Desaru to Tanah Merah Ferry

The Desaru Tanah Merah ferry route connects Malaysia to Singapore and is available for booking all year round. Batam Fast Ferry provide up to 3 sailings per week. The distance between Desaru ferry port and Tanah Merah ferry port is approximately 23 nautical miles (43km), making it a quick and easy transport link for passengers travelling around the Riau Islands.

Choose between 3 ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah each week with Direct Ferries and find the best deal. Passengers are not currently able to bring their cars onboard this ferry service. Therefore, we recommend that you look for alternative ferries to Singapore which accommodate vehicles.

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Desaru - Tanah Merah Route summary
Departure Country	Malaysia
Destination Country	Singapore
No. of Operators	1
Operators	Batam Fast Ferry
Average Price	$163*
Average Weekly Sailings	5
Average Sailing Duration	1h 30m
First Ferry	17:30
Distance	18 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.

How long is the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah is approximately 1h 30m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

The average price of a ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah is approximately $179. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Desaru to Tanah Merah?

There is 1 ferry operator for Desaru to Tanah Merah and this is

Batam Fast Ferry

How can I book ferry tickets from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

Ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah with

Batam Fast Ferry

Can you take your car on the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

No, only foot passengers can travel on the ferry.

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

Unfortunately, pets are not permitted onboard this ferry service so please look for alternative routes which accommodate pets.

How far is Tanah Merah from Desaru?

Desaru to Tanah Merah is approximately 18 nautical miles distance apart.

Tanah Merah Guide

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.