A return ferry to Batam costs S$76 to about S$87 once fees and fuel surcharges are added, and Bintan's resort ferry starts at S$87 on a weekday promo. We read the published fares, fee notes, schedules and promotions on six operators' own websites on 15 October 2026, ahead of the year-end school holidays.
Year-end holidays are when Batam and Bintan ferries fill up, and the cheapest ticket is not always the cheapest trip.
> Quick view: cheapest to Batam is BatamFast or Majestic at S$76 return; Sindo and Horizon come to about S$87 after fees. Bintan resorts start at S$87 on BRF's weekday promo. Peak dates from 6 November cost more.
THE FARE: BatamFast's published fare list gives S$76 return, S$43 one-way from Singapore and S$40 one-way back, the same for every age. The price already includes the ticket, the surcharge, the S$10 Singapore departure fee and the S$10 Batam terminal fee, so there is nothing to add at the counter.ROUTES: HarbourFront to Batam Centre and Sekupang, and Tanah Merah to Batam Centre and Nongsapura (handy for Nongsa resorts and golf). Its Gold Coast service is suspended until further notice.SCHEDULE: the HarbourFront to Batam Centre timetable dated 17 September 2026 starts at 7.40am, and some slots are interlined with Sindo boats.PROMOTIONS: its fare-promotion page said "No Fare Promotions at this moment" on 15 October.BEST FOR: the lowest total price to Batam Centre, and anyone sailing from Tanah Merah in the east.
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THE FARE: Majestic's fare rules list the regular ticket at S$76 two-way, S$43 one-way from Singapore and S$40 from Batam. It started a fuel surcharge on 12 March 2026 without printing the amount on that page, so check the checkout total. Rescheduling costs S$3 (off-peak) or S$5 (peak).ROUTES AND SCHEDULE: 14 daily sailings from HarbourFront to Batam Centre between 8.10am and 9.20pm, five a day to Sekupang, Tanah Merah to Batam Centre (more trips on weekends and public holidays) and two a day from Tanah Merah to Tanjung Pinang in Bintan (11.30am and 5.50pm). Its HarbourFront counter is at #01-08 of the new terminal at 5 HarbourFront Avenue, which every operator moved into from 15 July 2026.THE DEAL: its homepage still promotes a Batam day trip at S$125 per person, ferry included, for groups of at least 4, with three tour choices run with THK Tour. No end date is printed.BEST FOR: flexible timing to Batam Centre, and Tanjung Pinang town.
Batam day trip at S$125 per person with the ferry included, minimum 4 people, three tour choices (with THK Tour). Promoted on Majestic's homepage; no end date printed.
THE FARE: Sindo prints the lowest base fare, S$28 one-way / S$56 two-way to Batam Centre, Sekupang or Waterfront from HarbourFront, and to Batam Centre from Tanah Merah. That price excludes the S$10 Singapore departure fee, the Rp100,000 (S$10) Batam terminal fee and a fuel surcharge of S$6 from Singapore and Rp65,000 from Indonesia, so a Batam return comes to roughly S$87. Tanjung Pinang (Bintan) and Tanjung Balai Karimun are S$43 / S$86 before the same kinds of fees.ROUTES: the widest network here, with 12 daily sailings from HarbourFront to Batam Centre (8am to 9.50pm), plus Sekupang, Waterfront, Karimun and Tanjung Pinang. It also offers an open return valid for three months. PERKS: bookings earn yuu Rewards points.FINE PRINT: return-leg terminal fees in Tanjung Pinang and Tanjung Balai are paid to the terminal in exact rupiah cash.BEST FOR: Waterfront, Karimun and Tanjung Pinang, and travellers who want an open return.
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THE FARE: Horizon's own booking engine priced an economy return for 4-5 November 2026 at S$87 all-in: S$56 ticket, S$20 terminal fees and S$11 surcharges, shown clearly before payment.ROUTE AND SCHEDULE: HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay only, the terminal beside Bayfront Mall and the Jodoh and Nagoya food and massage streets. There are 13 daily sailings from Singapore between 8.15am and 9.35pm, and the last boat back leaves Harbour Bay at 8.30pm Batam time. It also sails to Nirup Island a few days a week.ADD-ONS: pocket Wi-Fi at S$5 a day and a car with driver for 10 hours from S$70.THE DEAL: its Boarding Pass Privilege gives discounts at partner shops and cafes in Harbour Bay when you show your Horizon boarding pass, such as 25% off a drink at Excelso in Bayfront Mall, valid 1 August to 31 December 2026.BEST FOR: a Harbour Bay or Nagoya day of food, massages and shopping.
Boarding Pass Privilege: show your Horizon boarding pass for partner discounts in Harbour Bay, e.g. 25% off a beverage at Excelso, Bayfront Mall. Valid 1 Aug-31 Dec 2026.
