Gold Coast Bengkong: Batam's New Ferry Terminal Makes Waves!
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Gold Coast Bengkong International Ferry Terminal has officially opened its doors to tourists heading to Batam!
While Batam Centre point has always been the de facto ferry terminal for Malaysians and Singaporeans, Gold Coast Bengkong is presenting itself as a viable alternative. This new ferry terminal offers Malaysians a faster, trendier, and more seamless travel experience.
Here’s what makes Gold Coast Bengkong worth considering for your next Batam trip:
Instantly walk into cafes, clubs, and beach vibes
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Imagine leaving the ferry centre and walking into a pink beach. No, you didn’t fall asleep on the ferry, it’s the main attraction at Blue Fire Beach Club - just a one-minute walk away!
Gold Coast Bengkong is located in the Golden City area of Batam, known for its trendy lifestyle outlets and high-end housing developments. Instead of walking into a busy city centre, you’ll be immediately greeted with beautiful cafes, ornate landscaping, and Instagrammable opportunities at every turn.
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Prefer something chill? Atlantis Beach Club and Deep Sea Beach Club offer more relaxing meals by the beach if you have time to spare. If not, you’ll find quick takeaway spots for artisanal ice cream, baked goods, and coffee just 2 minutes away.
Access to all these attractions isn't the only thing that’s quick, because you’ll also get
Faster immigration clearance and travel time
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As a new ferry terminal, Gold Coast Bengkong still flies under the radar for many tourists entering Batam. This often means shorter queues at the immigration and customs counters - perfect if you want to start your holiday without the wait.
Even better? This terminal is tourist-exclusive. This not only ensures streamlines processing times, but also staff who are trained to address specific tourist concerns.
Gold Coast Bengkong is also a slightly shorter ferry ride, which is great if you can’t wait to get off that ferry and start your holiday!
On top of that, there’s also another advantage to using a new terminal…
Clean and modern facilities
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Gold Coast Bengkong is equipped with the standard CIQP (Customs, Immigration, Quarantine, and Port) facilities required for international entry.
As a tourist-centric terminal, Gold Coast Bengkong sports more comfortable facilities with a touch of modernity. You can look forward to more comfortable waiting lounges and clean, bright bathrooms on your visit!
As an additional perk, the building is also more photo-friendly for your “Hello Batam!” and “Goodbye already? photos.
Direct travel from Berjaya Waterfront!
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You don’t need to be in a tour group to disembark at Gold Coast Bengkong - just get your tickets from Berjaya Waterfront!
That’s right, Berjaya Waterfront now offers direct ferry rides to and from Gold Coast Bengkong Ferry Terminal. Ticket sales are by walk-in only from Dolphin Ferry at Level 2.
This is your golden opportunity to be among the first Malaysians to experience this brand-spanking new ferry terminal!
But Batam’s ferry terminal shouldn’t be the only thing you can be excited about. As the official international entry point in southern Malaysia, Berjaya Waterfront also houses a hotel, shopping, and entertainment. Click here to read more about The Zone!