Sentosa Island

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Sight Address : The Sentosa Island is lies just half a kilometre (a quarter of a mile) away from the southern coast of the main island of Singapore. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Sentosa Island is just 15 minutes away from the city centre is Sentosa, an idyllic resort island with pristine beaches, world-class attractions, sea sports, golf and retreats. At Sentosa, there are endless activities to indulge your every interest. Our biggest attraction, Imbiah Lookout offers something for everyone; thrill seekers can take a ride on Skyline Luge Sentosa, nature lovers can explore the walking trails and wonders of Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom or learn about flora and fauna on a guided tour of Sentosa Nature Discovery. For some culture, try Images of Singapore. The sporty side of you can enjoy a game of beach volleyball on Siloso Beach, ride the barreling waves at Wave House Sentosa and at night fall, be awed by Songs of the Sea, a multi-sensory extravaganza. Feeling hungry? Our food for the gourmet soul comes to you in over 50 restaurants from casual to classy, and in every taste. Sentosa enhances your leisure options with a world-class family resort, Resorts World™ Sentosa, great shopping and dining experiences at VivoCity and Harbourfront Centre, the multi-concept entertainment hub at St James Power Station, and nature trail at Mt Faber all located within close proximity to Sentosa! On top of that, play to your heart’s content with our Sentosa PLAY Pass. Choose from our Day Play Pass or ‘Noon Play Pass or zip off to an exclusive adventure with our Premium Play Pass. Get all set for a fulfilling day that promises laughs, thrills and fun! It’s fuss-free, affordable and flexible – the perfect start to a playful day. And getting to Sentosa has never been easier! Our Sentosa Rider offers holiday makers a fuss-free way to get to Sentosa from Singapore city centre such as Orchard Road, Chinatown and Marina Bay, for just $5 only! Our friendly tour hosts onboard will offer personalised assistance in planning your Sentosa itinerary. Enjoy savings when you purchase any one of the themed attraction packages available onboard, and beat the queues at Sentosa ticketing counters! A must-visit destination for tourists and a popular recreational playground for all, so begin your Singapore experience with a trip to Sentosa!l

Sentosa island, The Artificial Beach

HistoryEdit

In the nineteenth century, the island was considered important because it protected the passage into Keppel Harbour.After the Japanese surrender in 1945 and the return of Singapore to British rule, the island became the base of the locally enlisted First Singapore Regiment of the Royal Artillery (1st SRRA) in 1947. Other locally enlisted men from Singapore were sent to the island for basic military training before being sent to other units of the British Army in Singapore. The island was renamed “Sentosa” in 1972, which means peace and tranquillity in Malay (from Sanskrit, Santosha), from a suggestion by the public. The Sentosa Development Corporation was formed and incorporated on 1 September 1972 to oversee the development of the island. Since then, some S$420 million of private capital and another S$500 million of government funds have been invested to develop the island. In 2009, construction of a new foot bridge began. The S$70 million Sentosa Boardwalk includes themed gardens, shops and eateries. There are covered walkways and travellators along the boardwalk for rainy days. The boardwalk, officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean on 29 January 2011, will provide visitors an alternative mode of travel to reach the island.

Must SeeEdit

Must see

Visiting TimeEdit

Daily 24 hrs

Closed OnEdit

N.A.

Best Season to VisitEdit

June to July and November to December.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

4 – 5 Hours.

Ticket Required : No Edit

Individual National Adult : No Sentosa entry fee needed. $4 by Sentosa Express;
$1 by Sentosa Boardwalk
$26 (Adult) by Singapore Cable Car
Prevailing rates for cars and taxis

Kids : No Sentosa entry fee needed. $4 by Sentosa Express;
$1 by Sentosa Boardwalk
$15 (Child) by Singapore Cable Car
Prevailing rates for cars and taxis

Individual Foreigner Adult : No Sentosa entry fee needed. $4 by Sentosa Express;
$1 by Sentosa Boardwalk
$26 (Adult) by Singapore Cable Car
Prevailing rates for cars and taxis

Kids : No Sentosa entry fee needed. $4 by Sentosa Express;
$1 by Sentosa Boardwalk
$26 (Adult) and $15 (Child) by Singapore Cable Car
Prevailing rates for cars and taxis

Still Photo Camera : N.A.

Video Camera : N.A.

Guide Required : No Edit

Approximate cost: N.A.

Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit

Dress Require: N.A.

Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Joël Robuchon Restaurant ; 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269 ; Ph/M – 6577 6688 ; Food Serve – French haute cuisine.

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : An entrance fee of S$2-7 (highest on weekends, lowest weekday nights) is levied per car whether you’re in a taxi or have your own wheels. Parking isn’t free either.

BUS : Bus service RWS 8 runs in a loop from Vivocity Mall to Resorts World Sentosa. The fare is S$2 a person and buses run from 06:00 to 23:30 daily. You’re more likely to get a seat on the bus than the monorail, but traffic can make the ride quite slow and it’s only convenient for the Resorts World attractions: the casino, Universal Studios and expensive restaurants.

Train : At a cost of S$3 per person, The Sentosa Express monorail gets you from the third floor of Vivocity Mall to Sentosa Island in minutes. It’s a smooth, safe ride, but the downside is it can be extremely crowded. The monorail runs from 07:00 to 00:00 every day and there are three monorail stations around Sentosa.

Air : Airport is the country’s maiChangin airport. From the airport there are a number of ways to get into the city:
Taxi is easiest – simply follow the signs after clearing customs. Meters are always used in Singapore and prices are reasonable.

Others : Cable Car – The Cable Car between Sentosa, HarbourFront and Mt. Faber has completed its renovation and reopened to public in July 2010. Return ticket on Cable Car costs $26.

By tram – Beach trams supplemented by minivans shuttle people along the beaches every 15-20 minutes. One service connects Beach Station to Siloso Beach, another connects Beach Station to Palawan and Tanjong Beaches.

Things to CarryEdit

Wear a long sleeve shirt
Put on a cap
Pile on the shades
Generously apply sun block (min SPF 15)

Safety / WarningEdit

Always swim between the Red and Yellow (swim here) flags, where the area is closely supervised by our Beach Patrol Officers.
Never swim under the influence of alcohol/drugs.
Children are to be supervised by an adult at all times.
Always swim with a Buddy.
Read and obey safety signs
Enter the water slowly and shuffle your feet in front of you. This gives the marine creatures time to move away.
Do not Swim when the red flag is up!