Cruisin' the world together

Jurong East Swimming Complex
21 Jurong East Street 31
Singapore 609517
Ticket/Fees:
Weekdays: SGD 1.50; SC SGD 0.80.
Weekends and holidays: SGD 2.00; SC SGD 1.00
Operating Hours:
8.00am - 9.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holidays), Closed on Monday

Singapore has 23 public swimming complexes for people to have fun and enjoy with. Among these, there are two swimming complexes with wave pool: Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex and Jurong East Swimming Complex. So these are probably the two complexes to include in you list if you want extra fun and adventure.

We first visited Jurong East Swimming Complex. It took us almost 2 hours by public transport from Sengkang to Jurong East Swimming Complex. I thought that the main attractions for visitors were the lazy river and wave pool. At certain times in the wave pool, water sprinkles from above and makes it looks like a rain storm. Aside from lazy river and wave, it also has three big slides which are colored blue, pink and yellow. These slide are for those who love adventure, speed and excitement. Yellow is the shortest but it gives the fastest speed into the water. The blue is the longest and highest; it has many spins and sharp turns. The red is in-between of both slides.

The entrance fees during weekends are S$2 for an adult and S$1 for a child. It would be fun if you rent a rubber tube for S$2 to float around the river or enjoy the wave pool. The lazy river is landscaped with waterfalls and rocks and is propelled by water jets. The tube may spin and bump into other tubes.

For food, there is a KFC upstairs and a cafe. If you want to have a picnic table, you need to be very early to get a one.


The wave pool.


The rain storm


Just enjoying the artificial wave




So what are waiting for take the plunge and visit this great water fantasy. Definitely, the kids will want to come again and again.



Getting there:
MRT
Chinese Garden MRT (EW25) 0.58 km
Lakeside MRT (EW26) 0.99 km
Jurong East MRT (EW24-NS1) 2.02 km

What to see and do:

• Competition Pool
• Wading Pool
• Wave Pool
• Lazy River
• 3 Water Slides
• Jacuzzi
• Kiddy Bubble Jet Station

VivoCity Ticket counter to Sentosa Island







Walkalator inside the Underwater world


Feeding of Stingrays

Ang Mo Kio Swimming Complex
1771 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
Singapore 569978
Tel: 6456 6821
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Thursday to Tuesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Wednesday)
Facilities 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Bedok Swimming Complex
901 New Upper Changi Road
Singapore 467355
Tel:No: 6443 5511
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Friday to Wednesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Thursday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool, 1 Learners' pool


Bishan Swimming Complex
Address: 1 Bishan Street 4
Singapore 579778
Tel: 6353 6117
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Friday to Wednesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Thursday)
Facilities : 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Bukit Batok Swimming Complex
2 Bukit Batok St. 22
Singapore 659581
Tel: 6561 0939
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Thursday to Tuesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Wednesday)
Facilities Type: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Buona Vista Swimming Complex
76 Holland Drive
Singapore 278938
Tel: 6778 7230
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Wednesday to Monday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Tuesday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex
1 Choa Chu Kang St 53
Singapore 689236
Tel: 6767 8606
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holidays), Closed on Monday
Background: Opened to the public on 1 May 01
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Toddler's Pool, 1 Wave Pool, 1 Interactive Pool, 1 Water slide, 1 River Rapid, 1 Whirlpool, 1 Spa


Clementi Swimming Complex
520 Clementi Ave 3
Singapore 129908
Tel: 6779 0577
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Monday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Co-Curricular Activities Branch Swimming Complex
21 Evans Road
Singapore 259366
Tel: 6468 8393
Operating Hours: Monday (2.30pm to 9pm), Wednesday & Friday (5.30pm to 7.30pm for competition pool), training pool (5.30pm to 9pm), Tuesday & Thursday (6pm to 9pm), Saturday (2pm to 9pm),
Sunday & Public Holidays (8am to 9pm)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching Pool


