Sentosa Island

Universal Studios

As we hadn’t visited Sentosa Island for 8 years, we thought it was worth a revisit to see what changes had happened during this time. 

There was a lot of construction going on the last time and we could get to see the finished project.  The Universal Studio’s was massive.  Obviously we didn’t get to experience all the attractions, we had a good wander around the expansive area and look around the numerous restaurants, water features and gardens.  The Merlion still makes an impressive backdrop as it looms up in the background.

There are six resorts within this complex offering six different themes and seven attraction zones so it is definitely a destination within itself.

The mighty Merlion looms up in the background

Fort Siloso

From when Singapore became a British colony, this fort was established to defend the harbour from attack.  There were 27 gun batteries installed facing the water.

The forts were built to defend Singapore against invasion by sea from the south.  However, during the Battle of Singapore in February 1942, the guns were turned 180 degrees inland to fire at Japanese forces approaching Singapore from the north.

Fort Siloso was converted into a military museum in 1974, displaying its history and guns.  Other coastal guns from different parts of Singapore were brought here for display as well.

The area was very well restored and as most people know, Scotty was in his element wandering around the displays and taking in the history and information.

Battery Command Post at Fort Siloso

Beaches

No island would complete without pristine white sandy beaches.  Even though these beaches have been enhanced by man, they were non-the-less impressive along with the man-made islands formed along this short stretch of island coastline.

We did spoil ourselves at one of the many Beach Clubs and sat and sipped on a beer and wine but at $34 for the two, there was only one round we were willing to go for.

Our one and only round of drinks at the Ola Beach Club

Enjoy the short video of some of our highlights on our trip to Sentosa Island.