Valid till 31 Dec 2026
THE FARE: BRF is the only ferry from Tanah Merah to Bandar Bentan Telani, the terminal for the Lagoi resorts. Its fares (from 12 March 2026, fees included) are S$62 one-way and S$100 return in Economy, rising to S$110 on peak dates and S$105 for a mix. Emerald Class is S$89 one-way and S$154 return. Children 11 and under pay S$57 one-way and S$88 return.PEAK DATES: 6-9 Nov, 20-22 Nov, 27-29 Nov, 4-6 Dec, 11-13 Dec and 18-31 Dec 2026, then 1-4 Jan 2027.THE DEALS: Daycation Delight S$87 for a weekday same-day return (out at 8.10am Monday to Friday, back at 11.35am, 2.35pm or 6.35pm). 5PM Getaway S$90 return on the 5pm sailing Sunday to Thursday. Both are online-only until 30 June 2027, regular dates only, non-refundable, with a S$10 online change fee. PAssion members get S$6 off an adult return to 31 December 2026.BEST FOR: resort stays and beach days in Lagoi.
Daycation Delight S$87 weekday same-day return (8.10am out, Mon-Fri) and 5PM Getaway S$90 return (5pm sailing, Sun-Thu). Online only, regular dates, book and travel until 30 Jun 2027.
Valid till 30 Jun 2027
THE FARE: BatamFast's fare list prices Tanah Merah to Desaru Coast at S$108 return and S$70 one-way, for all ages, including the S$10 Singapore departure fee and the S$10 Desaru Coast terminal fee.SCHEDULE: one sailing each way, leaving Tanah Merah at 10.10am and Desaru Coast at 5.30pm Malaysia time, Thursday to Sunday only. That suits a long weekend at the Desaru resorts or the water park without the Causeway jam.ALSO ON THIS ROUTE MAP: Tanah Merah to Tanjung Pengelih in Johor at S$73 return / S$43 one-way, fees included.FINE PRINT: no promotion was listed on 15 October, and seats on the four-day schedule go quickly before school and public holidays.BEST FOR: families heading to Desaru for a weekend who would rather not drive.
Get Deal| Operator | Destination | Return, all-in (S$) | Singapore terminal | Promo |
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| BatamFast | Batam Centre, Sekupang, Nongsapura | 76 | HarbourFront, Tanah Merah | None listed |
| Majestic Fast Ferry | Batam Centre, Sekupang, Tanjung Pinang | 76 (fuel surcharge may apply) | HarbourFront, Tanah Merah | S$125 Batam day trip (min 4) |
| Sindo Ferry | Batam (3 terminals), Tanjung Pinang, Karimun | About 87 | HarbourFront, Tanah Merah | yuu points |
| Horizon Fast Ferry | Batam Harbour Bay, Nirup Island | 87 | HarbourFront | Partner perks to 31 Dec |
| Bintan Resort Ferries | Bintan Resorts (Lagoi) | 100 (110 peak) | Tanah Merah | S$87 / S$90 to 30 Jun 2027 |
| BatamFast | Desaru Coast, Malaysia | 108 | Tanah Merah | None listed |
Every fare, fee, timetable and promotion was read from each operator's own website on 15 October 2026. Horizon's price comes from its booking engine for travel on 4-5 November 2026. Fares and surcharges can change without notice, so confirm the total before you pay.
On 15 October 2026 the cheapest published return was S$76 on BatamFast and Majestic Fast Ferry (S$43 one-way out, S$40 back). BatamFast's price includes the surcharge and both terminal fees; Majestic's page does not state its fuel surcharge. Sindo Ferry (S$56 return before fees) and Horizon Fast Ferry both come to about S$87 all-in.
For the Lagoi beach resorts, Bintan Resort Ferries sails from Tanah Merah to Bandar Bentan Telani: S$100 return in Economy (S$110 on peak dates), or S$87 for a weekday same-day return and S$90 on the 5pm Sunday-Thursday sailing, booked online. For Tanjung Pinang town, Sindo Ferry and Majestic Fast Ferry sail from Tanah Merah, from S$43 one-way before fees.
HarbourFront and Tanah Merah. Since 15 July 2026, HarbourFront ferries leave from the new terminal at 5 HarbourFront Avenue (Singapore Cruise Centre). BatamFast, Majestic and Sindo also sail from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, which is the only terminal for Bintan Resort Ferries and the Desaru Coast boat.
Yes. BatamFast sails from Tanah Merah to Desaru Coast at 10.10am and returns at 5.30pm Malaysia time, Thursday to Sunday only. The fare is S$108 return or S$70 one-way, including the Singapore and Desaru terminal fees.
