Desaru Coast Improves Connectivity with Singapore by Partnering Batam Fast Ferry

(10 Mar 2022, 12:22 +07)  The Desaru Coast Destination Resort, Malaysia’s largest integrated destination, has significantly enhanced its international connectivity by appointing Desaru Link Ferry Services, a subsidiary of Batam Fast Ferry, to offer passenger ferry services connecting Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal with Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal.

With over 40 years of experience, Batam Fast is one of the largest and most established ferry operators in the region. It currently operates 25 ferries across 80 departure schedules between six ferry terminals in Singapore and Indonesia.

The new ferry terminal will connect travellers from Singapore, and eventually the Riau Islands of Batam and Bintan, to Desaru Coast.

Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal

Batam Fast is expected to provide double daily round trips from Singapore between Thursday and Sunday, and a daily round trip between Monday and Wednesday, depending on market demand.

The capacity of the ferries serving the route will vary from 150 to 338 passengers.

The commencement of services between Singapore and Malaysia is dependent on border regulations and approval from both countries' maritime authority.

Roslina Arbak, MD and CEO of Desaru Development, said, “The appointment of the ferry operator is an important step in international connectivity for the destination. Establishing this connectivity is central to the long-term growth of Desaru Coast. More meaningfully, an international entry point such as this will bring multi-layered economic and social benefits to communities and businesses in the South Eastern Region of Johor and we are privileged to enable and support this.”

Desaru Coast is home to a portfolio of globally renowned hotels and resorts, including Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas and One&Only Desaru Coast.

The destination also boasts one of the region’s largest waterparks, Desaru Coast Conference Centre, and the award winning The Els Golf Club Desaru Coast.