Dive Bintan

Dive Bintan

Bintan is the largest island province of Riau, stretching over a total of 2,402.28 square kilometers with a beautiful 105 kilometer coastline. With hundreds of beach-front internationally acclaimed resorts and hotels, and over 300 hectares of lush and green flora and fauna of the tropics, it has gained the title of the next best tourist destination in Indonesia.Singapore is the closest major city in the area, a 45- 50 minute trip by motorized catamaran across the South China Sea from the Bintan Resort in the northwest of the island.

The islands’ strategic location in the archipelago gives it a rich history and an even richer cultural heritage. Among the most visited historical landmarks are Tanjung Pinang city, Raja Ali Haji Monument, Penyengat, the Chinese Pagodas and the rich maritime culture depicted in the exotic species of animals and wildlife both in the sea and on land.Bintan’s marine population includes more than 100,000 species of animals, with many unique to the island such as Bintan’s sea turtles, sunbirds, silver leaf monkeys and kits. There are also regular dolphin sightings along the beaches.

Best time to Dive Bintan

November to March bring the north easterly winds which creates the waves and swells from the South China Sea. This is the best time for wind sports, boogie boarders and long board beginners. The calmer seas in April to October,are perfect for diving, water skiing and jet skiing. This is also the time when Bintan’s marine wildlife flourishes throughout the island terrains.

Getting there and around

Fly into Singapore and then catch a one hour ferry ride to Bintan. High-speed catamarans from Singapore’s Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal provide a 55 minute journey. Check-in time is 1 hour before departure. Each traveler has up to 20 kg baggage allowance. Tickets are accessible at the Bintan Resort Ferry at TMFT and through selected travel agents around Singapore. These tickets cost around S$50-59 return / S$40 one way (excluding Indonesia port tax).

Two-way to transfer between your hotel and the ferry terminal is provided by the hotel. Car hire companies located at the ferry terminal are also available to provide transfers to other parts of Bintan Island such as TanjungUban, Lobam, Trikora and Tanjung Pinang.

Public transportation on Bintan is very limited, and is mostly utilized by those fluent in Indonesian with lots of travel time to spare. Virtually all visitors use taxis or rent cars.

Bintan Dive Resources

Bintan Dive Resources

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Check before you go

Check before you go

• Passport expiry date (most countries require at least six months prior to the expiry date)
• Visa requirements
• Travel Insurance (make sure coverage for Scuba Diving is included)
• Medical status (Visit your doctor if you are unsure)