planning a visit to batam, indonesia

[critical888]

planning a visit to batam, indonesia

where is cheapest to buy the batam ferry ticket to and fro? from groupon and deal safe? does it include all admin fee?


next, how to travel around batam, whats the best transport mode you recommend if go nagoya etc.

thanks for your advice!!

 

[voonnie]

havent been there for a while, i check the ferry tickets and they are quite ex.

 

[dleodleo]

planning a visit to batam, indonesia

where is cheapest to buy the batam ferry ticket to and fro? from groupon and deal safe? does it include all admin fee?


next, how to travel around batam, whats the best transport mode you recommend if go nagoya etc.

thanks for your advice!!

If i am not wrong, the nearest ferry terminal to nagoya is harbourbay ferry terminal which only Batam Fast Ferry and Prime Ferry will operate around S$48 and S$49 all in for return trip.

Unless you want to go to other Batam Terminal like Batam Centre Terminal which is also close to Batam Mall. There is a promotion for NTUC for Sindo ferry. $10 discount per ticket.
$10 OFF for NTUC Members | SINDO FERRY

 

[jumpmanz]

i'm heading there this weekend for 3D2N.
bought from deal.com.sg under wavemaster for $39 per pax all in.
quite a good deal.

 

[critical888]

thanks for all the info

jumpmanz when u back can share some info on hows the trip and hows that ferry, if its convenient

 

[Delsamor]

Go there just take taxi if less than 5pax, its cheap but you must bargain price first.

 

[voonnie]

a 3D2N trip, will need to change how much rupiah?
Heard that changing rupiah there has better rates, is it true?
Is it worth it to pay SGD rather than in rupiah, for e.g. massage?

 

[ck47.me]

a 3D2N trip, will need to change how much rupiah?
Heard that changing rupiah there has better rates, is it true?
Is it worth it to pay SGD rather than in rupiah, for e.g. massage?

changing at batam is always has better rates. but it also depends on where do u change. if you change at terminal or mall, you may find it not much different. but if you change at nagoya business area, sure you have much better rate..

it's not worty to pay SGD. usually they quote very low exchange rate just like how credit card do exchange for u. always pay in rupiah if necessary.

 

[Delsamor]

a 3D2N trip, will need to change how much rupiah?
Heard that changing rupiah there has better rates, is it true?
Is it worth it to pay SGD rather than in rupiah, for e.g. massage?

It depends on your activities and spending....some people $50 enough, some $300 also not enough. Food, groceries, and taxi can be share with friends. Massage and buy-back snacks mostly is ownself pay.

 

[jumpmanz]

a 3D2N trip, will need to change how much rupiah?
Heard that changing rupiah there has better rates, is it true?
Is it worth it to pay SGD rather than in rupiah, for e.g. massage?

not intending to change more than $200 sgd.
the rates at batam centre ferry terminal is equal than most of the changers here in sg.

 

[jumpmanz]

 

[dleodleo]

a 3D2N trip, will need to change how much rupiah?
Heard that changing rupiah there has better rates, is it true?
Is it worth it to pay SGD rather than in rupiah, for e.g. massage?

Hi,

I just came back. I paid in ruppiah. I changed $200 for 2D1N and i found that not enough cos the things are so cheap! I can't resist buying especially at the supermarket. Toiletries are damn cheap almost 50% or even 80% cheaper. Oral B toothbursh 3 for S$1.00! J.co donuts 12 for S$7!

Changed at arcade at 9.3 and at batam i saw is 9.15.

 

[critical888]

so in general, arcade is better rate than changing in batam?

 

[dleodleo]

so in general, arcade is better rate than changing in batam?

Should be ba. The Arcade in Singapore. If you work or stay near Arcade then is fine but no point wasting transport to go all the way to Arcade and change right?

I think changing in Singapore is either slightly higher or more or less the same right?

 

[jumpmanz]

so in general, arcade is better rate than changing in batam?

around bcs and in bcs itself you can also get 930.

 

[dleodleo]

around bcs and in bcs itself you can also get 930.

OIC. Next time i go there and change.

 

[pclow59]

Going to Batam tomorrow. Messgae from the driver who I booked for my group that all Nasi Padang restaurant will be closed on 27th July, the eve of Hari Raya Puasa

 

[critical888]

i have some indonesia sim card for rent, if anyone want can rent from me, www.simcardman.com

thanks

 

[critical888]

i am going batam next week, so i did a research, it is said to call silver cab if you need a taxi , and not easy to get one, only can get by calling, not sure if its true?

heard it is the only metered taxi in batam. the rest is like anyhow give price one..

 

[tulipsgal]

Planning a short trip for my family, any recommended contact for driver with van for 8 adults?