Aerial view of Sentosa Island and Universal Studio facilities, Singapore

Things to do in  Sentosa Island

Where the Lion City goes to play

Linked to central Singapore by causeway, tunnel, boardwalk, monorail, and cable car, Sentosa Island is the Lion City’s playground. Home to hotels, beach bars, and a casino, things to do in Sentosa run the gamut from global brands such as Universal Studios and Madame Tussauds to the Skyline Luge Sentosa, S.E.A. Aquarium, and Adventure Cove water park. But you can also try your hand at kayaking, fishing, and cruising, or tour the historic Fort Siloso.

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Top 10 attractions in Sentosa Island

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Universal Studios Singapore

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As Southeast Asia’s first movie-themed park, Universal Studios Singapore offers a slew of exciting attractions, including 24 rides. Opened in 2011 with director Steven Spielberg as a creative consultant, the kid-friendly park takes inspiration from some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, including Transformers, Jurassic Park, and Shrek.More
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Palawan Beach (Pulau Palawan)

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Sentosa Island is home to nearly 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) of white sandy beaches, Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong Beaches. Of the three, Palawan Beach(Pulau Palawan) is most geared toward families. This long stretch of sand features a fountain playground, shower facilities, a hawker center selling inexpensive food, themed islets for picnicking and a suspension bridge linking the beach with the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia.An amphitheater at Palawan Beach(Pulau Palawan) hosts the Animal and Bird Encounters, a series of reptile and bird displays included in the price of Sentosa admission.More
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Sentosa 4D AdventureLand

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Located on the fun-packed Sentosa Island, Sentosa 4D AdventureLand offers four immersive cinematic experiences. Movies are based in places such as a haunted mine, a mysterious island, and the wild, wild west. The Desperados screening is interactive and sees you use guns to rid the land of pirates.More
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Madame Tussauds Singapore

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Pose beside the likes of Beyonce, the late Queen Elizabeth II, and Bruce Lee at Madame Tussauds Singapore—a waxwork museum with a theme park soul. As well rubbing shoulders with celebrities, you can experience Marvel in 4D at a virtual reality cinema and capture the Spirit of Singapore on a boat ride that reveals different faces of the city.More
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Trick Eye Museum

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Immerse yourself in a world of illusion at the Trick Eye Museum in Singapore. At this interactive space at Sentosa Island’s Southside, 3D optical illusions and augmented reality (AR) technology come together to bring your photos and videos to life with a variety of special effects across different themed zones.More
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Siloso Beach

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On Siloso Beach, the most popular of three sandy expanses on Sentosa Island, visitors can go for a swim, laze on the palm-lined white sand, relax in a beachside whirlpool or even surf a manmade wave at Wave House Sentosa. Themed bars and restaurants line the beach, and some of them offer sun loungers to their customers — perfect for enjoying a cold drink with a view.Beach volleyball courts in the sand are free to use on a first-come-first-served basis, or it’s possible to rent kayaks to paddle out into the water. Biking and rollerblading are also popular along this stretch of shore. After dark, the scene turns into a lively party almost every night.More
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Adventure Cove Waterpark

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There’s no better way to beat the heat and humidity in Singapore than a day in the water. Adventure Cove Waterpark on Sentosa Island delivers, with seven water rides, a Splashworks playground, splash bucket treehouse, wave pool and a shallow wading pool for little ones.Adrenaline junkies have several thrilling slides to choose from, including a dual racer and a funnel water slide, but it’s the immersive experiences that really shine; visitors can snorkel an artificial reef teeming with 20,000 colorful fish at Rainbow Reef or take on the dizzying wet maze.More
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Skyline Luge Sentosa

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Soar to new heights on the Skyride chairlift, and then zoom down the Luge at Skyline Luge Sentosa—both are part of the worldwide Skyline Luge family of attractions. Enjoy scenic views over Sentosa Island on the way up, and then descend down 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) across four different luge tracks.More
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Resorts World Sentosa

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Spanning 121 acres (49 hectares), Resorts World Sentosa is a massive, integrated destination resort. Featuring six uniquely themed hotels, a casino, a luxury spa, museums, theme parks (including a water park), and a large variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, the resort has something for travelers of every age.More
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Tanjong Beach

