During my national services’ days, I had used the old rundown jetties and old bumboat as a mean of transport between Singapore and Pulau Tekong. However, in January 2005, the new Changi Point Ferry Terminal replaced the old one which provide better control on embarkation and disembarkation with better facilities.
Changi Point Ferry Terminal is not a place of interests by itself but it is the starting point for fun and quick getaways. Nearby the Terminal is the beautiful Changi beach, the enchanting coastal walk and the popular Changi Village. It is also the starting point for Pulah Ubin (Singapore Island) and Pengerang, a fishing town in Johor (Malaysia).
To get to the bumboats, go down the stairs at the Terminal. As this Terminal also serves those going to Penggerang, Johor, be sure to join the correct queue if you are going to Pulau Ubin.
I have not been to Penggerang but the journey takes about an hour and costs S$8 or RM 15 per person, plus S$2 for a bike. There are semi-scheduled departures in both directions at 7 AM and 1 PM, and the last boats back leave by 4 PM. Once 12 people show up, the boat leaves. I have put Penggerang in my must visit place and will write a review of that place once I have visited the place. I learned that Penggerang is a favourite place for cyclists and also for food lovers.
If you are going to Pulau Ubin, just join the queue and the boats will leave when they have 12 persons. It cost $2.50/person and carry a maximum of 12 passengers. If there are less than 12 persons, you might have to wait a little while until enough people turn up. Or you can pay $30 and go straight away. Bumboat operators run from sunrise to sunset. You can make special arrangements with the operators for trips after dark.
Groups of youngster looking for adventures using the Terminal as the starting point is a common sight. I am going to make a review of Pulau Ubin soon, look out for it as it is an ideal getaway place or side-trips for Singapore.
Combined Your Visits
If you are visiting Changi Point Ferry Terminal, you might want to combine your visit with the following:
- Changi Beach
- Changi Village and Hawker Center
- Changi Coastal Walk
Operating Hours
0700hrs – 1900hrs
Contacts
51 Lorong Bekukong, S(499172)
Terminal Operator: 65427944
Tel: 6545 2305 / 6545 1616
Fax: 6545 0653
That means, I can go there from Pengerang! Never knew that. I should try it someday. 🙂
Yeah! It is just my dream to be a part of singapore at least 1 day. I don't know when time comes….
<span><span>Places4holidays, do you live near Pengerang? O:-) O:-) </span></span>
<span><span>India On Wheels, you need to come. I visited India couples of time and it is really an interesting country. =-X </span></span>
<span>I think Penggerang is famous for it's cheap and nice seafood? Though I never been there before :P</span>
Max, yes, that is what I have learnt 😀 and I have learnt that you can play the fireworks during CNY. Therefore a great place to go during CNY to try something that cannot do in Spore 😛 .
Let us know how it is like when you have visited it. 😎
it's nax… not max 😛 Is it Fireworks or Firecrackers?
I'm heading to Desaru this Friday, hope I can make my way to Penggerang for seafood