Island getaways are very much connected with beaches and Batam have beaches for every needs. For those looking for some water sports activities may come to Nongsa coast and the Waterfront City.

Staying at one of the resorts would be an even better idea. For those who would like a less crowded beach could go to Melur Beach in Galang Island. The beach has been developed for tourism since 2000, but still looks a bit underdeveloped. An even more secluded beach can be found in Rempang Island, the Sembulang Beach.

Water sports facilities can mainly be found on resorts throughout Batam. Most of them are accessible not only for the guests, but also to the public. That means you don’t have to be the guest of a resort to enjoy the facility offered. There is a wide variety of available water sports activities at your disposal, including:

    * Jet skiing
    * Cable skiing
    * Banana boat
    * Parasailing
    * Sailing
    * Speed boating
    * Wind surfing
    * Wakeboarding
    * Kayaking
    * Canoeing
    * Fishing
    * Snorkelling
    * Diving.

Waterfront City
The Waterfront City area of Batam is located on the western side of the island. There are several attractions & activities available in this area, (some of which are listed below) ranging from water & sea sports activities, a fishing pond, kart racing track, a football field, as well as a beach for swimming or playing with the kid's

There are also several restaurants & bars in the area, so you can enjoy some fine dinning or a drink with friends while you are out & about!

The Waterfront City area of Batam is located on the western side of the island. There are several attractions & activities available in this area, ranging from water & sea sports activities, a fishing pond, football field, as well as a beach for swimming or playing with the kid’s

There are also several restaurants & bars in the area, so you can enjoy some fine dinning or a drink with friends while you are out & about!

The Waterfront area is approximately the following distance from these locations:

    * 40 mins from Hang Nadim Airport
    * 25 mins from Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, Batu Ampar
    * 30 mins from Batam Center Ferry Terminal, Batam Center
    * 15 mins from Sekupang Ferry Terminal, Sekupang
    * 5 mins from Waterfront City Ferry Terminal, Waterfront City
    * 50 mins from Nongsapura International Ferry Terminal, Nongsa

Attractions:

    * Taman Pancing Fishing Pond
          o A fresh water lake stocked with local varieties of fish, you can try your luck a catching a fish! Fishing equipment & bait available for hire
          o Tel: (62) (778)381 127


    * Step 1 Go Kart Circuit
          o Fast Go Karts to race around on a purpose built track, just great for the speed junkies! Helmet & safety gear is supplied. Prices are based on per hour & group bookings can be arranged.
            Refreshments and snacks are available
          o Tel: (62) (778)
          o Fax: (62) (778)

    * Squash Court
          o The indoor squash court is located at the Harris Recreation Center (beside the Harris Hotel). The court is open to the public & equipment hire is available.
          o Tel: (62) (778)
          o Fax: (62) (778)

    * 10 Pin Bowling
          o The 10 pin bowling alley is located at the Waterfront City Center (beside the Harris Hotel). The alley is open to the public & bowling shoes are available for hire. There are 6 bowling lanes and refreshments & snacks are sold from the café
          o Tel: (62) (778)
          o Fax: (62) (778)

    * Beach & Sea Sports Center
          o The Senimba Bay beach is located right in the heart of the Waterfront City area. The beach is fairly sheltered so it is suitable for swimming for both children & adults. Numerous sea sports activities are available such as:
          o Para sailing
          o Jet skis
          o Banana boat
          o Kayaking
          o Paddle boats
          o Beach games
          o There are also several restaurants scattered along the beach front, offering seafood, local & Asian food (see below for details). Most weekends music concerts are held in the outdoor amphitheater, with a mixture of Asian & Western favorites. Group booking can be made for companies, sports clubs or family days
          o Tel: (62) (778)
          o Fax: (62) (778)


