{"id":2311,"date":"2026-10-15T12:04:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/?p=2311"},"modified":"2026-10-15T12:14:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:14:46","slug":"christmas-holiday-in-batam-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/christmas-holiday-in-batam-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Holiday in Batam 2026 &amp; New Year Countdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Where will you spend Christmas this year? And how will you welcome 2027? Maybe you want a break from the usual. Maybe you want a getaway that is easy to plan. You do not want long queues or a heavy budget either. Batam could be your answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a short ferry ride from Singapore. And this December <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/id\/hotels\/bthmc-batam-marriott-hotel-harbour-bay\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay<\/a> turns the month into a festive journey called Christmas Around The Globe. There is something for every kind of celebrator. Let\u2019s find the one that fits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-in-Batam-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Holiday in Batam\n\" class=\"wp-image-2323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-in-Batam-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-in-Batam-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-in-Batam-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-in-Batam-1.jpg 1045w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Choose Your Christmas &amp; New Year Celebration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure where to start? Pick the one that sounds most like your December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Want a feast before midnight?<\/strong> Book New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want a family Christmas?<\/strong> Go for Christmas Eve Dinner or Christmas Day Brunch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Love seafood?<\/strong> Head to the Christmas Seafood Festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want a quiet and elegant night?<\/strong> Choose Wine &amp; Cheese on the rooftop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want to party into the new year?<\/strong> Join the New Year Countdown Party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Your Festive Calendar at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Buffet Only<\/th><th>With 2 Hours Free Flow Drinks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>St. Nicholas Brunch<\/td><td>Sun 6 Dec<\/td><td>12 PM to 3 PM<\/td><td>IDR 499,000++<\/td><td>IDR 1,200,000++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christmas Eve Dinner<\/td><td>Thu 24 Dec<\/td><td>6 PM to 10 PM<\/td><td>IDR 699,000++<\/td><td>IDR 1,500,000++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christmas Brunch<\/td><td>Fri 25 Dec<\/td><td>12 PM to 3 PM<\/td><td>IDR 559,000++<\/td><td>IDR 1,400,000++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christmas Seafood Festival<\/td><td>Sat 26 Dec<\/td><td>6.30 PM to 10 PM<\/td><td>IDR 699,000++<\/td><td>IDR 1,500,000++<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner<\/td><td>Thu 31 Dec<\/td><td>6 PM to 11 PM<\/td><td>IDR 699,000++<\/td><td>IDR 1,700,000++<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Drinks packages include beers and sparkling wine. They also include red and white wine and handcrafted cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Christmas Dining in Batam at Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. St. Nicholas Brunch (6 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to start the season early? Spend a slow Sunday at a brunch that opens the whole celebration. Walk the live cooking stations. Fill your plate with flavours from around the world. Save room for dessert. A live band plays while you linger with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Christmas Eve Dinner (24 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the night your holiday comes alive. Step into a room glowing with festive spirit. Travel the globe one plate at a time. Then listen as the choir begins to sing. The live band lifts the mood. Santa Claus arrives and the kids cannot hide their excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/St.-Nicholas-Brunch.jpg\" alt=\"St. Nicholas Brunch at Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay\" class=\"wp-image-2319 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/St.-Nicholas-Brunch.jpg 700w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/St.-Nicholas-Brunch-300x187.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/437;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Eve-Dinner.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Eve Dinner at Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay\" class=\"wp-image-2320 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Eve-Dinner.jpg 700w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Eve-Dinner-300x187.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/437;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Christmas Day Brunch (25 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wake up on Christmas morning with nothing to cook. Just arrive and gather. Share holiday favourites and indulgent desserts. Let live music fill the afternoon. Watch the magician amaze the little ones. Take a photo with Santa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Christmas Seafood Festival (26 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate the day after Christmas with the best from the sea. Walk the live stations. Choose premium seafood. Try dishes inspired by coastlines around the world. Everyone at your table will find a favourite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Day-Brunch.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Day Brunch at Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay\" class=\"wp-image-2321 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Day-Brunch.jpg 700w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Day-Brunch-300x187.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/437;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"437\" data-src=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Seafood-Festival.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Seafood Festival at Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay\" class=\"wp-image-2322 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Seafood-Festival.jpg 700w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Christmas-Seafood-Festival-300x187.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 700px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 700\/437;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Wine &amp; Cheese at Altitude Rooftop Bar (26 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After dinner head up to the rooftop. Feel the night air and look out at the harbour. Pair a glass of wine with free flow Island Cheese. A live band and a DJ keep the evening easy and elegant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>By the glass: IDR 200,000++<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By the bottle: IDR 800,000++ (includes free flow Island Cheese)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starts at 7 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome 2027 at Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner (31 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your last night of the year with a long and generous buffet. Enjoy live cooking stations and festive desserts. The live band and DJ build the energy as the evening goes on. Want to toast in style? Add the Bubble Bottle Package with a bottle of Bubbles &amp; Berries. It starts from IDR 800,000++.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. New Year Countdown Party (31 December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Then head up to Altitude Rooftop Bar &amp; Lounge. Gates open at 7 PM. Find your spot with the harbour glowing below. Dance to live music and DJ Anggun. When midnight comes you will watch fireworks light up the sky. And you will step into 2027 with a view to remember. Minimum spend table: from IDR3,000,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"438\" data-src=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Welcome-2027-at-Batam-Marriott-Hotel-Harbour-Bay.jpg\" alt=\"New Year Countdown Party at Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay\" class=\"wp-image-2325 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Welcome-2027-at-Batam-Marriott-Hotel-Harbour-Bay.jpg 788w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Welcome-2027-at-Batam-Marriott-Hotel-Harbour-Bay-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Welcome-2027-at-Batam-Marriott-Hotel-Harbour-Bay-768x427.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 788px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 788\/438;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two Easy Ways to Plan Your Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Christmas Weekend Plan (24 to 26 December)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>24 December: Christmas Eve Dinner with the choir and Santa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>25 December: Christmas Day Brunch with the magician<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>26 December: Seafood Festival then Wine &amp; Cheese on the rooftop<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Year Night Plan (31 December)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrive by ferry in the afternoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 PM: New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>7 PM onward: Rooftop countdown with fireworks at midnight<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay overnight in both plans. Then you can enjoy every toast without watching the clock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Save 10% on Christmas and New Year Bookings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Book early and save 10%. The deadline is 15 December 2026 for Christmas events. For New Year\u2019s Eve Dinner it is 20 December 2026. Prices with \u201c++\u201d have tax and service charge added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:70px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Book Your Festive Getaway to Batam<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You could stay home again. Or you could pick a moment that feels different. A long table at Christmas. A rooftop under the stars. A countdown with fireworks at midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your <a href=\"https:\/\/horizonfastferry.com.sg\/\">Horizon Fast Ferry<\/a> ticket and reserve your table at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/id\/hotels\/bthmc-batam-marriott-hotel-harbour-bay\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Batam Marriott Hotel Harbour Bay<\/a> today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where will you spend Christmas this year? And how will you welcome 2027? Maybe you want a break from the usual. Maybe you want a getaway that is easy to plan. You do not want long queues or a heavy budget either. Batam could be your answer. It is a short ferry ride from Singapore. 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