Under canopy, the descent is a slow-motion tour. On a clear day, the visibility stretches all the way to the coastlines of Malaysia and Indonesia. You can see the ships queued at the horizon waiting to enter the world’s busiest port. You can spot the green splashes of nature reserves nestled amidst the concrete. It is in these quiet minutes, dangling from silk and strings, that the true density and planning of Singapore’s urban design become apparent.
Two minutes might sound short, but physically, it is equivalent to doing 50 pushups. In that time, you will float 10–15 feet off the net, spin out of control, get corrected by your instructor, and finally, for a glorious 10 seconds, achieve perfect stability. For an extra fee, your instructor will take you on a "high fly," where they grab you and fly up to the top of the 56-foot chamber, giving you a bird’s eye view of Sentosa before swooping back down. skydive singapore
For those who refuse to accept indoor flying as "real" skydiving, the solution is the in Johor, Malaysia. Located just 90 minutes by car from the Singapore Woodlands Checkpoint, Desaru offers the closest outdoor skydiving experience to Singapore. Under canopy, the descent is a slow-motion tour