Explore Singapore’s islands
- MARCEL OH
- Nov 13, 2022
- 2 min read
Who say Singapore don't have island for explore? Here are some of the island that is available for you all to have traveling experiences:
Credit Source:
St John’s Island
Saint John's Island also known as Saint John's is the largest of the Southern Islands in Singapore. Its indigenous Malay name is Pulau Sekijang Bendera. It is located approximately 6.5 km to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore
Catch a ferry to St John’s Island from Marina South Pier (S$15 for an adult round-trip ticket, S$12 for children).
Credit Photo by: https://trevallog.com/st-john-island-singapore/
Pulau Ubin
Pulau Ubin is an island northeast of mainland Singapore. Cycle trails and footpaths criss-cross the hills, going past disused granite quarries and traditional kampongs (villages). Kingfishers and bulbul birds inhabit the tidal flats and mangroves of the Chek Jawa Wetlands. The Jejawi observation tower and a looped boardwalk offer views of this area. Fo Shan Ting Da Bo Gong Temple houses statues of local deities.
Take a ten-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal (S$4 for a one-way trip).
Credit Photo by: https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/pesta-ubin
Lazarus Island
Lazarus Island, also known as Pulau Sakijang Pelepah, is one of the Southern Islands in Singapore. It is south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore and is uninhabited. It is connected by a causeway to Saint John's Island, which is reachable by ferry
Hop on the ferry to St John’s Island from Marina South Pier (S$18 for an adult round-trip ticket, S$12 for children). Then take the link bridge from the St John’s jetty to reach Lazarus Island.
Credit Photo by: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/st-johns-island-lazarus-island/
Coney Island
Coney Island, alternatively known as Pulau Serangoon, is a 133-hectare island located off the northeastern coast of Singapore within the town of Punggol, between Pulau Ubin to its northeast and the mainland to its southwest
From Punggol Point Park, walk about 500 metres east along the Punggol Promenade Nature Walk to get to Coney Island West Entrance.
Kusu Island
Kusu Island is one of the Southern Islands in Singapore, located about 5.6 kilometres to the south of the main island of Singapore and below the Singapore Straits. "Kusu" means "Tortoise Island" or "Turtle Island" in Hokkien; the island is also known as Peak Island or Pulau Tembakul in Malay.
Kusu Island can be reached by ferry from Marina South Pier ($15 for an adult round-trip ticket, $12 for children).
Credit Photo by: https://www.visitsingapore.com/see-do-singapore/nature-wildlife/singapore-islands/kusu-island/
Sisters’ Island
Sisters' Islands are two of the Southern Islands in Singapore and are located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore. It can be reached via a boat ride from Marina South Pier or West Coast Pie
Sisters’ Island can be reached by ferry from Marina South Pier on weekends and public holidays (S$16 for an adult round-trip ticket, S$12 for children).
Credit Photo by: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/sisters-islands/
Tour the Southern Islands
Among the Southern Islands, the buzziest by far is Sentosa, home to 3 manmade beaches and a slew of dining and entertainment. Accessible on foot and by car, public transport and cable car, Sentosa also features the Universal Studios Singapore theme park, set within the ritzy Resorts World Sentosa. Meanwhile, other haunts like Kusu Island, St John's Island and Lazarus Island make for tranquil beach trips via ferry
Comments