KUSU ISLAND IN SINGAPORE GUIDE

Welcome as we visit Kusu Island in Singapore one of the easy getaway retreats for visitors who want to spend a peaceful and relaxing time. With only 30 minutes cruise ride from Singapore, visitors can have a rejuvenating experience away from city life. The island has a nice beach spot for swimming and sheltered huts or cabanas for a good picnic area. So together with your family and friends let us explore the island’s pristine beach, temples and shrines, and its tortoise sanctuary.

Kusu - A Tortoise Island Sign
  1. Where Is Kusu Island
  2. How To Go Kusu Island
  3. Kusu Island In Singapore Map
  4. Things To Do In Kusu Island
    A. Visit The Temple
    B. Check The Tortoise Sanctuary
    C. Swim On The Beach
    D. Rest At Beach Shelters
    E. Climb The Top Of Kusu Kramat Shrine
  5. Amenities in Kusu Island
  6. Conclusion

WHERE IS KUSU ISLAND

Kusu Island is located in one of the Southern Islands in Singapore, which is around 5.6 km from the main island of Singapore. It is nearby St John’s Island, Lazarus Island which is also located further south of Singapore.

HOW TO GO KUSU ISLAND

Ferry To Kusu Island In Singapore

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Take the North-South MRT line and alight Marina South MRT station. Head to the ticket counter at Marina South Pier and book a two-way ticket to reach the island. Round trip ticket from Marina South Pier to Kusu Island and St John’s island is S$15. Travel time will usually take approximately 30 minutes to reach Kusu Island. During weekends there is more ferry service which gives visitors more choices.

How To Go To Kusu Island In Singapore

Since Kusu Island is part of Singapore, there is no need to bring a passport to travel from the mainland.

KUSU ISLAND MAP

Kusu Island Map

THINGS TO DO IN KUSU ISLAND

Legends of Kusu Temple
Tortoise Sculpture In Kusu Island
Kusu Island Walkway

1. VISIT THE TEMPLE

Temple At Kusu Island

One of the main attractions of the Kusu Island in Singapore is the Da Bong Gong Temple which has a bold red and green roof building. This traditional Chinese temple is a holy place for devotees to pay homage and prayers to the two deities; the Tua Pek Gong and the Goddess of Mercy. During October there are many devotees and pilgrimage seek blessings for good luck and good fortune.

2. CHECK THE TORTOISE SANCTUARY

Tortoise Sanctuary At Kusu Island

The sculpture of two tortoises standing at the compound shows that it was built in 1976. There’s is a tortoise sanctuary that was built to preserve the number of tortoises.

3. SWIM ON THE BEACH

Beach Lagoon At Kusu Island In Singapore

Kusu Island has a long stretch of sandy beach with some coconut and palm trees nearby the shorelines. Aside from swimming, visitors can also bring their kites and fly along with the winds of the island. There are also fishing enthusiasts who went fishing around the island.

Lagoon At Kusu Island

4. REST AT BEACH SHELTERS

Beach Shelters At Kusu Island In Singapore

Within the island, there are small huts with a table for visitors to rest and eat. There are also barbecue pits where visitors can use to cook. The area was surrounded by some trees that provide good shelter and shade throughout the day.

BBQ Pits At Kusu Island

5. CLIMB THE TOP OF KUSU KRAMAT

The Kusu Kramat

Climb through the 152 steps of the hill of the Kusu Kramat and visit the shrines of three Malay saints. Here devotees usually pay homage, and blessings for wealth, marriage, fertility, good health, and harmony. As of writing this blog, Keramat Temple is currently closed due to a landslide held last January.

AMENITIES IN KUSU ISLAND

HAWKERS CENTRE

Hawker Centre At Kusu Island

Kusu Island in Singapore has a designated hawker center that serves cooked food for visitors on the island. The hawker center provides different varieties of meals at affordable prices. But as of writing this blog, do note that there are no open shops, visitors are required to bring along their water bottles, food, and snacks.

TOILET

Toilet At Kusu Island In Singapore

The island has one (1) toilet located near the temple, but visitors are recommended to carry toilet papers and other sanitary amenities.

MAIN JETTY KUSU ISLAND

Jetty of Kusu Island In Singapore

The main jetty of Kusu Island serves as the walkway for passengers and docking area for the ferry. The jetty is located near the entrance of the island, visitors here can book tickets and wait for the boarding of passengers to the ferry.

cONCLUSION

Welcome To Kusu Island Sign

It was indeed a healthy getaway after visiting Kusu Island in Singapore, we can escape the busy city life of Singapore. For a day of island hopping cruise, it helps us refresh our mind and relax our body. The island is clean and well maintained which makes it ideal for good sightseeing of sceneries. Together with your family and friends, enjoy a short break by swimming on the sandy beach, listen to the splashing sea waves or feel the soothing ocean breeze on the island’s atmosphere. The island scenery is pristine that soothes to have a more quiet and peaceful experience. Most of the visitors will flock during weekends, so we would recommend visiting on weekdays. So if you want to get away from the city life, Kusu Island is the place to visit. Visitors can also combine the trip and visit the nearby island of St John’s Island.

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A wife and a mother of three toddlers | Previously working as customer service executive in a logistics supply chain | working at home mom. But in spite of this added responsibilities I still find time to travel and explore together with my family.

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