Take a cable-car ride in style

Take a cable-car ride in style

FANCY sipping champagne while taking in a panoramic view of Keppel Harbour and Sentosa, all in the comfort of a crystal-adorned, glass-bottomed cable car with plush leather seats?

Now you can, at a whopping $888 for a round trip. This VIP cabin which carries up to four passengers is decked out with Austrian Swarovski crystals, and boasts ambient lighting and a state-of- the-art sound system.

Half of the proceeds from this cabin will go to a charity that is yet to be decided upon. The special cable car is part of the revamped cable-car system that links Mount Faber to Sentosa.

The renowned attraction, dubbed the Jewel Cable Car ride, reopens today after a 10- month hiatus and a $36-million overhaul. Its completion marks the end of a five-year masterplan by Mount Faber Leisure Group to turn the location into a lifestyle destination.

Ms Susan Teh, the group's chief executive, said: "It's a historic moment for all of us. This unique cabin is something that will differentiate us from the rest of the world as it delivers a dazzling experience for Singaporeans and tourists alike."

Those who prefer a more affordable ride can hop on one of the 67 black-and-chrome regular cabins, each of which holds up to eight people. Previously, each cable car could take only six people at a time.

A one-way journey which takes around 13 minutes at a speed of 3m per second costs $24 for adults, while a return trip is $26. These used to cost $17.90 and $18.90, respectively.

Children aged three to 12 years now pay $14 for a one-way ride and $15 for a round trip, while those aged below three years ride for free.

-News courtesy of Omy-