Delta Swimming Complex
900 Tiong Bahru Road
Singapore 158790
Tel: 6474 7573
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Wednesday to Monday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Tuesday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Geylang East Swimming Complex
601 Aljunied Crescent
Singapore 389862
Tel: 6745 7175
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Monday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Hougang Swimming Complex
95 Hougang Ave 4
Singapore 538830
Tel: 6386 5010
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Wednesday to Monday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Tuesday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
100 Tyrwhitt Road #01-03
Singapore 207542)
Tel: 6293 9058
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Thursday to Tuesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Wednesday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Jurong East Swimming Complex
21 Jurong East Street 31
Singapore 609517
Tel: 6896 3566 / 6563 5052
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holidays), Closed on Monday
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Wave Pool, 1
Lazy River, 3 Water Slides, 1 Jacuzzi, 1 Kiddy Fun Station Pool


Jurong West Swimming Complex
20 Jurong West St 93
Singapore 648965
Tel: 6515 5332
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Wednesday to Monday & Public Holidays), closed every Tuesday
Facilities: 1 Sheltered Competition Pool, 1 Teaching Pool, 1 Lazy River, 1 Jacuzzi, 1 Kiddy Pool, 1 Slide


Kallang Basin Swimming Complex
21 Geylang Bahru Lane
Singapore 339627
Tel: 6295 4261
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Thursday to Tuesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Wednesday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Katong Swimming Complex
111 Wilkinson Road
Singapore 436752
Tel: 6344 9609
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Wednesday to Monday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Tuesday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool


Queenstown Swimming Complex
473 Stirling Road
Singapore 148948
Tel: 6473 7269
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Thursday to Tuesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Wednesday)
Facilities Type: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Wading pool, 1 Diving Pool


Sengkang Swimming Complex
57 Anchorvale Road
Singapore 544964
Tel: 6315 3574
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Tuesday to Sunday & Public Holidays), Closed on Monday
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 2 Teaching Pool, 1 Fun Pool, 1 Jacuzzi, 8 Slides


Serangoon Swimming Complex
35-A Yio Chu Kang Road
Singapore 545552)
Tel: 6288 4606
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Friday to Wednesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Thursday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Wading Pool


Tampines Swimming Complex
505 Tampines Ave 5
Singapore 529652
Tel: 6786 1151
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Wednesday to Monday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Tuesday)
Facilities Type: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching pool, 1 Learner Pool, 1 Wading pool


Toa Payoh Swimming Complex
301 Toa Payoh Lor. 6
Singapore 319392
Tel: 6259 4808
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Wednesday to Monday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Tuesday)
Facilities Type: 1 Teaching Pool, 1 Wading Pool, 1 Training Pool


Woodlands Swimming Complex
3 Woodlands St. 13
Singapore 738600
Tel: 6269 4192
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Friday to Wednesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Thursday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching Pool, 1 Wading Pool


Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex
202 Ang Mo Kio Ave 9
Singapore 569771
Tel: 6481 9054
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Friday to Wednesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Thursday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching Pool, 1 Wading Pool


Yishun Swimming Complex
351 Yishun Ave 3
Singapore 769057
Tel: 6752 5513
Operating Hours: 8.00am - 9.30pm (Thursday to Tuesday & Public Holidays), 2.30pm - 9.30pm (Wednesday)
Facilities: 1 Competition Pool, 1 Teaching Pool, 1 Wading Pool

Photo Credit: equinoxcomplex.com

Equinox Complex – 71 storey

Equinox Complex is situated at the top of Singapore's tallest hotel; over 71 & 72 floors, 226 meters above sea level . It is the highest bar and fine dining restaurant and with a spectacular view of the wonderful city and the harbor. Enjoy panoramic views of Singapore, gorgeous during sunset and spectacular by dusk.


