In recent news, we heard that Batam and Bintan islands will be reopened for Singapore travellers under some guidelines. This is a piece of good news for most Singapore residents as Batam and Bintan of Indonesia are some of the most popular weekend getaways. This news reminded me of some of the photos of our Batam and Bintan trips which I couldn’t share. Therefore, in this post, I want to feature some of our photos from our Indonesia, Batam getaway in 2019. Well, these are not some pictures of Batam island and its attractions. But, these are photos of the ocean and the sky during our departure from Batam to Singapore by ferry.
Although this post is kind of a photo essay, please check below posts if you like to read our travelogues and posts from this Batam getaway.
Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple
It was a 3D2N trip to Batam and on the 3rd day we departured from Batam island to Singapore. We reached Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to depart to Singapore. We travelled with Horizon Fast Ferry and it was a comfortable trip.
At the time of departure from Indonesia, Batam, it was raining. Therefore, I couldn’t take clear pictures.
Lately, no more heavy rains. Outside the window was clear. I could enjoy the ocean and sky views while traveling from Batam to Singapore ferry terminal.
Clear views of Sentosa Island reminded us that we were reaching Singapore. Although it was just after a rain, sky was clear and ocean was calm.
Finally, we reached Harbourfront ferry terminal,Singapore.
We reached Singapore safely.
Although I had fear of travelling by ferry, after this trip there is no more fear of sea travel. 🙂 We even travelled to Bintan by ferry after a few months.
Do you like sea travel? Please share your thoughts in a comment below.
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Read the below posts for more details on travelling to Batam by ferry.
Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple
If you like watching the sky, then check this post on sunset watching
What a gorgeous day – love the blue skies
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We have traveled by ferry a few times to visit some islands off the New England coast (Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket) and I like travelling by ferry. It seems relaxed and festive at same time. What beautiful photos.
Seems like you had a great ferry experience. Yes, ferry rides are just amazing.
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What a beautiful ferry ride, so scenic and the ferry is very nice too. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
Yes,it was a memorable ferry ride too. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Looks like a great place to go!!
so true,we had great time.
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…it looks beautiful even on a rainy day!
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Your photos are beautiful Amiila! I’m glad you enjoyed your ferry ride. I love being on the water but it’s been way too long since I’ve been out there. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for joining us at Friendship Friday at Create With Joy!
Thanks for visiting and commenting. Yes, Ferry rides are enjoyable.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Great.
Thanks
Wonderful ocean views that look exotic to me. Ferry travels are very popular in Finland: From Finland to Sweden and Estonia, but that is not what I like. I prefer airplane.
Glad to know about ferry travel in Finland. Until recently, I also liked air travel over the ocean. But,this trip changed me.
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Amila, thank you for your nice blogpost. And no! I am afraid. Although I have fear of travelling by ferry. But i love to sea it on your blog
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I had a fear of water until recent. But, this trip changed me.
That ocean is magnificent. Love the islands, too.
yes,it had many great views.
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Looks beautiful. I get seasick, so I always worry about sea travel.
This was my worry too in this trip as it was like my first long trip. But,I didn’t experience so.
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I’m not sure why but the photo didn’t load. I can imagine the beauty and the excitement about places being opened again for travellers.
So sorry to hear about photos not loading. I will check that issue.
True, we look forward to traveling after a few years.
I think its my internet service. I managed to view your beautiful photos on my phone instead. Happy weekend ahead.
Oh, thanks for this reply and I am glad you could enjoy the photo views.
Thanks & Wish you too a nice weekend!
Thanks for sharing, I like it. I never traveled in that direction, always south or west. I can’t tell you why.
Wishing you an beautiful weekend and sending greetings from my island
Nova
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Beautiful photos. I have been to Singapore and to Sentosa Island but that was many years ago and would be very different from when I last visited. I haven’t been to Batam but I know it is a popular getaway place.
Glad to hear that you have visited Sentosa. Yes,Batam is a popular getaway.
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What a great trip with awesome views The Singapore shots are really great to see.
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