Batam Info Thread

[Lone_Wolf]

Originally Posted by ndnd

info needed.
ferry from batam to balai,
balai to batam.
terminal, time, cost ?
anyone got info on this.
many many years didnt step into balai liao.

No need to transit in Batam. There is direct ferry from SG to Tg Balai.

[MFTO]

Originally Posted by newyorker88

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Those sim card there, available for 3G services? Like for IPhones?

[ndnd]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolf

No need to transit in Batam. There is direct ferry from SG to Tg Balai.

coz need to be in batam for few hours
then left for balai if have enough time..

[badboi07]

Originally Posted by ndnd

coz need to be in batam for few hours
then left for balai if have enough time..

Bro ndnd, how did u manage ur time so well? Just a question of 2, r u working based in batam? I see u chiong quite frequent in batam but the thing is u dun take ceweks from joint..can I learn a thing from u?

[ndnd]

Originally Posted by badboi07

r u working based in batam? I see u chiong quite frequent in batam but the thing is u dun take ceweks from joint..

last time i base in batam, but now work in spore. almost weekly there. need to accompany my few gf there. take turn lor.
last trip the one you saw with me is formerly I Hotel PR.
for me gfe is more important than anything, book from joint will depend on chemistry. not sure 100% gfe. i prefer sian the cewk, rather than just pay and fuck. i enjoy the process when sian her.
i seldom book from joint unless really something special abt that cewk.
my lastest gf is from berry, remember our previous trip when we go in berry massage, one gal mentioned that she already booked and i told her recently i just chat with her in facebook. then she quickly search for my profile. actually i forgot abt her already. but when return to spore, i saw few msg in fb from her. then start to massage with her. then once start, couldnt stop. everyday from morning to mid nite, non stop. after that the next week i did book her for one day.
last saturday and sunday, she book herself to accompany me and she paid for the two nites hotel just want me to accompany her.
a very nice gal..

[santtay]

Originally Posted by ndnd

info needed.
ferry from batam to balai,
balai to batam.
terminal, time, cost ?
anyone got info on this.
many many years didnt step into balai liao.

Balai - Batam only from sekupang terminal..almost every hour got 1 ferry..
cost around 65k - 70k + custom 6k.

[Batam Man]

Originally Posted by ndnd

info needed.
ferry from batam to balai,
balai to batam.
terminal, time, cost ?
anyone got info on this.
many many years didnt step into balai liao.

1 Way Ticket cost Rp.70,000 + Seaport Tax Rp.6000 Batam and Rp.3000 Balai
I always buy 1 way ticket because there are few operators and depending on the timing you are coming back from Balai and which operator have ferry service at that time and buy the return 1 way ticket from them.
Ferry Schedule, every 1.5 - 2 hours have services, but actual ETD very much depending on occupancy, if boat/ferry is not full or not enough passengers, they can wait for up to 1+ hour to fill the seats.
Actual travelling time is about 1.5hours per way, but as I’ve mentioned that waiting time can be up to 1+ hours.
Last ferry from Balai is 4pm but they normally ETD around 4.30 for the “usual” practices.
Depart Batam at Sekupang Domestic terminal, it’s just next to the International Terminal, Balai only has 1 terminal which is also next to the International.

[Adean]

Hellooo and good day to all batam experts and newbie I'm the new guy in this forum but not new in batam, been there alot of times. I'm not so called expert in batam, i still need some guidance from the the paks here. The expert & experience one.. hehehe

[S.B.F]

I like to know if we book from deal.com.sg or Groupon batam return trip to batam & hotel include more worth it?

[Adean]

Originally Posted by S.B.F

I like to know if we book from deal.com.sg or Groupon batam return trip to batam & hotel include more worth it?

It depends what deals are they offering.. for example we talking per night room in batam hotel ranging 300k to 400k rupiah that is around 40 to 50 dollars sing. Ferry $48 per round trip include all taxes but for deals or groupon don't include the tax, so u have to pay the tax on top of the price they offer. I hope this helps.

[JustThinking]

Originally Posted by S.B.F

I like to know if we book from deal.com.sg or Groupon batam return trip to batam & hotel include more worth it?

if 1 person per room, then it's not worth it. As the Deals normally require min 2 to go, so 1 room price is actually x2. Try logging to online hotel booking website to check out the price and promo.. as walk in also higher price...

Senior pls correct me if i am wrong..

[xiaolibiantai]

Yup, vouchers from deal.com.sg or Groupon are normally for 2 paxes minimum. Furthermore, there are taxes that you need to pay as well.

For example, this deal currently on deal.com.sg, $59.90 for 1 night stay at Harris Hotel with return ferry, it is not inclusive of $20 + $7 ferry taxes at Habourfront and Batam Centre. So, it's at $87 per person and minimum for 2 persons SHARING 1 room. So, you're looking at $174 minimum and you don't get a room to yourself. This deal is good if you're going with your partner for a short getaway as it include a 1 hour massage as well.

But, if you're looking to go for cheong purposes, then it's not so convenient since you will need a room to yourself.

A reasonable budget can be booked at about $30 +/-. Of course, you can't compare it to Harris as Harris is a 4 star hotel after all. Ferry cost $45 - $48. So for about $80, you're in Batam and have a room to yourself to have all the fun you want.

[Intel Ops]

Originally Posted by MFTO

Thanks for the advice. My only worry is that there will not be only rooms available as it's gonna be the long weekend, but thats the time i'm able to make it there..

these 2 wouldn't suit your gang.

[MFTO]

Originally Posted by Intel Ops

these 2 wouldn't suit your gang.

eh... bro... simi gang?

btw.. you are???

[MFTO]

any bros stay at Batam Center Hotel or Sky Inn Batam or PIH Batam hotel before?

which would be nearer to pick up joints or fish tanks?

Seriously confused with all the location names..