Ferry Tickets Singapore To Desaru: Prices & How To Book

You might think that taking the ferry from Singapore is a simple and direct alternative to Desaru Coast. Before you purchase your ticket, here are a few things to consider:

The ferry is best suited for solo or in pairs.
There is only one ferry trip per day, which means if you arrive early in Desaru, you may not be able to check in to your resort in Desaru.
There is just one daily departure from Desaru to Singapore. Meaning you must wait until 5:30 pm to return to Singapore after checking out at 11:00 am!

If you are planning a family trip to Desaru, you might prefer a more convenient and flexible option for travel.

A better alternative is to hire a direct MPV Desaru private car to pick you up from your doorstep in Singapore and take you to Desaru for only SGD280 round trip!

However, if you are keen on the ferry experience and enjoy the sea view, you can proceed with booking your Desaru Ferry Tickets by following the steps below.

Table of Contents:
1. How Much Desaru Ferry Ticket Cost
2. How To Book Ferry To Desaru From Singapore (Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal)
3. Singapore Desaru Ferry Luggage Cost

How Much Desaru Ferry Ticket Cost

Traveling to Desaru from Singapore via ferry is an alternative mode of transportation. The ferry to Desaru ride takes about 90 minutes, one way.

Due to the limited number of ferry transport providers available, there is a lack of options to compare, resulting in identical ticket prices.

Here are the ticket prices:

Singapore to Desaru Ferry Tickets	Price	Validity
One-way Ticket	S$70	No expiry date
Return Ticket	S$118	No expiry date

Note:

The pricing indicated is applicable to all age groups, including the cost of the ticket, service charges, and terminal costs, excluding bag handling fees.
Do check the official Batamfast Ferry and Desaru Ferries social media sites for any ongoing promotional codes or discounts.
Tickets for children (2 to 12 years old) and infants (below 2 years old) must be booked together with adults.

How To Book Ferry To Desaru From Singapore (Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal)

Step 1: Purchase Desaru Ferry Tickets Online

Booking a direct speed ferry from Singapore to Desaru is a hassle-free process. Simply use this booking form and choose the options that best suit you!

You can select the ‘open ticket’ option for your return ticket if you do not have a fixed date to return. This gives you the flexibility to explore Desaru more.

After choosing your preferences, click next and follow the on-screen instructions to make your payment. Once done, you will receive a confirmation email for your tickets!

Also read: Private Car vs Ferry To Desaru From Singapore

Note:

You can now make online bookings up to 1 hour before the scheduled departure time.
Passengers are allowed a maximum of 10kg of hand luggage, while check-in luggage is 20 kg. Any extra weight beyond these limits will incur additional fees.
Do ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity and all visas and travel papers are in order.

Step 2: Go To Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Option 1: By Bus (Duration: 50 minutes from the city, 40 minutes from Changi Airport)

Get off at Bedok or Tanah Merah MRT Station and board SBS Service number 35 in the direction of Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Also read: How To Get To Desaru From Changi Airport

Option 2: By Train (Duration: 50 minutes from the city, 40 minutes from Changi Airport)

You can disembark at Bedok or Tanah Merah MRT Station and catch SBS Service number 35 heading towards Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Option 3: By Car (Drop off point: 50 Tanah Merah Ferry Rd, Singapore 498833)

To reach Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, take Tanah Merah Ferry Road from Tanah Merah Coast Road.

Parking facilities are provided at the terminal, although please note that Carpark C is only partially open and Carpark D is closed.

Step 3: Scan Your Desaru Ferry Physical Ticket To Board The Ferry

At the terminal, head to the Departure Hall where you may start queuing up for check-in from 7:30 am onwards. The last call is at 8:15 am as the ferry departs at 8:30 am.

All you need to do is pass your physical tickets to the staff, which will scan them and let you enter to board the ferry.

Step 4: Take the 90 Minutes Ferry Ride To Desaru from Singapore

Sit back and relax as the journey takes about 90 minutes to complete. You can look for a free bus shuttle service to bring visitors to the resorts.

Also read: Hard Rock Desaru Resort 3D2N Family Review

You can find the schedule for this service at the Information Counter in front of the Departure Hall at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal.

Singapore Desaru Ferry Luggage Cost

Passengers can carry up to 10 kg of hand luggage, and their check-in luggage is limited to 20 kg. Exceeding these weight limits will result in extra charges.

Below is the estimated cost of luggage fees that you may incur when traveling to and from Desaru Coast via ferry from Singapore.

Luggage Info	Departure from Singapore	Departure from Desaru Coast
Free hand-carry luggage	10kg per pax
Free check-in luggage	20kg per pax
Excess charge for hand-carry or check-in luggage	SGD1 per kg	RM3 per kg
Bicycle/other odd-sized items	SGD10 per item	RM30 per item

Conclusion

Taking the ferry may not be the best option to travel considering these few factors:

Motion or seasickness;
The ferry departure schedule (5:30 pm) is not aligned with the hotel check-out time (12:00 pm), which results in long waiting periods;
On weekends, travelers are not allowed for early check-ins;
The flexibility of ferry schedules is limited from October to March.

Desaru Ferry Ticket FAQs:

How much is the ferry ticket from Singapore to Desaru?

A one-way ferry ticket from Singapore Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal is S$70 and one way ferry ticket from Singapore Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal is S$43.

How much is Singapore Tanah Merah ferry to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal?

Ferry ticket to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal is S$70.

How much is Singapore Tanah Merah ferry to Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal?

erry ticket to Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal is S$43.

Where to buy Desaru ferry ticket?

You can book the Desaru ferry ticket online at batamfast.com.