Dates: 10 Oct–8 Nov 2026 · ferries hourly from 7am; last ferry back from Kusu 7pm
Every year Kusu Island hosts a pilgrimage season, this year from 10 October to 8 November 2026, says the Singapore Land Authority. Visitors pray at the Da Bo Gong Temple and the keramat of Syed Abdul Rahman, his mother Nenek Ghalib and sister Puteri Fatimah. Ferries run hourly from Marina South Pier from 7am.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Kusu Island, Southern Islands
Best for
Seeing a living pilgrimage tradition on an island
Budget
Ferry from S$12 (child) / S$16 (adult, weekdays)
Time to allow
Half a day (suggestion)
Nearest MRT
Marina South Pier, for the ferry
Good to know
Weekdays are less crowded, SLA says
Why go?
It’s the one time of year the island fills with pilgrims, an unusual heritage experience close to the city.
The ferry ride gives views of the southern islands and the city skyline (suggestion).
What to do
01 · Visit the temple and the keramat
The Da Bo Gong Temple and the keramat, the shrine of Syed Abdul Rahman, Nenek Ghalib and Puteri Fatimah, are the focus of the pilgrimage, according to SLA.
02 · Plan the crossing
Only Singapore Island Cruise & Ferry Services runs ferries in the season, from Marina South Pier (31 Marina Coastal Drive #01-04).
Hourly from 7am; the last ferry leaves Marina South Pier at 5pm and the last one back from Kusu leaves at 7pm.
For temple etiquette, see our temples and mosques guide.
Plan your visit
Address
Kusu Island; ferries from Marina South Pier, 31 Marina Coastal Drive #01-04, Singapore
Opening hours
10 Oct to 8 Nov 2026; ferries hourly from 7am; last ferry from Marina South Pier 5pm; last ferry from Kusu 7pm
Getting there
Marina South Pier MRT, then the ferry terminal
Tickets or booking
Adult S$16 (Mon–Fri) or S$18 (weekends and public holidays); child aged 1 to 12 S$12. Book at islandcruise.com.sg or the counter (tel 6534 9339) and show your confirmation email
Accessibility
The keramat is up a flight of steps (suggestion; check before you go)
Before you go
- No overnight stays or pets are allowed on the island during the season.
- The bumboat jetty has been closed since 24 April 2025, so use the licensed ferry.
- Dress modestly for the temple and the keramat (suggestion).
- Check the haze and weather before you go: in October 2026 some outdoor programmes in Singapore were closed or cut short because of haze.
Kusu Island
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · Singapore Land Authority – Kusu Pilgrimage Season 2026 · Singapore Island Cruise & Ferry Services – tickets
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Stefan Fussan (CC BY-SA 4.0); Psyduckk (CC0); Kbseah (CC BY-SA 4.0); LN9267 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Details come from the official pages linked below, checked on 21 October 2026. Photos are freely licensed from Wikimedia Commons and show the actual place unless the caption says otherwise. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.