    * Batam Cable Water Ski Park
          o The Cable Water Ski Park uses a cable to tow skiers around a lake, either on water skis, kneeboards or wakeboards. The lake is approx 800 meters long & takes about 2 mins to do a lap. There are several ski jumps & ramps set up in the lake so you can test out your skills!
            Refreshments & snacks are available.
          o Tel: (65) 9487 5007 / (65) 9673 3494
          o Bookings: reservations@cable-ski.com
          o Inquiries: info@cable-ski.com

    * Waterfront City Marina
          o The Marina has many berths available for a variety of different sized boats & is conveniently located next to a hotel. Overnight, short or long term berthing available


    * Batam Flying Club
          o Currently closed

Restaurants:
The Waterfront City area has a selection of restaurants with a variety of local & foreign dishes to please everyone’s appetite, as well as some Bars where you can enjoy a relaxing drink with friends

    * Queen’s Restaurant & Café
          o Located on the sea shore at Marina Waterfront, Waterfront City, this restaurant serves Western, Asian & local cuisine. Their specialties are pizzas, fish & chips and imported steaks, cooked just how you like them! The restaurant is open daily for lunch & dinner.
            BBQ facilities are available for rent if you are planning on having a party. Private parties or functions can be catered for in an indoor (air-conditioned) or outdoor setting. Indoor seating capacity is up to 60 persons; while outdoor seating capacity is up to 80 persons
            Queen’s is also a Bar and has an indoor bar (air-conditioned), an outdoor bar with covered roof & ceiling fans and a beach side bar with tables & umbrellas (see “Bars” below for more details)
          o Tel: (62) (778)


    * Delima Seafood Restaurant
          o Built out over the water and located on the sea shore at Marina Waterfront, this restaurant offers freshly cooked seafood. It has several tanks holding live seafood so you can make a selection & ask the chef to cook it just how you like it!
            Other non-seafood local & Asian dishes are offered. There is both covered & open air seating, as well as big screen karaoke music with Asian & Western favorites
            A variety of beer, soft drinks & fruit juices are available
          o Tel: (62) (778)
          o Fax: (62) (778)


    * Sunset Seafood Restaurant
          o Built out over the water at Senimba Bay, this restaurant offers freshly cooked seafood. Tanks holding live seafood are on display, just make your selection & the chef will cook it up for you!
            A variety of beer, soft drinks & fruit juices are available
          o Tel: (62) (778)
          o Fax: (62) (778)

Bars:
    * Queen’s Restaurant & Café
          o Located on the sea shore at Marina Waterfront, Waterfront City, this restaurant & bar is a popular spot for those visiting or staying in the Waterfront area. With an indoor bar (air-conditioned), an outdoor bar with covered roof & ceiling fans and a beach side bar with tables & umbrellas, this bar is regularly packed with holiday makers & expats working in the nearby Tanjung Uncang construction yards.
            Rock, R & B and pop music is played nightly and there is a good selection of beers, wines & spirits, as well as full course meals or snack food from the kitchen. A pool table is also available free of charge for customers.
            The bar is open daily from 11.00am until late; the restaurant is open daily for lunch & dinner
          o Tel: (62) (778)

    * Danny’s II Bar
          o Located on the sea shore at Marina Waterfront, this bar has a good selection of beers, wines & spirits, as well as a pool table for customers. The bar is open from 5.00pm until late (closed the night before public holidays)
          o Tel: (62) (778)
          o Fax: (62) (778)

    * Monkey Bar
          o Located near Senimba Bay (behind the Harris Hotel) this beach side bar is a nice spot to spend an evening watching the sun go down. The bar is open from 5.00pm until late (closed the night before public holidays)
          o Tel: (62) (778)

Other Facilities & Services offered in the Waterfront City area

    * Ample outdoor car parking - Uncovered
    * Shopping - Selection of shops at Waterfront City Ferry Terminal
    * Taxi service - For your convenience

Contact details for the Waterfront City are as follows:

Marina Development
Jalan, Waterfront City
Batam - Indonesia
Tel: (62) (778)
Fax: (62) (778)
Inquiries: info@cmd.com

Batam Cable Water Ski Park

The Batam Cable Water Ski Park is located in the Waterfront City area. The park has a lake & uses an overhead cable to tow skiers around the lake on skis, kneeboards or wakeboards. There are several jumps & slides set up in the lake, for you to test your skills on, and it is a great way to spend the day if you like skiing!

