Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore
Witness some of Indonesia's most beautiful underwater worlds on this private snorkel day tour from Singapore. Snorkel through tropical fish and coral reefs in the sapphire blue waters surrounding Batam Island, Indonesia. Spend the afternoon doing archery or beach volleyball, or basking in the sun on a kayak or inflatable float.
Admission fees, marine park conservation fees, round-trip high-speed public ferry between Singapore/Indonesia, private ground transportation in Batam, traditional Indonesian lunch with fresh juice, 2-hour snorkeling at Batam marine park by private speedboat are all included for your ultimate convenience.
Highlights ✅ Easy-to-locate departure point at Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal ✅ Crystal clear sapphire blue tropical waters guaranteed ✅ Taste of local cuisine with traditional Indonesian lunch and fresh juice
Options
0730am ferry (Harbourfront)
INCLUDED GIFT: Sampling of Original Traditional Kueh Lapis / Indonesian layer cakes.
INCLUDED TICKETS: Island hopping & 2-hour snorkeling by private speedboat + Snorkeling equipment rental + All items as stated under Inclusions.
INCLUDED MEALS: Traditional Indonesian lunch (local food, fresh juice)
NO HOTEL PICKUP: High-speed ferry departs Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal at 7:30am.
FERRY TERMINAL CHECK-IN TIME: 6:55am.
What's included in Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Make your own way to Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal for your 07:40am (GMT+8) ferry to Batam Island. Relax and enjoy the 1-hour journey across the Singapore/Indonesia border on a public high-speed air-conditioned ferry. After crossing the border, your private driver will meet you with a signboard to drive you for 45 miles to Galang Marina, where you will hop onboard another public ferry/boat for a quick 20-minute scenic journey to the heart of Batam marine park. Arrive at the Visitors' Center first, where you will get outfitted with a complete set of snorkeling gear (mask, snorkel, life vest and fins), and learn how to wear them properly. Thereafter, you will head out for your 2-hour private snorkeling experience. Explore a tropical paradise with crystal-clear sapphire blue waters full of marine life and rustic green mountains. After snorkeling, refuel with a traditional Indonesian lunch feast at a local cafe, before heading out for more beach activities such as archery and volleyball. You can also choose to kayak to the natural mangroves nearby. In the late afternoon, you will be escorted the same way back to Singapore.
Inclusions
- Photostop at Grand Barelang Bridge, Batam Grand Mosque and Welcome To Batam monument
- Batam ground transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional Indonesian lunch (local food, fresh juice)
- Round-trip transport by high-speed public ferry (required to cross Singapore/Indonesia border)
- 2-hour snorkeling at Batam marine park by private speedboat
- Complimentary snorkeling equipment, beach archery and kayak rental
- All marine park conservation fees (reef tax)
- Access to Batam marine park by scheduled public ferry/boat
- Traditional Kueh Lapis (Indonesian layer cakes) tasting
- Drinks and souvenirs
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Indonesia visa-on-arrival fee (US$20/person, payable in cash at the border)
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Indonesia
- Indonesian visa-on-arrival (US$20/person, payable in cash at the border) is available for guests from: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States Of America, Vietnam
- Guests from all other countries not stated above, please seek prior travel authorization from your nearest Indonesian embassy
- Passport name, number, country, date of expiry are required at time of booking for all guests
- Your tickets will be held at the ferry counter for collection on the day of travel up to 6:55am (GMT+8), you will be required to present all passports (with at least 6 months validity) to exchange for your tickets
- Refunds will not be issued for late check-in (resulting in missed ferry), fever, change of mind, incomplete documents etc
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This activity is outdoors and involves getting wet, therefore, we recommend that you bring along additional personal effects such as sun-block lotion, sandflies repellent, swimming costume, spare clothes and/or motion sickness pills as per your discretion
- In the event of rain, guests will be arranged to snorkel closer to the shore for safety reasons
- This trip is not suitable for guests with fever or other serious medical conditions
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Address: Batamfast Ferry Shop, #02-50, 1 Maritime Square (Lobby C), Singapore 099253 Directions: If you are taking the subway, alight at Harbourfront MRT Station, and follow signs to Harbourfront Centre. At Harbourfront Centre, there will be signs pointing you to Lobby C.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT: Your tickets will be held at Batamfast Ferry Shop for collection on the day of travel up to 6:55am (GMT+8). You will be required to present a current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) of all guests in exchange for your tickets. Contact our hotline immediately at +65-87568161 if you encounter any problems. Indonesian visa-on-arrival advisory: It costs US$35/person (payable in Indonesian CASH currency IDR500,000), and is available for guests from Albanian, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgarian, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Danish, Ecuador, Egypt, England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hongkong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbian, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Vatican, Vietnam. Travel advisory: Though unlikely, unforeseen circumstances such as pick-pocketing, coral cuts etc may occur at any time. While assistive efforts will be made, all guests are advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance as local assistance may be limited. Customs advisory: Any alcohol/tobacco products or chewing gum brought/bought during this tour must be fully consumed before re-entering Singapore. IMPORTANT: All guests visiting Indonesian offshore islands for outdoor activities will be required to sign a liability/release form (waiver) at the marina, and abide by all safety rules at all times.