Restaurants:

• Equinox, Singapore's “highest” culinary landmark with world-class cuisine and spectacular views of Singapore. Seated in the elegant amphitheatre-style restaurant, be awed by three-storey high teak and rice paper lanterns, Ming-inspired wooden trellises and a luminous wall of mother of pearl.
• Jaan, Delightfully modern and idyllic, this jewel has received innumerable awards for excellence, serving a distinctive menu of neo-classic, essentialist cuisine crafted by Chef de Cuisine Ebbe Vollmer from Sweden.
• New Asia Bar, located on Level 71 steals the limelight with its classy attitude at altitude. Designed in hues of gold and amber with a majestic chandelier, engage in aesthetic panorama with stunning views, indulge in sensuous cocktails and pump the pinnacle with invigorating tunes of house, classic, new age, funk and Motown.

Opening hours: Equinox
Lunch: 12noon – 2.30pm (Mon to Sat)
Brunch: 11.00am – 2.30pm (Sun)
High Tea: 3.30pm – 5.00pm (Daily)
Dinner: 6.30pm – 11.00pm (Mon to Sun)

Jaan
Monday to Saturday
(Closed on Sunday)
Lunch: 12.00pm to 2.30pm (last order)
Dinner: 7.00pm to 10.00pm (last order)

New Asia Bar
3.00pm to 1.00am (Sun - Tue)
3.00pm to 2.00am (Wed & Thu)
3.00pm to 3.00am (Fri & Sat)

• As per nightlife establishments, a minimum age entry of 21 applies.
• A Cover charge of $25.00 nett and inclusive of 1 house pour from 9pm (Fri, Sat & Eve of Public Holiday)

Address:
Swissotel The Stamford
2 Stamford Road (Level 71 & 72,
Equinox Complex)
Singapore 178882
Tel: 6837 3322

Getting there:
Nearest Station: City Hall

For more details visit www.equinoxcomplex.com.

Photo credit: 1-altitude website

1-Altitude - 63 storey
1-Altitude is situated 282 meters above sea level, it one of Singapore’s highest dining, al fresco bar and entertainment venues. It is the highest gastro bar in the world with a spectacular panoramic 360 degree view of the city and the harbor.

Restaurants:

• 1-Altitude, the highest rooftop bar in the world
• Stella, a fine dining restaurant
• City Golf, a sports bar and indoor golf simulator

A cover charge of S$20 cover charge with one drink after 6pm. Free entry to guest of 282 lifestyle and F&B venue, and Stellar fine-dining restaurant.

Opening hours:
1-Altitude
Sun to Thu 6pm - 1am
Fri to Sat 6pm – 2am

Stella
Daily 6pm – 1am

282 and City Golf
Sun to Thu 10am – 1am
Fri to Sat 10am – 3am


Address:
1 Raffles Place #61-01
One Raffles Place Singapore 048616
(65) 6536 4930

Transport:
Nearest Station: Raffles Place
Bus Lines: 10, 70, 97, 100, 107, 128, 130, 162, 196, 532

Dress code:
Smart casual attire is required. No flip-flops or slippers allowed. No shorts and bermudas.

Age limit:
All guests must be 21 years of age to enter the establishment after 6:00pm.

For more details visit www.1-altitude.com website

Marina Bay Sands

The Sky Park is on the 57th floor of Marina Bay Sands Hotel & Casino and with a height of 200 meters in the sky. It is a stunning observation deck with a 150-meter infinity swimming pool. It is 12,400 square meters of space big enough to fit three football fields. Its dazzling landscaped gardens are home to 250 types trees and 650 types of plants. It is an architectural work of art.


The view of the hotel from ground


Walking to Marina Bay Sands Tower 3


While waiting for Edward and Dette in the Lobby





Excellent view of the city


Stunning view of Singapore central business district


Magnificent view of Esplanade Area



At the Observation Deck


Relaxing near the infinity pool




Infinity pool area



In their room


With my dear bff dette and our kids


With my dear bff dette.


