Just short (and cheap) ferry rides away, both Bintan and Batam are top resort destinations among Singaporeans. Depending on your destination and ferry operator, it’ll take about 1 to 2 hours and cost about $80+ or so for a return trip.
Yup, it’s so easy to get to that you don’t need a long weekend. Heck, with as many as 5 trips per day for some operators, you can even go there and back within a day if you really wanted to.
Itching to escape? Here’s a comparison of the ferries departing Singapore to Bintan and Batam.
Guide to Bintan and Batam Ferry Prices in Singapore (2024)
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- Singapore to Batam Ferry Price
- Batam Centre
- Harbour Bay
- Nongsapura
- Sekupang
- Waterfront
- Singapore to Bintan Ferry Price
- Sindo Ferry Price
- Batam Fast Ferry Price
- Majestic Fast Ferry Price
- Horizon Ferry Price
- Bintan Resort Ferries Price
- Mozaic Ferry Lines Price (ceased)
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1. Singapore to Batam Ferry Price
Regardless of which route or ferry operator you choose, ferries from Singapore to Batam almost always cost just under $50 for a return trip. And yes, the price is the same for weekends, weekdays and public holidays.
So in terms of cost, which Batam ferry operator you pick is the least of your concerns. The most important thing to check is which Batam ferry terminal you’re going to. Batam is a pretty big island and it’s not very well-connected, so choosing the wrong ferry terminal could result in an hour’s drive or more to your hotel or resort.
2. Singapore to Batam Centre
Batam Centre and Harbour Bay ferry terminals both serve the Batam city centre, where all the major hotels and malls are.
| Singapore | Batam Centre | Ferry Price (2-way) | Ferry Operator |
| Harbourfront | Batam Centre | $76 | Sindo Ferry |
| Tanah Merah | Batam Centre | $76 | Sindo Ferry |
| Harbourfront | Batam Centre | $76 | Batam Fast Ferry |
| Tanah Merah | Batam Centre | $76 | Batam Fast Ferry |
| Harbourfront | Batam Centre | $76 | Majestic Fast Ferry |
| Tanah Merah | Batam Centre | $76 | Majestic Fast Ferry |
3. Singapore to Harbour Bay
| Singapore | Harbour Bay | Ferry Price (2-way) | Ferry Operator |
| Harbourfront | Harbour Bay | $76 | Horizon Ferry |
4. Singapore to Nongsapura
If you’re going to Montigo Resorts or Turi Beach Resorts, it’s good to take the ferry to Nongsapura to reduce travelling time.
| Singapore | Nongsapura | Ferry Price (2-way) | Ferry Operator |
| Tanah Merah | Nongsapura | $76 | Batam Fast Ferry |
5. Singapore to Sekupang
Finally, there’s Sekupang and Waterfront which serve the less-commercialised Sekupang area.
| Singapore | Sekupang | Ferry Price (2-way) | Ferry Operator |
| Harbourfront | Sekupang | $76 | Majestic Fast Ferry |
| Harbourfront | Sekupang | $76 | Batam Fast Ferry |
| Harbourfront | Sekupang | $76 | Sindo Ferry |
6. Singapore to Waterfront
While the Waterfront ferry terminal is closest to Harris Resort Waterfront and Holiday Inn Resort, there aren’t currently any ferry services directly to this terminal. You’ll have to take a ferry to another terminal, then cab over to your accommodation.
| Singapore | Waterfront | Ferry Price (2-way) | Ferry Operator |
| Harbourfront | Waterfront | No trips available | NA |
7. Singapore to Bintan Ferry Price
Compared to Batam, there aren’t as many ferries plying the route between Singapore and Bintan.
Most of the resorts in Bintan are located in the Lagoi Bay area, and the ferry terminal for that is Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT). So in most cases, the best (and only) ferry from Singapore to Bintan is by Bintan Resort Ferries. (Unless you’re staying at Bintan Lagoon Resort, which has its own ferry terminal.)
| Singapore | Bintan | Ferry Price (2-way) | Ferry Operator |
| Tanah Merah | Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) | $97 | Bintan Resort Ferries |
| Tanah Merah | Tanjung Pinang | $98 | Sindo Ferry |
| Tanah Merah | Tanjung Pinang | $98 | Majestic Fast Ferry |
It’s also possible to take a ferry from Singapore to Tanjung Pinang, which is a less-frequented part of Bintan compared to the BBT area. Tanjung Pinang is a port town and is the gateway to Trikora Beach, which is a cheaper place to stay compared to Lagoi.
All Singapore to Bintan ferries depart from Tanah Merah ferry terminal.
Next we’ll cover the major ferry operators one by one to highlight what you should look out for before booking.
8. Sindo Ferry Price and Routes
| Singapore | Ferry Terminal | Sindo Ferry Prices (2-way) |
| Harbourfront | Batam Centre | $76 |
| Harbourfront | Batam (Sekupang) | $76 |
| Harbourfront | Batam (Waterfront) | $76 (currently unavailable) |
| Tanah Merah | Batam Centre | $76 |
| Tanah Merah | Bintan (Tanjung Pinang) | $98 |
Singapore to Batam ferries are unofficially monopolised by 2 operators: Sindo Ferry and Batam Fast Ferry. If you are risk-averse, it’s generally quite foolproof to go with either of the 2.
Sindo Ferry is a huge operation and runs tons of ferries daily from Harbourfront to Batam Centre, Sekupang and Waterfront. You can see the Sindo Ferry schedule here.
