Haha!, Booze is way cheaper in Indonesia, Thailand, The Phillipines... Deal with it... Haha!. Ya, Batam has changed quite a lot since COVID. it's good for change. Tell you what, Come back to JB, and we can make a trip and explore Batam next time round...Eh!!. Cheers mate.. BTW, Bintang Beer is dope!... LOL
Not worth it for day trip because with the total ticket expenses and traveling time, it’s more worth it to go KL by plane instead. Also, ferry from Jb to batam don’t come often. I believe last time there were only 2-3 ferries per day. I’m not sure about now tho. Maybe you can consider taking ferry from Tanah merah to Pengerang (eastern side of JB). Downside would be finding transport to bring you straight to JB central. Another way is via KTM. This is best way by far if you’re looking to beat the causeway jam. But need to book 2 weeks or more in advance.
Yes, if just a one day trip then it's not worth it. I dont recommend it as well, unless you want to visit Batam and make your way into JB then go for it.
@natashalojingon8986 As u can recall, just from JB to Batam is around RM 80 to Rm100 per pack, ( one way ) depending on which ferry services as there ate a few ferry services so prices are around the same. There is still a small tax to pay around Rm15- Rm20 ( per pack) if i remember correctly.
I can give you the rough price which was stated in one the other company, The prices are quite the same. For adults - One way is RM128 - Round trip is RM 181 For kids : RM93, Round trip is RM123 . ( a small tax excluded ) The destination is to the Batam Centre.( The nationalities is never any issue, we have Singaporean & Malaysians in our group. I think i saw one foreigner on our ferry. Ferry from JB is totally different experience, as we are pass through the Strait of Johor and pass by Pulau Ubin , a very different sight indeed which for me, I think it's a highlight on its own.
The hotel is called "Asialink hotel by Prasanthi" . There's another hotel which is pretty similar called " Asialink" Easy which is the the budge version so dont get mixed up.
From SG to Batam, yes but never tried to enter Batam from JB before. This is new 😂 , you rock boss
It has been a long while, Batam has gone through many changes as well.
Batam looks sooo different to what we expected. We laughed out loud when you went to look at the alcohol in the duty free! Haha!
Haha!, Booze is way cheaper in Indonesia, Thailand, The Phillipines... Deal with it... Haha!.
Ya, Batam has changed quite a lot since COVID. it's good for change. Tell you what, Come back to JB, and we can make a trip and explore Batam next time round...Eh!!. Cheers mate.. BTW, Bintang Beer is dope!... LOL
Is SG->Batam->JB and JB->Batam->SG a feasible way to get around the causeway jam?
Not worth it for day trip because with the total ticket expenses and traveling time, it’s more worth it to go KL by plane instead. Also, ferry from Jb to batam don’t come often. I believe last time there were only 2-3 ferries per day. I’m not sure about now tho.
Maybe you can consider taking ferry from Tanah merah to Pengerang (eastern side of JB). Downside would be finding transport to bring you straight to JB central.
Another way is via KTM. This is best way by far if you’re looking to beat the causeway jam. But need to book 2 weeks or more in advance.
Yes, if just a one day trip then it's not worth it. I dont recommend it as well, unless you want to visit Batam and make your way into JB then go for it.
Thanks for sharing. Did you need to fill out an e-customs declaration?
No need for Singaporean & Malaysian passport holders, we pass through the custom with ease.
Wow enjoy and be safe
Haha, thank you and appreciate the support.
where do you stay at batam? did catch the name of the hotel
Asialink Hotel By Prasanthi. Hotel is nice, buffet is good , got swimming pool. Free shuttle service to the nearby shopping malls as well.
May i know how much is the ferry ticket price for JB - BATAM & JB - BATAM?
@natashalojingon8986 As u can recall, just from JB to Batam is around RM 80 to Rm100 per pack, ( one way ) depending on which ferry services as there ate a few ferry services so prices are around the same. There is still a small tax to pay around Rm15- Rm20 ( per pack) if i remember correctly.
Interesting trip.
It was! Batam has changed quite a lot, thought somethings feel the same but different as well. PRE & PRO-COVID has changed many things.
nice 👍👍👍💯💯💯
Thank you & really appreciate the support. Means a lot.
How much is the ferry from jb to batam?
Can sporean take the ferry from jb to batam too?
I can give you the rough price which was stated in one the other company, The prices are quite the same. For adults - One way is RM128 - Round trip is RM 181 For kids : RM93, Round trip is RM123 . ( a small tax excluded ) The destination is to the Batam Centre.( The nationalities is never any issue, we have Singaporean & Malaysians in our group. I think i saw one foreigner on our ferry. Ferry from JB is totally different experience, as we are pass through the Strait of Johor and pass by Pulau Ubin , a very different sight indeed which for me, I think it's a highlight on its own.
Name of the hotel ?
The hotel is called "Asialink hotel by Prasanthi" . There's another hotel which is pretty similar called " Asialink" Easy which is the the budge version so dont get mixed up.
Cheaper ferry ticket compare Singapore to Batam?
Well, if comparing RM & SGD .Yes, much cheaper from JB and a different experience as well.
What's your favourite Indonesian dish or food?
Karedok or Gulai Nangka! Giulia’s is sambal hijau
Sambal hijau..is it the spicy sour ( lime and tamarind) ? Wow, highly addictive 😍. Despite spicy but u can stop eating it ..hahaha