Ferry To Batam From Singapore
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Singapore ferry to Batam departs from Harbourfront & Tanah Merah ferry terminals, using Batamfast, Majestic, Sindo, & Horizon Fast ferries. These 4 ferry companies sail from Singapore to Harbour Bay, Batam Center, Sekupang and Nongsapura ferry terminals in Batam. Batam Center and Harbour Bay are the only ports you can sail to if you’re taking a ferry from Johor Malaysia to Batam.
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Ferry to Batam Schedule
There’s a wide range of ferry departures for you to choose for your trip to Batam with ferries departing several times per hour. Ferry journey times to Batam are around 1 hour to Batam Center and 40 minutes to Sekupang and Harbour Bay. Nongsapura is only reachable from Tanah Merah and takes around 35 minutes.
The first ferry to leave Singapore Harbourfront is with Batamfast at 7.40am. The last ferry to depart is with Sindo at 21.50. Majestic also has ferries departing at very similar timings. There’s 30 sailings per day from Harbour Front to Batam Center. In addition there’s 15 ferry crossings daily to Sekupang as well as 13 ferry departures to Harbour Bay with Horizon Fast Ferries.
For journeys to Nongsapura, there’s a limited service with just 2 ferry departures daily only from Tanah Merah. However you can use Tanah Merah ferry terminal for crossings to Batam Center with Sindo, Majestic and Batam Fast offering 9 journeys all together.
Timings and ferries for your return journey are very similar. You can see the relevant schedules for each ferry operator below.
If you’d also like to take a day tour after arriving in Batam, we can organize one just for you.
Singapore Ferry Terminals
There are 2 ferry terminals in Singapore for you to choose for your voyage to Batam. The best Batam ferry to use will depend on where you want to depart from, as well as where in Batam you prefer to arrive. There are 4 Batam ferry terminals you can choose as your preferred destination.
Harbourfront Ferry Terminal
Harbourfront is Singapore’s main ferry terminal which you’ll find inside the shopping mall. It is located next to Vivo City shopping mall. Harbourfront, is also known as Singapore Cruise Centre. You can also access Habourfront via the MRT whichj is Singapore’s Underground train service. You will find the baggage check and departures on the 1st floor.
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
If you’re on the eastern side of Singapore then Tanah Merah ferry terminal will be more convenient for you. For public transport you’ll need to use busses or taxis as there is no MRT station close by. However, there is also a dedicated bus service between Changi Airport and Tanah Merah if you’re in transit after arriving by plane.
Batamfast Ferry Service
Batamfast is the longest established ferry operator providing services between Singapore and Batam and have by far the largest fleet. They operate out of both Harbourfront and Tanah Merah ferry terminals in Singapore as well as all ferry terminals in Batam with up 38 crossings to and from Batam daily.
Batamfast Harbourfront to Batam Center
Batamfast provide as many as 28 crossings daily between Harbourfront and Batam Center. First ferries are 06:00 in Batam and 07:40 in Singapore. Last ferries are 20:30 from Batam Center as well as 21:40 from Harbourfront.
Batamfast Harbourfront to Sekupang
Batam Fast provide a very comprehensive service between Harbourfront and Sekupang. Ferries run practically every hour from both terminals to and from Singapore. First ferry from HarbourFront is 07:50 in the morning, with the last one departing as late as 21:45. From Sekupang, first ferry is 06:00, with the last ferry departing at 19:00.
Batamfast Harbourfront to Harbour Bay
Batam fast provide a limited service between Harbourfront and Harbour Bay. However, it’s important to remember that if you buy a standard ticket you can use it to arrive and return at different terminals. Harbour Bay is the nearest terminal to our Nagoya apartments from where we provide a free transfer service.
Batamfast Tanah Merah to Harbour Bay
If you live on the eastern side of Singapore, then you may find the service from Tanah Merah to Harbour Bay a really useful option. Helpful if you are travelling to Batam via Changi airport. There’s a limited service that runs from 08:30 to 19:00 from Tanah Merah. From Harbour Bay timings are 06:20 to 17:00.
Batamfast Tanah Merah to Nongsapura
Batam Fast are the only operator to provide a service to and from Nongsa. This is the fastest crossing, taking only 30 minutes or so but the furthest away from Batam Center.