The two hyper

For more details of Sky Park

Marina Bay Sands – Tower 3
10 Bayfront Ave
Singapore 018956

The Sands SkyPark is an architectural masterpiece sitting on top of the three hotel towers at Marina Bay Sands. This 1.2 hectare tropical oasis is longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and large enough to park four-and-a-half A380 jumbo jets. It extends to form the one of the world’s largest public cantilevers.
- Marina Bay Sands website

Ticket/Fees:
- S$20 for adult
- S$14 for children (aged between 2 – 12 years)
- S$17 for senior citizens (aged 65 years and above)
The Sands SkyPark Public Observation Deck, which is open to members of the public and is a ticketed area, is accessible daily from 10am-10pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 10am-11pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Getting there:
Nearest MRT Promenade

What to see and do:

• 200 meters in the sky
• Landscaped gardens are home to 250 types trees and 650 types of plants
• 12,400 square meters of space big enough to fit three football fields
• Exclusive restaurants including The Sky on 57, helmed by Singapore’s celebrity chef Justin Quek
• A spectacular public observation deck that can host hundreds of people
• A 150-meter infinity swimming pool, the world’s largest outdoor pool at that height

For more scenic pictures during our visit in Sky Park click here

For more info visit Marina Bay Sands

Marina Barrage
8 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018951

Built across the mouth of the Marina Channel, the Marina Barrage creates Singapore’s 15th reservoir, and the first in the heart of the city. With a catchment area of 10,000 hectares, or one-sixth the size of Singapore, the Marina catchment is the island’s largest and most urbanised catchment. Together with two other new reservoirs, the Marina Reservoir will boost Singapore’s water catchment from half to two-thirds of the country’s land area. The Marina Barrage is the result of Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew’s vision nearly two decades ago when he envisaged damming the mouth of the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir.
- marina barrage website

Ticket/Fees: Free
Mondays to Sundays: 10.00am - 11.00pm

Getting there:
By Car/Taxi :
From East Coast Parkway (ECP) in the direction of Vivo City, take 17A exit and turn into Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass the construction site of Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.

From Shenton Way, take Marina Marina Boulevard next to One Marina Boulevard or Central Boulevard before turning into Marina Street which connects Marina Place and Marina Boulevard before turning into Marina Mall. Drive pass the construction site of Gardens by the Bay and you will see the main entrances of Marina Barrage.

By Bus :
SBS Bus 400 or Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus
Exit from Marina Bay MRT Station. Turn at road junction and continue straight. The bus stop is about 5 mins walk from the MRT Station.

Schedule of SBS Bus 400 and Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus

By MRT :
Nearest MRT Station: Marina Bay

What to see and do:

• Water Playground - Located next to the children water play area, the Water Playground offers one of the best views of the Singapore city skyline. Children can also play the fun water play area which has a map of the Marina Catchment. Sheltered by part of the Green Roof, the venue is most suited for parties, corporate functions, and award presentations.
• Central Courtyard - The Central Courtyard is located in the middle of the Barrage. The location offers a spectacular view of Singapore’s city skyline with a water feature. Ideal for outdoor events like parties, corporate functions, award presentations and performances.
• Pump House - The Pump House at Marina Barrage uses glass and louvers for its external walls so that the interior is lit by natural lighting. This also eliminates the need for air-conditioning and reduces electricity consumption and operation costs.
• Marina Bridge- The Marina Bridge spans the Marina Channel and allows visitors to walk across both reservoir and sea all at once. The nine crest gates are housed under the Marina Bridge.
• Boat Hoist Operation - A boat hoist located at the east abutment of Marina Barrage allows vessels access between the Reservoir and the sea. The boat hoist has a maximum lifting capacity of 70 tonnes and is able to carry vessels with length up to 20m and breadth up to 6m

Hay Diary Goat Farm
No. 3 Lim Chu Kang
Agrotech Park Lane 4
Singapore 718859

Hay Dairies Pte Ltd is a goat farm with about 1000 goats of mixed breeds. It has the latest milking, pasteurizing, homogenizing and bottling machines. The farm produces very fresh milk and sells directly to its customers.

