Along with the other G+ members, I attended the media launch of the Singapore City Pass on 31 Aug, Tuesday morning.
Tourist & Transit Hub over at Singapore Flyer. This was our meeting point and also where we registered and got our SmarTap Tag. This is where you can purchase your very own Singapore City Pass too!
We were VIPS! XD
The Singapore City Pass, it's really small and cute. Just like a postage stamp! It can be used as a fridge magnet after using it or a phone sticker!
This is the SmarTap Tags which is also the Singapore City Pass. It uses the RDIF technology which enables the card to be loaded with admissions to attractions, meal vouchers, gift vouchers, concert events etc. You might wonder why do we need to get this card when you can just buy the tickets to individual attractions etc. The answer is, you can save up to 45% when you get this card! You also save the time you have to queue and purchase the tickets!
Using the day's event as an example, I am going to tell you roughly how this card works!
This pass can be purchase online or at the Tourist Transit Hub where you will select the attractions available you want to visit etc.
On that day, we were to board the Funvee bus all the way to Sentosa to Underwater World. Therefore, the cards are programmed to allow us admission to both the Funvee and Underwater World.
Here's the Funvee bus~
Normally we would need to purchase the ticket on the bus or buy them beforehand. But with the Singapore City Pass, we just need to tap when we board the bus!
We just have to simply tap our SmarTap Tag~
Then it will be processed and there will be records on the card that we have used the Funvee Bus Ride.
Now, onboard the Funvee Bus. We sat at the open roof area although it's quite sunny! But the wind was strong when the bus started moving so it's quite ok! XD
Flyer as backdrop!
With Joanna~~ XD
Marina Bay Sands. Beautiful shot right?
My messy hair proves how windy it was.:P
Soon, we reach Sentosa where our next destination is located at!
Underwater World!
With the Singapore City Pass, we just have to tap at the ticketing counters and head in! No need to buy tickets! Save time!! XD
And we're headed to the Dolphin Lagoon!
I was super excited as it was first time I step foot into Underwater World, and I am going to see the PINK DOLPHINS!
A group photo before we proceed to the Dolphin Suite where the Press Launch is held.
The Dolphin Suite~
We get to enjoy a Dolphin show in the comfort of the suite! I love the dolphins!
Then we had a speech by Mr Ang Eu Khoon, Managing Director of City Tours.
I scored a photo with the dolphins, spot them in the corner! LOL!!
So, have you got a rough idea how the Singapore City Pass works now? It's actually very simple!
You just have to choose the package you want when you purchase the pass either online or at the Tourist Hubs. Then you just have to tap the card at the various locations to gain admissions etc.
I personally felt that this is an awesome gift for our overseas friends! We just have to buy them a card loaded with places that they would love to visit and let them hop on a trip of fun without having to waste precious time over buying tickets and queuing etc. Imagine needing to visit like 5 places and having to buy the tickets 5 times. Those precious time can be spent on the attractions itself!
Even for us Singaporeans, I felt that we could also get ourselves one of these and go on a trip to certain attractions that we have never been too or never felt the need to.
Do visit
http://www.singaporecitypass.com/ for more information of the Singapore City Pass and the various attractions partners they currently have! XD
Oh and you can go to this Youtube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hllEdXdA2gA to take a look at the feature on CNA about the Singapore City Pass!
