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John's Island 41ha, mangroves, coral reefs, rocky shores and natural sandy shores. Swimming, camping and chalets. Uniquely Singapore! The reefs of St. John's Island are only 15 minutes from the city centre by fast boat! More about our city reefs. St. John's Island houses several government facilities, but there are still portions of the island accessible to the public. There are also short stretches of natural shores that have some of the most exquisite corals and other reef life. These shores are rather delicate so please be gentle when visiting them. There is also a small patch of mangroves. History of St. John's Island A former quarantine station for leprosy cases and a penal settlement for political prisoners and ringleaders of secret societies. St. John's island today In recent times, the western end of the island hosts a $30million Marine Aquaculture Centre. This large hilly island also has swimming lagoons, beaches, picnic grounds, trekking routes and soccer fields. Marine life of St. John's Island St. John's natural shores is ringed by coral reefs with a variety of hard and soft corals. Commonly encountered animals include an unusually large number of land hermit crabs, and many more sea cucumbers than elsewhere in the Southern Shores.  St. John's Island also has small patches of mangroves, which shelters a rare variety of mangrove tree. Getting there There is a daily ferry from Marina South Pier currently provided by Singapore Island Cruise, see their website for their latest charges and ferry schedule. You can also hire a fast work boat from Marina South Pier. Rates will have to be negotiated with the operator. The work boats operate 24-hours, but the booking desks at the Pier only opens during office hours. |
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