About Bintan
Bintan lsland is the largest of 3,200 islands in the Riau Archipelago and the 3rd largest of 27 provinces in Indonesia. Located at the crossroads of one of the world's oldest and busiest maritime trading routes, Bintan has provided a safe haven to traders and sailors from Europe, India and China for over a century. It was on the island of Bintan that the Sultan of Malacca found refuge from Portuguese attack in the 16th century, mapping tales of legendary importance when Bintan grew as the centre of the powerful Johor Riau Sultanate.
Penyengat, on the northern tip of Bintan Island, became home to the Maya-Bugis nobility during the 18th century. Remnants of this glorious royal past are still evident in Penyengat's Royal Mosque, Town Hall, mausoleums and palace ruins.
The south of Bintan Island is also home to quaint fishing towns with an easy-going and relaxed kampong (local village) atmosphere. Numerous kelongs (fishing houses built on stilts above sea) flourish on southern Bintan, with some serving up delicious seafood for tourists.
Set foot on the northern shores of Bintan Island, and you'll be greeted by a totally different scene and mood. Bintan Resorts, a 23,000 hectare development, offers tourists just the right setting to rest and relax.
Getting There
From Singapore - Accessible via high-speed catamarans from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (TMFT). The journey takes 55 minutes. Check-in time: 1 hour before departure. Each passenger has up to 20 kg baggage allowance. Tickets are available at Bintan Resort Ferry at TMFT and through selected travel agents in Singapore.From Indonesia - Take a domestic flight to Hang Nadim Airport on neighbouring Batam Island. Regular speedboat available from Nongsa Ferry Terminal in Batam and Bandar Bentan Ferry Terminal in Bintan Resorts. The journey takes approximately 55 minutes.
How to get around on Bintan Island
Two-way transfers between your hotel and ferry terminal will be provided by the hotel. Please approach our friendly Nirwana Gardens staff who will be most delighted to show you to the coach. Car hire companies located at the ferry terminal are also available to provide transfers to other parts of Bintan Island such as Tanjung Uban, Lobam, Trikora and Tanjung Pinang.Travel Info
Climate
Bintan is pleasantly warm and sunny all year round. Day temperatures range between 21 and 32 degrees centigrade, and hover at 26 degrees on average. The humidity levels vary from 61 to 96 per cent. From October to March, the weather turns refreshing cool. Commonly known as the monsoon season, days like these see more rainfall and stronger winds. In the tropics, light clothings are advised ...do not forget your swimwear and sunblock/suntan lotions!Time Difference
GMT + seven hours. Just set your watch one hour behind Singapore Time.Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the national language but English is widely used. Nirwana Gardens has Customer Relations Officers who can speak the various languages - Japanese, Korean & Mandarin.Currency
The currency is Indonesian Rupiah (Rp). However, you can also pay for your room, food and purchases in Singapore Dollars (S$). Our resort accepts credit card payments, so don't forget your trusty Visa, Mastercard or American Express.Medical Care
Medical needs are catered for by a clinic with doctors on call 24 hrs, and supported by a highly efficient emergency evacuation system.Customs
Duty free concessions for visitors entering Indonesia include a maximum of one litre of spirits (brandy,whisky, gin, rum, vodka...etc), one litre of wine, one litre of beer, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100gm tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume. Photographic equipment, typewriters, recorders and computers must be declared at customs upon entry. Television and radio sets, drugs, arms and ammunition, printed matter in Chinese characters, Chinese medicines, transreceivers (without advance approval), all uncensored movie films and video cassettes, fresh fruits, plants and animals without quarantine permits are prohibited.Round Trip Ferry Price (Singapore - Bintan – Bintan) - rates subject to change without prior notice
Economy Class |
Peak |
Off Peak |
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Ticket Type |
Route |
Base |
Taxes & Levies |
Total |
Base |
Taxes & Levies |
Total |
| Adult 1-way | Sin-Bin | S$22.50 | S$6.60 | S$29.10 | S$17.00 | S$6.60 | S$23.60 |
| Adult 1-way | Bin-Sin | S$22.50 | S$11.60 | S$34.10 | S$17.00 | S$11.60 | S$28.60 |
| Child 1-way | Sin-Bin | S$17.00 | S$6.60 | S$23.60 | S$13.00 | S$6.60 | S$19.60 |
| Child 1-way | Bin-Sin | S$17.00 | S$11.60 | S$28.60 | S$13.00 | S$11.60 | S$24.60 |
Emerald Class |
Peak |
Off Peak |
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Ticket Type |
Route |
Base |
Taxes & Levies |
Total |
Base |
Taxes & Levies |
Total |
| Adult 1-way | Sin-Bin | S$40.50 | S$6.60 | S$47.10 | S$35.00 | S$6.60 | S$41.60 |
| Adult 1-way | Bin-Sin | S$40.50 | S$11.60 | S$52.10 | S$35.00 | S$11.60 | S$46.60 |
| Child 1-way | Sin-Bin | S$22.00 | S$6.60 | S$28.60 | S$18.00 | S$6.60 | S$24.60 |
| Child 1-way | Bin-Sin | S$22.00 | S$11.60 | S$33.60 | S$18.00 | S$11.60 | S$29.60 |
Ferry Price (Batam - Bintan)
(Batam - Bintan) |
Round Trip |
One Way |
| Adult | RP 190.000 | RP 130.000 |
| Children (2 to below 12) | RP 110.000 | RP 70.000 |
| Infant (below 2) | RP 30.000 | RP 20.000 |