There are regular ferries almost every hour. From Singapore ferries start from 07:45 on saturdays 08:00 every other day. Last ferry is 20:30. To return from Nongsa, the first ferry runs at 06:00 and the last is at 20:00 excpet for Sunday when the last one is at 18:30
Contact Details
There is a comprehensive list of numbers and ways to make contact. You can even book via SMS. They also operate an App from which you can make contact or even book your ferry. You can also contact them from their web page or direct via email at enquiries@batamfast.com
As well as calling them at the ferry terminal you wish to travel to and from, they also have call center numbers. In Batam it is +62 778 321120 and in Singapore it is +65 62702228
For regular travelers, they offer good discounts for memberships and seasonal passes which are valid for 30, 90 180 as well as 360 days.
You can book Batam Fast ferry online, use the Batam Fast App or telephone them on the number below.
Head Office
1 Maritime Square Harbourfront Centre #11-20 Singapore 099253
Phone +65 6270 0311
Fax +65 6270 0322
Majestic Ferry to Batam
You can board Majestic ferry to Batam at HarbourFront & Tanah Merah to Batam Center, and Sekupang. Majestic also operate their service to Tanjung Pinang in Bintan. Unfortunately you can’t use Majestic to and from Harbour Bay.
Majestic Ferrry Harbourfront to Batam Center
There are more than 32 crossings daily for you to choose from with Majestic who offer a really good comprehensive timetable. The first ferry from HarbourFront leaves at 08:10 with the last ferry to depart at 21:20. Majestic Ferries returning to Singapore from Batam Center start at 06:00 with the last ferry being at 20:35.
Majestic Ferry Harbourfront to Sekupang
There are 18 Majestic crossings for you to choose from between Sekupang and HarbourFront. First ferry to Sekupang is one of the earliest Batam ferries that leaves HarbourFront Singapore at 07:20. The last ferry departs at 20:40.
Returning from Sekupang, the first ferry leaves at 06:00 with the last one departing at 19:00
Majestic Ferry Tanah Merah to Batam Center
If you prefer to travel from Tanah Merah then Majestic operate a very popular service to Batam Center.
From Tanah Merah, first Masjestic ferry is at 08:15 and the last at 20:45. From Batam Center, the first Majestic ferry leaves early at 06:15 with the last ferry departing at 18:00
Majestic Ferry Tanah Merah to Tanjung Pinang
If you’re travelling to Tanjung Pinang then Majestic have 8 ferry departures. The first Majestic ferry departs Tanah Merah at 09:15 with the last one departing at 17:50.
From Bintan the first ferry departs at 07:30. The last ferry is at 16:30 weekdays and 17:30 weekends.
It is worth noting that if you are using this service to get to Changi airport, Majestic work in partnership with a bus service that drops Majestic passengers free.
Majestic Booking & Contact
You can contact Majestic at all of their offices or book a majestic ferry online. Majestic also have a ticket office on the 2nd floor at Grand Batam Mall.
Majestic Ferry HarbourFront Centre
1 Maritime Square Harbourfront Centre, #03-39/40/41
Singapore 099253
Tel: +65 6278 9688
Fax: +65 6278 6088
Email: rsv@majesticfastferry.com.sg
Majestic Ferry Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
50 Tanah Merah Ferry Road, #01-16
Singapore 498833
Tel: +65 6289 5535
Fax: +65 6542 0345
Email: rsv.tm@majesticfastferry.com.sg
Sindo Ferry to Batam
Sindo ferries have been providing sailings to Batam and other islands for many years. For a long time Sindo operated under the Penguin ferry name. Sindo have the 2nd largest fleet, and sail to Bintan, and Karimun as well as Batam.
Sindo offer ferry crossings from Harbourfront to Batam Center and Sekupang. They also provide the only ferry service at weekends to Waterfront Marina, ideal if you want to do some go karting or ski boarding.
In addition to the Batam service, Sindo ferry also provides services to Tanjung Balai Karimun from HarbourFront as well as Tanjung Pinang Bintan from Tanah Merah.
