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Kusu (Turtle) Island

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Kusu Island K usu Island is a getaway island approximately 5.6 km from Singapore with pristine beaches. It takes about 15 minutes approximately by ferry from Marina South Pier. St. John’s and Sister Islands are few islands lying on the south of Singapore between  the Singapore mainland and straits of Singapore.  Saint John's Island St. John’s Island served as a quarantine centre for immigrants and later it was used as a holding centre for political detainees. In 1975, the island was turned into a holiday haven with lagoons, shady paths and picnic spots, making it a popular weekend venue. Sister Islands are home to some of Singapore's richest reef. A wide variety of corals can be found in the waters surrounding the islands. For those making their own trip, Singapore Island Cruise provides ferry services every half an hour starting at 7 a.m to Kusu and St.John's Island. To Sister Islands only Private Water Taxis are available. My passion for ph