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Getting there
Getting to Batam is easy; the ferry is
quick to the Nongsa Pura terminal
(close to Montigo) and to other parts of
the island. However, the Aqua Voyage
option means you get a private waiting
area while check-in and customs are
done for you, and after immigration
you are swept through onto the boat
while the visas get sorted. You also
have a gorgeous white-leathered living
room and upper deck on which to play
“millionaires”. And just think of the
airfares you’re saving!
The trip over is around half an hour,
perfect for a couple of drinks – if you’re
a fast drinker. Do be careful, though:
timing your mouthfuls in the choppy
areas takes a bit of practice. We sat up
on the top deck for the last 10 minutes
of the trip as we cruised into Nongsa
Point Marina.
Special tip: do
not
wear a dress that
can blow up over your head as you walk
up the ladder to the top deck. It can be
very embarrassing for you and for the
man standing below helping you! (We
won’t mention who this happened to…)
Packing list:
•
Couple of bottles of your choice of beverage, plastic glasses (for the boat)
•
Crisps, cheese and biscuits; if you want to cook, you can take groceries
or ask someone to buy them from Batam town
•
Suntan cream, hat, sunglasses
•
Golf, gym or tennis gear if you’re feeling energetic
•
Swimmers, cool dress for dinner, shorts
•
Walking shoes – distances are big, and there are golf buggies to take
you around, but it’s sometimes nice to walk
expatrealtor.com
montigoresorts.com/nongsa
To book Aqua Voyage, visit
www.aquavoyage.com orcall
6505 9373.