Ferry From Harbourfront to Batam Centre

The ticket prices for ferries from HarbourFront Center to Batam Center vary depending on the operator, the route, and the class of travel. Generally, the ferry ticket prices for adult tickets range between SGD 71-76 for a round trip.

It's important to note that prices may vary depending on factors such as peak season, public holidays, and weekend rates. Some ferry operators may also offer promotional rates or discounts for online bookings or for group bookings.

Travellers must pay a nominal terminal fee over and above the ferry ticket prices to the ferry terminals in Indonesia and Singapore as well as towards the National Parks Marine Conservation Charges. 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.

Marine Park Conservation Charge

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 - SGD 1.43
• Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) - SGD 0.57
• Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - SGD 0.57
• Disabled - Free

Marine Park Fee for Non-MYKAD Holders -

• Adults - SGD 9
• Children (aged between 6 to 12 years old) - SGD 4.29
• Senior citizens (aged 60 years old and above ) - SGD 4.29
• 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.

Basic Requirements to enter Batam islands include -

• A valid passport (with at least 6 months of validity)
• Individuals must be fully vaccinated as per government guidelines. For more information, check Indonesia Vaccination Guidelines.
• Register on the PeduliLindungi app and complete the Traveler Health Quarantine Application Form before your arrival at the Batam ferry terminal
• One-Way or return ticket for onward journey to any other country
• Travel insurance with a minimum of S$30K COVID-19 coverage
• Check-in baggage of up to 20kg each is allowed. Enquire at counter for more information about baggage drop
• Travellers must carry a valid ferry ticket for travel including infants

Batam Travel Visa Requirements

Visa Free Travel is allowed for

• Travellers from Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are not required to apply for a Visa to enter Batam Islands
• It is applicable for a maximum of 30 days and is non-extendable

VISA On Arrival (VOA) Travel

• VISA on Arrival is available at the Batam ferry terminal for travellers from about 86 countries. To know more, you can check Indonesia Visa Information Portal
• Travellers can avail Visa On Arrival at at cost of IDR 500.000/person for maximum 30 days stay
• Beyond 30 days, an additional payment of IDR 500.000/person is required for extension. Check more on the above site.

Batam in Indonesia is a famous tourist spot that the locals from Singapore often visit for their holidays. International tourists choose Batam as a quick getaway during their vacation. Thus this ferry route from HarbourFront to Batam Center is popular and often crowded with local and international tourists. This is the best way to reach Batam island. 

HarbourFront to Batam Center ferry carries passengers from Singapore to the island city of Indonesia. Batam is the largest and busiest city in Indonesia that sees a high turnout of tourists from Singapore and Malaysia.

The HarbourFront terminal is a busy port, making Singapore a hotspot in business. HarbourFront Centre Ferry Terminal is a part of Harbourfront development and includes a shopping mall and ferry terminal. It is beautiful for an evening walk, shopping, or traveling to famous island destinations. The mall has shops from different brands and restaurants.

There are more than ten daily ferry trips from the HarbourFront ferry terminal to the Batam ferry terminal. The sailings between these terminals are direct without any stops in between.

HarbourFront Ferry Terminal to Batam Centre Popular Ferry Operators 

Three companies operate ferries from HarbourFront to Batam. The number of sailings and the seating capacity will vary from one another. 

Popular ferry operators that serve the HarbourFront to Batam Centre route - 

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

HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre Ferry Schedule

There are more than 15 ferry rides from HarbourFront to Batam daily. The first ferry from HarbourFront to Batam starts at 7.40 am, and the last ferry is at 9.40 pm.

You can check out the details for Singapore to Batam schedule on redBus mobile application to avoid any last minute hassles.

Boarding and Drop-off Points for HarbourFront to Batam Centre  

• Boarding points: HarbourFront Centre
• Drop-off points: Batam Centre
  

Singapore to Batam Ferry Travel Time

A ferry from HarbourFront Centre to / from Batam Centre takes around 1 hr 10 mins . The travel duration of the ferries also differs from the ferry company and the weather conditions.

HarbourFront Centre Ferry to Batam Check-in Time

To catch the ferry as per this schedule, you must reach the ferry terminal 1 hour prior to check-in.

You can purchase tickets for the ferry service at the terminal or through the company's website. You can easily opt for booking Singapore ferry tickets to and from nearby islands online rather than waiting in the long queues at the ferry terminal.

Log on to redbus.sg, search for HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre ferry. Booking ferry tickets to Batam with redBus will give you discounted rates and ease of canceling or making changes to your trip. redBus offers you a wide selection of ferry operators, ferry routes, and the ease of booking a ferry online. Search ferries between HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre and book one according to a suitable ferry schedule. 

You can compare the Batam Centre ferry ticket prices and book an affordable ferry instantly through us. Once you select the ferry and the seat, you will be directed to the payment gateway and soon your HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre ferry ticket will be generated.

Most of the HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre ferries are available from early morning to late evening. redBus provides an e-ticket that you can carry with you until the journey begins. The ferry tickets can also be printed and carried. To make the process hassle free, the ticket contains entire ferry schedule, departure and arrival point, date and ferry timings. With redBus’s quick and simple ferry finder window, you can choose the best HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre even for your last-minute decisions! 

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