10 Best Ferry Terminals in Singapore

Marina South Pier is a ferry terminal for boats and ferries serving Singapore’s Southern Islands, including Lazarus, St John’s, Kusu and Sisters’ islands. It also handles international ferry services to Batam and Bintan, and includes a viewing platform and a free maritime museum. The pier suits visitors planning an island escape, though island facilities are limited and ferry wait times can be considerable.

Pulau Ubin Jetty provides the ferry connection to Pulau Ubin, beginning a short bumboat journey from mainland Singapore. It suits families, visitors and outdoor-oriented travellers heading to the island for nature, walking or cycling. Departures are described as informal, with boats leaving once enough passengers have gathered rather than following a strict timetable.

Singapore Cruise Centre operates ferry terminals serving Batam, Bintan, Karimun, Southern Johor and Desaru, alongside an international cruise terminal. It suits travellers beginning or ending regional sea journeys, with terminal facilities that include food outlets, money changers, ATMs and luggage storage. The operator manages three ferry terminals and one cruise terminal in Singapore.

Changi Point Ferry Terminal is a mainland departure point for ferry trips to Pulau Ubin and nearby offshore destinations. The terminal provides a clean, functional boarding environment with seating, signage and nearby food options. Its appeal lies in the direct transition from Singapore’s urban area to a slower, more scenic island outing suited to nature lovers, cyclists and families.

West Coast Pier is a ferry service and public landing point serving Singapore’s western maritime sector. It facilitates access to ships in western anchorages, including areas around Jurong Island and Pulau Bukom, and serves maritime professionals such as ship crews, agents, surveyors and ship owners. The pier has immigration and customs facilities and uses checkpoint and baggage-screening controls.

Singapore Tanah Merah Port is a ferry terminal serving international travellers. It provides baggage storage, toilets and access to 24-hour public transport, with eateries, convenience shops, an ATM and money changer available around the terminal. The facility also has parking, while a S$5-per-person shuttle bus connects with Changi Airport.

Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal is a ferry terminal serving maritime connectivity in Singapore. It provides access linked to TMFT and the Changi Airport Terminal 1 vessel-trading area, while also offering a sea-facing pier with views and historical interest. The terminal has a toilet and 24-hour public transport access.

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal serves passengers travelling by ferry, including routes to Batam and Bintan. The terminal provides passenger waiting areas, toilets, restaurants and cafés, with additional concessions such as a money changer, convenience store and vending options. Weekday departures may feel more relaxed, while longer weekends and visa-on-arrival procedures can require more time.

Batam Centre Point International Ferry Terminal is an international ferry terminal with an attached shopping mall containing shops and eateries. Passenger facilities include ticket collection, luggage check-in, a departure hall with duty-free retail and a coffee bar, as well as immigration clearance with facial recognition. Clear signage and organised processing support passengers navigating the terminal.

Harbourfront is a ferry terminal serving travellers departing Singapore, particularly for ferry connections to Indonesian destinations including Batam and Bintan. Facilities include baggage storage, toilets, ATMs, money changers, shops, coffee outlets and a duty-free centre. The terminal is connected to HarbourFront MRT and other public transport, while its boarding area is described as basic.