International travelers should carry the passport with at least 6 months of validity and return or One-Way ticket to continue traveling to another country.

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. 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. Book a ferry ticket on redBus and get attractive discounts to save more. Be it HarbourFront to Batam, Batam Centre to Tanah Merah or Harbourfront to Sekupang ferry; with redBus you can choose operators such as Sindo ferry, Batam Fast when you make ferry ticket online booking.

About HarbourFront Centre

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.

One of its popular routes is from HarbourFront to Batam Center Terminal in Indonesia. The HarbourFront Centre connects to the city via MRT, Circle Line, and buses, with their stations either directly opposite or connected to the center itself. The HarbourFront Centre is also a part of the Singapore Cruise Centre.

About Batam Centre

Batam Centre is the international ferry center of Batam city. It is more of an integrated business centre than a ferry terminal. Ferries to this port connect to various centers in Singapore and Malaysia. The port stays busy, with approximately 6000 people traveling in and out of the terminal daily. The HarbourFront ferry terminal to Batam centre is one of its popular routes. The terminal is close to the bus station so reaching here or traveling to other places from here will not be a problem. There is also the Mega Mall located close to the terminal.

Things to do near Batam Centre

• Masjid Raya is the mosque of Raya Al Mashun. The architecture is the main attraction here, blending Indian, Spanish, and Middle Eastern styles. This octagonal-shaped mosque is one of the never-miss places near Batam Centre.
• Istana Maimun is the palace of the Sultanate of Deli situated close to the Masjid. The Maimoon Palace is known for its unique interior design.
• The State Museum of North Sumatra is another attraction near the Masjid Raya. This museum is also called the Gedung Arca Museum, which preserves various artifacts of their heritage.
• Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya is the largest temple in Batam with statues of Maitreya Buddha, Gautama Buddha, and other deities.
• Mega Mall Batam Centre is the largest mall in Batam and has shops for shopping and restaurants for comfortable dining.

Ferry Services from HarbourFront Centre and Batam Centre

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 is at 9.40 pm. The last ferry for the onward journey departs at 5.30 pm, and it is at 8.30 pm for the return journey.

Singapore to Batam ferry price is nearly SGD 43 for a one-way trip, and the roundtrip will cost SGD 73 per person. There is no different Batam ferry price for adults and children. It takes 1 hr 10 mins to travel from HarbourFront ferry terminal to Batam ferry terminal. The travel duration will vary depending on the ferry operators. You can easily buy ferry tickets online via the redBus app and enjoy your ferry trip. 

Boarding and Drop-off Points

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

Popular Ferry Operators from HarbourFront Ferry Terminal to Batam Centre

Three companies operate ferries from HarbourFront to Batam. The number of sailings and the seating capacity will vary from one another. The three companies with you can book a ferry from HarbourFront to Batam are,

• Sindo ferry 
• Batam Fast ferry
• Majestic Fast ferry
  
  
  
  

You can check out the details for all Singapore to Batam ferries on redBus mobile application to avoid any last minute hassles. Book your return tickets from Batam to HarbourFront Centre to prevent any last-minute hassle.

You can book ferry tickets online with redBus. All you need to do is to provide the basic information, choose the ride and confirm the payment to get your tickets. Booking a ferry ticket to Batam with redBus will give you discounted rates and ease of canceling or making changes to your trip.

• To buy ferry tickets online, start by filling in the starting and destination terminals; here it is HarbourFront and Batam Centre.
• Choose the travel dates and hit the search button.
• Now you will get the available options from the respective operators.
• Click on the suitable option's View Details button and select the ferries from the timings given.
• Make the payment as required and receive the tickets in your inbox and as an SMS.

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.