Singapore-Sentosa Cable Car

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Singapore-Sentosa Cable Car, part of the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network, turns the trip to Sentosa into a 100 m (328 ft) harbor-view ride above Mount Faber, HarbourFront, and Keppel Harbour. The two-line network links six stations, with classic cabins for up to 8 guests and premium SkyOrb Cabin rides on the Mount Faber Line.

Start with a SkyPass round-trip ticket if you want both lines in one booking, because it gives the best scenic overview and keeps your Sentosa route flexible.

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SkyPass tickets

Choose this section for standard Singapore Cable Car tickets, including round-trip SkyPass options that connect Mount Faber, HarbourFront, and Sentosa in one scenic plan.

Singapore: Sentosa Cable Car Sky Pass

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SkyDining experiences

Use this section if you want the cable car ride to become the main event, with dinner or food-focused formats set against the Keppel Harbour skyline.

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Sentosa attraction combos

Pick this section for bundled Sentosa days that pair the cable car with nearby island highlights such as evening shows or panoramic rides.

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5 tips for visiting the Singapore-Sentosa Cable Car

Start at HarbourFront

If you want the simplest city-side start, take the MRT to HarbourFront, use Exit B, and follow the level-2 link bridge toward HarbourFront Tower Two. You avoid the uphill road to Mount Faber, and your first cabin still gives you the harbor reveal.

Choose the right pass

If your plan is a full Sentosa day, choose a SkyPass that covers both lines. If you only want the classic harbor crossing, the Mount Faber Line is enough, while the Sentosa Line works best once you are already on the island. Matching the pass to your route keeps you from paying for rides you will not use.

Leave time between lines

The two lines do not connect in the same cabin. You change on Sentosa by walking between Sentosa Station and Imbiah Lookout Station, usually about 3 to 5 minutes plus photo temptations. Build in the transfer, and the day feels like a route instead of a scramble.

Upgrade for the glass floor

If the view under your feet matters, book a SkyOrb Cabin or ask about a one-time upgrade at the counter. These spherical cabins run on the Mount Faber Line, seat fewer people than standard cabins, and make the crossing feel more cinematic. It is the better splurge if you came for photos rather than transport.

Keep a weather backup

Heavy rain or lightning can pause the cable car with little warning. If clouds build over Keppel Harbour, keep an indoor or ground-level fallback such as Singapore Oceanarium or Madame Tussauds Singapore. That way a tropical shower changes the order, not the whole day.

Ticket types for Singapore-Sentosa Cable Car

The ticket choice is really a route choice. Decide whether you want transport-plus-views, a premium cabin, a meal in the sky, or a bundled Sentosa evening before you compare prices.

SkyPass tickets for both cable car lines

Best for first-time visitors who want the cleanest overview. A SkyPass usually makes sense when you want the Mount Faber Line harbor crossing and the Sentosa Line island hops in one plan, especially if your day includes Imbiah Lookout, Sensoryscape, or Siloso Point. Book now.

SkyOrb Cabin upgrades for photos

Choose this if the ride is your photo moment, not just your transfer. The SkyOrb Cabin runs on the Mount Faber Line, has a glass floor, lighted rings, enhanced ventilation, and a 6-person capacity, so the experience feels more private and dramatic than a standard 8-person cabin. Book now.

SkyDining for a slower evening

Great when you want the cable car to become dinner, not just the way to dinner. SkyDining works best for couples or small celebrations because the view over Keppel Harbour unfolds slowly while the cabin loops above Mount Faber and Sentosa. Book now.

Combos with Sentosa attractions

Best for visitors who want fewer separate bookings. Cable car combos often pair the ride with island experiences such as Wings of Time or SkyHelix Sentosa, which works well when you want a scenic arrival and one clear evening or panorama payoff. Book now.

Routes, views, and on-the-ground flow

The best cable car day feels simple because you understand the network before you board. The magic is in the view, but the comfort is in knowing where the cabins stop, where you transfer, and when to slow down.

Mount Faber Line across Keppel Harbour

The Mount Faber Line is the headline ride: about 1,650 m (5,413 ft) from Mount Faber to Sentosa via HarbourFront, with the harbor, cruise terminals, and island greenery sliding below you. It is the route to choose if you want the classic Singapore cable car memory, especially on your first ride into Sentosa.

Sentosa Line for island hops

The Sentosa Line is shorter and more practical, but it still gives you a bird's-eye view of beaches, trees, and island attractions. Use it when your day moves between Sensoryscape, Imbiah Lookout, and Siloso Point, especially if walking in Singapore heat would drain your group before the next stop.

The transfer point on Sentosa

The small catch is that the two lines are separate. After the Mount Faber Line, you walk from Sentosa Station toward Imbiah Lookout Station to continue on the island line. It is usually only a few minutes, but with children, photos, or a dinner reservation, those few minutes are worth protecting.

The best time for views

Late afternoon is the sweet spot if you want softer light over Keppel Harbour, but it is also when more visitors aim for photos and dinner plans. Morning is calmer, clearer after rain, and easier with families. At night, the city lights make the ride moodier, but you need to respect the 9:30 pm last boarding.

History of the Singapore Cable Car

The ride looks sleek today, but it began as one of Sentosa's earliest big tourism projects. Knowing that backstory makes the crossing feel less like a novelty ride and more like a moving piece of Singapore's leisure history.

From 1974 harbor crossing to island icon

The original system opened on February 15, 1974, linking Mount Faber, the mainland station then known around Jardine Steps, and Sentosa. For early visitors, the cabin was both transport and spectacle: a way to see Telok Blangah, Keppel Harbour, the Southern Islands, and the resort island from above.

