26/01/2015
Is it possible to do 4 dives in Bintan for less than $350.00 on a weekend? Yes! Its possible! You just need to do some DIY bookings on your own....
Lets see now.....
Book your Return Ferry Ticket from TMFT to Tanjung Pinang = $44.00 per pax
(Sindo Ferry: http://www.sindoferry.com.sg/schedule-timetable)
Bintan Land Transfers for 2 pax = $80.00 (per pax $40.00)
http://bintan.tasikdivers.com/
Room Twin Share: $60.00 per room per nite (double bed only) including 2 breakfast (per pax $30.00). Twin Bed option of one double bed and one single bed is $80 per room per nite including 2 breakfast.
(http://yyresortbintan.webs.com/)
Dives
2 morning dives plus lunch = $110.00 (min 2 to go) includes guide, weights and tanks/exclude scuba gear
http://bintan.tasikdivers.com/
Dinner at YY Resport (about $10.00 per pax)
Breakdown:
Ferry = $44.00
Land transfer = $40.00
Room + Breakfast = $30.00
Dinner = $10.00
4 dives + 2 lunchboxes = $220.00
So your total costs per pax is $344 only!
Your itinerary should look like this
Saturday
Depart SG at 8.40 am- Depart TMFT for Tanjung Pinang (approx 1.5 hours)
Arrive Tanjung Pinang at 9.15 am Bintan time
Transfer to dive center (approx 1 hour) arriving at 10.30 am for gear check and admin.
Transfer to launch area arriving 11.00 am for 2 dives/lunch and surface interval on boat
Return to launch area at 3.30 pm
Optional 3rd dive in evening or night dive
Sunday
Transfer to launch area at 9.00 am for 2 dives surface interval on boat
Return to launch area at 1 pm for lunch at launch area
Depart 3.30 pm for Tanjung Pinang to board 6.00 pm ferry (Bintan Time)
Arrive in Singapore 8.30 pm (SG Time)
If you like other types of accommodation or prefer a shorter ferry ride, see our website drop us an email!
Looking forward to diving with you soon!
Tasik Divers Bintan!