Ferry from Singapore to Johor

About Singapore

Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia, located on the Southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Despite being such a small country, Singapore has developed into a major commercial hubs with one of the world’s biggest financial centres. Many years ago, Singapore was just an unassuming fishing village, populated by an indigenous settlement. Visitors today will find a lively cosmopolitan city of high-rise buildings, landscaped gardens and precincts rich in heritage. On top of being a great destination, Singapore is also a great hub for onward travel to neighbouring islands. Ferries depart Singapore’s two main ferry terminals at Harbourfront Centre and Tanah Merah and sail to numerous destinations in the Riau Archipelago including to Batam, Bintan and Great Karimon Island. The majority of ferries from Singapore sail to Batam, just twenty kilometres across the Singapore Strait with a choice of five destination ports dotted across Batam Island’s northern coast. Ferries are comfortable, fast and operate daily, all year round. Ferries to Batam depart from the Habourfront centre ferry terminal. For those travelling to Bintan, ferries depart from Tanah Merah ferry terminal and sail to Bandar Bentan Telani in the north of the Island and Tanjung Pinang in the south west. The Bintan crossing takes around an hour and there are numerous sailings offered throughout the day, year round.

About Johor

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country split in two by the South China Sea, boasting contemporary cityscapes, tropical islands and awe-inspiring natural backdrops. It is a diverse nation in both its cultural heritage and landscapes, so there is something for everyone. Dense rainforest occupies the eastern section of Borneo, whilst the bustling capital city of Kuala Lumpur is home to the famous Petronas Towers, which were once the tallest in the world. George Town on the island of Penang is defined by colonial and indigenous architecture and spectacular food markets offering an eclectic mix of cuisines, rightfully earning the title of Malaysia’s gastronomic capital. As a region with many islands, travelling by ferry in Southeast Asia is a popular way of getting around and, from Malaysia, you can sail to various international destinations including Singapore and Thailand.