The 2015 Sentosa Line changed the rhythm

The Sentosa Line opened on July 14, 2015, adding a second aerial experience between the island's central and western areas. That changed the cable car from a simple arrival ride into a way to pace the day between Sensoryscape, Imbiah Lookout, Siloso Point, beach time, and attractions.

SkyOrb cabins and the modern ride

In 2024, SkyOrb Cabins marked the cable car's 50th anniversary with chrome-finished spherical cabins, glass floors, and evening light rings. The fleet expanded from 7 to 20 cabins from mid-November 2025, so the premium ride is easier to book, but it still feels like the special version of the classic crossing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Mount Faber Line and the Sentosa Line?

The Mount Faber Line is the classic harbor crossing between Mount Faber, HarbourFront, and Sentosa. The Sentosa Line is the intra-island line linking Sensoryscape, Imbiah Lookout, and Siloso Point for shorter hops around the island.

How long does the Singapore Cable Car ride take?

The full Mount Faber Line crossing from Mount Faber to Sentosa via HarbourFront takes about 13 minutes one way, with shorter segments of about 6 to 7 minutes. A round trip on the Mount Faber Line usually takes 26 to 30 minutes, while the Sentosa Line round trip takes about 12 to 15 minutes.

Which Singapore Cable Car ticket should I choose?

For most first-time visitors, a SkyPass round trip is the easiest choice because it covers both the city-to-island crossing and the island line. Choose SkyPass Premium or a SkyOrb Cabin upgrade if the glass floor and smaller spherical cabin are the point of the ride.

Can I get off at the stations and continue later?

Yes, with a round-trip ticket you can alight at the stations on your line and continue the route, as long as the ticket is used within its valid day after redemption. Online tickets are generally valid for 90 days before redemption unless a product states otherwise.

Is the Singapore Cable Car wheelchair accessible?

Manual wheelchair users can take the cable car, and lifts are available at the stations. Motorized wheelchairs are not allowed in the cabins, so limited-mobility visitors should plan the station route carefully and allow extra boarding time.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The Mount Faber Line and Sentosa Line can be temporarily unavailable during inclement weather. If you are planning a sunset ride, SkyDining, or a connection to Wings of Time, leave a buffer so a weather hold does not disrupt the rest of the evening.

What should I pair with the cable car on Sentosa?

For a smooth day, pair the cable car with one nearby cluster instead of the whole island. Around Imbiah Lookout, SkyHelix Sentosa, Madame Tussauds Singapore, and Skyline Luge Sentosa are natural add-ons; for a full-day plan, continue to Universal Studios Singapore or Singapore Oceanarium.

General information

opening hours

The Singapore Cable Car Sky Network runs daily from 8:45 am to 10:00 pm, with last boarding at 9:30 pm. For scheduled maintenance in 2026, the Mount Faber Line is closed from September 2 to 9 and is expected to resume September 10; the Sentosa Line is closed from September 11 to 18 and is expected to resume September 19. Weather, private events, and short-notice changes can also affect service, so recheck the operating status before a late-day or one-line-only plan.

tickets

Standard fares are:
- Round-trip SkyPass for the Mount Faber Line and Sentosa Line: S$35 adult, S$25 child
- One-day unlimited SkyPass for both lines: S$45 adult, S$35 child
- Mount Faber Line round trip: S$33 adult, S$22 child
- Sentosa Line round trip: S$17 adult, S$12 child
- SkyOrb Cabin round trip on the Mount Faber Line: S$48 adult, S$37 child
- Round-trip SkyPass Premium with SkyOrb and the Sentosa Line: S$50 adult, S$40 child

Adult fares apply from age 13, child fares from ages 4 to 12, and children age 3 and younger ride free. A Sentosa Line ticket covers only that cable-car route and does not include any separate island admission charge. Online and resident promotions may reduce some fares; check the conditions before booking.

website

Official site: https://www.mountfaberleisure.com/attraction/singapore-cable-car/

address

Mount Faber Station
109 Mount Faber Road, Mount Faber Peak, Singapore 099203

HarbourFront Station
3 HarbourFront Place #01-02, HarbourFront Tower Two, Singapore 099254

Sentosa Station
50 Imbiah Road, Singapore Cable Car Station, Singapore 099706

Sensoryscape Station
2 Siloso Road #02-01, Singapore 098973

Imbiah Lookout Station
60 Imbiah Road #01-01, Singapore 098466

Siloso Point Station
81 Siloso Road #01-01, Singapore 098979

how to get there

The easiest public-transport approach is MRT to HarbourFront on the North East or Circle Line, then Exit B toward HarbourFront Centre and the level-2 link bridge to HarbourFront Tower Two. From there, board at level 15 for Mount Faber or Sentosa. If you are already on Sentosa, the Sentosa Express to Imbiah Station, island buses, and beach tram connections serve the island-side stations.

accessibility

Manual wheelchair users can ride the cable car and alight at any station, with lifts available at the stations. Motorized wheelchairs are not allowed inside the cabins, and strollers or prams are allowed. If step-free travel is essential, plan extra time for station lifts and staff-assisted boarding.

security

Do not bring flammable liquids or gases, lithium batteries or devices treated as flammable, motorized personal mobility devices, electric scooters, or helium balloons into the cabins. Smoking is not allowed, but light snacks and drinks are allowed if you keep the cabin clean. Standard cabins seat up to 8 guests, while SkyOrb Cabins seat up to 6.

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