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Singapore River Sightseeing Cruise

Traditional boats docked along the Singapore River with city buildings in the background.
Sightseeing boat docked at Clarke Quay, Singapore River, with a person preparing for a tour.
Boat on Singapore River with city skyline and Singapore Flyer in the background.
Elgin Bridge over Singapore River with cruise boat and city skyline.

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Experience Singapore from the water with a 40-minute ride in a traditional bumboat—an unforgettable and unique way to explore Lion City. Operator: Singapore River Cruise Pte. Ltd.

4.6/5

(2,494)

Mai Ngoc Huy

Mai

Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A must-do in Singapore! The cruise offered beautiful photo opportunities along Boat Quay and the Merlion. I learned a lot about the city’s history from the audio guide. Everything was well-organized, and the boat staff were friendly. It’s a short trip but absolutely worth it
Sharon Brown

Sharon

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Booked tickets last Sunday for a trip to Singapore in OCTOBER. You have now asked me three times in the last week to tell you how my river cruise went, how about we wait until I have actual been ?....... And no, strangely enough I'm not going to be uploading a picture of it
Linda Lay

Linda

Sep 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The visit was way above my expectations. Ihadread reviews about not visiting during the day as it is too hot but the domes are fully air conditioned. There was an interesting surprise around every corner. Jurassic Park was my favourite
    • Enjoy a 40-min traditional heritage bumboat cruise with open-air views & English commentary, from Clarke Quay to Marina Bay’s modern skyline.

    • Sights covered: Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Raffles Landing Site, Parliament House, Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum, Esplanade.

    • Spot the historic site where Sir Stamford Raffles first landed in 1819, marking the start of Singapore’s modern history.

    • Sail past the world-famous triple-tower hotel crowned with its SkyPark, a star of Singapore’s skyline.

    • Upgrade to a WaterB cruise with flexible boarding, add Gardens by the Bay, or enjoy chilli crab riverside at House of Seafood after your ride.

    • 40-minute sightseeing cruise

    • Traditional heritage-style bumboat

    • Pre-recorded English commentary onboard

    • Boarding from Clarke Quay Jetty

    • 40 passengers on the boat

    • River cruise by WaterB (as per option selected)

    • Admission to Gardens by the Bay (as per option selected)

      • Entry to Flower Dome (as per option selected)

      • Jurassic World: The Exhibition at Cloud Forest (as per option selected)

    • Chili Crab and Seafood experience (as per option selected)

  • TOTAL DURATION40 minutes
    FREQUENCYBoats run daily and depart every 15–30 minutes.
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTUREArtScience Museum
    LAST DEPARTUREArtScience Museum

    1 Boarding point

    Clark Quay

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    ArtScience Museum

    ArtScience Museum

    Marina Bay Sands

    Marina Bay Sands

    Esplanade

    Esplanade

    Merlion Park

    Merlion Park

    Fullerton Hotel

    Fullerton Hotel

    Parliament House

    Parliament House

    Raffles Landing Site

    Raffles Landing Site

    Asian Civilisations Museum

    Asian Civilisations Museum

    TOTAL DURATION40 minutes
    FREQUENCYBoats run daily and depart every 30 minutes.
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
    FIRST DEPARTUREArtScience Museum
    LAST DEPARTUREArtScience Museum

    4 Boarding points

    Bayfront North

    Get direction

    Merlion Park

    Get direction

    Fort Canning

    Get direction

    Eu Tong Sen

    Get direction

    Sights covered

    ArtScience Museum

    ArtScience Museum

    Marina Bay Sands

    Marina Bay Sands

    Esplanade

    Esplanade

    Merlion Park

    Merlion Park

    Fullerton Hotel

    Fullerton Hotel

    Parliament House

    Parliament House

    Raffles Landing Site

    Raffles Landing Site

    Asian Civilisations Museum

    Asian Civilisations Museum

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

  • 4.6
    2,494 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Mai Ngoc Huy

    Mai

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    A must-do in Singapore! The cruise offered beautiful photo opportunities along Boat Quay and the Merlion. I learned a lot about the city’s history from the audio guide. Everything was well-organized, and the boat staff were friendly. It’s a short trip but absolutely worth it
    Judith Hewitt

    Judith

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    4/5
    It was well organised, the commentary was good but a bit intermittent so kept cutting out before finished - the sites we saw we did get good views to take photos The seats are wooden so be mindful of this
    Sharon Potter

    Sharon

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Was a smooth ride, got to see a lot from the boat, enjoyed the commentary with the history of Singapore.
    Jacqueline Orner

    Jacqueline

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Not overcrowded. A lovely relaxing way to end our holiday.
    Madeleine Scully

    Madeleine

    Oct 2025
    Verified booking
    5/5
    Excellent staff, very god commentary and interesting route
  • Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck

    Monday11:00am - 09:00pmlast entry 08:30pm
    Tuesday11:00am - 09:00pmlast entry 08:30pm
    Wednesday11:00am - 09:00pmlast entry 08:30pm
    Thursday11:00am - 09:00pmlast entry 08:30pm
    Friday11:00am - 09:00pmlast entry 08:30pm
    Saturday11:00am - 09:00pm
    Sunday11:00am - 09:00pm

    Singapore Flyer

    Monday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Thursday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Friday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Saturday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:30pm
    Sunday10:00am - 10:00pmlast entry 09:30pm
  • What’s not allowed:

    • Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

    • Pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    • Smoking on board is strictly not allowed.

    • Re-entry after getting off the boat is not permitted.

    Accessibility:

    • Wheelchair and stroller access is not guaranteed on all boats.

    • Service animals are allowed onboard.

    Additional information:

    • Meeting point: Clarke Quay Jetty.

    • You can use this ticket anytime within 3 months from the date of purchase.

    • Boarding is on a first-come, first-served basis, no fixed slot.

    • Marina Bay may be closed from 5:30pm to 9:00pm on select Saturdays and National Day.

    • In case of bad weather, departure may be delayed or postponed.

    • Singapore River Cruise: The route starts at Clarke Quay and continues through Boat Quay, Parliament House, Raffles Landing Site, the Asian Civilisations Museum, Fullerton Hotel, Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands, ArtScience Museum, and the Esplanade, before looping back to Clarke Quay.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    Ticket redemption points

    • Please check your final voucher for the ticket redemption point details and specific instructions.

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