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Singapore to Bintan Ferry

Bintan ferries run only from Tanah Merah. Singapore Cruise Centre publishes the crossing as about 70 minutes to Bandar Bentan Telani, which is the terminal for the Bintan Resorts area rather than Tanjung Pinang town. Bintan is one hour behind Singapore (GMT+7 versus Singapore's GMT+8).

Operators on this route

Who sails Singapore to Bandar Bentan Telani

Bintan Resort Ferries
The only operator on the Tanah Merah to Bintan crossing, with a Standard and a premium Emerald cabin class.
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Booking basics

Refunds, baggage and pickup notes

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Bintan Resort Ferries asks passengers to check in and collect boarding passes at least 1.5 hours before departure, with the counter closing 40 minutes before sailing.

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This is an international crossing: Bintan Resort Ferries requires an international passport with at least 6 months validity, not just a national ID.

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Bandar Bentan Telani is the resort terminal, not Tanjung Pinang town. Confirm which one your transfer meets.

Cancellation rules, baggage allowance and hotel pickup are set by the operator and the seller, and they differ more than you would expect. Read the terms on your own booking before paying.

Cancellation policy guide · Baggage and hotel pickup · Support options

Travel tips

Before you sail

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Monday to Thursday sailings leave Tanah Merah at 08:10, 11:10, 14:00 and 17:00. Friday and Saturday add an extra 09:10 departure. Sunday keeps those four times and adds a 14:35 departure, so check the day-specific timetable before you plan around a particular sailing.

FAQs

Singapore to Bandar Bentan Telani ferry questions

Can I reach Bintan from the HarbourFront side?
No. Bintan sailings run only from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
Is Bandar Bentan Telani the same as Tanjung Pinang?
No, and mixing them up is an expensive mistake. Bandar Bentan Telani serves the Bintan Resorts area on the north of the island and is where most resort transfers meet you. Tanjung Pinang is the town terminal on the other side of the island, and a different journey once you land.
Is there a time difference between Singapore and the islands?
Yes, one hour. Batam, Bintan and Karimun are on Western Indonesian Time, which is an hour behind Singapore. It catches people out on same-day flight connections, so work from the local time printed on each leg of your ticket.
What documents do I need for this crossing?
Bintan Resort Ferries requires an international passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining. A Singapore identity card is not enough, since this is an international sailing to Indonesia.
What time do sailings leave Tanah Merah?
Monday to Thursday, Bintan Resort Ferries departs at 08:10, 11:10, 14:00 and 17:00. Friday and Saturday add an extra 09:10 sailing. Sunday adds a 14:35 sailing to the four usual times. Confirm the day-specific timetable before you book, since it is not the same every day.

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