About Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Changi Point Ferry Terminal is a small coastal ferry terminal at Changi Point in eastern Singapore. It serves as the main gateway for bumboat services to Pulau Ubin and occasionally Pulau Ketam. Located near Changi Village, the terminal consists of a jetty, waiting area and ticket counters overlooking the Johor Strait, and is notable for providing access to one of Singapore's last kampong islands.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, functional waterfront terminal with a covered waiting area, ticket counters and a jetty extending into the sea. The setting is coastal and open, with views of Pulau Ubin across the strait, moored bumboats and fishing boats. Visitors queue for shared bumboats that depart when full, purchase tickets at counters, and board via the jetty. The area around the terminal includes Changi Village eateries and a coastal park.
Key highlights
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Main gateway for bumboat ferry service to Pulau Ubin
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Scenic coastal views across the Johor Strait
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Traditional 12-passenger bumboat experience
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Proximity to Changi Village and Changi Beach Park
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Access point for Chek Jawa Wetlands on Pulau Ubin
History of Changi Point Ferry Terminal
Changi Point has long served as a coastal embarkation point for fishing communities and island residents. The ferry terminal developed as the primary link between mainland Singapore and Pulau Ubin, sustaining the island's kampong community and later supporting tourism to Pulau Ubin after it became a conserved nature and heritage area.
Culture & Context
The terminal is culturally significant as the access point to Pulau Ubin, which preserves Singapore's last kampong village lifestyle. The bumboat crossing is a distinctive local transport tradition and connects visitors to the island's heritage, nature and rural character.
Route
| By road | Located at 51 Lorong Bekukong off Changi Village Road, accessible by taxi and private car with parking near Changi Village |
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