Ferry travel between Singapore and Batam will become possible soon, via BatamFast, according to Shin Min Daily News.
There will be a ferry that departs from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal from 18 February onwards that arrives at Nongsapura Ferry Terminal daily, according to BatamFast’s website.
But at the time of writing, the timings and costs have yet to be made available.
BatamFast’s operations manager Chua Chun Long spoke to Shin Min and confirmed that they will be providing daily ferry trips between the two locations and that they have been given the green light to go ahead from the authorities.
And although the travel bubble between Singapore, Batam and Bintan was previously announced in January, the effective commencement date has yet to be mentioned.
At the time of writing, there is also no VTL arrangement between Singapore and Indonesia yet, and travellers returning to Singapore from Indonesia will have to serve a 7-day SHN.
Persons entering Batam and Bintan will still have to fulfil certain requirements, including being vaccinated 14 days before departure and providing proof of vaccinations.
They will also have to provide a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before leaving Singapore, and one more upon arrival in Batam/Bintan.