St John’s Island
Formerly known as ‘Pulau Sakijang Bendera’, St John’s Island, is a former penal settlement which is now a serene getaway for the sun lover. With lagoons, beaches picnic grounds, soccer fields, barbeque pits and camping grounds, it is a great place to relax, swim and suntan. St John’s Island is now the weekend destination for anyone looking for a breather away from the city. Today you’ll find a mosque, holiday camps, three lagoons, bungalows, a cafeteria, a huge playing field, and basketball. It’s much larger than Kusu Island, but not large enough to fill a whole day of sightseeing. To rach the island, take a ferry from the Sentosa Ferry Terminal. Admission to the island, which includes the ferry charges, is S$9 for adults and S$6 for children. Duration of the ride is 45 minutes each way.
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