💕Travel to Batam From Singapore With Trip.com!
Batam is a booming island in the Riau Archipelago chain, located only 20 km from Singapore and boasting an ever-increasing number of attractions. Now as the world is slowly opening up again, opportunities for tourism are growing – so travel to Batam from Singapore really shouldn't be overlooked.✨Of course, there are many city attractions to enjoy in Singapore, but sometimes we just need to get away from it all. When that's the case, Batam should be top of your list. It's not too far away, it's affordable to get to, and the prices on the island won't break the bank either. Read on to find out why people are calling it the "Little Bali"...
✨You'll also find that, on Batam, there's something for every kind of traveller. If you're seeking an active break, there're plenty of activities that'll raise your heart rate! And if it's thrills you're seeking, there's no lack of those – as you'll find out below. Likewise, if you just want to chill for a weekend, a week, or more, there're some great beaches and sights to see on the island.
✨Tip number one✨Let Trip.com guide you through the process of getting there. In this article, we'll explain what the entry requirements for Batam Island are and how to get the ferry to Batam, and we'll even outline some of the best things you can do when you arrive. Dramatic skies over Batam. Source: Hartanto Kosasih / unsplash
✨Getting to Batam From Singapore
The first question on your mind might be – can Singaporeans actually travel to Batam from Singapore now? And the answer is a resounding yes! Since Feb 2022, Batam has been officially opened to travel from Singapore.All you need to do is make sure you satisfy the entry requirements. Firstly, make sure your passport is valid for 6 months from the time of travel. If you need to renew your passport, do so early! the process can take up to 6 weeks to complete.✨Fully vaccinated travellers no longer need to take a pre-departure test, but do need to bring with them their proof of vaccination. You should have proof that you've been vaccinated at least twice, and at least 14 days before you travel. Travellers under the age of 18 don't need this if they're travelling with a fully vaccinated adult.
✨Singaporeans also don't need to worry about a visa for travel to Batam from Singapore. Travellers from Singapore and 8 other ASEAN countries can enjoy visa-free travel to Batam for a maximum of 30 days. If you're a citizen of another country, you should check the relevant entry requirements.
✨You'll also need to download and register on the Peduli Lindungi smartphone app. This is Indonesia's Covid-19 health tracing programme, which you should use during activities on the island.
✨Tip number one✨Finally, make sure you fill in the Indonesian government's Health Alert Card form before your arrival on the island. Then you'll be good to go!Glorious sunsets on Batam. Source: Kharl Anthony Paraica / unsplash
🚢Boarding the Ferry for Travel to Batam From Singapore
Of course, you'll be hopping on 🚢the ferry for your travel to Batam from Singapore. Run by Sindo Ferry, there are 2 different ferry routes operating from Singapore to the island.One of these runs from the HarbourFront port on Singapore's southern coast, at 1 Maritime Square, #03-43, HarbourFront Centre, Singapore 099253. To get there, you can take public buses 10, 30, 65, 80, 93, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166, 188 and 855. On the MRT, travel by the Circle Line or Northeast Line and get off at the HarbourFront Station.
One thing to bear in mind when checking the ferry schedules and booking your tickets for travel to Batam from Singapore is the time difference between the 2 locations. Batam Island is 1 hr behind Singapore, so don't let that interfere with your travel plans!
Effective from 15th Jun, 2022, there are 9 ferries daily running from HarbourFront to Batam Centre, at 08:00, 09:00, 10:20, 13:20, 16:10, 17:20, 18:30, 20:45, and 21:50. The return trains from Batam centre to HarbourFront run at 06:00, 07:20, 08:40, 10:40, 12:40, 15:10, 17:20. 18:20, and 19:30. The journey will last 1 hr.
✨Tip number one✨Alternatively, you can get a ferry from Tanah Merah ferry terminal, which is located in the east of Singapore at 50 Tanah Merah Ferry Road #01-21 Singapore 498833. The best way to get to Tanah Merah is by taking the MRT to Bedok station, and then getting the 35 Bus direct to the terminal.
✨Tip number two✨Sindo runs 2 ferries a day through this terminal – outwardly to Batam at 10:30 and 14:30, and returning from Batam at 08:00 and 11:00. The journey time will be slightly under 1 hr.Blue skies, blue seas, beautiful Batam. Source: Hortanto Kosasih / unsplash
All round-trip ferry tickets with Sindo – whether via HarbourFront or Tanah Merah – cost SGD70 and are available for booking on Trip.com now. Then all you need to do is present your e-voucher and passport at the Sindo Ferry Counter. Be sure to get your boarding pass at least 90 mins before departure to ensure you have smooth sailing on your travel to Batam from Singapore!💜 You can book tickets for ferry travel to Batam from Singapore through Trip.com now. And why not also take a look at the various tour and transfer options Trip.com can offer? For example, there's a Batam day tour that can be booked for a full day or a half day.
Views of Singapore from Batam. Source: Hartanto Kosasih / unsplash
🎈Travel to Batam From Singapore and Enjoy a Great Break!
Once you've actually got to Batam, what are you going to spend your time on? Lucky for you, there's a huge range of potential activities. And even luckier, Trip.com will introduce some of the very best, right now.If it's a bit of excitement you're after, make sure to hit Batam Wakepark for some cable ski fun! What is cable skiing? Well, it's a bit like water skiing, except instead of being pulled by a motorboat, you'll be pulled along the water by an electrically-driven cable.🌹It's super-safe and super-fun, but not quite as easy as the professionals make it look! Have no fear, however, as the staff at Batam Wakepark are extra friendly and great at showing beginners the ropes. You don't need any previous experience to come along and have a bit of fun on the water here. ☀️Just remember to check the weather in Batam before you head out for the outdoor activities!
