Singapore

Known as one of the most beautiful cities globally, the island city of Singapore is adored by millions of tourists around the world. You can hop on a ferry and enjoy a scenic journey. Singapore is a perfect destination for beach lovers. Also, people who love shopping and entertainment would find uncountable options to explore in Singapore. The city-state of Singapore boasts numerous high-end malls, food stalls featuring the recipes from different corners of the world, and scenic beachside resorts.

Singapore is technically a cluster of islands. The best way to reach the exotic and pristine small islands of Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia is via Malaysia and Singapore ferry services. The most convenient and affordable mode of transport is a combination of bus and ferry rides. There are also many Malaysia to Singapore cruises that let you travel from Malaysia to Singapore while having an experience of a lifetime, after which you can choose one of the ferries to travel further to your vacation destination.

Travel Guide

To reach the islands of Bintan, Batam, Kuala Besut, and Kusu, the ferries that depart from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal of Singapore ferry are the best option. The best time to visit Singapore and the adjacent islands is December to February. However, people come to the islands all year round to experience the different seasons of the Singapore cruise. The islands are famous for various watersports, sunbathing, relaxing on the beaches, and authentic South Asian cuisines and seafood.

The Singapore ferry terminal and islands are clean and green, and the administration is very strict about maintaining them that way. There are some islands where accommodation facilities are unavailable, so you can always go for day trips and come back to Singapore or nearby islands to spend the night in villas in Sentosa.

Ferry Terminals in Singapore 

There are multiple Singapore ferry terminals from where one can book ferries. While the majority of ferries depart from Singapore Harbourfront , there are other terminals that one can choose if one finds them closer. Most of the nearby islands can be reached within an hour or two from Singapore by ferry. The popular ferry terminals in Singapore are:

• Harbourfront Centre
• Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Ferry Services to Popular Islands from Singapore 

You can book direct ferries from these Singapore ferry terminals/ ports to destinations in Riau Archipelago including Bintan and Batam.

• Batam Island: The Baram Centre Point International Ferry Terminal is the terminal for the city. There are smaller terminals like Marina Teluk Senimba Ferry Terminal and Harbour Bay. Ferries are the best way to reach Batam.
• Bintan Island: The Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal is superbly placed, and all the best resorts are nearby. Malaysia to Singapore cruise also stops at this terminal.
• Kuala Besut: Besut Jetty is the ferry terminal for Kuala Besut. The terminal is bustling as it connects Besut with Malaysia and Perhentian Island.
• Kusu Island: Kusu Island Ferry Terminal has frequent ferries that connect the island with Marina South Pier. Since ferries are the only mode of communication, people primarily use them to get in and out of the island.

To book your ferry tickets on redBus, visit the ferry page on the redBus app or website-

• Travelers can search for their departure and arrival points under the “From” and “To” tabs, enter the date of their journey, select the number of persons traveling, and click the “Search” button.
• The screen would display a consolidated list of ferry operators offering their ferry services on the selected route.
• On the left of the screen, the user or traveler will find the 'filter' option to filter the ferries on the basis of their preferred choice of the ferry.
• Another way of filtering the displayed options is by clicking any of the tabs available next to the “Sort By” option. You can also modify your selection using the ‘Modify’ tab.
• Choose any of the options like ‘Duration’, ‘Departure’, ‘Ratings’, ‘Arrival’, and ‘Fare’ to sort the ferry operators as per your choice. Select the most suitable ferry service and schedule from the display list available and process to pay for your online ferry tickets.
• On confirming everything, you can make the payment and receive your m-ticket on your phone and email.
• Booking ferry tickets by redBus offers lucrative deals and is very convenient.