Singapore Itineraries: Day Charters and Multi-Day Routes

Sentosa Cove to Lazarus and Sisters’ Islands

Board your yacht at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove by mid-morning. After a welcome toast on the sundeck, cruise 15 minutes south to the Southern Islands. Anchor off Lazarus Island’s crescent beach and spend the morning swimming, paddleboarding, and exploring this surprisingly pristine stretch of sand. Your chef prepares lunch on the aft deck with views across the calm turquoise water. Afternoon snorkelling at Sisters’ Islands Marine Park reveals a coral garden with clownfish, parrotfish, and sea urchins in just 3 to 5 metres of depth. As the light softens, reposition slightly and anchor for the night south of St John’s Island. Dinner on deck features Singaporean-inspired cuisine, perhaps chilli crab, satay, and fresh tropical fruit, with the distant city lights flickering on the horizon.

Cross to Batam, Indonesia

Depart early morning and cruise south across the Singapore Strait to Batam (12 nautical miles, approximately 45 minutes). Your captain handles customs and immigration formalities upon arrival. Anchor in one of Batam’s sheltered bays on the northern coast and spend the morning snorkelling or kayaking in calm, uncrowded waters. Tender ashore for a fresh seafood lunch at a waterfront warung, where grilled fish and sambal are served with views across the strait. Afternoon water sports from the swim platform, jet skis, paddleboards, and floating on the warm Riau Sea. As evening approaches, your crew positions the yacht in a quiet anchorage for overnight. Dinner on the aft deck features Indonesian flavours: rendang, gado-gado, and freshly caught prawns.

Batam Exploration and Return to Singapore

Final morning in Indonesian waters with an early swim and breakfast on deck. Cruise along Batam’s northern coastline, pausing at a scenic bay for a last snorkelling session. Depart mid-morning for the return crossing to Singapore (45 minutes). Clear customs at ONE°15’s private CIQ facility and enjoy a farewell lunch on deck back in Sentosa Cove. Disembark by early afternoon having covered two countries and experienced the remarkable contrast between Singapore’s urban glamour and Indonesia’s tropical tranquillity in just three days.

Combine this 3-day Southern Islands and Batam itinerary with the 4-day Bintan Explorer (below) to create a full 7-day voyage covering Singapore’s islands and Indonesia’s Riau archipelago without repeating a single anchorage.

Sentosa Cove to Bintan’s Eastern Shore

Depart ONE°15 Marina after breakfast and cruise south through the Singapore Strait toward Bintan (28 nautical miles, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours at cruising speed). The passage takes you through busy shipping lanes before the water clears and Bintan’s forested coastline appears on the horizon. Anchor in a sheltered bay on the eastern shore, where white sand meets turquoise water backed by coconut palms. Spend the afternoon snorkelling over coral gardens, kayaking along the coastline, and swimming from the yacht’s swim platform. Your chef sources fresh local seafood for dinner on deck, and the evening is still and starlit, a world away from Singapore’s neon skyline.

Bintan’s Mangrove Rivers and Coral Reefs

Full day exploring Bintan’s natural attractions. Morning kayak expedition through the mangrove rivers on the island’s southern coast, paddling beneath towering root systems alive with birdlife and monitor lizards. The channels narrow and twist, creating an intimate jungle experience. Return to the yacht for lunch, then reposition for afternoon diving or snorkelling on one of Bintan’s outer reef systems. The coral is improving year on year as conservation efforts take hold, and you’ll encounter angelfish, butterflyfish, and schools of fusiliers. As sunset approaches, anchor in a quiet cove and dine al fresco with the tropical forest as your backdrop.

Island-Hopping in the Riau Archipelago

Depart Bintan and cruise through the smaller islands of the Riau archipelago. These largely uninhabited islets offer deserted beaches, healthy reefs, and zero crowds. Your captain selects the best anchorages based on weather and tide conditions, perhaps Pulau Nikoi or Pulau Mapur, both known for excellent snorkelling and photogenic white-sand beaches. Spend the day swimming between islands, exploring tidal rock pools, and enjoying a beach picnic prepared by your chef on a secluded stretch of sand. The sense of exploration here is real, these are anchorages most charter guests in the region have never heard of. Overnight at anchor in a sheltered cove.

Return to Singapore via Southern Islands

Depart the Riau Islands mid-morning and cruise back toward Singapore (approximately 2 hours). Rather than heading directly to the marina, stop at the Southern Islands for a final swim and snorkel at Lazarus Island, a gentle transition from remote Indonesian waters back to the comforts of the city. Clear customs at ONE°15’s private CIQ facility and enjoy a farewell lunch on deck. Disembark by mid-afternoon. Four days have taken you through two countries, multiple reef systems, mangrove rivers, and deserted tropical islands, and every night you slept in a five-star cabin with your crew handling every detail.

Combine this 4-day Bintan itinerary with the 3-day Southern Islands and Batam route (above) for a complete 7-day voyage covering Singapore and Indonesia’s Riau Islands, with each day offering distinct scenery and experiences.