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Sentosa Island

Useful Sightseeing Tips to Tour Sentosa Smartly


Most tourists visit Sentosa Island. Even locals like my family and myself pay a visit to Sentosa at least once a year. It's definitely an ideal playground for people on family vacation. Plan for at least a day's sightseeing in Sentosa. There are plenty of attractions and I am here to help you choosing the right ones.

What not to Miss

Three things we always do when visiting Sentosa: Take the Luge and Skyride and see the amazing sea creatures at the Underwater World. The last thing is to have a nice picnic at one of the three Sentosa Beaches.

For a first-time visitor, I would suggest that you pay a visit to the Images of Singapore, one of the top Sentosa Attractions. This award-winning museum gives you an insight into the old times as well as modern days of Singapore all under one roof.

One of the over-rated show, Song of the Sea is a must-see water show by the sea located at Siloso Beach. Formerly known as Musical Fountain, it is a complete change after a major renovation. I used to end my trip with the show, where the hightlight is on fountain-like water spray dancing harmoniously with the background classical music. In addition, it was enhanced with colorful lighting which changes constantly with the rhythm of the background music.

Now filled with lasers, pyrotechnics, bursts of fire, water jets, pop music and a live cast, the show has become more like a state-of-the-art entertainment. I wasn't impressed with all the new additions. However, it's still a good experience if you have not yet seen it.


Getting There: How to Get to Sentosa Island?

Alight at Harbour Front MRT station, look out for signage for Exit E(to Vivocity/Sentosa Express). Once you arrive at the entrance of Vivocity, turn left and take the escalator to level 3 where you will find Sentosa ticketing booths.

How to Get to Harbourfront MRT Station

Click on the Singapore Street Map which will show you the location of Vivocity and how to get to Harbour Front MRT station from any part of Singapore by public buses and MRT(subway).

How to Get to Universal Studios Singapore

Align at Waterfront Station(Sentosa Express 1st station) if your destination is Universal Studios Singapore or the Resorts World Sentosa Integrated Resort. Check out other ways of Getting to Universal Studios Singapore

How to Get to Sentosa Beach

Alight at Beach station(Sentosa Express 3rd or last station). When you are out of the station, you will be able to see a tram station. Join the blue line queue to take the tram to Palawan and Tanjong beach or the green line to Siloso beach.


Sentosa Island Admission Charges

By Bus

Admission charge of $2 applied, in addition to the $2 bus fare.

By Sentosa Express

$3 for Sentosa Express ticket, inclusive of island admission fees.

By Taxi or Car

The revised entrance fees to the island by car and taxi are based on per taxi or per car, regardless of how many passengers each vehicle carries, as shown in the following table:

Time
7am to 12pm
12pm to 2pm
2pm to 7pm
7pm to 7am
TAXI




Weekday
$5 per taxi
$2 per taxi
$5 per taxi
$2 per taxi
Weekend and Public Holiday
$6 per taxi
$6 per taxi
$6 per taxi
$3 per taxi
CAR




Weekday
$6 per taxi
$2 per taxi
$6 per taxi
$2 per taxi
Weekend and Public Holiday
$7 per taxi
$7 per taxi
$7 per taxi
$3 per taxi


Parking at Sentosa Island and Car Park Charges

You may park your vehicle at the following car parks which have a cheaper rates than those Car Parks at the Universal Studios Singapore: Imbiah Lookout Car Park(nearest to Univesal Studios, about 10 minutes walk), Beach Car Park, Palawan Beach Car Park and Tanjong Beach Car Park.


7am to 12pm and 2pm to 7pm
12pm to 2pm
7pm to 7am
Weekday
S$3 for first 4 hours, S$1/hour thereafter
Free
S$1 per entry
Weekday and Public Holiday
S$5 for first 4 hours, S$2/hour thereafter
S$5 for first 4 hours, S$2/hour thereafter
S$2 per entry


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Parrot Show Video at Butterfly Park




Sentosa Choice Packages

I would recommend you to buy a packaged ticket and enjoy more than 30% discount.

1st Choice: Choice of Fun

This package allows you to choose any 3 attractions from the following Category A attractions:

  • Images of Singapore
  • Fort Siloso
  • The Merlion
  • Segway® Fun Ride
  • Tiger Sky Tower
  • Sentosa Nature Discovery Guided Tour

Plus any one attraction from the following Category B attractions:

  • Sentosa CineBlast
  • Sentosa 4D Magix
  • Unlimited Skyrides
  • Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom Guided Tour

2nd Choice: Choice of Thrill

This package allows you to choose any 2 attractions from the following Category A attractions:

  • The Flying Trapeze (1 swing)
  • ParaJump @ MegaZip Adventure Park
  • Desperados
  • Wave House - Catch a Wave (2 attempts)
  • 1 Sentosa Luge ride + 1 Skyride

Plus any one attraction from the following Category B attractions:

  • 2 Sentosa Luge rides + Unlimited Skyrides
  • Wave House - FlowRider®
  • MegaZip @ MegaZip Adventure Park
  • Segway® Eco Beach Adventure
  • Sentosa 4D Magix & Sentosa CineBlast

The aboved packages, includes island admission by Sentosa Bus or Sentosa Express, is sold at the price of S$36.90/Adult(U.P.$52) or S$26.90/Child(U.P.$39) for Choice of Fun and S$46.90 for Choice of Thrill. You may purchase the packages from ticketing counters at Sentosa Express Stations (Vivocity, Level 3), Imbiah Station, Beach Station, Images of Singapore, The Merlion or Fort Siloso. For more information and latest promotion, please refer to Sentosa Island Offical Site. Follow this self-guided Sentosa Tour route that will bring you to some of the attractions listed above.


Must-See Sentosa Island Tourist Attractions

Latest Attraction - Resorts World Sentosa Integrated Resort
Universal Studios Singapore
Imbiah Lookout - Eight Attractions in one location
Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon
Sentosa Beach


Best of Singapore Tourist Attractions

Top 10 Singapore Attractions
Top 10 Singapore Night Attractions
Top 10 Things to do in Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore



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