31/12/2016
Ever felt like doing something else with your family on a lazy weekend?
Try this;
Explore the Sisters Islands!
Where? - About 12 nautical miles sout east off the Southern Coast of Singapore.
The Legend of the Sisters Islands
Legend tells of a poor widow who had two pretty daughters, Minah and Linah who were very close to each other. After the widow died, the sisters left the village to live with a distant uncle.
One unfortunate day, Linah met a group of pirates while fetching water from a well near the sea. Frightened, she ran home with the pirate chief giving chase. At the uncle's home, brandishing a dagger, he made known his wish to marry Linah. That night, the two sisters wept bitterly in each other's arms. When dawn broke, the pirate chief and 16 of his men came to take Linah away. Clinging to each other, they were forced apart by the pirates, and Linah was carried away. The desperate Minah swam after the boat but was drowned and Linah dived into the stormy waters in grief. The next day, the villagers were shocked to see two islands at the spot where the two sisters had drowned. The two tranquil islands, called Subar Laut and Subar Darat, was henceforth known as Sisters Island.
The Two Sisters
Big Sister island (Subar Laut) faces the open sea while Little Sister island (Subar Darat) faces the mainland. The two islands are separated by a narrow but deep channel. Currents through this channel can be very dangerous. It is NOT possible to swim from one island to the other.As currents can be outdrifting its considered rather dangerous to do so even in low or changing tides.
What to see and do?
Their beaches laze in the sun and warm blue waters make snorkeling a favourite pastime. Shady palms and tree and beach shelters and conveniences make these islands popular with picnickers and campers.
The Sisters islands are home to some Long-tailed macaques. These monkeys can be aggressive. Please leave them alone and do not feed them. Do not leave food unattended and dispose of your rubbish properly into the monkey-proof bins provided.
Marine life on the Sisters
The islands are home to some of our richest reefs. Many kinds of hard and soft corals are found here, providing shelter to an amazing variety of fishes, crabs and other marine life.
Singapore's first Marine Park!
The Sisters Islands were announced as part of Singapore's first Marine Park in Jul 2014! The Marine Park also includes the western shores of Pulau Tekukor and St John's Island.
Call me to find out more or whatsapp me
@+6591682407
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Note: All transport to and from the ferry terminal will be arranged and is part of this day tour package and tickets for the ferry are typically not available in any ferry terminals in Singapore but we will arrange that from private boat hirers.
Prices for Sisters Isles Ferry (estimated) (ticket prices excludes tour pricing)
Adult : SGD$18-20 (per pax)
Child : SGD$ 10-12 (per pax)
Family Package of 7 pax - SGD$ 92.50 (in total) GST inclusive. Land transfers in a MPV or SUV both ways.All arrangements to and from the Island will be coordinated by us.We will also provide large mineral water bottles for 7 pax as well as 1 free Esky bag.
All you have to do is have fun.
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