How to Visit and Make the Most of Your Day at Sentosa Island

Although it measures less than 5 square kilometers, Sentosa Island is a destination where one can spend days and still not experience all there is to see and do. As Singapore's top recreational hotspots for families, the artificial beaches and the aquariums are not the only highlights worth exploring during a day at Sentosa. From hopping on board a Royal Albatross cruise to visiting dolphin islands, here's how to make the most of a day tour of the leisure isle.

Pick a Weekday and Get a Head Start

Sentosa Island is overrun with tourists and locals during the weekend and the school holidays so it is best to pick a weekday for your trip to the island. Those who are based at lyf one-north Singapore and the other shared living Singapore accommodation hubs can hop on the Sentosa Express to reach the venue after breakfast as getting a head start is crucial. The number of tourists and local visitors only increases as the day wears on so being among the first to enter the recreational enclave will mean less time spent queuing for rides and buying tickets for various attractions.

Start with Universal Studios Singapore

As the most popular section of the island, Universal Studios Singapore is the perfect location to kick off your day as this iconic theme park offers travellers an array of rollercoasters and movie-themed extravaganzas to boot. As it is impossible to cover the entire park during a single visit, one must prioritise the types of activities and adventures that one can enjoy. Some of the biggest highlights at Universal Studios Singapore include the Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster and the Revenge of The Mummy while the Canopy Flyer is also a big hit.

Splash around the Adventure Cove Waterpark

When it comes to splash centres in Singapore, none can surpass the sheer scale of Sentosa Island's Adventure Cove Waterpark. Home to a Lazy River and countless water slides, the venue's Wave Pool and namesake Adventure Cove are exciting hotspots that children and the young at heart will surely enjoy. Snorkelling in the waterpark's massive pool teeming with tropical fish is another reason why the Adventure Cove Waterpark is a must-visit point of interest.

Don't Forget the S.E.A. Aquarium

Ranked among Singapore's best aquariums and edutainment hotspots, the S.E.A. Aquarium is one of the main reasons some travellers head to Sentosa Island in the first place. Boasting 100,000 marine inhabitants belonging to more than 800 species, some of the main draws for families and marine life enthusiasts are the Manta Rays, hammerhead sharks and the giant Pacific Octopus occupying its confines.

Enjoy the Beaches

Sentosa's three beaches are not only great locations to work on one's tan and relax by the ocean but also to enjoy a wide range of water sports activities. Palawan Beach, however, is best known for the suspension bridge that connects it to an island that's the Southernmost Point of Continental Asia while Siloso Beach is renowned for its bungee jumping opportunities. With ample facilities to enjoy a game of beach volleyball, Frisbee and footie, it is just as scenic as Tanjong Beach, which is home to one of the World’s Best Beach Clubs according to the Condé Nast Traveller.

Drop by Dolphin Island

Considered a must-experience activity base for dolphin fanatics, those who head over to Dolphin Island near the Adventure Cove Waterpark can engage with the friendly mammals without getting into the water. There are several Dolphin Discovery and Dolphin Encounter packages to choose from and those who want an up close and personal interaction can choose the Dolphin Adventure or the Dolphin Trek. In addition to the exciting dolphin interactions, visitors to Dolphin Island can also learn about marine conservation efforts and gain a deeper understanding of these intelligent creatures and their natural habitat.