For any Singapore visitor, a trip to Sentosa Island is a must-do. This tiny island, set south of mainland Singapore, is just a hop, skip, and jump away from the city. Being easily accessible by MRT from Singapore in just under 30 minutes to an hour, depending on where you stay in Singapore, the island is a key highlight on most Singapore tour packages for holiday makers.
What makes Sentosa Island so special?
Let’s just say that it’s Singapore’s way to make you forget your worries. It is a place where you can just give in to having fun and contentment. Teeming with beaches, high-end resorts, cable-car and monorail rides, a colossal aquarium, a theme park, stellar water and fire shows, and numerous adventure sports, it is no surprise that it is tagged as Asia’s favourite playground.
So, what can you expect to enjoy here? Here’s a rundown on the top attractions, adventures, and activities to experience at Sentosa Island in Singapore, where discovery truly never ends.
Sentosa Cable Car Ride
Location: From Mount Faber to Sentosa Island (Imbiah Station)
Timings: Daily, 8.45 am to 10.00 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 30 per person
First off, Sentosa is super easy to get to, and you have three options for reaching the island. You can take a walk on the boardwalk and enter Sentosa without paying any entrance fee. You can drive, of course, to Sentosa or take the Sentosa Express Monorail ride from Vivo City Mall. But the best, most scenic way to enter the island is by taking a Sentosa Cable Car ride. Start with this mini aerial adventure before the real fun begins! You take a gentle glide among the lush treetops from Mount Faber Peak to Sentosa Island, which gives way to stellar city skyline views, sights of cruise-docked harbours, and the serene expanse of calm waters beyond.
Skyline Luge Singapore
Location: Imbiah Station
Timings: Monday to Thursday: 10.00 am to 7.30 pm, Friday and Saturday: 10.00 am to 9.00 pm, Sunday & Public Holidays: 10.00 am to 7.30 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 35 per person
When booking your Sentosa Cable Car ride, we suggest getting a combined ticket for both the skyride and the luge ride. This way, after you get on the island, alight at Imbiah Lookout and get on a luge to race down a curving track. Enjoy an amazing ride downhill with the breeze whipping your face as you grin with excitement.
Choose from the four routes that are best suited for your ride: Kupu Kupu Trail, Expedition Trail, Jungle Trail, and Dragon Trail, which take you along gorgeous woodland settings with twists and turns and through tunnels. The ride feels like a go-kart rollercoaster ride that winds through a tropical jungle using gravity’s pull. All you have to do is start the ride, and the trail’s slope will take care of the rest. The children would be delighted, but the grownups would also be smiling with childlike enthusiasm.
Wings of Time
Location: Beach Station
Timings: Daily, 7.40 pm and 8.40 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 16 per person
Don’t think that the excitement will ebb away as the night approaches. Singapore’s Sentosa Island gets livelier after sunset. So, don’t be in a hurry to go back to the city and call it a day at Sentosa. Instead, stay back to see the place illuminated at night. Moreover, how can you miss the stunning spectacle called ‘Wings of Time’?
Take a seat in an amphitheatre setting by the shoreline and wait for the show where fire, water, spectacular lighting, and 3D projections weave a story of friendship and courage through an adventurous journey across time and landscapes with Shahbaz, Racheal, and Felix. This multi-sensory, one-of-a-kind show in Sentosa has won hearts and awards over the decade and is now an experience to include in Singapore trip packages. In just 20 minutes, the show will have you gasp, marvel, and clap in wonder, and it is suited for all ages.
Universal Studios Singapore
Location: Resorts World Sentosa
Timings: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 80 per person
Sentosa Island is also home to one of the best attractions in Singapore – Universal Studios Singapore. While visiting the island, you can’t help but take a photo in front of its massive, slowly rotating globe logo, even if you don’t want to go inside. But how could you resist exploring this fascinating universe based on popular movies and fantasy? If you enjoy watching films or getting your adrenaline pumping, you won’t want to miss it. To get the most out of your day at this theme park in Singapore, you will need to set aside the whole day.
