and online banking. redBus provides an e-ticket that you can carry with you until the journey begins. The ferry tickets can also be printed and carried. 

Also, you can book your return Singapore to Batam ferry tickets well in advance. With redBus’s quick and simple ferry finder window, you can choose the best Batam to Singapore ferry even for your last-minute decisions!

Travellers must pay a nominal terminal fee over and above the ferry ticket prices to the ferry terminals in Indonesia and Singapore. The terminal fee varies by country and must be paid to the terminal operator at the ferry terminal.

While there are also surcharges and peak prices, the terminal fee has to be paid at the terminal unless stated otherwise, as included in the ferry tickets. It is advised that you check the ticket inclusions when making the ferry ticket booking online.

Singapore Passenger Departure Fee (SPDF)

For all ferry trips departing from Harbourfront Centre or Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore as the source, a Singapore Passenger Departure Fee of SGD10 per person is applicable.

Terminal Fee For Ferry Trips From Batam

For ferry trips departing from Batam Centre, Sekupang and Waterfront - Batam Terminal Fee of Rp65,000 or SGD7 is levied per person.

Tourists visiting Marine Parks Malaysia have to pay a nominal conservation charge as required by the Fees Act 1951, Fees (Marine Parks Malaysia) Order 2017. The revenue collected from the charge goes to the Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Trust Fund to manage and maintain the parks, and to provide facilities and comfort to visitors.

People with disabilities are exempted from the charge, and residents living on islands surrounded by Marine Parks are also exempted.

Marine Park Fee for MYKAD Holders -

Adults - RM 5

Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) and Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - RM 2

Disabled - Free

Marine Park Fee for Non-MYKAD Holders -

Adults - RM 30

Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) and Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - RM 15

Disabled - Free

Additionally, there are different fee rates for activities like camping, research, commercial filming/documentary, scuba diving, and cruising. Please check the Official Department of Fisheries Portal Malaysia for more information.

Tourists visiting Marine Parks Malaysia have to pay a nominal conservation charge as required by the Fees Act 1951, Fees (Marine Parks Malaysia) Order 2017. The revenue collected from the charge goes to the Marine Parks and Marine Reserves Trust Fund to manage and maintain the parks, and to provide facilities and comfort to visitors.

People with disabilities are exempted from the charge, and residents living on islands surrounded by Marine Parks are also exempted.

Marine Park Fee for MYKAD Holders -

Adults - RM 5

Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) and Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - RM 2

Disabled - Free

Marine Park Fee for Non-MYKAD Holders -

Adults - RM 30

Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) and Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - RM 15

Disabled - Free

Additionally, there are different fee rates for activities like camping, research, commercial filming/documentary, scuba diving, and cruising. Please check the Official Department of Fisheries Portal Malaysia for more information.

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