Shore to Shore: Explore the Southern Islands

Shore to Shore is a student-led programme dedicated to revitalising interest in these islands.

By focusing on the intersections of folklore, biodiversity, and family, we celebrate the unique cultural and ecological heritage of places like St John’s Island, once a quarantine station; Kusu Island, known for its annual pilgrimage; and Sisters’ Islands, steeped in legend and home to Singapore’s first marine park.

The programme aims to inspire long-term stewardship and preservation of both the tangible and intangible heritage found across these southern shores.

More details on their website: https://shoretoshore.wixstudio.com/tf-nus

Guided tour of southern Islands by MPA: 31 May and 14 Jun

Join the "Sea Exploration Tour" by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) as part of Go Green SG. Guided tour starts at the Singapore Maritime Gallery, then to Pulau Semakau with a stop to explore Big Sisters Island. 

Online registration for activities begin from 12 May (10am)

2 Jun: Young Nautilus’ Island Explorers @ Sisters’ Islands!

NEW Young Nautilus’ Island Explorers @ Sisters’ Islands!

Join a guided intertidal walk at the Lagoon Tidal Pool, explore the Floating Boardwalk, and get up close with Singapore’s fascinating marine flora and fauna – all on this hidden gem of an island!

Child ($96) | Adult($98) | Bundle Of 4 ($360)
More details and registration at the Young Nautilus website.

Big Sisters' Island reopens!

Big Sisters' Island reopens with new features for visitors. You can now snorkel or swim in the lagoon. Or if you prefer to stay dry, view marine life from the floating boardwalk, or climb to the hilltop view deck through coastal forest.

To visit Big Sisters' Island, take a ferry from Marina South Pier via Singapore Island Cruise or Marina South Ferries from 29 Oct 2024. The Island is open to the public 7am to 7pm every day.

More details from media articles.

Sisters’ Islands Marine Park closed until end Mar 2024

Sisters’ Islands Marine Park is closed for enhancement works till end March 2024 - from the NParks website.

The Sisters Islands seen from St John's Island

But you can still visit the Marine Park Gallery at St John's Island! 

11 Nov (Thu): Southern Islands kayaking for the family with kayakasia

Visit the parkland of St John's island, go on a short nature hike to the Sisters' Island Public Gallery and swim in its clear waters. Get to also see Pulau Tekukor, St John's almost forgotten neighbour, that is now home to sea eagles that soar our Southern shores!

Suitable for fit beginners and families.

Book online before visiting the Marine Park Public Gallery at St John's Island

Update on 3 Jan 2021: To allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy the displays whilst maintaining a comfortable social distance, entry into the Sisters’ Islands Marine Park Public Gallery on St John’s Island is via online booking only.

The maximum number of visitors is capped at 20 pax per session and visits will be limited to 30 minutes. Book a slot to visit the gallery here.

1 Nov (Sun): Registration opens for FREE walk at St John's Island on 6 Dec (Sun)

Registration opens on 1 Nov (Sun), 10am for this FREE guided walk at St John's Island on 6 Dec (Sun) at 10am.

This free 90-minute guided tour will be held on the first Sunday of every month. NParks volunteers will introduce you to the key features along the St John’s Island Trail and includes the Sisters' Islands Marine Park Public Gallery.

4 Oct (Sun): Registration opens for FREE walk at St John's Island on 1 Nov (Sun)

Registration opens on 4 Oct (Sun), 10am for this FREE guided walk at St John's Island on 1 Nov (Sun) at 10am.

This free 90-minute guided tour will be held on the first Sunday of every month. NParks volunteers will introduce you to the key features along the St John’s Island Trail and includes the Sisters' Islands Marine Park Public Gallery.

12 Sep (Sat): Talk on "Finding Community in Conservation"

Friends of Marine Park is an initiative supporting the Sisters’ Islands Marine Park. Our speaker will share how community collaboration and their ‘kampung spirit’ have been key to making waves in marine conservation.