Sindo Harbourfront to Batam Center
One of the most comprehensive services from HabourFront to Batam Center is offered by Sindo. They operate a total of 28 crossings to and from Batam Center to Singapore HarbourFront. First ferry from Singapore departs at 08:00 in the morning. The last ferry departs as late as 21:50. From Batam Center, first ferry is at 06:00 and the last departs at 20:40 (21:40 singapore time).
Sindo Harbourfront to Sekupang
Sindo provide a good service to and from Sekupang. They provide the earliest departure to Sekupang with the first ferry from Harbourfront departing at 07:30. Last ferry is at 20:30 weekdays, but there is an additional ferry on Friday – Sunday running at 21:30
Ferries from Sekupang start as early as 06:00 Indonesian time. The last ferry back to HarbourFront departs at 18:30
Sindo Ferry – HarbourFront to WaterFront Marina
Sindo are the only ferry operator that provides a service to WaterFront Batam. This is a very limited service. It is important to remember that there is only one daily crossing midweek and two extra crossings at weekends. All ferries on this route travel via Sekupang. This can make the journey quite a long one because you will need to remain on on ferry and wait for other passengers to board as well as leave when the ferry stops at Sekupang.
Sindo Ferry – HarbourFront to Tanjung Balai
Sindo offer a very limited service to Tanjung Balai Karimun. Two crossings operate in either direction. Departures from Singapore are 11:40 and 18:20. Departures back from Tanjung Balai operate at 07:30 and 14:00
Sindo Ferry – Tanah Merah to Tanjung Pinang Bintan
The only service that Sindo provide out of Tanah Merah in the eastern side of Singapore is to Tanjung Pinang in Bintan. Just a few ferries cross between the the two islands. First ferry departs Tanah Merah Singapore at 08:40 with the last one leaving at 18:20. Ferries to Singapore depart from 07:00, the last one is at 17:00 Indonesian time. There are restrictions on this service. Some ferries only run midweek whereas others are only at weekends so please check the schedule carefully.
Sindo Ferry Booking & Contact
You can book Sindo Ferry online or contact them using the following details.
Sindo Harbourfront Centre
1 Maritime Square Harbourfront Centre
#03-43 Singapore 099253
Tel.: +65 6331 4123
Fax: +65 6273 3573
SMS: +65 9011 3061
WhatsApp: +65 9011 3061
Email: booking@sindoferry.com.sg
Sindo Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
50 Tanah Merah Ferry Road
#01-15 Singapore 498833
Tel.: +65 6331 4122
Fax: +65 6542 7109
Email: tmft@sindoferry.com.sg
Horizon Ferry – HarbourFront to Harbour Bay
The Horizon Fast Ferry is unique because it only operates services between Harbourfront Singapore and Harbour Bay Batam. This is ideal for you to visit the popular Nagoya area with its Malls & Spas
Horizon Fast used to sail under the Prima ferries banner but changed their name a few years ago. There are 24 ferry crossings (more on public holidays) between Harbourfront Singapore and Harbour Bay Batam every day. Horizon don’t operate to and from Tanah Merah.
VIP
It should be noted, that for a little extra, you can travel first class with Horizon. On most ferries, the VIP area is located on the upper deck. This service is really useful if it’s important to be able to disembark first as well as clear immigration quickly as they always allow the VIP passengers to leave first.
Horizon Fast ferries operate from 08:15 in singapore and from 06:00 in Batam. The last ferries to depart are 21:35 Singapore as well as 20:45 from Harbour Bay.
Horizon Ferry Ticket Prices
It should be noted that tickets booked direct with Horizon Fast are usually more expensive. The standard return is $70 sgd. One way is more than half the return price, so it’s really worth buying a return journey.
You can also purchase an upgrade to business class , as well as VIP rooms for an extra fee valid for up to 3 travelers.
To purchase Horizon Fast tickets you can find them on the third floor at HarbourFront Maritime square in Singapore, or on the second floor at Harbour Bay in Batam.
Horizon Ferry Contact & Booking
Book Horizon Fast ferry online, buy at the counter or call them using the details below.
