Where is Ubin? Pulau Ubin is off Changi Point, accessible via
Changi jetty (public bumboats) and Marina Country Club (guests of
Ubin Lagoon Resort). For the full map on the NParks website (scroll
to the bottom of the NParks webpage)
How do I get to Pulau Ubin? Take a bumboat from Changi Jetty, which
is near the Changi Village Hawker Centre. Location map of Changi
Jetty.
The bumboats will take you to Ubin Jetty. Cost: $2/person. Maximum
12 passengers. Just join the queue and the boats will leave when
they have 12 persons. If there are less than 12 persons, you might
have to wait a little while until enough people turn up. Or you can
pay for 12 persons.
Bumboat operators run from sunrise to sunset. You can make special
arrangements with the operators for trips after dark.
Getting around on Ubin: Ubin is ideal for leisurely strolls. There
are well-marked roads and trails to explore. Stop by the NParks
Information Kiosk near Ubin jetty for a free map and information on
the latest happenings.
Cycling is another great way to explore Ubin. Bicycles can also be
rented. The friendly bicycle rental people can tell you more about
Ubin and advise you on where and how to go to various places of
interest. There are also free guided cycling tours.
Also available for hire are 'taxis' comprising panel vans that can
take up to 12 persons, or passenger cars for 4 persons. During the
weekends, plenty of drivers wait at Ubin jetty for potential
passengers. These can be hired by the hour as well as for specific
destinations. Many of the drivers are experienced and can bring you
to special places or to look for special things. Rates are
negotiated before the journey begins. Van drivers will give you
their name cards so you can call or page them on your handphones
when you are ready to go home, or you can pre-arrange a pick-up
time upon your arrival.
For more info: http://www.wildsingapore.com/ubin/
