Sentosa Island, known mononymously as Sentosa, and formerly Pulau Blakang Mati, is an island located off the southern coast of Singapore’s main island. The island is separated from the main island of Singapore by a channel of water, the Keppel Harbour, and is adjacent to Pulau Brani, a smaller island wedged between Sentosa and the main island.
Formerly used as a British military base and afterwards as a Japanese prisoner-of war camp, the island was renamed Sentosa and was planned to be a popular tourist destination. It is now home to a popular resort that receives more than twenty million visitors per year. Attractions include a 2 km (1.2 mi) long sheltered beach, Madame Tussauds Singapore, an extensive Cable Car network, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, 14 hotels and the Resorts World Sentosa, which features the Universal Studios Singapore theme park and one of Singapore’s two casinos, the other being in Marina Bay Sands. (Source from Wikipedia)
Address – Sentosa Island Singapore 099981. Nearest MRT – Harbourfront Station
Travel to SENTOSA Island
Monorail
The sentosa express is a monorail connecting the Vivo City Mall on mainland Singapore to Sentosa island. Sentosa Express has four stations (Including one on the mainland - Sentosa station) and connects all the major attractions on Sentosa island. Stations will be Resort World Station, Imbial Stations and Bench Station.
Taxi or Self-drive
If you intend to drive or take a taxi to Sentosa Island, you can access the island via the Sentosa Gateway. There is a flat rate charged per car for taxis which cost between $2-$6, depending on date and time of entry. The fee will be included in the taxi fare at the end of the ride. For those self-driving, there is a cashless system which charges per car.
Cable Car
Getting to Sentosa Island via the Cable Car system is certainly the most picturesque way to get there, but is also the most expensive. The cable cars depart from near the VivoCity Mall, so head up to Level 3 and follow the signs. You will be lead outside of the mall to Harbourfront Tower II for Harbourfront Cable Car station.
Broadway Walk
The cheapest way to get to Sentosa Island is to take the Sentosa Boardwalk from VivoCity Mall. The boardwalk is an easy way to get there as there is a covered walkway that has travelators (moving walkway) to transport visitors more efficiently. Entry to the island via the boardwalk costs $1. Skates, skateboards and cycling are not permitted on the Boardwalk.
Transport Bus
Resorts World Sentosa – HarbourFront (Loop) RWS8 is the primary bus link between HarbourFront Bus Interchange and Resorts World Sentosa.
Ferry Services (Ceased)
Used to have ferry services to Sentosa island in the past.
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Stroll to Sentosa island through Sentosa's Broadway
Explore's Sentosa island by Monorail.
Resort World Station
Located within Sentosa island, the station is overground and built within the Resorts World Sentosa Integrated Resort, next to Universal Studios Singapore and Hotel Michael. The station was also the last Sentosa Express station to be opened, and uses the Lime Green colour code. It was formerly named Waterfront Station until 1 April 2019.
Universal Studio, Singapore
Marina Life Park
The Marine Life Park is a part of Resorts World Sentosa, Sentosa, situated in southern Singapore. The 8-hectare (20-acre) park houses two attractions, the S.E.A. Aquarium and the Adventure Cove Waterpark.
Dolphin Island
Meet the magnificent Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins – some of the most fascinating marine mammals of the oceans! Dolphin Island offers a range of programmes that will give you the opportunity to meet them up-close.
The Royal Albatross
The Royal Albatross is a unique 47m class A luxury Tall Ship (pirate ship) that is berthed behind the SEA Aquarium at Resorts World Sentosa. The ship has 4 masts, 22 sails, and is the largest charter yacht in Singapore, with a capacity of 149 passengers. It is owned and operated by Tall Ship Adventures Pte Ltd and can be chartered by the hour or day for private and corporate events. The company also sells tickets for short cruises via their website. The ship was featured as Bruce Wayne's luxury yacht in the Batman movie The Dark Knight.
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Headrock VR
Headrock VR opened in late 2018 as Singapore's first virtual reality theme park. It is located at Resorts World Sentosa.
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Hotel
Imbiah Station
Imbiah Lookout is Singapore's biggest cluster of attractions, it is located in Sentosa Island. The area contains 11 attractions.
Madame Tussurds, Singapore
Image of Singapore
Images of Singapore is a walk-through journey that uncovers the nation’s extraordinary history from a humble fishing village to 21st century powerhouse. Travel through time and explore how people lived in Singapore in different eras across a period of nearly 200 years. Experience the sights, smell and sounds of yesteryear before you embark on the final part of your journey with a voyage aboard The Spirit of Singapore - an all new boat ride that celebrates everything unique about Singapore.
Skyhelix Sentosa
Named after its distinct vertical helix-like structure, SkyHelix Sentosa is Singapore’ highest open-air panoramic ride at 79 metres above sea level. Let your hair down, feel free and dangle your feet in the air while the ride ascends skywards to reveal breathtaking 360° scenic views of Sentosa and the Southern Islands.
4D Adventureland
Sentosa 4D Adventureland contains Singapore's and Southeast Asia's first four-dimensional theatre. Opened in January 2006 at the cost of S$3.5 million, the theatre is equipped with digital projection and a DTS 6.1 sound system.
The flying Trapeze
Amongst the many new attractions added to Sentosa Island, the Flying Trapeze is a recent addition. It is a unique attraction that allows visitors to swing high in the air on a trapeze, just like circus professionals. The Flying Trapeze is located in Siloso beach, Sentosa Island. There are experts who can teach novices with the basics of trapeze swinging and learn acrobatic styles like the pirouettes, somersaults, knee hangs and midair splits as well.