Children get to watch goats and their kids. The milking session is only in the morning and starts at 9am to11am, so bring your children during this time to widen their horizons. Demonstration and tour cost is S$3, including a free bottle of goat's milk.
You can even order the goat's milk online for regular home delivery.

Ticket/Fees: Free
Educational Tour at $3.21 per pax includes 200-ml bottle of milk and souvenir with Hay Dairies logo and an estimated 30 minutes of orientation briefing.

Opening hours is 9 am to 4 pm daily including Public Holidays.

Getting there:
By Public Transport

• Take Bus 175 from Choa Chu Kang MRT Station and get off at Lim Chu Kang Lane 4. It's a three-minute walk from there.
• SMRT 925 (Sundays & Public Holidays) – from either Woodlands Interchange or Kranji MRT station
• Kranji Express (Yellow Bus) shuttle service– departs from the Kranji MRT station every hour (fares : adults $2, kids $1)

Contact Details:
Hay Dairies Pte Ltd
No. 3 Lim Chu Kang
Agrotech Park Lane 4
Singapore 718859.
Tel: 6792 0931
Fax: 6794 1580
Website: www.haydairies.com.sg

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
Bukit Timah Core of Singapore Botanic Gardens,
1 Cluny Road

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is Asia's first children's garden. "All Life On Earth Depends on Plants" theme is created as a unique and interactive fun place where children up to 12 years of age can discover how plants provide their daily needs. Apart from plants you can see many animals in the Gardens. Animals like birds, frogs, squirrels, butterflies, dragonflies, ants, earthworms and you may even have the chance to get up-close-and-personal with an oriental whip snake and a monitor lizard.

Ticket/Fees: free
8.00am - 7.00pm (last admission at 6.30pm)
The Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is closed on Mondays (except when it falls on a designated public holiday)

Getting there:
By Car
From Bukit Timah Road - At the Bukit Timah-Kheam Hock Road junction, turn left to enter NUS Bukit Timah Campus. Turn right into Jacob Ballas Children's Garden after car park gantry.
By Public Transport
SBS Bus No. 48, 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 186 and SMRT Bus No. 67, 171. Alight along Bukit Timah Road, NUS Bukit Timah Campus bus stop.

What to see and do:

• tree house
• suspension bridge
• pond
• playground
• slide
• play and learn area
• water play area
• waterfall
• cave
• garden maze
  

Contact details:
Singapore Botanic Gardens
1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569
Telephone: 6465 0196
Fax: 6473 7983
Email: NPARKS_SBG_Visitor_Services@NPARKS.GOV.SG
Website: Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Bottle Tree Park
81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun)
Singapore 769198

Bottle Tree Park is a 7ha park. It is used to be forest and now transformed into a beautiful sanctuary of a restaurant, a pond, kampung-style buildings, mini-zoo, basketball and volleyball courts, an obstacle course and a paintball field. There is a little pond full of guppies, swordtails, goldfish etc for kids to fish. It is called the “Longkang Fishing” Pond. It cost $10 per kid to fish in the pond and a tank and net are be provided.

Getting there:
By Car
Exit from SLE (Yishun). From Lentor Avenue, turn left into Yishun Avenue 1. At the traffic light, turn right towards Sembawang Road. Keep right, then turn into Lorong Chencharu. (Opposite Sembawang Country Club and Airbase.)

By Public Transport
Take the North-South Line and alight at Khatib MRT station. It’s a 15-minute walk to Bottle Tree Park’s side entrance opposite Yishun Stadium. Or take bus from opposite Yishun Stadium bus stop Services 39, 85, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965 and 969 stop there.

What to see and do:

• Couple Swan Paddling, S$9 for 15 minutes
• Fishing, S$10.00 inclusive of tank and net
• Outdoor Courts
• Paintball
• RC Car Racing

Contacts:
Restaurant : 65 6759-7077
Office: 65 6759-5771
Fax: 65 6759-5796
Website: www.bottletree.com.sg