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Sisters
Islands Two separate islands each with rich coral reefs and sandy shores. Swimming, camping. Uniquely Singapore! The reefs of Sisters Islands are only 15 minutes from the city centre by fast boat! More about our city reefs. The Legend of the Sisters Islands Legend tells of a poor widow who had two pretty daughters, Minah and Linah who were very close to each other. After the widow died, the sisters left the village to live with a distant uncle. One unfortunate day, Linah met a group of pirates while fetching water from a well near the sea. Frightened, she ran home with the pirate chief giving chase. At the uncle's home, brandishing a dagger, he made known his wish to marry Linah. That night, the two sisters wept bitterly in each other's arms. When dawn broke, the pirate chief and 16 of his men came to take Linah away. Clinging to each other, they were forced apart by the pirates, and Linah was carried away. The desperate Minah swam after the boat but was drowned and Linah dived into the stormy waters in grief. The next day, the villagers were shocked to see two islands at the spot where the two sisters had drowned. The two tranquil islands, called Subar Laut and Subar Darat, was henceforth known as Sisters Island. The Two Sisters Big Sister island (Subar Laut) faces the open sea while Little Sister island (Subar Darat) faces the mainland. The two islands are separated by a narrow but deep channel. Currents through this channel can be very dangerous. It is NOT possible to swim from one island to the other. What to see and do? Their beaches laze in the sun and warm blue waters make snorkeling a favourite pastime. Shady palms and tree and beach shelters and conveniences make these islands popular with picnickers and campers. The Sisters islands are home to some Long-tailed macaques. These monkeys can be aggressive. Please leave them alone and do not feed them. Do not leave food unattended and dispose of your rubbish properly into the monkey-proof bins provided. Marine life on the Sisters The islands are home to some of our richest reefs. A wide variety of hard and soft corals are found here. Commonly encountered animals include giant clams, seahorses and octopuses.  Sometimes, the visibility at our Southern Islands can be spectacular! |
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