How to Get to Cassia Bintan: A Step by Step Guide
If you’re planning a trip to Bintan and staying at Cassia Bintan, you don’t need to worry about how to get there!
There are four different routes to choose from, each with its own advantages and travel distances.
As a travel agent in Bintan, we are happy to guide you and make your journey to Cassia easy and hassle-free.
Here’s an easy guide on how to get to Cassia Bintan.
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If you’re coming from Singapore, this route is a breeze.
Begin your journey at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, which is conveniently situated near Changi Airport.
Choose the Bintan Resort Ferry for a smooth 60-minute ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Bintan Ferry Terminal, also referred to as Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT).
Booking your ferry ticket early is highly recommended, especially during weekends and public holidays, to ensure availability.
To easily view the prices, check availability, and make online bookings, simply you may check Bintan Resort Ferries official website .
The nearest ferry terminal to Cassia Bintan is Bintan Ferry Terminal, which is just a quick 15 minute journey by land transfer.
From Bintan Ferry Terminal to Cassia Bintan you need land transfer.
Cassia Bintan provides shuttle bus services daily for this route for your convenience.
If you’ve already booked a room at Cassia, you can reach out to them directly for shuttle services, and they’ll be happy to guide you with the details.
Their staff is always on standby at the arrival gate for every ferry arrival from Singapore to BBT.
You can easily find them.
Once you’ve completed all clearance procedures, head to the arrival gate, where you’ll spot Cassia staff holding a signboard.
Let them know that you’ll be staying at Cassia and have already booked your hotel.
Simply provide your name, and they will check it against the arrival list.
Please note:
Check-in time for rooms is at 2 PM or 3 PM.
If you arrive earlier, consider maximizing your time by visiting other attractions instead of waiting in the hotel lobby for your room to be ready.
Here are some recommendations for things to do while waiting for your room to be ready:
- Visit Blue Lake Bintan & Sand Dunes – A short trip that takes around 4 hours in total.
- Take a half-day exploration to visit multiple spots without going to Tanjungpinang City – This trip lasts about 5–6 hours.
- Explore Bintan Island by visiting the top three tourist areas: Bintan Resort Area, North Bintan, and South Bintan – This tour takes around 8 hours.
- Go snorkeling near White Sand Island for an exciting water adventure.
If you have specific preferences, you can request customize your own tour, sightseeing experience, itinerary, or activities to suit your interests.
2: From Singapore to Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal
This second route also starts from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore, but you’ll arrive at Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal, the main city of Bintan Island.
This route is a good option if Bintan Resort Ferries are fully booked, and it allows you to explore Tanjungpinang’s attractions before heading to Cassia Bintan.
There are two ferry operators from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal, Sindo Ferry and Majestic.
For Sindo Ferry, the journey takes about 2 hours, while Majestic takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
If you choose this route, it’s a good idea to book your ferry ticket in advance to avoid it being fully booked.
Here are the official websites for booking:
Cassia Bintan is located in the Bintan Resorts area, while Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal is situated in the south of Bintan.
You’ll definitely need land transportation, as the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes, covering around 68 kilometers.
If you need transportation from Tanjungpinang Ferry Terminal to Cassia, you can send inquiry for taxi services.
Driver will be waiting at the arrival gate to welcome you.
3: From Other Indonesian Cities to Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport
Tanjungpinang City has an airport called Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport, which serves domestic flights from cities like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Pekanbaru, and others in Indonesia.
If you’re coming from Indonesia, you can choose flights to this airport.
If you’re coming from another country, you’ll first need to fly to Jakarta and then take a connecting flight from Jakarta to Tanjungpinang Airport.
Once you arrive at Tanjungpinang Airport, you will need taxi services.
The journey from the airport to Cassia Bintan takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes, covering approximately 59 kilometers.
At Tanjungpinang Airport, there are taxi service counters where you can approach them and inquire about the taxi fare.
However,
if you’d like to make your trip even more convenient, you can send inquiry for taxi services in advance.
The driver will be waiting at the arrival gate and will take you directly to the hotel, so you won’t have to worry about finding a taxi.
4: From Batam to Bintan
If you’re in Batam, consider taking a domestic ferry to Tanjunguban Town.
Tickets can be purchased at Telaga Punggur Batam, and the speed boat ride to Tanjunguban takes about 20-25 minutes.
Upon arrival at Tanjunguban Port, grab a taxi to Cassia Bintan, which is approximately a 45-minute journey.
If you’re planning to visit Bintan from Batam, you can read the complete guide about: Batam to Bintan.
These are your options for getting to Cassia Bintan from different starting points. Choose the one that best suits your travel plans, and enjoy your journey to this beautiful destination!