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The southernmost of Sentosa Island’s three beaches, Tanjong Beach hosts sleepy vacationers beneath its shady palms. Bookended by breakwaters where you’ll often spot locals fishing, its double crescent of white sand often sports kids building sand castles while families splash together in its protected cove.Connected to its northerly neighbors, Siloso and Palawan Beaches, by an inland walkway, Tanjong stretch is quieter and less crowded. Here, there are more leafy trees than bars and restaurants. Tanjong Beach Club, the beach’s sole commercial enterprise, has a right-off-the-sand pool, lounge chairs, cabanas, bar and restaurant. At night DJs spin tunes that keep the party going late.More
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Singapore Morning City Tour
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Singapore Morning City Tour

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Night Safari Tour with Transfer
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Morning at the Zoo with Transfer
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Universal Studios Singapore with Optional One-Transfer
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Universal Studios Singapore with Optional One-Transfer

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City Lights Cruise with Buffet Dinner + Free flow Wine & Beer

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Battlefield Tour

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Singapore: Wings of Time Entry Ticket

Singapore: Wings of Time Entry Ticket

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Private Singapore Departure Airport Transfer from Sentosa Island to Airport

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Airport Transfer

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Kayak Fishing in Singapore, Sentosa, East Coast: Day, Sunset & Night Adventures
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Hassle Free Universal Studios Singapore - One-Day Ticket

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Sentosa 4D AdventureLand Admission Ticket in Singapore

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All about Sentosa Island

When to visit

Like the rest of Singapore, Sentosa is a year-round destination, but if beach is on your agenda you’ll find the weather’s best between May and August. Sentosa’s attractions can get busy at weekends, especially during the June–July school vacation and over the Lunar New Year holidays in January or February: visit midweek if you can. The island has sound and light shows and some nightlife, but most attractions close in the evening.

Getting around

With free buses, a free beach shuttle, and the Sentosa Express monorail, getting around Sentosa is a dream: services generally start early in the morning and run until around midnight. There’s a network of cycle paths if you’ve rented a bike, plus boardwalks and nature trails for hikers, while the Singapore Cable Car lets you see Sentosa from above.

Traveler tips

For a very different take on Sentosa Island, try exploring on foot. The Sentosa Heritage Trail, a network of signposted walking routes, includes a great history hike from Siloso Point to Imbiah Battery, with a focus on the island’s forts. Or start from Sentosa Nature Discovery and follow the 2.2-mile (3.5-kilometer) Imbiah Nature Trail through a range of different habitats, including a canopy walkway.

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People Also Ask

How many days do I need on Sentosa Island?

Some travelers book Sentosa hotels and use the island as a base for their entire vacation, but for folk on a typical Singapore short break one day in Sentosa is enough. Hit the rides at Universal Studios Singapore, brave the Skyline Luge Sentosa, and have fun in the sun at a beach club.

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Is Sentosa worth visiting?

Yes, if you have time. While the region has many better beaches, Sentosa offers a range of world-class brands and a distinctively Asian resort experience, while Universal Studios Singapore is the best theme park in Southeast Asia. Attractions such as the aquarium make the island a great family travel destination.

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How much is the entry fee to Sentosa Island?

Sentosa entry is free if you arrive on foot, bike, or the 123 bus. International travelers, including children over 2 feet 11 inches (90 centimeters), pay S$4 for the Sentosa Express; passengers on private coaches pay S$2; while private vehicles pay S$2–6 depending on the time of day.

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Is the monorail free on Sentosa?

Yes. The Sentosa Express monorail runs from VivoCity mall by Harbourfront MRT on Singapore island to three stops in Sentosa: Resorts World, Imbiah, and Beach Station. Travel on Sentosa Island and travel from Sentosa Island to VivoCity is free, but there’s a S$4 entry fee when coming from VivoCity.

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Can I go to Sentosa beach without booking?

Yes. Sentosa island has three public beaches: Tanjong Beach, Palawan Beach, and Siloso Beach, and you can visit all of them free of charge without booking. You’ll want reservations to enjoy the facilities at most beach clubs, however, while the 5-star Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa hotel boasts a private beach.

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Is there a free bus in Sentosa?

Yes. There are three free bus routes in Sentosa, which loop around the island at 15-minute intervals from morning until late in the evening. You can swap between them at Beach Station, where you can also change to the Sentosa Express monorail and the beach shuttle: these are also free.

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