Singapore to Batam Ferry 2026: Cheapest Tickets and Tour Package?

The cheapest Singapore to Batam ferry in 2026 costs about SGD 76 return per person once fees are counted, and a guided Batam day trip with the ferry included is listed from SGD 125 per person. Batamfast publishes SGD 76 return all-in, and Sindo Ferry SGD 56 plus SGD 20 in departure and terminal fees, at the time of writing. For online bookings, go through ShopBack Singapore first.

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Cheapest Batam ferry tickets and tour package: the short answer

For a ferry-only trip, buy a return from the terminal nearest you and compare operators on the all-in price; for a guided day out, a package that bundles the ferry can cost less than arranging a car, guide and lunch yourself. Here is what the main options cost per person, from each operator's own site at the time of writing.

Option	Price listed	What is included
Batamfast return	SGD 76	Ticket, surcharge, SGD 10 Singapore departure fee and SGD 10 Batam departure fee
Sindo Ferry return	SGD 56, plus about SGD 20 in fees	Ticket and surcharge; Singapore departure fee of SGD 10 and Batam terminal fee of Rp100,000 or SGD 10 are separate
Majestic Fast Ferry Batam day trip	SGD 125	Round-trip ferry, full-day private car with driver and guide, lunch, Barelang Bridge entrance; minimum 4 people

Both operators also mention a fuel surcharge. Batamfast says one took effect on 14 March 2026, and Sindo Ferry lists a temporary fuel surcharge "if applicable". Compare the final price on the payment page before you pay.

Singapore to Batam ferry: operators, routes and terminals

Batamfast, Sindo Ferry and Majestic Fast Ferry are the main operators on the Singapore to Batam crossing. All three sail from HarbourFront Terminal or Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. From their sites at the time of writing:

• Batamfast sails HarbourFront to Batam Centre and Sekupang, and Tanah Merah to Batam Centre and Nongsa. Its current timetable took effect on 17 September 2026.
• Sindo Ferry sails HarbourFront to Batam Centre, Sekupang and Waterfront, and Tanah Merah to Batam Centre. Its HarbourFront counter is at 5 HarbourFront Avenue, #01-11.
• Majestic Fast Ferry sails HarbourFront to Batam Centre and Sekupang, and Tanah Merah to Batam Centre. Its new timings took effect on 15 May 2026.

Pick the Batam terminal by where you are going. Batam Centre suits the town centre and malls, Nongsa the Nongsa resorts, and Sekupang and Waterfront the west of the island. A cheaper fare is not a saving if the taxi to a far terminal costs more.

Timetables on the operators' sites show Batam departures in Indonesian time, which is one hour behind Singapore. Read return times carefully so you do not arrive at the terminal an hour late.

Singapore to Batam ferry in 2026: fees and fare rules to know

The headline fare is not the price you pay, because fees and the fare rules decide the real cost. Three things to check before you book:

1. What the fare includes. Batamfast's SGD 76 return already includes the SGD 10 Singapore passenger departure fee and the SGD 10 Batam departure fee, which covers the Rp100,000 terminal fee. Sindo Ferry's SGD 56 return does not, so add about SGD 20 before comparing.
2. Change and refund rules. Under Sindo Ferry's fare rules, tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, and a no-show loses the fare and surcharge. You can change the time or date up to 72 hours before departure for SGD 3 per passenger per sector, subject to seats and any fare difference.
3. Ticket validity. Sindo Ferry tickets are valid for 3 months from the first departure, which helps if you want a flexible return.

Is a return cheaper than two one-way tickets?

Yes, on Batamfast's published fares a return saves SGD 7 per person. Batamfast lists SGD 43 one way from Singapore to Batam and SGD 40 one way back, which is SGD 83, against SGD 76 for a return. For a family of four that is SGD 28 saved by buying returns. Batamfast also says its fare applies to all age groups, so children pay the same published fare.

Batam tour package: is it cheaper than doing it yourself?