🌹There's an exclusive lake for beginners to learn the tricks of the trade with help from the instructors. Then you can progress to knee boarding, which is just what it sounds like – kneeling on the board to navigate the water's surface. After that, you can try your hand at the real thing!
🌹Batam Wakepark is located about 10-min drive north of the Batam Centre Ferry Terminal in Tanjung Buntung, Bengkong, Batam City.
✨Tip number one✨If you've worked up an appetite after that, then you'll need to know where to find the best food on the island. No matter what your tastes, travel to Batam from Singapore opens up a world of options for you. ✨Tip number two✨If you're in the mood for Chinese food, you can head out west to the Dragon Inn, situated in the Holiday Inn Resort. It's Cantonese style – expect some of the best dim sum for miles around, braised chicken feet aplenty, and some great all-you-can-eat deals. Poolside relaxation on Batam. Source: Tommy Krombacher / unsplash
If Italian is more to your liking, then look no further than La Pizza Autentico, in Swiss-Inn Batam. Wood fire pizza, cold beer on tap, and the sport on TV, this is a fine and casual place to relax with friends.❣️Or, perhaps you have a hankering for some Japanese – in that case, you'll want to check out Kazu Japanese restaurant in Nagoya. You'll enjoy a wide choice of sushi, sashimi, tempura, as well as sake and beer too!
❣️Many people travel to Batam from Singapore to let their hair down. So why not check out the nightlife on offer in Nagoya? The Nagoya Entertainment District is the centre of nightlife in Batam, and you'll find all sorts of pubs, bars, and clubs here.
❣️There's Brewsky, Batam's very first microbrewery, with a wide range of brews and snacks to choose from. Or if you feel like dancing, Pacific Discotheque might be more your cup of tea – it's a multi-level nightclub shaped like a cruise liner. You can't miss it!
✨Tip number one✨Finally, if you're in need of relaxation, Batam is the right place to be. The massage services on the island have got to be one of the main attractions. In Spa Central Batam, for example, you'll receive top-notch customer service, options for aromatherapy, couples massage, and some great spa packages. They have locations in both Batam Centre and Nagoya.Beach huts on Batam. Source: Lisanto / unsplash
Trip.com's Special Deals on Travel to Batam From Singapore
As mentioned above, Trip.com has a number of special offers available to those wanting to travel to Batam from Singapore.💐Sometimes, when it's our first time in a new place, we feel more comfortable with a local guide. Someone familiar with the area, who knows the place well and can show us around. That way, things can go a little more smoothly!
✨Tip number one✨In a tour that includes lunch, you'll see the Welcome to Batam monument, the positively enormous Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Monastery, the Batam Miniature Houses, and many more. All admission tickets are included in the price, which is SGD149.73 for the city tour and SGD170.53 with a massage add-on. A lovely way to end a busy day! With Trip.com, travel to Batam from Singapore couldn't be easier.
Sea views from Batam. Source: Hartanto Kosasih / unsplash
Travel to Batam From Singapore – An Unmissable Trip
Going to Batam Island on the ferry is a great way to spend a weekend or longer, whether you're travelling with 👨👩👦👦family, 👩🏼🤝👩🏻friends, or as a 💕couple. There're so many things to do and new places to see that you won't be bored for a moment. 🎶It's close enough to Singapore to make getting there convenient, but you also have the fun and novelty of a boat ride to enjoy. And whilst the public transport system in Singapore is second to none, your travel to Batam from Singapore will feel like much more of an adventure!
🎶If you like the schedule and security of a tour guide, Trip.com has plenty to offer you. But some travellers just love the freedom of inventing their own itinerary and exploring their own way – if that's you, then Batam will reward you too!
🎶Travel to Batam from Singapore has just recently started back up again, and a lot of people are looking forward to stretching their legs and seeing new horizons. That's what makes Batam and the Riau Archipelago such an attractive prospect – somewhere a little exotic, a little less crowded, and yet with all the comforts and pleasures we expect on a holiday.
✨Tip number one✨Sindo Ferry has a great timetable that provides travellers with a lot of flexibility in terms of when you set out and when you come back to Singapore. And Trip.com make it very convenient to get your tickets for the boat, as well as purchase any add-ons and tours you want! With Trip.com, travel to Batam from Singapore can all be sorted in one place!Wonderful wildlife on Batam. Source: Atur Sipayung / unsplash
FAQ
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Is there ferry from Singapore to Batam now?
Yes – Sindo Ferry is operating ferries from HarbourFront and Tanah Merah from summer 2022 onwards. Click here to book tickets online!
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Is Indonesia open for travel now?
Yes. Indonesia, including Batam and Bintan, are open to travel since Feb 2022. Click here to book tickets online.
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What are the requirements to enter Batam from Singapore?
You will need a passport valid for 6 months and vaccination certificates where relevant. Click here to book tickets online!
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How many ferry terminals are in Batam?
Batam has 5 ferry terminals – Batam Centre, Sekupang, marina Waterfront, Nongsapura, and Harbour Bay. Click here to book tickets online.
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Do I need a visa to travel to Batam?
Citizens of 9 ASEAN countries, including Singapore, can travel to Batam visa-free. Citizens of 72 other countries must purchase a visa on arrival. Click here to book tickets online.
