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Originally Posted by oscaroscar
Wan to know where to get discounted ferry ticket prices too!!
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Didn't see anyone reply to mrbondy2k and you on this. Just my 2 cents worth.
If you are at
Peniun area. There is this shop at Peniun wet market where Gideon Hotel is. Along the perimeter of this compound, nearer to Gideon Hotel, you will see this travel agency with the name Sindo. They sell Sindo tickets at Rp 300k, including taxes, to & from. No agent fee, just Rp 300k. It is for 1 year duration. Can't bargain if you are buying a few. But if more, there is a possibility.
If you are at
Batam Centre Mega Mall. Walking from the bridge towards the mall. While face the mall, On the extreme left side, ground level, there is a money changer shop, facing eateries (can't remember the eateries name) they sell Sindo and Majestic ferry tickets. At times, they sell Batam Fast tickets. Sindo and Majestic around Rp 290k to 300k. Batam Fast slightly more expensive at Rp310k or 320k. Price may varies but should be around Rp 300k+-. You will notice the Rp amount printed on the tickets but they may charge you Rp 5k to 10k more claiming as agent fee. All tickets including taxes, to & from. Duration is 6 months. If they give you 3 months duration, provided you know you will be coming back to Batam in one to two months time, ask for a discount because once expired, no exchange, they will probably wave the agent fee but they still gain. This is one particular shop that I know charged higher than others because of the agent fee and they will always say that if you buy from counter at the Ferry Terminal, you will even pay more. Not my choice counter to buy but in case you did not venture into other area in Batam and is heading home at Batam Centre Ferry terminal, for convenience sake, you may just want to buy 1 or 2 for your next trip instead of at our Harbour Front @ S$48.
There is also one at
]NagoyaMall facing the fountain, formally a check-in counter for Wavemaster. They sell both Sindo and Majestic tickets around Rp300k, include taxes, to & fro. Duration is also around 6 months. I didn't buy from this counter for some time tho.
I believe there are other shops that sell Ferry tickets at around Rp 300k or lower in Jordon area. Just pop into any travels agency and ask. You may be surprised, you can bargain even when the Rp amount is stated on the tickets, provided you ask. However, the amount won't be much, say Rp5k to 10k reduction. But beware of the expiry date, strictly no exchange.