Wednesday, 25 January 2012

How to get to Pulau Ubin?

Step 1: Arrive at Changi Point Ferry Terminal
  1. Take the MRT to Tanah Merah Station
  2. Upon arriving at Tanah Merah Station, take bus number 2 from Bus Stop A towards Changi Village. Alight at the final bus stop (the bus journey is about 30 minutes)
  3. Take a 5-minute walk from the bus stop to Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
Alternatively, you may onto a taxi to reach the Ferry Terminal directly.
Step 2: Take a bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pulau Ubin Island
  • Join the bumboat queue, heading towards Pulau Ubin, located at the lower level of the Ferry Terminal
  • Pay $2.50 per person to the bumboat operator
  • It takes about 20 minutes to reach Pulau Ubin
  • Pay $2.00 per bicycle you bring along
  • On the way in you might see people kayaking into the mangrove
  • The waiting time before you board the bumboat can range between 10 - 30 mins depending on traffic on that day. Please do give yourself enough time allowance for catching the bumboat ride over to Pulau Ubin.
*As the bumboat operators will not depart until there are 12 passengers in the queue, you may choose to split the full 12-person fare with the other passengers who are in line.

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Look for these cute little boars when you visit Pulau Ubin. I even saw them searching through the mud in the mangrove when i was kayaking.