Seven themed zones house Universal Studios Singapore’s rides, making you feel like hopping from one captivating film to another. Just when you thought it couldn’t get much more entertaining, Minion Land has opened at a site where Madagascar stood. The adorable, gibberish-speaking minions are sure to bring a goofy adventure that will have you laughing in amusement.
Harry Potter Visions of Magic
Location: Resorts World Sentosa
Timings: Daily, 11.00 am to 10.00 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 59 per person
For more movie magic, head to the brand-new ‘Harry Potter: Visions of Magic,’ especially if you know about magic, muggles, Hogwarts, and Horcruxes. For Harry Potter fans, this is your chance to step into the wizarding world in Asia. This spectacular, immersive, interactive, visual-sensory exhibit lets you step into various iconic scenes of the Harry Potter films, like the Knight Bus, the Great Hall, the Room of Requirement, and the Chamber of Secrets, to name a few. No rides or rollercoasters, just immersive art that pulls you deep into the magical world created by J.K. Rowling.
Not only will you see the visual magic, but your taste buds can also enjoy amazing quick bites at the Butterbeer Cafe. This is one of the Sentosa attractions that will run only for a limited period, and its tickets sell out like hot cakes! So, hurry then! Make sure you do not miss the chance to acquire your own wand, swish it, and experience the thrill as your spell works in this magical world.
iFly Singapore
Location: Siloso Beach
Timings: Thursday to Tuesday & Public Holidays: 9.00 am to 10.00 pm. Wednesday: 11.00 am to 10.00 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 105 per person
If Universal Studios Singapore rides were not enough to get your adrenaline pumping, this experience ought to spike it. If you ever dreamed of soaring like a bird without jumping from a plane, iFLY Singapore on Sentosa Island fulfils that dream for you. Just gear up and step into the colossal wind tunnel. An instructor guides you to get the hand and leg positions right, and then off you are catapulted into the air, suspended mid-air as giant fans whip up winds to 180 km/h.
It is one of the best ways to enjoy what a free fall feels like without having to take a flight among the clouds or get the courage to leap off an aeroplane. What’s even better is that the weather has no play in it! You can enjoy this activity in Singapore any time of the year, even on days with incessant downpour. It is safe even for kids who feel like they have Superman powers to fly in the air!
SkyPark Sentosa by AJ Hackett
Location: Siloso Beach
Timings: Daily, 11.30 am to 7.30 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 100 per person
But, if you really need that feel of natural air whipping your face and the sense of exhilaration as you plunge to the earth, Sentosa has that for you as well! Designed by AJ Hackett and strategically placed facing the beach and the sea, you can enjoy this heart-pounding adventure while taking in the sweeping scenic views.
Ascend to the towering platform, high up above, and all around you is an endless stretch of turquoise waters and white sandy shores. Suit up in the harness, let go of the fear, and leap off the edge to achieve an exhilaration you have never imagined. Here, you can try out a variety of thrills apart from bungee jumping, such as enjoying a giant swing or walking through a 40-metre walkway with see-through sections that give a kick of fear and wonder all at once! It is definitely one of the best places to visit on Sentosa Island for adventure junkies.
Singapore Oceanarium
Location: Resorts World Sentosa
Timings: 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 55 per person.
Formerly known as SEA Aquarium, this is one of the must-visit Sentosa Singapore attractions. Inside, you come across giant glass-encased exhibits, coupled with a smart play of light, giving a feel as if you are just strolling through the ocean bed, watching 100,000 colourful, exotic marine life that nonchalantly swim around you. After a massive renovation, the SEA Aquarium transformed into Singapore Oceanarium, which is now three times bigger than its previous version. It spans 22 incredible ocean zones that take you on a deep dive into the history of marine life and evolution.
