Indonesia

From our base at Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore, the stunning Riau Islands of Indonesia are well within reach. There are 3214 islands in the Riau Islands archipelago, spread across the South China Sea.

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Visit the popular island resort of Bintan or head further afield to pristine Nikoi Island, exploring the many uninhabited islands along the way.

Bintan

Bintan is the largest island in the Riau province, witha coastline of about 105km. The northern portion of the island boasts a large variety of international-class resorts and is popular with tourists from Singapore and Malaysia for its endless stretches of white sandy beach and clear blue water.

We will anchor the yacht in a sheltered bay of one of the resorts, where you can enjoy a wide range of watersport activities, spa treatments or golf. Then return to the yacht for a sunset BBQ or try out the wide variety of restaurants on the island.

Nikoi Island

Nikoi is a 15-hectare island located 8km off the East Coast of Bintan, Indonesia and less than 85km from Singapore. Long regarded as one of the most stunning islands on this relatively unspoilt coast, Nikoi is fortunate to have remained in pristine condition. It is ringed with white sandy beaches and coral reefs of spectacular colour and diversity and a coastline studded with magnificent white granite boulders that seemingly defy gravity. Rising to a height of 60m, the island also boasts a rain forest where colossal trees, including native Banyan trees, provide a sanctuary to a diverse population of local birds.

The island has been sensitively developed as a unique and exclusive holiday destination that preserves the natural environment and provides maximum privacy and seclusion for its guests.

Nikoi’s 6 existing beach houses can be rented individually or the island can be rented as a whole. A ‘meals and facilities’ rate is available for guests who choose to sleep on board the yacht.