Sentosa Nature Discovery
Sentosa Nature Discovery features interactive and colourful exhibits as well as a 1.8 km-long nature walk on an elevated boardwalk that was once the monorail's tracks.
Mega Adventure Park
Mega Adventure Park, located at the top of Mount Imbiah, is Singapore's first adventure park with one of the longest and steepest zip wires in Asia (MegaZip), a 3-level, 40 feet-high aerial rope course (ClimbMax), a 50-foot high free fall simulator (ParaJump) and a challenging 16-metre-high rock climbing wall (NorthFace). At over 450 metres long and 72 metres above sea level, MegaZip is Asia's most extreme zip line. Guests descend at speeds of up to 50 km/h from the jungle canopy of Imbiah Hill to the sands of Fox Finishing Point at Siloso Beach. This attraction was visited on the sixteenth season of the American reality show, The Amazing Race.
Beach Station
The southern terminus Beach station is located between Siloso Beach and Palawan Beach at Sentosa. The station consists of a single track and a single Platform A handling VivoCity-bound trains for turnaround. At the street level, there are beaches, shops, sea sports, pubs, cafés, and restaurants. It is connected to the Beach Station Transfer Hub for transfers to Beach Trams, SBS Transit Bus Service 123, Sentosa Golf Club Shuttle, Shuttle to HarborFront as well as Sentosa Internal Bus Services A, B & C.
Siloso Beach
Siloso Beach lies on the west portion of the southern coast and it is known as the place for beach volleyball and other outdoor activities such as canoeing, skimboarding, mountain biking and rollerblading. There are also dining and shopping outlets along the beach. The beach underwent a SGD$3 million facelift in December 2012. The Rasa Sentosa Resort is located at the western end of Siloso Beach, along with the Siloso Beach Resort and the Costa Sands Resort Sentosa. It is the location of attractions like AJ Hackett Sentosa, Wavehouse, iFly Singapore, and Wings of Time.
Palawan Beach
Palawan Beach lies in the centre of the southern coast of Sentosa. There is a suspension bridge that leads to a small islet off the coast which is said to be the southernmost point of continental Asia, or Asia's closest point to the Equator. The attractions Kidzania Singapore, MOSH! and the Port of Lost Wonder are located at Palawan Beach. There are several bars along the beach offering food and beverage options to visitors as well as Beach Station of the Sentosa Express. Palawan Beach was once served by Central Beach Monorail Station, but this station closed in 2005.
Tanjong Beach
Tanjong Beach is located on the relatively more secluded eastern part of the coast. The crescent-shaped beach is sometimes used for special events or parties. The Tanjong Beach Club is now the main draw on Tanjong Beach.
ifly Singapore
Measuring 16.5 feet in diameter with a flying height of 56.5 feet, iFly Singapore is the world's largest themed vertical wind tunnel.
AJ Hackett Sentosa
AJ Hackett Sentosa opened in 2018 at Siloso Beach. It features Singapore's first bungy jump, as well as a giant swing and a vertical wall for extreme sports, and a skybridge for leisure viewing of the Sentosa beachfront.
Wave house Sentosa
Wave House Sentosa is located at Siloso Beach. The 70,000-square-foot (6,500 m2) Wave House consists of the Double FlowRider and the 10-foot (3.0 m) FlowBarrel, Singapore's first artificial barreling wave.
Hydrodash Sentosa
Hydrodash Sentosa is Singapore's first inflatable water park located at Palawan Beach, officially opened in 2020. It is made up of 4 zones, zone 1 being kid's friendly – for kids between 5–8 years old, and zone 2-4 for adults. The ammunition bunkers, barracks, tunnels, and gun emplacements of the fort are now open to visitors as a military-themed attraction. Also on display is a collection of artillery guns dating from the 17th century to World War II. Life-sized replicas of British soldiers and other people are on display to depict life at the fort. Fort Siloso is home to the country's largest collection of World War II memorabilia, including photographs, documents and film clips. The fort also served as the place of internment for the Singaporean political prisoner Chia Thye Poh in the period 1989–1993. This attraction was once served by the Fort Siloso Monorail Station of the discontinued Sentosa Monorail. After the monorail closed in 2005, the station was repurposed to add on to this attraction. An elevated walkway, called the Fort Siloso skywalk, was opened in 2015, giving visitors an aerial view of the fort and its surrounding foliage.
Magical Shores
Magical Shores opened on Siloso Beach in January 2020, it is Singapore's first interactive beach light art attraction - a multi-sensory showcase that transforms Siloso Beach into a calming and captivating night-time spectacle!
Scentopia
Scentopia, a tourist attraction in Singapore, has unveiled its first retail space at Sentosa's Siloso Beach Walk. Specialising in local Singaporean floral heritage and cultural scents, Scentopia will offer AR perfumery tours around free-to-use AR scented exhibits and DIY perfume-making sessions at the perfume bar.
Mega Adventure Park
At over 450 metres long and 72 metres above sea level, MegaZip is Asia's most extreme zip line. Guests descend at speeds of up to 50 km/h from the jungle canopy of Imbiah Hill to the sands of Fox Finishing Point at Siloso Beach. This attraction was visited on the sixteenth season of the American reality show, The Amazing Race.
Skywalk
Embark on a scenic treetop walk en route to the historic Fort Siloso.
Sentosa Blogspot in "Good Old Days"
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