The place inspires awe and calm, especially when you stand watching the sharks and manta rays glide by at the massive Open Ocean Tank with a wide viewing panel. Among the exhibits, the tanks full of translucent jellyfish that catch light beams in the water tanks, making them into a pulsating, colourful spectacle, are one of the highlights that will linger in your mind for a long time.
SkyHelix Sentosa
Location: Imbiah Lookout
Timings: Daily, 10.00 am to 9.30 pm
Tickets: Approx. SGD 16 per person
Another super-cool spot that’s a go-to recommendation for anyone wanting a quick thrill is the SkyHelix Sentosa – the highest open-air ride in Singapore, set right at the Imbiah Lookout on Sentosa Island. It is also a thrill for those who want to enjoy a sweeping bird’s-eye view without having to soar or suspend individually.
Take your beloved, family, or group of friends and chill out sipping on your favourite drinks on an open-air gondola that gently ascends and spins simultaneously to a height of 79 metres above sea level, offering unrivalled 360-degree views of Sentosa Island. As you climb, look to one side and you can view Sentosa’s green hills and the twisty tracks of the Skyline Luge. On the other side, you are staring at Keppel Bay, crystal-blue seas, and sailboats and giant cruises dotting the horizon. Take the ride after dark to see Sentosa in its illuminated splendour, making the vibes feel magical.
Siloso Beach
Tickets: Free
Need a break from the excitement? Head to chill out at Siloso Beach. This stretch of sandy beach along the South China Sea makes you want to kick off your shoes and be a child again, dipping your feet in gently lapping, clear waters. This is the perfect spot to pause the excitement of adventure, replenish your energy, and head back for more thrills. You can enjoy a drink, vibe to the music, and stay back for epic sunset views as the sky ignites in pinks, oranges, and purples, reflecting off the water like a natural light show.
Seeking more of this serene vibe? How does an overnight stay in a posh resort sound? Just nearby, you can relax amid the quietude away from the dynamic vibes at opulent resorts like Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa and Siloso Beach Resort. So, spend your daytime enjoying adventure thrills, then come to Siloso Beach to enjoy the sunset and nightlife before unwinding in the comforts of the best hospitality and luxury at these hotels and resorts to make the best memories of your time on Sentosa Island.
Siloso Fort
Location: Siloso Point
Timings: Daily, 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
Tickets: Free
Among the various thrills and activities in Singapore, its history is certainly present, and the same goes for Sentosa Island. Stroll straightaway towards Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa at Siloso Point and you find yourself ascending a hilly road. Don’t take the long, arduous way up. Instead, just ahead, you will find the elevator that takes you to the Siloso Skywalk. This is where you begin a peek into Singapore’s wartime history at Fort Siloso. Wander the elevated path, which twists through the treetops and then winds down a slope shrouded by wilderness. You will come across a preserved coastal fort from World War II, with tunnels, rusted cannons, bunkers, and exhibits that include an audio commentary to tell the story of Singapore’s defence.
This place had experienced wartime action during the Battle of Singapore, fought during the British occupation against Japanese forces. Occasionally, you may come across monkeys swinging by or colourful birds flitting around. It is Singapore’s only coastal fort and a national monument that is free to explore.
Conclusion
Sentosa Island is that sunny slice of paradise off Singapore’s coast that isn’t just about lazing on beaches but is packed with fun theme parks, rides, and adrenaline-spiking adventures. Excitement and fun are never far away on Sentosa, and you can find something that suits your thrill preference at every turn.
Though compact, to get the wholesome experience, you would require at least a couple of days here. But whether it is a one-day trip, a long weekend, or a stand-alone holiday in Sentosa, these aforementioned experiences must not be missed. It is a spot where you want to experience something that suits your way of having fun – be it a stroll on the beach, a serene cable car ride, a day spent in magical realms, or feeling your heartbeat rise with free-fall adventures. Visit it once and, guaranteed, you will crave to come back for more!
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