People flock to Batam for many reasons. Shopping and cheap seafood are certainly up there, but for adrenaline junkies, you’re probably here for the water sports and other exciting activities. From water skiing to paintball, here are some of the most exciting things to do in Batam.
Water Skiing, Wakeboarding, Knee Boarding
Ever wanted to feel what it’s like to glide across the surface of the ocean with the wind in your hair? Batam is the perfect place to try these water sports as there are many affordable options available.
If you’d like to do it at the beach there are a couple of resorts like Cabana Club and Harris Resort that offer these services; you’d have to pay an entrance fee if you’re not staying, however. Monkey Beach Hut Sea Sport Centre is also a popular choice that’s more open to the public. They charge IDR 600,000/SGD60 for a 20-minute ride - prices here.
If you’re thinking of spending the entire day doing water sports, you may want to consider Cable Ski Park or Batam Wake Park. These parks are dedicated entirely to wakeboarding and will probably be a better value for money. A full-day pass costs IDR 650,000/SGD65.
Where to go:
- Cabana Club
- Harris Resort
- Monkey Beach Hut Sea Sport Centre
- Cable Ski Park
- Batam Wake Park
Parasailing
If water skiing isn’t exciting enough, parasailing will blow your socks off. A boat tows the passenger, lifting the passenger into the air much like a kite soaring in the sky! You’ll see a beautiful view of the horizon as you’re lifted high up in the sky - it really is an experience like no other. Again, you’ll find it at Monkey Beach Hut where couple packages are available - how romantic! It costs IDR 380,000/SGD 38 per person and IDR 550,000/SGD 55 for couples.
Where to go:
- Monkey Beach Hut Sea Sport Centre
- Cabana Club
- Harris Resort
- Turi Beach Resort
Scuba Diving
Explore Batam’s enchanting coral reefs by joining a scuba diving tour! Turtles, sea snails, clownfish, you’ll get to see Batam’s marine life in their natural habitat. Batam is also a popular spot for Singaporeans looking to get their PADI Open Waters certificate. A one-day diving trip can cost around IDR 1,250,000/SGD 125.
Where to go:
- Max’s Dive Centre
- King Neptune Scuba Diving Centre
Flyboarding
What is flyboarding? Imagine going up 10-metres high from the sea on a hoverboard while standing completely upright. It was invented in 2012 and it has since been all over social media. Flyboarding is definitely a must-try for the adventurous. It’s IDR 630,000/SGD 63 for a 20-minute session at Cabana Club.
Where to go:
- Turi Beach Resort
- Cabana Club
Kayaking
That’s enough extreme sports, how about something that’s more relaxing like kayaking? It’s great family get-togethers and couples. Also, this may or may not bring back memories from OBS camps in school; hopefully those memories are nostalgic. It costs IDR 60,000/SGD6 for 30-minutes for a one-person boat at Monkey Beach Hut.
Where to go:
- Monkey Beach Hut
- Cabana Club
- Harris Resort
- Batam View Resort
Golf
Batam is a paradise for any golfer. As land and space is a non-issue, Batam has many challenging golf courses to choose from. Some of these don’t require you to travel too far from your majestic resort and most of them have great bars for you to unwind after a couple of swings.
Where to go:
- Palm Springs Golf & Country Club
- Batam Hills Golf Resort
- Padang Golf Sukajadi
- Indah Puri Golf Resort
Fishing
For another more leisurely activity, grab a fishing rod for your next trip to Batam! If you’re more of a fishing pond person, head over to Barelang for Batam’s largest saltwater pond. If you’d prefer to do it at the comfort of your resort, Cabana Club has rods available for a quiet evening of fishing at a jetty.
Where to go:
- Barelang Fishing Pond
- Cabana Club
- KTM Resort
Go-Karting
You’ve beaten your friends in Mario Kart, now it’s time to defend your title at Batam’s go-karting courses. Golden City Go-Kart is about 25 minutes from Batam Centre and it’s the most popular track, or at least the most established. You can ride for 15 minutes at the price of IDR 150,000/SGD15. For something more exciting, head to Batam GoKart for a dirt track experience.
Where to go:
- Golden City Go-Kart
- Batam GoKart
Paintball
Head over to a paintball field in Batam for a thrilling time if you’re with a large group! Batam is a popular spot for company team-building trips and a few businesses have sprung up to meet that need.
At Belalang Adventures, you can play paintball, go on a flying fox ride, or test your marksmanship at their archery range among other activities. For a field that’s exclusively dedicated to paintball, head to Indo Dynasty where it’s IDR 200,000/SGD 20 for 60 paintballs.
Where to go:
- Indo Dynasty
- Belalang Adventures
- KTM resort
