Can we go Pulau Hantu?
There are no regular ferries to Pulau Hantu. You can charter a fast work boat from West Coast Pier to take you there. You have to pass through Immigration Control at West Coast Pier to get to the boat.
Is Pulau Hantu real?
Pulau Hantu Pulau Hantu is actually made up of two islets: Hantu Besar (Big Ghost) and Hantu Kecil (Little Ghost). Despite the horror stories, Pulau Hantu is, today, a popular haunt among fishing and snorkeling enthusiasts due to its waters which are rich in colourful corals and varied aquatic organisms.
How do I get to Hantu Island Singapore?
You can either take a taxi from Vivocity taxi stand or take a Sentosa express from level 3 of Vivocity. The busses which will take you to the Island are busses with no 166, 30, 97, 100, 145, 65, 93, 143, 10, 855, 80, 188, 93, 30, and 131.
Can we overnight at Pulau Hantu?
Camping is free at Pulau Hantu but you will need to obtain a permit from Sentosa and provide Southern Islands Management with all the necessary information at least seven days in advance.
Where is Pulau Hantu located?
Singapore
Pulau Hantu is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore. Pulau Hantu is actually made up of two islets: Pulau Hantu Besar (Big Ghost Island) and Pulau Hantu Kechil (Little Ghost Island), with a total area of 12.6 hectares.
What Hantu means?
Hantu is the Malay and Indonesian word for spirit or ghost. In modern usage it generally means spirits of the dead but has also come to refer to any legendary invisible being, such as demons. In its traditional context the term also referred to animistic nature spirits or ancestral souls.
Why is Sentosa called Pulau Blakang Mati?
According to Bennett (1834), the name Belakang Mati was only given to the hill on the island by the Malay villagers on the island. The Malay name for this island is literally translated as “dead back” or “behind the dead”; belakang means “at the back” or “behind” or “after”; mati means “dead”.
Is camping illegal in Singapore?
With camping no longer permitted at Changi Beach Park, Noordin Beach in Pulau Ubin, and Sisters’ Islands, you’re only legally allowed to camp at 5 places in Singapore. Here’s a guide to them all!
Why is Sentosa connected to death?
The name Sentosa translates as “peace and tranquility” in Malay, which was in turn derived from the Sanskrit term Santosha, meaning “contentment, satisfaction”. Sentosa was formerly known as Pulau Belakang Mati which in Malay means the “Island of Death Behind”.
How big is Pulau Hantu Island in Singapore?
Pulau Hantu is located to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore. Pulau Hantu is actually made up of two islets: Pulau Hantu Besar (Big Ghost Island) and Pulau Hantu Kechil (Little Ghost Island), with a total area of 12.6 hectares.
What to do in Pulau Hantu at low tide?
When there is a low tide, one can walk over the sandbar that connects the two islands. For Singaporeans, Pulau Hantu is a popular destination for snorkeling and scuba. Although it is sometimes threatened by poor visibility , it is a good place for seeing coral reefs.
Where are the ghosts of Pulau Hantu located?
Pulau Hantu was where ancient Malay warriors once had fierce duels to the death and their ghosts are said to wander on the island. In particular, there were once two great warriors locked in a ferocious battle at sea.
What are the names of the islets in Pulau Hantu?
Pulau Hantu is actually made up of two islets: Hantu Besar (Big Ghost) and Hantu Kecil (Little Ghost). Hantu Besar has two swimming lagoons and a public toilet with fresh water. Both islets have shelters and picnic areas. The current island is the result of massive reclamation.