A ferry-inclusive day trip is usually the cheaper way to see Batam with a guide, but only if your group meets the minimum size. Majestic Fast Ferry's site promotes a Batam day trip, run with THK Tour and Travel, at SGD 125 per person including the round-trip ferry, with a minimum of 4 participants at the time of writing. The detailed flyer on its site is labelled 2025, so confirm the current price and itinerary with the operator before you pay. The flyer offers a choice of itineraries, including:

• Explore Batam Shopping Tour: shopping stops plus an entrance ticket to Barelang Bridge.
• Relax and Explore Tour: Barelang Bridge, tea time at Bluefire Club and a 60-minute reflexology massage.

A third, festive itinerary is listed for the Chinese New Year season. Each includes a full-day private car (basic vehicle) with a driver and guide, and one lunch of Nusantara or Padang cuisine. Travel insurance and optional tours are not included, and the flyer lists guide tips of SGD 3 per person per day.

Here is the maths. With the ferry at about SGD 76 return on its own, SGD 125 leaves about SGD 49 per person, or SGD 196 for a group of four, for a full day with a car, driver, guide and lunch. If you were going to hire a driver for the day anyway, the package can work out cheaper. If you only want to shop at one mall near Batam Centre, a ferry-only return is cheaper.

For overnight trips, compare a ferry ticket plus a separately booked hotel against a ferry and hotel package on a booking site. Prices for both change with dates, so check the same dates side by side.

Cheapest month for the Singapore to Batam ferry: the price data

The published ferry fare does not change by month, so the cheapest month is about demand for hotels and tours rather than the ticket. Batamfast publishes one fare for all age groups and lists no weekday or weekend price. What does shift is how busy the crossing is: Majestic Fast Ferry's timetable lists about 6 weekday sailings from Tanah Merah to Batam Centre against 9 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, a sign of where demand sits.

In practice, that means:

• Weekdays are usually easier for seats and hotel availability.
• Weekends, public holidays and school holidays are when sailings, hotels and day tours fill first, so book those dates early.
• Promotional fares do appear. Batamfast runs a fare promotions page and notes that promotional prices do not include taxes and surcharges, so add those before you compare with the SGD 76 return.

Singapore to Batam ferry best deals in 2026

The best Batam deals in 2026 usually come from return tickets, group day trips and comparing hotels across booking sites, not from a single code. A short checklist:

1. Buy a return, and compare operators on the all-in price.
2. Choose the terminal closest to home and to where you are staying in Batam.
3. Travel on a weekday if you can.
4. For a guided day, check a ferry-inclusive package if your group has 4 or more people.
5. For a stay, compare the same hotel on Agoda, Booking.com, Trip.com and Traveloka.
6. Go through ShopBack before you book anything online.

Sindo Ferry also runs a membership programme, yuu Rewards Club, if you sail often. Check its terms on the operator's site.

Klook vs Trip.com: Singapore to Batam ferry price comparison 2026

Klook and Trip.com both sell Batam travel, and each has its strengths, so compare the final price for your exact trip. Klook is mainly used for ferry tickets, day tours and activities in one app. Trip.com is mainly used for hotels, packages and flights, and is handy for comparing room prices across dates. Listings on both vary by date.

To compare fairly:

1. Use the same operator, route and sailing time for the ferry.
2. Check whether the price already includes the departure and terminal fees. A booking site price that looks higher may include them, while an operator fare that looks lower may not.
3. For hotels, compare the same room type, dates and cancellation terms.
4. Compare the final price per person on the payment page.
5. Open the site you choose from ShopBack before you pay.

Klook, Trip.com and other sites for a Batam trip from Singapore

For ferries and tours, start with Klook on ShopBack; for hotels and packages, compare Trip.com on ShopBack with other booking sites. Singapore travellers also book Batam stays on Agoda, Booking.com and Traveloka, and buy ferry tickets directly from Batamfast, Sindo Ferry and Majestic Fast Ferry.

Why ShopBack is a step before you book

Before you book a hotel on Booking.com or Agoda, go through ShopBack first. The same goes for a ferry, tour or package on Klook or Trip.com. ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order, and the step takes a few seconds:

1. Open the ShopBack Singapore app or website.
2. Search for the site you chose, such as Klook, Trip.com, Agoda or Booking.com.
3. Tap through from that store's ShopBack page and book as normal.
4. Once the booking is confirmed by the site, cashback is added to your ShopBack account.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Check the live Cashback rate on the store's ShopBack page before you tap through, because rates and eligible booking types differ by site.