Hear from Ms Sam Shu Qin, on her experience volunteering with Friends of Marine Park on NParks Spotlight – Festival of Biodiversity Edition!

Date: 12 Sep (Sat)
Time: 10.30am

Register to be part of the Zoom session (Limited slots!) 

or stream the talk live on the NParksSG YouTube channel.

6 Sep (Sun): Registration opens for FREE walk at St John's Island on 4 Oct (Sun)

Registration opens on 6 Sep (Sun), 10am for this FREE guided walk at St John's Island on 4 Oct (Sun) at 10am.

This free 90-minute guided tour will be held on the first Sunday of every month. NParks volunteers will introduce you to the key features along the St John’s Island Trail and includes the Sisters' Islands Marine Park Public Gallery.

6 Aug (Thu): "Stories of Shared Heritage" at the Sisters' Islands Marine Park

Stakeholders of the Friends of the Marine Park at the Sisters Islands Marine Park come together to discuss "Stories of Shared Heritage"

The Sisters' Islands Marine Park with NParks and Mathilda D'Silva

Find out more about Singapore's amazing marine biodiversity and the work being done for them by agencies, scientists and volunteers. From the Sisters' Islands Marine Park, to the reef growing at Marina at Keppel Bay; sea turtles, corals and MORE!

More about Singapore's Sisters' Islands Marine Park and the future of Singapore's marine ecosystems with NParks and host, Mathilda D'Silva.

Video on facebook here.
For more details on what was discussed, check out the NParks website.

30 Jul (Thu): 8pm "The resilience of Singapore's marine biodiversity"

Stakeholders of the Friends of the Marine Park at the Sisters Islands Marine Park come together to discuss "Against All Odds: The resilience of Singapore's coastal and marine biodiversity"

23 Jul (Thu): 8pm "Sisters' Islands Marine Park: Our Living Classroom"

Stakeholders of the Friends of the Marine Park at the Sisters Islands Marine Park come together to discuss "Sisters' Islands Marine Park: Our Living Classroom"

16 Jul (Thu): 8pm "Striking a Balance – Responsible Recreation for Healthy Reefs"

Stakeholders of the Friends of the Marine Park at the Sisters Islands Marine Park come together to discuss "Striking a Balance – Responsible Recreation for Healthy Reefs".

Date: Thursday, July 16
Time: 8:00 pm Singapore time (GMT +8)
Duration: 1-hour session

Corals at Sisters' Island Marine Park: storytelling with the Naked Hermit Crabs

Celebrate World Oceans Day with the youngest volunteer of the Naked Hermit Crabs who shares the story of 'Whoosh! A Coral's Journey' written by students of the Raffles Ecological Literacy Programme!

Watch the video to read along with the story, and also get a glimpse of Halley and his mum sharing about their happy times at Balik Chek Jawa in years past (watch Halley grow through the years!).

16 Feb (Sun): Kayak to St John's Island with kayakasia

Suitable for beginners, paddle to the beautiful St John’s island with old growth trees and an even older history. Once this island was the largest quarantine center in the world. And what did "Sakijang" and "Bendara" had to do with this island?

Besides paddling, we will take you on a short hike among the parkland of St John’s island and also visit the Sisters' Island Public Gallery. On this easy and relaxing paddle, you will travel to one of Singapore's outer islands carbon-free, using your own power. Swim in its clear waters, get close to Pulau Tekukor, see our city's skyline across the sea...

10 Nov (Sun): Registration opens for Sisters Islands Intertidal walks in September 2019

On Sunday 10 Nov at 10am, registration opens for the FREE Sisters Islands Marine Park intertidal walks with NParks.

31 Oct (Thu): Registration opens for Sisters Islands Intertidal walks in November 2019

Today 31 Oct (Thu) at 10am, registration opens for the FREE Sisters Islands Marine Park intertidal walks with NParks.