Keppel Island/atas island

(Marina@Keppel Bay)

If you are looking to get a feel of an exuberant marina lifestyle, a place to hang out with close friends, watch stars with your girlfriend or simply want a departure from the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Singapore, this is the place to be. This is the place the "ATAS" people wish we never know, but now its public. Woo Hoo!

GR drove me here one weekend (for those with own vehicle, the underground car park charges a flat fee of $3 per entry) some time ago. It was my first time here and as we entered, I was pleasantly treated with an eye feast of splendour and exquisiteness from its architecture.

(Fine food at Prive and TCC)

(The iconic 245m Cable-stay bridge between mainland and island)

(View of Caribbean at Keppel Bay from the island)

(Relaxed people)

As we walked around the island, I indulge myself in the slow pace of activities which made me calm and relaxed. Most people were in small groups and chatting among themselves. The environment around the bay is rather cooling with occasional pleasing sea breezes to calm the soul.

(one of the many yatchs at the dock)

(Overview of yatch dock)

There were many yatchs docked in the bay. They come in a variety of sizes with the smallest one being the one in the pic above to bigger ones which are like 2-3 times the size of that. The place is in fact specially designed with yachting and yacht owners in mind. It aims to aid in the promotion of Singapore's yacthing community through advancing knowledge, enjoyment and participation in yachting and nautical arts. I suspect that some of the bigger yachts might even be available through rental for private functions like birthday parties.

(leading pathways)

(Park pavillion)

Further away from the main building's restaurants, there is a small left path which leads into a small park. Along the path there are park pavillions for people to rest or to seek shelter from the heat if its during the daytime.

(grass patch at the end of the park)

The area is scenic with lots of unobstructed sky view and fresh air. It's a good place to hang out. And you're into cycling, we saw some cyclists around too. You could also make the island part of your cycling route :)



How to get there?

(Keppel Island architectural model)

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Whether by foot or by car, the only way to Keppel Island is through Keppel Bay Drive which is a narrow road after the habourfront traffic junction and right before Carribean at Keppel Bay condominium.

Car: It's easy to miss it so keep your eyes peeled for a small direction sign at the entrance of the road.

Bus services: (SBS Transit) 10, 30, 57, 93, 97, 100, 131, 143, 145, 166,
(SMRT) 188, 963

MRT: Habourfront station

Been there? Share with us your experience!