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Visiting St John’s Island

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The St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory is nestled on a hill beside the SFA Marine Aquaculture Centre on St John's Island.

For registered researchers, please log in here to access information on the staff ferry.

For visitors, ferry services to St John’s Island are available from Marina South Pier, which is walking distance from Exit B of Marina South Pier MRT station. Details of the ferry schedules can be found below:

Water taxis can also be hired from Marina South Pier should you plan to visit St John's Island outside of scheduled ferry service hours.
More information on water taxis can be found here.

For international visitors, please ensure that your passport has at least 6 months validity if you are not a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. Travellers with a travel document from a visa-requiring country or region must apply for a visa before arrival to Singapore. Details on visa requirements and applications can be found on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website. Please be reminded that all travelers must submit their SG Arrival Card (SGAC) at least 3 days before their arrival to Singapore (unless travelling through Woodlands or Tuas Checkpoints).

More information to prepare for your stay at SJINML can be found here.

We look forward to your visit.