Sisters' island is very famous for diving. It is recommended for experienced divers only as the current is quite strong.

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Untouched, unspoilt and undeveloped and hardly 40 minutes away for those wanting to get away from the busy city life - and a passport is not required. The only developments at these islands are the jetties and basic amenities like toilets, benches, dustbins, barbeque pits and shelters. the place is peaceful and tranquil. The larger island is called 'Pulau Subar Laut' and the smaller is called 'Pulau Subar Darat'. The only permanent inhabitants are a group of monkeys who do not bother visitors. The vegetation consist of casuarina trees and sea hibiscus. The larger island has a paved walkway. Visitors can take shelter in the 19 wooden huts or have a barbeque at the tables which have benches. There are 4 lagoons to swim in and the beaches are clean. The waters are good for snorkelling and scuba diving though this is recommended only for experienced divers as the currents are quite strong.

Total size for both islands is 7.9 hectares and its location is approximately 1 km south of Sentosa Island.

A long time ago lived a pair of beautiful sisters, Minah & Lina, who shared a bond so strong that nothing can separate them. But one day, the notorious chief of the Orang Laut met and fell in love with Lina. Despite the sisters' pleas, the chief took her away and forced her into the sampan. Just then, the sky turned dark and a storm broke out. As Minah made a final attempt to save her sister from leaving the jetty, a large wave came and engulfed her. On seeing this, Lina freed herself from her captors and jumped into the sea to join Minah.

The storm subsided but nowhere can the sisters be found. Instead, two islands emerged from where they had drowned. Called Subar Laut (3.9 ha) & Subar Darat (1.7ha), the two small islands are now known as Sisters' Islands. It was said that every year on that very day when the sisters turned into islands, there will always be storm and rain.

There are no regular ferry service to the island. A water taxi from Jardine Steps or Clifford Pier will cost about S$50 an hour and takes between six to twelve passengers.