Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore
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Is Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore worth booking?
Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore is a 24-hour experience in Singapore, Singapore, from $495 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (4)
- Duration
- 24 hours
- From
- $495 per person
Witness some of Indonesia's most beautiful underwater worlds on this private snorkel day tour from Singapore. Snorkel through tropical fish and coral reefs in the sapphire blue waters surrounding Batam Island, Indonesia.
What you get
About this experience
Witness some of Indonesia's most beautiful underwater worlds on this private snorkel day tour from Singapore. Snorkel through tropical fish and coral reefs in the sapphire blue waters surrounding Batam Island, Indonesia. Spend the afternoon doing archery or beach volleyball, or basking in the sun on a kayak or inflatable float. Admission fees, marine park conservation fees, round-trip high-speed public ferry between Singapore/Indonesia, private ground transportation in Batam, traditional Indonesian lunch with fresh juice, 2-hour snorkeling at Batam marine park by private speedboat are all included for your ultimate convenience. Highlights ✅ Easy-to-locate departure point at Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal ✅ Crystal clear sapphire blue tropical waters guaranteed ✅ Taste of local cuisine with traditional Indonesian lunch and fresh juice
What's included
Included
- Photostop at Grand Barelang Bridge, Batam Grand Mosque and Welcome To Batam monument
- Batam ground transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional Indonesian lunch (local food, fresh juice)
- Round-trip transport by high-speed public ferry (required to cross Singapore/Indonesia border)
- 2-hour snorkeling at Batam marine park by private speedboat
- Complimentary snorkeling equipment, beach archery and kayak rental
- All marine park conservation fees (reef tax)
- Access to Batam marine park by scheduled public ferry/boat
- Traditional Kueh Lapis (Indonesian layer cakes) tasting
Not included
- Drinks and souvenirs
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
- Indonesia visa-on-arrival fee (US$20/person, payable in cash at the border)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Singapore
Address: Batamfast Ferry Shop, #02-50, 1 Maritime Square (Lobby C), Singapore 099253 Directions: If you are taking the subway, alight at Harbourfront MRT Station, and follow signs to Harbourfront Centre. At Harbourfront Centre, there will be signs pointing you to Lobby C.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Address: Batamfast Ferry Shop, #02-50, 1 Maritime Square (Lobby C), Singapore 099253 Directions: If you are taking the subway, alight at Harbourfront MRT Station, and follow signs to Harbourfront Centre. At Harbourfront Centre, there will be signs pointing you to Lobby C.
Options you can book
0740am ferry (Harbourfront)
INCLUDED GIFT: Sampling of Original Traditional Kueh Lapis / Indonesian layer cakes. INCLUDED TICKETS: Island hopping & 2-hour snorkeling by private speedboat + Snorkeling equipment rental + All items as stated under Inclusions. INCLUDED MEALS: Traditional Indonesian lunch (local food, fresh juice) NO HOTEL PICKUP: High-speed ferry departs Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal at 7:40am. FERRY TERMINAL CHECK-IN TIME: 6:55am.
0730am ferry (Harbourfront)
INCLUDED GIFT: Sampling of Original Traditional Kueh Lapis / Indonesian layer cakes. INCLUDED TICKETS: Island hopping & 2-hour snorkeling by private speedboat + Snorkeling equipment rental + All items as stated under Inclusions. INCLUDED MEALS: Traditional Indonesian lunch (local food, fresh juice) NO HOTEL PICKUP: High-speed ferry departs Singapore Harbourfront Centre Ferry Terminal at 7:30am. FERRY TERMINAL CHECK-IN TIME: 6:55am.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- JE Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A current valid passport (with at least 6 months validity) is required on the day of travel to visit Indonesia
- Indonesian visa-on-arrival (US$20/person, payable in cash at the border) is available for guests from: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States Of America, Vietnam
- Guests from all other countries not stated above, please seek prior travel authorization from your nearest Indonesian embassy
- Passport name, number, country, date of expiry are required at time of booking for all guests
- Your tickets will be held at the ferry counter for collection on the day of travel up to 6:55am (GMT+8), you will be required to present all passports (with at least 6 months validity) to exchange for your tickets
- Refunds will not be issued for late check-in (resulting in missed ferry), fever, change of mind, incomplete documents etc
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This activity is outdoors and involves getting wet, therefore, we recommend that you bring along additional personal effects such as sun-block lotion, sandflies repellent, swimming costume, spare clothes and/or motion sickness pills as per your discretion
- In the event of rain, guests will be arranged to snorkel closer to the shore for safety reasons
- This trip is not suitable for guests with fever or other serious medical conditions
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Two Few Activities for the Effort
This is a day tour, literally 18 hours, for what is two one hour activities, and from that point of view in hind site it may not have been the best use of our time. The activities were great, snorkeling was superb, kayaking was ok, and we paid extra for an exciting ATV experience. We did get to go to Indonesia for the day, and our driver was very accommodating. But... We had to arrive at 6:40am to travel on the 7:20 ferry to Batam, before getting an 1:20 drive to the island, where we took a 15 minute boat ride to the island where the activities were. It's a long journey. If in Singapore, you have to fill out new SDACs, fill out custom forms and DACs for Indonesia, as well as pay for a visitor visa at Batam. We left at 4:00pm and arrived back in Singapore at about 9:45pm. I can't complain about anything, but we just underestimated how long a day it would be, the amount of admin, the traveling, and when coupled with only two activites, although good, was tiring. There are free activities to be fair, such as chess or football, but why go all that way to do those? For me, if you're young and full of energy, and want to visit Indonesia for the day, do this, but for many people I think there maybe better things you could do with a days holiday.
