It is highly recommended you visit Batam during the months of October to early December. The air is cool and dry and there are not yet many tourists (compared to the peak season of late December to early January). The period after school holiday from March to April is also a great time to visit as there are many festivals in and around Batam. 

Batam is a safe place to be in. Here and there there can be petty crimes such as pick pocketing, so beware of your belongings.

You can start off the day by engaging in sport activities such as banana boat water sports, enjoy a seafood lunch at our recommended restaurants, and spend the day city shopping in Batam Center. End the day with a delightful stay at our best Batam hotels.

• Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall: famous for city shopping, fine dinning and entertainment options
• Barelang Bridge: offer stunning ocean views 
• Waterfront City: beautiful beach that offers water sports, dining and entertainment activities
• Turi Beach Resort: gorgeous resort that offers luxurious rooms and beautiful ocean views

It depends on you, but Batam  is famous for Kueh Lapis, Bird Nest and even some local snacks such as Keropuk. You can get freshly made ones from the factory outlet in our Batam Tour!

Ferries from Singapore to Batam are mainly ran by 4 different Ferry companies such as Sindo Ferry, Majestic Ferry, Batam Fast and Horizon Ferry. 

You can refer to their respective websites for ferry schedules. We recommend Sindo Ferry but typically they depart 1 hour apart. 

Latest information can be found on the Batam ferry companies’ respective websites.

You can also refer to our blog about most updated ferry schedule from Singapore to Batam. Click here for more information.

Most ferries from Harbour Front Centre arrive at Batam Centre Ferry Terminal. For our packages, it will mainly be from Harbour Front to Batam Center Ferry terminal and return from Batam Center Ferry Terminal to Harbour Front Centre. 

If you want to have convenience in batam, hotels that are located in the batam city center are recommended:

• Hotel Santika Batam
• I Hotel Baloi Batam

If you want to escape the city and you are a nature lover:

• Turi beach Resort Batam
• Montigo Resort Nongsa Batam

ASEAN Countries (including Singaporeans and Malaysians) are VISA free to Indonesia. This means you need not apply for VISA. There is a list of countries that requires VISA on Arrival of 500,000 Rupiah Cash. 

Read more about VISAs available in Indonesia

Important note: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months or else Indonesia will NOT allow you into the country and your airline will NOT let you on the plane. Make sure your passport is renewed before you travel to Indonesia.