Batam is 1 hour away from Singapore and it's a great place to wind down from the busy life in the city. Here are some Batam things to do.  How to travel to Batam? You can take a 1-hour ferry at Harbourfront or Tanah Merah terminal.  We took the Majestic ferry at the Harbourfront ferry terminal.  When to travel to Batam?  Anytime but avoid typhoons or the rainy season (Oct-Jan rainy)  Where to stay in Batam? We stayed at an Airbnb - Nagoya mansions at only $65 for 3D2N  Alternatively, you can stay at resorts e.g. Turi Beach Resort at around $67 per night  Expenses  Travel insurance $29.35 Ferry $136.80 (with 10% discount) Grab $11  Airbnb $65 Go kart $42 Food $170 Cinema $13 Total $467.15 Per pax $233.58 excluding spa expenses  Day 1 Spa Day Take the Majestic Ferry via Klook at the Harbourfront Terminal  We took the 8am ferry slot.  Majestic Ferry if you select the free 1-way express-way, there will be someone holding ...