Response from the operator: Dear Mr. J, we sincerely apologise for the long journey to get to the snorkeling site. Unfortunately, the Straits of Singapore and Malacca form the world's busiest shipping lane, handling over 100,000 vessels annually (with dark polluted waters around Singapore). Hence, a longer journey out of Singapore is necessary (to experience clean and clear waters suitable for snorkeling). Finally, we thank you for confirming that the actual snorkeling experience was superb, and that our driver was very accommodating.
via Viator
Amazing - would better with English speaking guide
The full day in Indonesia is a carefully planned experienced allowing you to experience both the wonders of Indonesia’s paradise islands and its poverty, showing up as slams in low-income areas (no safety issues). Border experience in and out is a true VIP service - they take your passports and do all the stamping and border control for you (it surprised us a bit but everything turned out ok); then they accompany you to and from the ferry. Throughout the day you are on 3 different boats so be ready to board some vessels - large and small. Snorkeling is a great experience, though we were sent with someone not speaking English at all. Speaking of which - our guide spoke very poor English - this is the reason we gave 4 and not 5 stars. It was tough to communicate even basic things. But that’s pretty much all we can complain about. Be ready after leaving the ferry from Singapore for over 1h drive south to the next boat which then takes you to the island with activities such as banana boat or kayaking. Overall we were very very happy, activities were fun, reef was stunning and we had some good Indonesian food. If only the guide spoke English we’d be in absolute awe.
Response from the operator: Dear Mr. Piotr, we are glad you enjoyed our VIP Indonesian immigration service, fun water activities, drive-past glimpse of the Indonesian low-income villages, and good local food; and we have forwarded your compliments (to all our ground staff and chef). We sincerely apologise for the limited English of the replacement local guide who served you; as our usual English-speaking guide was suddenly down with Covid on your travel date (due to the unexpected Covid wave in June 2025). In any case, our usual English-speaking guide has since recovered (and back at work). Finally, thank you for your review confirming that the reefs were stunning, and your snorkeling experience was great.
via Viator
Indonesia with its beauty island secrets
Our tourguide was taking care of us in a private tour the whole day, showing and explaining us special places, snorkelling just being alone at the sea apart of tourism or crowdy places. It felt really unique and authentic at the same time. Would always book it again as there are different places to explore and amazing views of Indonesia
via Viator
everything we want in tropical islands
This tour include everything we want in tropical islands, such as marine sports, crystal ocean and great nature. Without this tour, it is difficult to find great spot for snorkeling. At first, I suppose it is expensive. But actually we enjoyed far more than we payed. Definitely great tour. And Show gratitude for the tour guide.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $495 to $615
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
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Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Singapore.
How much does Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore cost?
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Prices start at $495 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Singapore usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore take?
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Plan for about 24 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Singapore is not rushed.
Is Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Singapore, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 24-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Singapore can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Singapore and add a light layer if any part of the 24-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private day tour: Indonesia Batam Island Reef Snorkel & Kayak from Singapore start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Singapore within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Singapore?
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On Outty we rank every Singapore experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Singapore Highlights Small Group Bike Tour on Full-Sized Bicycles, Lion City Bike Tour of Singapore, Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Singapore?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Singapore?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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