We were in a taxi on Singapore’s Sentosa Island as heavy rain was easing. We had come to visit a theme park which I was told by our driver was not actually on the island. Convincing him it was, he continued to drive us around in circles, muttering to himself, before confirming with a toll gate officer that I was definitely wrong, the park was miles away, and definitely not on the island! Lost and wondering what to do next, a glance at the island map displayed the perfect destination, Port of Lost Wonder.
On an island chock-full of destinations designed to empty your pocket quicker then you can say ‘Are we having fun yet?’, Port of Lost Wonder makes for a refreshing change. Aimed squarely at the under 12s, a modest $8 entry fee gets a child through the gate and adults join them for free. Cheery staff in striped,
pirate-inspired uniforms hand a hessian pouch containing a gold coin (used to purchase treats inside), and a Port of Lost Wonder passport to each child.
A giant pirate ship stands as the dramatic centre-piece. A clutter of slides, hoses, buckets and guns protrude from all angles, and gush, spray and dump water in a perpetual downpour of outrageous fun. Here is a theme park well-conceived, imaginative, instantly gratifying. Should the trade winds blow you to Sentosa, a wonderful time awaits at Port of Lost Wonder.
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