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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.

Top 13 attractions in Sentosa Island

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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
Q:How many days do I need on Sentosa Island?
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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.

Q:Is Sentosa worth visiting?
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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.

Q:How much is the entry fee to Sentosa Island?
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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.

Q:Is the monorail free on Sentosa?
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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.

Q:Can I go to Sentosa beach without booking?
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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.

Q:Is there a free bus in Sentosa?
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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.