Contact details for Horizon are as follows
Horizon Fast Singapore
Address: 1 Maritime Square #03-47, Harbourfront Centre, Singapore 099253
Phone: +65 6276 6711 or Email: singapore@horizonfastferry.com
Horizon Ferry Batam
Address: 2nd Level, Bayfront @ Harbour Bay, Unit 02-10
Phone: +62 778 741 5100 or Email: batam@horizonfastferry.com
Ferry Terminals in Batam
Batam has 4 international terminals to choose for your arrival in Batam. They are Nongsapura, Batam Center, Harbour Bay and Sekupang. In addition there are two domestic ferry terminals in Batam for travel to and from other islands in the Riau province of Indonesia.
Nongsapura Ferry Terminal
If you take the ferry crossing to Nongsapura the journey is only 30 minutes from Tanah Merah. There are no crossings between Nangsapur and Harbourfront. This is ideal if you’re staying at resorts such as Batam View Beach Resort and Nongsa Point Marina or looking for some water sports or Batam beach fun at Nuvasa Bay sea forest adventure but not ideal if you’re planning a shopping trip to Nagoya.
If you’re a golfer playing at Palm Springs, Tering Bay or Tamarin Santana then you should travel via Nongsa. Nongsa is also the most convenient terminal for access to Hang Nadim airport.
Batam Center Ferry Terminal
Batam Center Ferry terminal is actually called Batam Center Point and is located just across the road from the Mega Mall shopping center. If you choose to arrive at Batam Center it is actually the longest ferry crossing from Harbourfront and around 40 minutes from Tanah Merah.
There are actually far more shopping malls, hotels and spas in the Nagoya area where Harbour Bay is closer. There are also services to and from Malaysia from Batam Center Point. Online ferry booking to Malaysia from Batam Center Point is also available.
Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal
Harbour Bay, also known as Batu Ampar is your nearest terminal to the Nagoya Lubuk Baja area. It’s the most convenient destination for shopping at Nagoya Hill mall, as well as BCS mall and Grand Batam mall.
From Singapore the journey to Harbour Bay is one of the shortest crossing times. Just 40 minutes from Harbourfront and Tanah Merah. If you’re looking for seafood then you’re in luck here as Harbour Bay has many seafood restaurants.
Sekupang International Ferry Terminal
You’ll find Sekupang most convenient for golf at Indah Puri and Batam Hills as well as the Cable Ski park at Marina Waterfront. If it’s go karts you’re looking for then Marina has now moved to Bengkong which is closer to Batam Center and Harbour Bay. Journey time to Sekupang is around 45 minutes from Harbourfront. There are no services from Tanah Merah.
For onward destinations to other Indonesian Islands, you’ll find the Sekupang domestic terminal literally next to the International terminal and an easy walk.
Domestic Ferry Terminals in Batam
Punggur Domestic Ferry Terminal
Telaga ferry terminal at Punggur is where you need to go to get to Bintan. Ferries run to Tanjung Pinang every 30 minutes. First departure is 07.30 with the last at 17.30. So if you’re traveling to Bintan for the day you really need to be careful when considering your return journey. In addition to Tanjung Pinang there are also ferries to Tanjung Uban which is the resort area on the northern part of Bintan.
Sekupang Domestic Terminal
Literally next door and a short walk from the International terminal you can find the domestic terminal at Sekupang. The domestic terminal provides ferry services between Batam and other Riau islands (known locally as Kepri) as well as the Riau province itself in Sumatra. Destinations include Tanjung Balai in Karimun, Selatpanjang in Tebing Tinggi, Bengkalis Island as well as Dumai.
Ferry To Batam From Johor Malaysia
There are three ports you can use to travel from Johor Bahru. The largest is the Berjaya Waterfront International Ferry Terminal at at Stulang Laut. In addition there’s Puteri Harbour Nusajaya and Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal. You can travel from these ports to Batam, Tanjung Pinang Ferry Terminal in Bintan as well as Tanjung Balai Ferry Terminal in Karimun.
Stulang Laut Ferry to Batam (Berjaya Waterfront)
You can take the ferry from Stulang Laut to Batam center as well as Harbour Bay. Travel time is around 90 minutes.
Pasir Gudang Ferry to Batam
You will find Pasir Gudang in the eastern part of Johor Bahru. It is located close to the Cargo port of Johor Bahru.
Puteri Harbour Ferry to Batam
You can travel to both Harbour Bay in Batam as well as Tanjung Balai in Karimun by using Putri Harbour
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