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.

The distance from the famous ferry terminal Harbourfront to Sekupang ferry terminal is 20 km. The latter is on Batam island and is in the northwest area. A ferry ride is a popular connection to this island, and the main terminal that connects is the HarbourFront Centre in Singapore. The Sekupang ferry terminal is an international terminal that is functional on all days of the week. Ferries from Singapore are available at regular intervals and offer a comfortable option to reach the island.Book a ferry ticket on redBus and get attractive discounts to save more. 

About HarbourFront Centre

HarbourFront Centre, as the name suggests, is located on the Singapore harbour and part of the Singapore Cruise Centre. The ferry and cruise terminals are connected to the city’s largest shopping mall. All the buildings are connected and have connectivity to the public transportation system. The HarbourFront Ferry terminal is the main connection point to the famous islands in Batam, Indonesia. You will get ferry rides from here to the Sekupang ferry terminal and Batam Centre, both located in Indonesia. You can easily book the online ferry ticket to Batam to either of these ferry terminals with redBus.

About Sekupang Ferry Terminal

Sekupang ferry terminal is one of the main ferry terminals of Batam island. The terminal is the destination of ferries from the HarbourFront terminal in Singapore. The location is closer to Singapore than other parts of Indonesia. The prime location of the terminal allows visitors to easily reach popular tourist attractions. There are several resorts close to the ferry terminal, so they can easily find accommodation. Batam is an ideal location for business and leisure trips so the ferry rides here can often be crowded throughout the year.

Things to do near Sekupang

• Indah Puri Golf Resort is known for its scenic location and greenery. You can choose to stay here and enjoy golf during your stay.
  
• Pura Agung Amerta Buana is a beautiful Indonesian temple. You can spend some time here admiring its architecture. Footwear is not allowed inside and everyone can enter the temple. The special days here include the Dussehra festival when the Hindu rituals are performed.
• Taman Kolam Sekupang is the Ponds park in Sekupang where you can go for a morning or evening walk. If not, one can easily spend a couple of hours relaxing in nature.
• Samudra Dharma Temple is a Buddhist temple and one of the largest in Batam. Located slightly from the city center, this temple is beautiful in its unique Chinese style. The temple is usually less crowded and a perfect place for a family.

Ferry Service between HarbourFront Centre and Sekupang Ferry Terminal

The travel duration of ferries from HarbourFront to Sekupang ferry terminal is 50 mins to 1 hr. The Batam ferry price starts from SGD 43 per person for a one-way trip and SGD 73 per person for a roundtrip for both children and adults. It is essential to note the ferry schedule before booking a ferry ticket to Batam. The first ferry on the route is at 8.20 am, and the last ferry for the onward journey departs at 5.30 pm. While three ferries are available daily, the ferry at 3.10 pm is operational only on Saturdays and Sundays. The tickets issued are for economy class with comfortable seats and luggage space.

Be it HarbourFront to Batam Center , Batam Centre to Tanah Merah, or any ferry for the Singapore to Batam ferry route; with redBus you can choose operators such as Sindo ferry, Batam Fast when you make ferry ticket online booking for popular routes.

Boarding and Drop-off Points

• Boarding points: HarbourFront Centre
• Drop-off points: Sekupang Ferry Terminal

Popular Ferry Operators for HarbourFront Centre to Sekupang Ferry Terminal

• Batam Fast Ferry operates 4 sailings per day
• Sindo Ferry operates 8 sailings per day 
• Majestic Ferry Services are available 9 times daily
  

Buy ferry tickets online now with the redBus portal! 

Enjoy discounts, cashbacks and other benefits with redBus ferry booking. Check out the steps to make a ferry ticket online booking with us.

• Click on the ‘ferry’ tab at the top of the redBus page.
• Fill in your departure and arrival points, along with the respective onward and return journey dates.
• Choose the best option for your journey from the available ones on display.
• Click on the ‘View Details button.
• After selecting the ferries for the onward and return ferry rides, click on the proceed to payment button.
• Choose an option for online payment and complete the process.
• The confirmed ticket will be sent to the registered phone number and email ID provided.

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.