Before you go: entry rules for Batam

According to Sindo Ferry's visa page, Singapore passport holders can visit Indonesia visa-free for leisure stays of up to 30 days. Your passport should be valid for at least six months after the date of entry. Singapore PRs can also enter visa-free through designated checkpoints, which include Batam Centre, Sekupang and Nongsa, by showing their PR card. Other nationalities may need a visa on arrival; Sindo Ferry lists a Riau Islands 7-day visa on arrival at Rp250,000, bought in person. Check the latest rules for your passport before you travel.

FAQ

What is the cheapest Batam ferry ticket from Singapore? On the operators' published fares at the time of writing, a Singapore to Batam return costs about SGD 76 per person once fees are counted. Batamfast lists SGD 76 return with surcharge and both departure fees included, and Sindo Ferry lists SGD 56 return plus a SGD 10 Singapore departure fee and a Batam terminal fee of Rp100,000 or SGD 10, before any temporary fuel surcharge.

Is a Batam tour package cheaper than booking the ferry myself? It can be, if you would pay for a guide, a car and lunch anyway. Majestic Fast Ferry's site promotes a Batam day trip at SGD 125 per person with the round-trip ferry included, for a minimum of 4 people, at the time of writing. With the ferry at about SGD 76 return, that leaves about SGD 49 per person for a private car with driver and guide, lunch and a Barelang Bridge stop.

Is a return Batam ferry ticket cheaper than two one-way tickets? Yes on Batamfast's published fares. A return is SGD 76, while SGD 43 out plus SGD 40 back is SGD 83, so the return saves SGD 7 per person, or SGD 28 for four people, at the time of writing.

Which month is cheapest for the Singapore to Batam ferry? The published ferry fare does not change by month. Batamfast lists one fare for all age groups with no weekday or weekend price, so the ferry costs the same in any month. What changes is demand for seats, hotels and tours, which tends to be higher on weekends and public holidays, when Majestic Fast Ferry runs more Tanah Merah sailings.

Can I change or refund a Batam ferry ticket? Under Sindo Ferry's fare rules at the time of writing, tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, but you can change the time or date up to 72 hours before departure for SGD 3 per passenger per sector, subject to seats and any fare difference. Tickets are valid for 3 months from the first departure. Other operators set their own rules.

Which ferry terminals in Singapore go to Batam? HarbourFront Terminal and Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. From HarbourFront, operators sail to Batam Centre, Sekupang and Waterfront, and from Tanah Merah to Batam Centre and Nongsa, depending on the operator.

Do Singaporeans need a visa for Batam? According to Sindo Ferry's visa page, Singapore is on Indonesia's visa-free list for short leisure visits of up to 30 days, and your passport should be valid for at least six months after the date of entry. Singapore PRs can enter visa-free through designated checkpoints that include Batam Centre, Sekupang and Nongsa, showing their PR card.

Is Klook or Trip.com cheaper for Batam? Neither is cheaper every time. Klook is mainly used for ferry tickets, tours and activities, and Trip.com for hotels and packages. Compare the same operator, route, sailing time and hotel dates on both, look at the final price per person after fees, and go through ShopBack before you book on the site you pick.

How does ShopBack make a Batam trip cheaper? ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. Before you book a hotel on Booking.com or Agoda, or a ferry, tour or package on Klook or Trip.com, go through ShopBack first: open the store from ShopBack Singapore, tap through and book as usual. Eligible bookings earn cashback, and the live rate is shown on each store page.

Is cashback the same as ferry or travel points? No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles that you redeem with an operator or airline.

Ready to book?

Booking the ferry or a Batam day tour online? Go through ShopBack before you book on Klook. Comparing Batam hotels and packages? Start your Trip.com booking from ShopBack so the price you pay drops once the stay is confirmed.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute travel, legal or financial advice. Ferry fares, fees, fuel surcharges, timetables, fare rules, tour packages and entry requirements are set by the operators and authorities, were taken from the operators' own sites on 8 October 2026, and can change without notice. Check the current price and terms on the operator's or booking site's page, and the live cashback rate and eligible bookings on the relevant ShopBack store page, before you book.