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Sentosa Island Singapore – Experience Everything in One Place

Sentosa is a famous island resort in the nation which is located on the southern coast of Singapore. The island is well connected to the city by road, cable car and boardwalks and well known for its picturesque sandy beaches, largest aquariums with exotic marine life and the panoramic views from sky towers and monorail. Formerly used as a British military base and afterwards as a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp, the island was renamed Sentosa and was planned to be a popular tourist destination. It is now home to a popular resort that receives more than twenty million visitors per year. Sentosa is Singapore’s premier island resort getaway. This 500-hectare resort island is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, and resort accommodations alongside lush rainforests and golden sandy beaches.

Universal Studios

Undoubtedly one of the best things to do at Sentosa island is letting the child within you get amazed and thrilled by the many wonders at Universal Studios. With seven equally exciting themed sections, countless shows and 24 cool rides, Universal Studios is a great place to spend a fun day with family. From dinosaurs at The Lost World to Shrek’s swamp and the hugely popular Madagascar section, kids will be delighted to meet their favourite characters and thrilled by the amazing rides and shows. With a huge range of food outlets as well, you can be assured of a fulfilling and wonderful day at this land of dreams.

S.E.A Aquarium (South East Asia Aquarium)

Visiting the SEA Aquarium with 100,000 marine animals in their unique habitats is a fascinating experience for the young and old alike. Of all the Sentosa island activities, visiting this well-laid out, educative and amazing underwater world is one of the must-dos for children. One of the largest aquariums in the world, it has tunnels, touch tanks and under-the-floor glass tanks that children will absolutely love. Seeing sharks, octopuses, blue & white crabs, seahorses up close is a wonderful experience for kids. There are also many interesting craft and fun activities to make this an immersive experience.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds Singapore is the Singapore branch of the popular Madame Tussauds wax museum based out of London. Madame Tussauds in Singapore, which is replete with wax statues of global icons and many celebrities, movie stars, athletes and historic figure, also offers many interactive activities to keep the tourists engaged during their visit. There are beautiful sights to behold on the Spirit of Singapore boat ride and intriguing history to learn about Singapore and its transformation from the Images of Singapore Live show. Marvel fans can gush over the Marvel 4D experience and get fascinated with an encounter with the superheroes up close.

Trick Eye Museum

The Trick Eye Museum is one place where you can truly let your imagination run wild and get amazed at the stunning 3D artwork displays enhanced by Augmented Reality Technology. You can download their App to get some brag-worthy photographs and videos that come alive with sound, fireworks, water, etc. The AR technology creates a more realistic optical illusion with sound and light effects to enhance the experience.

 Adventure Cove Water Park

The perfect place to beat the heat and one of the coolest things to do in Sentosa is to spend some hours at this fun water park. The Adventure Cove is your one-stop-shop for thrilling water rides and some memorable moments with marine life. Get prepared to be immersed in a world of high-speed water slides, languid river rides and snorkelling in the colourful reef alive with thousands of tropical fish.

Butterfly Park And Insect Kingdom

A walk through the lush tropical paradise with blooming flowers and more than 3000 species of rare insects and 1500 butterflies will leave you both spellbound and rejuvenated. A guided tour with the helpful staff is informative and interesting for younger children, including a trip to the hatchery. The beautifully landscaped park has waterfalls and also sections dedicated to birds and reptiles. The unique Insect Safari Tunnel allows you a peek into the lives of interesting insects like Dynastes Hercules beetle, diving beetle, etc.

Beaches

The man made island of Sentosa has some beautiful beaches to choose from.The hugely popular Palawan beach is a great getaway for families, and also home to the iconic suspension bridge linking Palawan to the southernmost point of continental Asia. Siloso beach offers a plethora of water sports for the thrill seekers and also nice restaurants with hip music at night time. This is one of the most happening things to do in Sentosa at night. Tanjong beach is perfect not only for party hoppers who throng the Tanjong Beach Club, but also those seeking a tranquil evening by the sea.

Skyline Luge & Skyride Sentosa

This two-part adventure cum mode of transportation is one the most exciting things to do in Sentosa, and an experience to remember. Steering the Luge down from the Imbiah Lookout to the Siloso beach on the Jungle or Dragon Trail is a thrilling experience – it’s like riding your own personal cart with brakes! The Skyride back on a chairlift allows you to marvel at the sweeping views of both sides of Sentosa Island. Equipped with helmets and safety features this is one ride you would want to take again and again so we recommend you buy a multiple way ticket.

Iconic Merlion

When in Singapore, you cannot miss visiting the iconic Merlion which is the face of the country standing as a guardian protecting its shores. Located in a lovely park, gazing at the majestic and architecturally awesome 37 metre tall Merlion is one of the top things to do in Sentosa. To add some more fun to your visit, you can opt for going inside the mythical half lion-half fish figure through a lift after watching a short film about its history and origin. The statue looks awesome when lit up in different colours at night.

Wings Of Time Night Show & Crane Dance

The fascinating visuals and enchanting storytelling at this award winning show is sure to leave you spellbound. Stare in amazement as laser lights, water jets, animation and fire effects work in perfect harmony to create a magical visual extravaganza before your eyes. As you take in the smells of the sea at the beach, this heartwarming tale of friendship and courage unfolds before you and sweeps you into another world with its magnificent music and spectacular vistas. And If you are looking for a romantic place you can be at with your beloved, then you must head to Resort World Sentosa. While you are at Sentosa island, you ought to witness the marvelous Crane dance show. In the show, two cranes fall in love and in the end, they transform into real cranes by illusion and so this show is perfect for you and your beloved. Get going, hold your hands or cuddle up and watch this outstanding show of colors, water, and lights.

The Casino

One of the best things to do in Sentosa at night is to visit a casino and have a blast there. There are a variety of games that you can play and out of so many casinos, the best one that you should visit is the Casino located in the Basement of Resort World Sentosa. The best thing about the Casino is that the entry is free but you must take your passport along. If not at night then you can visit this Casino at any time as it is open 24/7.

Royal Albatross: Sail On The Tallest Ship!

Sailing through the waters on a ship is one of the top things to do in Sentosa. You can go for a 2-hour sailing tour on the Royal Albatross and enjoy a scrumptious drink and a lavish dinner. You can either go on a Sunset sail or Dinner sail. On Sunset sail you can relish a drink and on a dinner sail, you can enjoy a 3-course lavish meal and some lip-smacking drinks. What makes this tour memorable is the Royal Albatross which is one of the 150 ships of its own kind all around the world and you can sail on this legendary marvel.

AJ Hackett Tower

All Bungee Jumping fans must have heard the name of AJ Hackett. He was the first man who jumped illegally from Eiffel Tower in 1987 and since then Bungee Jumping is a popular activity. If you want to try this thrilling activity then you must visit the Siloso Beach in Sentosa. Named after AJ Hackett, this tower is the only bungee jumping tower in Singapore and is 50 m above the ground. If you the inner adrenaline junkie in you is up for some fun then you ought to try this one our list of things to do in Sentosa. 

iFly : Indoor Skydiving

This skydiving spot is a unique one as it is a themed indoor skydiving spot. The indoor element doesn’t mean that you won’t have the real experience. On the contrary, you will enjoy yourself a lot at iFly and will feel on top of the world. iFly was also awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and a lot of tourists visit it. iFly is also one of the world’s largest wind tunnel and can accommodate a lot of divers at once.