Park Walker (Island) - Singapore Southern Island Hopping

Park Walker (Island) - Singapore Southern Island Hopping (2025 0315)

Date: 14th March 2025

Getting There:

MRT Marina South Pier (NS28) Exit B Marina Coastal Drive (South exit) / Marina South Pier Ferry Terminal

Things to bring (Do note that there are NO stores on the islands):

Water 1litre

Sunblock

Insect repellent

Food/ Snacks 1x bread, 1xchips

Singapore Island Cruise & Ferry Services has vessels going daily to the four Southern Islands that are open to the public from Marina South Pier

We start our journey from Marina South Pier Ferry Terminal at 1100 hours and arrived at St. John’s Island 1150 hours

Tickets for the island-hopping ferry cost $15 for adults and $12 for senior citizens as well as children below 12 years of age. Infants between 0 to 2 years old get to ride free!

Transfer to Sister Island by smaller boat from St. John’s Island at 1200 Hours and arrived at Sister Island at 1210 hours

Sister’s Island姐妹岛海洋公园 (Pulau Subar Laut) - Singapore's first marine park protects the country's coral reefs and marine life.

Open from 7 am to 7 pm / closed on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless the Wednesday falls on a designated Public Holiday, in which case the island will remain open to visitors.

Park size: 40 hectares

Arrival Pavilion (Toilet Facilities at the back)

Floating Boardwalk

The 220m floating boardwalk is Singapore’s first floating boardwalk that also serves as a coral habitat and research site. It rises and falls with the tides, allowing visitors to view corals and marine biodiversity up close regardless of the tide level.

The panels attached on the lower sides of the boardwalk provide a suitable habitat for corals and marine biodiversity. They also serve as a coral nursery, facilitating crucial conservation and research efforts.

Ocean Network Express Coastal Forest Trail with Hilltop View Deck

The Ocean Network Express Coastal Forest Trail will lead visitors on a hike through the island’s coastal forest.

We have our picnic lunch here

Leaving Sister Island at 1315 Hours and arrived at St. John’s Island 1325 hours

St. John’s Island圣约翰岛

Coordinates: 1°13′08″N 103°50′53″E

Open from 7 am to 7 pm

Leisurely stroll along the island's paths

Marine Park Public Gallery 海洋公园画廊

The public gallery at St John's Island complements outreach programmes at the Marine Park through a collection of interactive displays on Singapore's rich marine biodiversity.

Regular opening hours: 10am to 4pm

Most public holidays (including New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, Second Day of Chinese New Year, Good Friday, Hari Raya Puasa, Labour Day, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Haji, National Day, Deepavali and Christmas): Closed

Eve of public holidays: 10am to 12pm (half day)

St. John Island Mangroves

A small patch of mangroves, which are trees that have adapted to life in the sea, has established itself by the seawall at St John’s Island. This patch is dominated by two species: Bakau Pasir, which has prominent prop roots, and Tumu, which has knee roots that protrude above the ground.

Taking refreshing dips in the crystal-clear waters, snorkeling amidst vibrant coral reefs

Lazarus Island (Pulau Sekijang Pelepah) - Across two Islands (Lazarus Island Seringat Island, & Kias Island)

Causeway to Lazarus Island, Seringat Island, & Kias Island

White sandy beaches and the crystal-clear waters, kayaking adventure

Leaving St. John’s Island at 1450 hours and arrived at Kusu Island at 1500 hours

Kusu Island (Pulau Tembakul 龟屿島)

Kusu Island Timings: Open Daily, Mon-Fri: 10am to 3pm, Sat: 9am to 3pm, Sun: 9am to 5pm, Public Holidays: 9am to 5pm

Kusu Tua Pek Kong Temple (大伯公)

Was built in 1923 on Kusu Island to worship the Chinese deity ‘Tua Peh Kong’ (大伯公, Da bo gong). Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian devotees go on annual pilgrimages to the temple during the ninth lunar month, which usually falls between September and November, to pray for blessings such as prosperity, longevity and fertility.

Wishing Well

Locals here believe that when you make a wish and throw a coin into the lotus to hit the bells inside, your wish certainly does come true!

Tortoise Sanctuary乌龟保护区

Established in 1995, these adorable little creatures are protected and provided with a healthy breeding ground as well.

Tortoise Shelter 乌龟庇护所

Three Malay Shrines (Keramat) 龟屿馬來神祠

Located at the top of 152 steps at a hillock. The keramats were built for three members of a pious family – Syed Abdul Rahman, his mother Nenek Ghalib and his sister Puteri Fatimah. Yellow pieces of cloth tied to the trees and branches, each symbolising a wish made by believers.