Only a short boat ride from Singapore, you can reach the heart of Batam in only 45-minutes.The voyage is enlivened with drinking water and video show, Ferries shuttle daily every half-hour between Singapore's Finger Pier and Batam Harbor, and during the peak period, even more frequently. For travelers' convenience, there are hotel, taxi and ferry counters at the ferry terminal.
Batam island is a free trade zone teeming with duty-free shopping opportunities. Many of its malls are located in Nagoya - the crowning glory of the town, a three-story development that has a mix of retail shopping, dining outlets, and a cinema on the top floor. Look out for international brands like Ralph Lauren, Ann Klein, and Tommy Hilfiger, as well as a number of shops selling local goods such as batik fabric, handicrafts, and kueh lapis.
Batam's two popular FM stations, the Batam Zoo 1101.6 and Coast 100 are also in the vicinity.
