tumi Posted July 16, 2008 #1 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Does anyone have information or experience taking day trips out of Singapore to the Indonesian islands: Pulau Bintan or Pulau Batam? We're booked on an Azamara cruise ending in Singapore and we thought it would be interesting to venture out to one of these islands during our stay. From the research I've done, these are popular weekend destinations for Singaporeans and it's a short ferry ride (about 1 hour), but I can't find too many other details. Any experiences or details that you have would be a big help! (I've been searching through the boards and unable to find any other posts. If I missed something please let me know!). Cheers, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ab0si Posted July 22, 2008 #2 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Greg: Not a lot of interesting things to do or see on those islands. Laid-back beach type places mostly. Unless you are an island collector, I would not suggest the trip -- there is nothing wrong with the islands, just nothing special. If you want to kick back and relax, I'd suggest the great Botanical Gardens in Singapore or Sentosa Island (also in Singapore) Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tumi Posted July 22, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks for the feedback, Paul. We certainly are not opposed to a "laid back" exotic beach setting with drinks/snacks... The resorts that I've found look very nice, but I haven't seen any offering day passes. I also haven't been able to determine if Bintan is really feasible for a day trip or if it's better suited for overnight stays. However, based on your comments, it sounds like those beaches are not all that special. Thanks again for the comments! I'll continue my search! Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lobbylin Posted July 27, 2008 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2008 If money is no object you can do an overnight at the Banyan Tree Bintan for a real relaxation treat in a waterside villa on the rocks, complete with your own outdoor private jacuzzi. Order the "in Villa BBQ dinner" which comes in wonderful wicker basket filled with goodies and gas BBQ, for a night to remember. The monkeys that climb over your villa roof in the night come free!!;) Besides that, I do agree there is little to do on Bintan unless you like golf:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lobbylin Posted July 27, 2008 #5 Share Posted July 27, 2008 As the previous person suggested - Sentosa is a nice day out too if you want relaxation. For a taste of what Singapore used to be like before it became a modern city, head out to Changi Village in the north part of the Singapore :) Easily doable in a day. http://www.viator.com/tours/Singapore/East-Coast-of-Singapore-and-Changi-Village-Malay-Ethnic-Area/d18-3695HC Also be sure to visit Little India. Or, if you don't mind travelling, head out to Malacca to really step back in time - one of my favourite places. http://www.viator.com/tours/Singapore/Malacca-Malaysia-Full-Day-Tour-from-Singapore/d18-3695MALC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail1000 Posted July 27, 2008 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Greg. Just noticed you are on Azamara in January. Just wondering if you have thought about what you are doing in Halong Bay yet? We are hoping to do a junk overnight tour and wondering if you can do it without a visa, as my understanding is that Azamara has our visas. As for Singapore we thought we would just do Sentosa Island (We are only there half a day) on our own. Transportation looks easy in singapore. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riensation Posted May 1, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Wanna Explore Bintan, Batam, and All Riau Islands? Live aboard on Nurah Cruise! for more information go to nurah-*********** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted May 2, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Nothing much to do in Bintan & Batam, in my opinion. If you really want to visit an island, try Pulau Ubin. http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=29&Itemid=73 http://www.pulauubin.com.sg/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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