Pulau Hantu

Pulau Hantu is a pair of small islets — Pulau Hantu Besar and Pulau Hantu Kechil — located south of Singapore's main island in the Western Islands planning area. Linked by a shallow lagoon at low tide, it is known for its sheltered sandy beaches, fringing coral reefs and rich marine biodiversity. Popular for day trips, the island offers snorkeling, diving, fishing and camping away from the urban mainland, accessible only by private charter boat.

Visitors can expect two small islands with sheltered lagoons, sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs. The islands are uninhabited and low-key, with basic shelters, toilets and jetties but no shops or food outlets. Activities centre on swimming in the lagoons, snorkeling and scuba diving on the reefs, fishing, intertidal walks at low tide, photography and overnight camping. Access is only by chartered boat, so visits are typically planned as half-day or day trips.

Pulau Hantu's name means Ghost Island in Malay, linked to local folklore about duelling warriors whose ghosts haunt the islands. The islands were historically uninhabited islets south of Singapore used by fishermen and later noted for their reefs. Land reclamation and shelter construction were carried out to support recreational use.

The island is culturally notable for its Malay name and associated ghost legends that explain the two islets. It is valued locally as a recreational fishing, diving and camping getaway representing Singapore's Southern Islands leisure culture.