Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal To Desaru (2 Reasons To Book!)

When it comes to traveling from Singapore to Desaru, travelling by private taxi is undeniably the most convenient and comfortable option.

Nevertheless, if you’re aiming to avoid traffic and enjoy stunning sea views, ferry travel to Desaru is a great alternative.

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore offers convenient and picturesque ferry services to both Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal and Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal.

Read on to discover why travelling via Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal is the ideal choice for your upcoming adventure in Desaru!

 

Table of Contents
1. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Photos
2. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Map
3. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Operation Hours
4. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Ferry Schedule & Ticket Price
5. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Baggage Cost
6. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Parking Lot Availability & Parking Fees
7. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Transport Options
8. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Facilities
9. FAQs:

 

1. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Photos

 

2. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Map

Here’s an overview map of where Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal is situated:

 

3. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Operation Hours

As a popular ferry port, Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal is open 24 hours.

However, to avoid any last-minute surprises, always remember to check your travel schedule ahead of time!

 

4. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Ferry Schedule & Ticket Price

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal has ferries that operate multiple routes – however, to save you time, here are the schedules and ticket prices if you’re headed to or from Desaru!

 

 

4.1 Singapore To Desaru Ferry Schedule

 

4.2 Desaru To Singapore Ferry Schedule

 

5. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Baggage Cost

Here is a breakdown of baggage allowance and costs you may incur if you go above the baggage limit:

 

6. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Parking Lot Availability & Parking Fees

There are 900 uncovered car park spaces at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal.

The car park is open daily and charged at SGD $1.51 per hour or SGD $28.26 for each 24-hour block.

 

7. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Transport Options

You can take the following transport options to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal:

 

8. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal: Facilities

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal boasts a host of shops, services, retail outlets and convenient amenities that’ll keep you occupied while you wait.

 

Here’s a list of facilities currently available at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal:

• CIP Lounge (exclusive for Bintan Ferries Resort passengers)
  Baby care room
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Connection
• Duty-free shopping (Departure and Arrival)
• Multiple F&B outlets
• Convenience store
• Ferry ticketing booths
• Vending massage chairs
• Money exchange
• Bank
• Toilets

 

9. FAQs:

1. How to go to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal?

You can take a bus, train, taxi or even drive yourself to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

2. Is there a ferry for the car from Singapore to Desaru?

Unfortunately, there is no car ferry from Singapore to Desaru. If you’d like to take your car with you, you would need to drive from Singapore to Desaru.

3. How to get to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal from MRT?

To get to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, you will need to take the East West Line (EWL) to either Bedok or Tanah Merah MRT Station then hop on SBS bus 35 to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

4. How many ferry trips per day from Singapore to Desaru?

The Tanah Merah to Desaru Coast ferry service only operates on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays at 8:30 AM, while the Tanah Merah to Tanjung Pengelih ferry service operates twice at 8:50 AM and 5:40 PM on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only.

5. How to get around Desaru from Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal?

From Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal, you’ll need to take a 35-minute shuttle to Desaru. At Desaru, there is a free shuttle from Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal to major attractions and hotels in Desaru Coast.

6. Is there any other ferry terminal other than Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal?

While not in operation just yet, there is news that the ferry service from Changi Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal will be coming soon.

7. Is the departure from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru time consistent?

Yes, however in the event where waves are too strong or weather conditions are unsafe, ferries will be rerouted to Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal and from there, a shuttle bus will transfer passengers to Desaru.

8. How frequent is the shuttle bus from Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal to the resort?

The shuttle bus runs hourly from Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal to the resort.

9. Is any restaurant available in Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal?

At this stage, there are three F&B outlets in Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal – Central Thai, AJ Oasis and Offshore Bar and Grill.