Batam Centre – Tanah Merah
Ferries to Singapore
Batam Centre – Tanah Merah
Ferries to Singapore
The Batam to Tanah Merah ferry route is provided by 3 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Batam to Tanah Merah takes approximately 1 hour on ferries servicing this route. Batam to Tanah Merah ferry duration can range between 45 minutes and 1 hour depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 53 weekly sailings from Batam to Tanah Merah. Sindo Ferry provide up to 4 daily sailings, Batam Fast Ferry provide up to 16 weekly sailings and Majestic Fast Ferry provide up to 9 weekly sailings. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Batam at approximately 06:15 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 15:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Batam to Tanah Merah is with Majestic Fast Ferry in 45 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Batam Centre to Tanah Merah usually cost around $98.82.
There are currently no cabins available on ferries from Batam Centre to Tanah Merah.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed to travel on ferries from Batam Centre to Tanah Merah.
Those sailing with Batam Fast Ferry can take a maximum of 1 hand-carried item weighing up to 10 kg with dimension up to 55cmx40cmx20cm. They can also bring one 20 kg bag free of charge. The total maximum weight for bags acceptable for check-in should not exceed 40 kilograms or more than 3 bags. Excess baggage will be charged SGD$1 per kg.
The price of a ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merah can vary between $33 and $238 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $184, prices can range from $77 and $471. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
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The best way to travel from Batam to Tanah Merah is by ferry. With 8 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there is an alternative ferry to Tanah Merah if you require additional flexibility including the ferry from Batam to HarbourFront Centre.
Yes, you can easily take a day trip from Batam to Tanah Merah by ferry. Simply catch the 08:00 ferry with Sindo ferry and arrive in Tanah Merah at around 08:45. This will give you plenty of time to explore Tanah Merah and make it back for your scheduled departure.
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| Batam Centre - Tanah Merah Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Indonesia | |
| Destination Country | Singapore | |
| No. of Operators | 3 | |
| Operators | Batam Fast Ferry, Majestic Fast Ferry & Sindo Ferry | |
| Average Price | $115* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 43 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 55m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 45m | |
| First Ferry | 06:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:30 | |
| Distance | 4 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Batam Centre is the main port for the island, region and city of Batam. The island is the closest part of Indonesia to neighbouring Singapore, with the city of Batam being the largest in the Riau Islands Province. There are thirty six daily crossings from the port to HarbourFront Centre in Singapore.
What’s there to do in Batam?
The island is a hotspot for thrill seekers, especially those seeking fun on the water. Jet skiing, windsurfing and kayaks are popular choices but there is also parasailing for those who want to see the beautiful Indonesian island from the skies. The area is full of beautiful architecture, from the serene Tua Pek Kong Temple, the Masjid Raja Grand Mosque, to capturing the sunset over Barelang Bridge, there is plenty for you to be in awe of.
How do you get to the port?
The Batam Centre ferry terminal faces the Singapore Strait on the north coast of the island. Travelling around will not be a problem as the island is an emerging transport hub. The terminal is just a twenty minute drive from the Airport and Nagoya Town. The ferry terminal itself is not short of facilities, with it containing a large mall, supermarket and a number of food outlets.
What ferry services are available?
The centre port services one other terminal, the HarbourFront Centre in Singapore. There are thirty six daily sailings with three different operators, Sindo Ferry, Batam Fast Ferry and Majestic Fast Ferry. The duration time for the sailings are around one hour.
Located in the east of Singapore, Tanah Merah is made up of largely private residential properties, country clubs, and some light industrial parks. When land reclamation works began in the early 1970s, most of the coastal hills were levelled and dumped into the sea to create the present East Coast and the East Coast Parkway was constructed almost completely on reclaimed land. The location of Tanah Merah Kechil cliff is where Temasek Primary School now stands and it is possible to see where the hills abruptly end at the junction of Bedok South Avenue 3 and Upper East Coast Road at one end, and New Upper Changi Road at the other end.
Tanah Merah is a Malay phrase that translates into "red soil". Tanah Merah was once a hilly area with two prominent cliffs: Tanah Merah Besar, a large cliff, and Tanah Merah Kechil, a small cliff. The roads leading to the cliffs were named Tanah Merah Besar Road and Tanah Merah Kechil Road respectively. The names remain today.
The area is also home to the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal with regular services to the Indonesian Riau Islands.
