The Mount Faber Leisure Group just marked one milestone with another. The new, cutting-edge SkyOrb Cabins were introduced on the Singapore Cable Car-Mount Faber route last March to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Singapore Cable Car.
Michael Syn and Buhdy Bok, the chairman and managing director of Mount Faber Leisure Group, respectively, as well as Bob Tan, the chairman and chief executive officer of Sentosa Development Corporation, graced the historic launch, which took place at the Mount Faber Peak.
The SkyOrb Cabin, created specifically for the Singapore Cable Car, is purported to be the first spherical cable car cabin with a chrome finish in history. The SkyOrb Cabins, in contrast to regular cabins, have a spherical shape that defies convention when it comes to cable car aesthetics, giving them an intriguing and futuristic appearance.
The newly constructed cabins provide visitors with an elevated experience and a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. They are equipped with glass-bottomed floors that let them see the countryside beneath their feet. Towards dusk, a mesmerising ring of lights encircles the cabin windows, evoking a futuristic atmosphere with its dazzling brilliance.
The SkyOrb Cabins’ triple window louvres at the back and double window louvres at the front have been deliberately constructed to improve air ventilation for passengers. Just seven SkyOrb Cabins will join the current fleet to provide a unique experience, enhancing the vibrancy of the Sentosa skyline.
Every SkyOrb cabin is an opulent chrome orb that soars into the sky, embodying contemporary style. According to Bok of the Mount Faber Leisure Group,“Each SkyOrb cabin, a gleaming chrome orb soaring through the sky, embodies modern design. These cabins offer guests a one-of-a-kind experience, taking them on a discovery between Mount Faber Peak and Sentosa, unveiling breathtaking views along the way,”
The SkyOrb Cabins, which were jointly designed by Mount Faber Leisure Group and the well-known cable car cabin maker CWA, are a testament to product innovation and a dedication to delivering fresh, one-of-a-kind experiences for visitors. CWA, which is based in Olten, Switzerland, and Mount Faber Leisure Group have a long-standing cooperation that dates back to 1974, when the first generation of Singapore Cable Car cabins were introduced.
The SkyOrb Cabins opened to the public on March 20, 2024, and tickets were sold at the Singapore Cable Car ticket booths at Sentosa Station and Mount Faber.
Tickets holders for the Mount Faber Line and Cable Car Sky Pass are entitled to an upgrade, good for one way travel, to a SkyOrb Cabin during their round-trip (between the Mount Faber and Sentosa Cable Car Stations). On weekdays, the upgrade costs $15 per person; on weekends and public holidays, it costs $20 per person.