Food & drinks are also available at the ski park

The Batam Cable Water Ski Park is located in the Waterfront City area of Batam, which is on the western side of the island.

The Cable Water Ski Park uses a cable to tow skiers around a lake, either on water skis, kneeboards or wakeboards. The lake is approx 800 meters long & takes about 2 mins to do a lap, at the usual speed of approx 30 km/h. There are several ski jumps & ramps set up in the lake so you can test out your skills!

The Batam Cable Water Ski Park is approximately the following distance from these locations:

    * 40 mins from Hang Nadim Airport
    * 25 mins from Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal, Batu Ampar
    * 30 mins from Batam Center Ferry Terminal, Batam Center
    * 15 mins from Sekupang Ferry Terminal, Sekupang
    * 5 mins from Waterfront City Ferry Terminal, Waterfront City
    * 50 mins from Nongsapura International Ferry Terminal, Nongsa

About The Cable Ski Park:

    * General Info
          o The Cable Ski Park is open every day from 9.00 am until sunset. Day packages – which include return ferry tickets from Singapore – are available where everything is arranged, as well as “walk-in” prices for those that haven’t pre-booked.

            For weekends & public holidays it can be very busy, as only 50 slots per day are allocated to ensure everybody gets plenty of in-water time, so it pays to pre-book or arrive at opening time.
            Life jackets are mandatory for all skiers & are provided by the Park. The Cable Park also provides house wakeboards, kneeboards, disc-skis, double & slalom skis.

            Indonesian & Singaporean currency is accepted at the Park. Skiing continues during raining weather but may be temporarily halted if there are heavy lightening strikes


    * Bookings / Rates
          o Bookings are recommended, especially for weekends & public holidays. Various packages are available, for half & full days, as well as spectator only packages for non-skiers.
            For walk-in rates these are charged by the hour, half or full day. All rates include use of skis & equipment, as well as coaching if required.
            Walk-in skiers may be turned away if the park is full, so be early or book ahead!

            You can bring your own skis or wakeboard and it is recommended to place them in a protective bag if traveling by ferry.

            Bookings can be made online by gong to the Cable Water Ski Park website (see link below) or by phone or email at the contact details below

Cable Ski Park Restaurants:

    * Cable Park Restaurant
          o The Cable Park can provide lunch for skiers, which is a variety of local & Asian food, as well as drinks, tea & coffee


Cable Ski Park Bars:

    * Cable Park Bar
          o The Cable Park has a Bar with pool table, serving various local & imported beers, for you to relax & enjoy a drink after a days skiing

Other Facilities & Services offered in the Waterfront City area

    * Ample outdoor car parking - Uncovered
    * Shopping - Selection of shops at Waterfront City Ferry Terminal
    * Taxi service - For your convenience


Contact details for the Batam Cable Water Ski Park are as follows:

Batam Cable Water Ski Park
Jalan, Waterfront City
Batam - Indonesia
Tel: (65) 9487 5007 / (65) 9673 3494
Bookings: reservations@cable-ski.com
Inquiries: info@cable-ski.com



Visitors may find these facilities in these following resorts:
Batam View Beach Resort
Jl Hang Lekir, Nongsa
Tel.761 746
Fax. 761 747

Nongsa Point Marina Hotel
Jl Hong Lekui Nongsa
Tel. 761 333
Fax. 761 474

Pura Jaya Beach Resort
Jl Hong Lekui Nongsa
Tel. 761 435
Fax. 761 438

Turi Beach Resort
Jl Hong Lekui Nongsa
Tel. 761 080
Fax. 761 043

Harris Resort Marina
Waterfront City
Tel. 381 888
Fax. 381 142

Holiday Inn Hotel
Marina Waterfront City
Tel. 381 333
Fax. 381 332