Ferry from Bintan Island to Singapore

About Bintan Island

Bintan Island can be found in the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia which itself comprises around three thousand islands of varying sizes. Bintan has a tropical climate with temperatures seldom dropping below 70 degrees F or above 90 for the majority of the year. The most popular time to visit is generally between the month of April and September. The main tourist attraction is Bintan Resorts, occupying the northern area of Bintan Island and is a fantastic holiday destination consisting of nine resorts facing the South China Sea. The island offers something for every traveller including beach fronted international hotels, some of the best golf courses in Asia, water sports and adventure as well as being an ideal destination for relaxation and wellness. For those travelling to the island by ferry, the departure port is across the Singapore Strait, just under an hour away at Tanah Merah ferry terminal, Singapore, with two ferry companies operating. The ferry crossing operated by Bintan Resorts Ferries with their four catamarans docks at Bandar Bentan Telani in the north of the Island while Sindo Ferry who operate the longer crossing to Tanjung Pinang sail to the west of Bintan Island.

About Singapore

Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore, is a sovereign city state and island country and lies off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. With a land area of about 275 square miles, Singapore is one of the smallest countries in the world and the smallest in the region. Although small in size, Singapore manages to command an enormous presence in the world today with its free trade economy and highly efficient workforce. Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city of high-rise buildings, landscaped gardens and heritage-rich precincts. Home to a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture, Singapore is rich in contrast and color. In fact, you would find that Singapore embodies aspects of both East and West in many interesting ways. Singapore’s population stands at around five million and English as the main language of instruction, and a mother tongue for each major ethnicity. Being a multi-racial society, Singapore is as diverse as it is harmonious. With so much to see and do, this is perhaps best experienced through your encounters with the locals.