However, be aware that the Sindo Ferry prices on their website do not include hidden costs like taxes and levies:
- Singapore Passenger Departure Fee: $10 per person (for trips departing from Harbourfront Centre or Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal)
- Batam Terminal Fee: Rp100,000 or $10 per person (for trips departing from Batam Centre, Sekupang and Waterfront)
- Tanjung Balai Karimun confirmation fee: Rp20,000 ($2) per person
- Tanjung Pinang confirmation fee: Rp20,000 ($2) per person.
After adding these up, the ferry fare ends up at costing $76 to $98 (pretty much the same as other ferry operators).
Sindo Ferry is also the only operator that has routes directly to Waterfront, where Harris Resort Waterfront and Holiday Inn Resort Batam are. Unfortunately, these routes aren’t running at the moment.
9. Batam Fast Ferry Price and Routes
| Singapore | Ferry | Batam Fast Ferry Price (2-way) |
| Harbourfront | Batam Centre | $76 |
| Tanah Merah | Batam Centre | $76 |
| Harbourfront | Batam (Harbour Bay) | No trips available |
| Tanah Merah | Batam (Harbour Bay) | No trips available |
| Tanah Merah | Batam (Nongsapura) | $76 |
| Harbourfront | Batam (Sekupang) | $76 |
| Tanah Merah | Batam (Sekupang) | No trips available |
The other big player for ferries from Singapore to Batam is Batam Fast Ferry. As its name suggests, ferries are to Batam only, no Bintan ferries here. Prices displayed on their website are transparent and include terminal fees, so what you see is really what you’ll be paying.
Compared to Sindo Ferry, Batam Fast Ferry has more routes, with some departing from Tanah Merah ferry terminal (which might be convenient for east-siders or those coming from Changi Airport). You can see the Batam Fast ferry schedule here.
It’s worth noting that Batam Fast Ferry is the only operator that takes you directly to Nongsapura, where all the luxe Batam resorts are located. Coming here directly is way more convenient than a land transfer from Batam Centre ferry terminal.
10. Majestic Fast Ferry Price and Routes
| Singapore | Ferry | Majestic Fast Ferry Price (2-way) |
| Harbourfront | Batam Centre | $76 |
| Harbourfront | Sekupang | $76 |
| Tanah Merah | Batam Centre | $76 |
| Tanah Merah | Bintan (Tanjung Pinang) | $98 |
Majestic Fast Ferry is a newer and smaller player compared to Sindo Ferries and Batam Fast, although it still has a respectable number of ferries going back and forth.
Majestic Fast Ferry takes you to Batam Centre or Sekupang from Harbourfront, and to Batam Centre from Tanah Merah. If you’re heading to Bintan, the Majestic Fast Ferry route departs from Tanah Merah.
One annoying thing about Majestic is that their website prices exclude the terminal fees until you add your bookings to cart. After adding the surcharges, the prices are similar to the other operators.
11. Horizon Ferry Price and Routes
| Singapore | Ferry | Horizon Ferry Price (2-way) |
| Harbourfront | Batam (Harbour Bay) | $76 (Economy) |
| Harbourfront | Batam (Harbour Bay) | $116 (Business) |
The 4th operator that runs ferries from Singapore to Batam is called Horizon Ferry. It only has one route, from Harbourfront in Singapore to Harbour Bay in Batam. This supposedly takes only 35 minutes.
What’s special about Horizon Ferry is that they have Business Class seats for about 1.5X the usual Economy price—which, to me, isn’t very worth it for a such a short ride.
12. Bintan Resort Ferries Price and Routes
| Singapore | Bintan | Bintan Resort Ferries Price (2-way) |
| Tanah Merah | Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) | From $90 (Economy) |
| Tanah Merah | Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) | From $144 (Emerald) |
Bintan is mostly a resort island, and many beach resorts are located at the Lagoi region, accessed via Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT). This area is served by just one operator, Bintan Resort Ferries.
There are 2 classes of seats: Economy (normal) and Emerald (so-called first class). Prices are significantly higher, almost double the cost.
The prices are also differentiated based on peak and off-peak periods. Off-peak is from Monday to Sunday, and peak dates are specified blackout periods:
Year 2024: 9 to 11 Apr; 30 Apr to 2 May; 21 to 23 May; 24 to 26 May; 31 May to 2 Jun; 7 to 9 Jun; 14 to 17 Jun; 21 to 23 Jun; 8 to 11 Aug; 30 Oct to 3 Nov; 22 to 24 Nov; 29 Nov to 1 Dec; 6 to 8 Dec; 13 to 15 Dec; 20 Dec 2024 to 1 Jan 2025
13. Mozaic Ferry Lines Price and Routes (ceased)
| Singapore to Bintan | Mozaic Ferry Lines Price (2-way) |
| Tanah Merah to Bintan Lagoon Terminal | $64 |
If you specifically want to go to Bintan Lagoon Resort—they are the largest integrated resort on the island—there used to be a dedicated ferry operated by Mozaic Ferry Lines (ceased operations).
There didn’t used to be any official ferry schedules online, but when trying to make a booking few years back, I realised there were only 2 timings each way. Departure used to be at 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Tanah Merah to Bintan Lagoon), and the return trip was either at 11.45 a.m. or 5.10 p.m. (Bintan Lagoon to Tanah Merah). The ferry ride was 75 minutes.
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