Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore
Overview
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1 day
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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
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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.
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.
0740am 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 7:40am. FERRY TERMINAL CHECK-IN TIME: 6:55am.
What‘s Included
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)
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Two Few Activities for the Effort
Jon W,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This is a day tour, literally 18 hours, for what is two one hour activities, and from that point of view in hind site it may not have been the best use of our time. The activities were great, snorkeling was superb, kayaking was ok, and we paid extra for an exciting ATV experience. We did get to go to Indonesia for the day, and our driver was very accommodating. But... We had to arrive at 6:40am to travel on the 7:20 ferry to Batam, before getting an 1:20 drive to the island, where we took a 15 minute boat ride to the island where the activities were. It's a long journey. If in Singapore, you have to fill out new SDACs, fill out custom forms and DACs for Indonesia, as well as pay for a visitor visa at Batam. We left at 4:00pm and arrived back in Singapore at about 9:45pm. I can't complain about anything, but we just underestimated how long a day it would be, the amount of admin, the traveling, and when coupled with only two activites, although good, was tiring. There are free activities to be fair, such as chess or football, but why go all that way to do those? For me, if you're young and full of energy, and want to visit Indonesia for the day, do this, but for many people I think there maybe better things you could do with a days holiday.
Amazing - would better with English speaking guide
Piotr S,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The full day in Indonesia is a carefully planned experienced allowing you to experience both the wonders of Indonesia’s paradise islands and its poverty, showing up as slams in low-income areas (no safety issues). Border experience in and out is a true VIP service - they take your passports and do all the stamping and border control for you (it surprised us a bit but everything turned out ok); then they accompany you to and from the ferry. Throughout the day you are on 3 different boats so be ready to board some vessels - large and small. Snorkeling is a great experience, though we were sent with someone not speaking English at all. Speaking of which - our guide spoke very poor English - this is the reason we gave 4 and not 5 stars. It was tough to communicate even basic things. But that’s pretty much all we can complain about. Be ready after leaving the ferry from Singapore for over 1h drive south to the next boat which then takes you to the island with activities such as banana boat or kayaking. Overall we were very very happy, activities were fun, reef was stunning and we had some good Indonesian food. If only the guide spoke English we’d be in absolute awe.
Indonesia with its beauty island secrets
Daniela L,Jan 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tourguide was taking care of us in a private tour the whole day, showing and explaining us special places, snorkelling just being alone at the sea apart of tourism or crowdy places. It felt really unique and authentic at the same time. Would always book it again as there are different places to explore and amazing views of Indonesia
everything we want in tropical islands
Shuichi U,Jul 25, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour include everything we want in tropical islands, such as marine sports, crystal ocean and great nature. Without this tour, it is difficult to find great spot for snorkeling. At first, I suppose it is expensive. But actually we enjoyed far more than we payed. Definitely great tour. And Show gratitude for the tour guide.
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