Avg. Ferry Duration | : | 1 hrs 31 mins |
Ferry depart from | : | Singapore |
Ferry arrives in | : | Desaru |
Daily Ferry Services | : | 17 |
Cheapest Ferry Ticket | : | SGD 27.00 |
Seeking a peaceful getaway from the daily chaos and noise of the city? Go for a vacation at the blissful coast of Desaru—just a 90-minute ferry ride from Singapore. With the new ferry terminal, getting from Singapore to Desaru is more convenient and faster.
Singapore to Desaru Ferry Ticket Price
Board the ferry at Tanah Merah Ferry terminal in Singapore and disembark at the Desaru Terminal in Johor. The ferry ride is approximately 90 minutes. Then take the 10-minute shuttle bus to your resort.
Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore and disembark at Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal in Johor. The ferry ride is nearly 45 minutes. Then, it is a 35-minute shuttle ride to the resort from the Tanjung Pengelih ferry terminal.
We have listed the ferry terminals for your convenience below:
The Tanah Merah Ferry terminal has advanced amenities such as an electric vehicle charging station, money exchange, AC Lounge, Convenience stores, a designated parking area, and duty-free shops. It is easy to get to the terminal, and you can reach it by public bus, train, or taxi. Daily shuttle services are also available from Changi Airport. The car parking fee at the Tanah Merah Ferry terminal is $1.52 per hour.
The ferry terminal operates only for limited hours, i.e., from 07:00 am to 06:00 pm (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) and on Monday at 07:00 am. During the monsoon season or unfriendly weather conditions, ferries to the Desaru Coast ferry terminal are diverted to Tanjung Pengelih. Parking in and around Tanjung Pengelih is free, and there is ample parking space for both cars and motorcycles. FREE hand carry luggage for up to 10 kg per person, free check-in luggage for up to 20kg per person, and SGD 1 per kg is charged for carrying excess hand carry or check-in luggage. Please note that there is no food court or restaurant inside the terminal.
The Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal has Customs, Immigration and Quarantine offices, amenities like retail shops, the premium lounge, FREE Wi-Fi, Health and Safety amenities, prayer rooms, washrooms, and launching points for water sports including island hopping, diving, snorkelling and fishing. The terminal also has the Hop on, Hop Off shuttle bus services. The ferry terminal oprates only on Thursday and Friday, Saturday and Monday between 07:00 am - 10:00 pm.
Batam Fast is a popular ferry from Singapore to Desaru; others include Leo City Coach and WTS Travel & Tours Pte Ltd. Up to 25 ferry services operate on this route, with the first ferry departing at 08:30 a.m.
The fast ferry offers one daily trip from the Tanah Merah Ferry terminal at 10:10 am. Batam Fast can carry up to 338 passengers on board. In case of special assistance for the passenger, you need to contact the call centre 48 hours before departure.
The following are the ferry schedules for Singapore to Desaru:
Please note that ferry timing depends on the operator and varies according to the requirements.
Clear the immigration and customs at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Ensure you have the following documents handy.
A valid six-month passport from the date of travel.
Singapore Citizens visiting Malaysia for up to 30 days do not need a Visa.
Singapore Passport holders are exempt from the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at all entry points. Singaporeans who intend to enrol their fingerprints for access to automated immigration clearance via the e-gates upon subsequent entry should submit the MDAC three days before they arrive in Malaysia.
Once you reach the ferry terminals, disembark and proceed to clear Malaysian immigration at the Desaru Coast Ferry terminal or the Tanjung Pengelih Ferry terminal.
Desaru Coast has 17 km of pristine coastline, location in the state of Johor. The Time Megazine has named it as one of the World’s Greatest Places of 2021 and has now positioned itself as an events location. It has hosted the Ironman triathlon event and the L’Étape Malaysia by Tour de France, Malaysia’s top amateur cycling race and exclusive event hosted by Luxury brand Dior back in 2023.
Desaru is predominantly a weekend leisure destination, with tourists from Singapore staying for one to two nights. International tourists stay longer, between two and four nights.
Pack your passport and visa.
Carry cash, Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) for small expenses
Swimsuits are a must as there are a lot of water activities.
Wearing sun protection, hats, and sunglasses is best because you will spend a lot of time at the beach and outside.
There are hardly any convenience stores, so carry your snacks.
There is only one ferry trip per day from Singapore to Desaru, so if you arrive early in the morning, you might not check into your accommodation immediately.
Book ferry tickets in advance, especially if you travel during the holiday, as prices increase during peak seasons.
The ferry schedule might be delayed due to weather conditions; hence, check the weather forecast before arriving or departing.
Golf at the Els Club
Shop at SKS City Mall
Grab a snack at the Pasaraya Jaison
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The minimum duration while travelling from Singapore to Desaru via ferry 90 minutes.
Yes, most ferries have accessible features like ramps, wheelchairs, and priority seating.
The dropping points for Desaru are Desaru Coast, Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal.
The cheapest ferry ticket listed in the Singapore to Desaru route is SGD 27.
Yes you can reschedule or cancel the Singapore to Desaru ferry 24 hours before departure time.
During the North East Monsoon season, typically between November and February, the ferry services from Singapore to Desaru get rerouted to the Tanjung Pengelih Ferry terminal due to rough sea conditions. This means a 1-hour ferry ride to Tanjung Pengelih and a 45-minute bus ride to the Desaru ferry terminal.
Yes, most ferries have accessible features like ramps, wheelchairs, and priority seating.