Economy Class
1st Class
Regular Check-in counter
Dedicated Check-in counter
Free seating
Pre-assigned seating
Baggage allowance of 20kg per person
Baggage allowance of 30kg per person *Includes priority baggage handling upon arrival
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Use of the 1St Class Emerald Lounge (Tanah Merah) & Bintan Executive Lounge (Bintan)
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Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages onboard
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Priority Boarding & Disembarkation
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Expedited Immigration Clearance. Only on Arrival and Departure in Bintan
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Open deck seating
Passengers must obtain relevant entry visa and passport must be more than 6 months validity (estimate: equal or more than 186 days ) from the date of travel.
International passports are required for travel between Singapore and Bintan Indonesia.
Indonesia maintains varying visa requirements for different countries, so it is advisable to consult your travel agent or the respective Indonesian embassy in your country for visa inquiries.
Passengers are required to check-in their baggage at least 30 minutes before departure.
Baggage allowance is accorded per person.
Hand-carry
Maximum allowance: 10 kg per person
Maximum size: 55 × 40 × 20 cm
Check-in (free allowance)
Economy class: 20 kg per person
Emerald class: 30 kg per person
Baggage is separately checked in at baggage counters:
- Singapore Cruise Center (SCC) is the baggage handling agent at Singapore Tanah Merah;
- Bintan Resort Cakrawala (BRC) is the baggage handling agent at Bintan Bandar Bentan Telani.
Allowance is per boarding pass.
Golf bags must be checked in and count as personal baggage.
Check-in must be completed at least 30 minutes before departure.
Excess and special items
Excess baggage (over free allowance, up to 40 kg per passenger):
Fee: SGD 1.00 per kg or part thereof (approximately USD 1 per kg)
Bicycle:
Fee: SGD 15 per item per way (approximately USD 11)
Odd-sized items (such as surfboards, wakeboards, bicycles; items longer than 1.5 m; items larger than 100 × 62 × 30 cm; or items posing a safety risk if carried on board):
Fee: SGD 15 per item per way, up to 30 kg (approximately USD 11)
50 Tanah Merah Ferry Road, Singapore 498833
By Bus
SBS No. 35 ply from either Bedok Bus Interchange or bus stop in front of Tanah Merah MRT Station to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
For latest bus schedule, please click here.
By Car
From City, take East Coast Parkway Expressway, Exit 2A towards Changi Coast Road then continue to Tanah Merah Coast Road after Safra Resort.
For directions, please click here.
By Taxi
You may book taxi services, please call : Dial-A-Cab (65) 6342 5222; Comfort Taxi at (65) 6552 1111; SMRT Taxi (65) 6555 8888
For more info on taxi, please click here.
The taxi ride from the airport to the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal typically takes about 15 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. Please allocate approximately about 30-45 minutes for immigration and security clearance as well as baggage collection at the airport.
By Private Hire Cars (PHC)
You may download mobile apps for Grab, Gojek, Ryde, Tada etc on the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Recommended time: at least 90 minutes before departure.
Check-in cut-off: 40 minutes before departure.
A selection of food and drinks are available for purchase
Cancellations are not permitted on this route.
All bookings are non-refundable.
Facility
Economy
1st Class
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Complimentary
Food & drinks
Available for purchase onboard: light snacks and beverages
Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks;
Available for purchase onboard: light snacks and beverages
1st Class Emerald Lounge in Singapore terminal offers alcoholic beverages for purchase
Open deck
Not available
Available
Seating
Free seating, main deck
Assigned seating, upper deck
Lounge (terminals)
Not available
1st Class Emerald Lounge (TMFT); Bintan Executive Lounge (BBT)

Economy Class provides standard, functional seating in a large, fully air-conditioned main deck cabin with wide windows for scenic views. It is the best value-for-money option, offering "free seating" and access to an onboard shop where snacks and drinks can be purchased during the 70-minute journey.

1st Class provides a refined travel experience featuring assigned, extra-wide plush seating in an exclusive cabin and private access to an open-air deck for a more scenic crossing. Passengers benefit from an increased 30kg baggage limit and significant time-saving perks, including dedicated check-in counters, lounge access with complimentary refreshments, and expedited "fast-track" immigration clearance upon arrival.