Sightseeing Cruises

Singapore River Sightseeing Cruise by WaterB

Cruise the Singapore River on a modern semi-open boat with open views.

Board from four convenient points, including Bayfront and Merlion Park.

See top landmarks along the river in a quick 40-minute ride.

Enjoy onboard English commentary for easy context as you go.

A simple, flexible sightseeing option that fits easily into your plans.

40-minute sightseeing cruise

Modern, semi-open boat

Pre-recorded English commentary onboard

Choose from 4 boarding points: Bayfront North, Merlion Park, Eu Tong Sen, Fort Canning

50 passengers on the boat

Live guide

Hotel pick-up or drop-off

TOTAL DURATION40 minutes
FREQUENCYBoats run daily and depart every 30 minutes.
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
4 Boarding points
Bayfront North
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Fort Canning
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Merlion Park
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Eu Tong Sen
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Sights covered
ArtScience Museum
Marina Bay Sands
Esplanade
Merlion Park
Fullerton Hotel
Parliament House
Raffles Landing Site
Asian Civilisations Museum

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Sanjeev G
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Extra ordinary lovely wonderful tour, it was very good informative with music . To make more joyful attach light food bar also. I will recommend to my all friends to join the same when ever possible.
Pavel A
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Other perspectives from shore view. Good one!
Ankit M
Family
Verified booking
May 2026
It is calming and smooth to ride along the river
Malathi J
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Very enjoyable experience by the river cruise by waterb. The ride was pleasant, smooth and covered all the important areas along the route.
Mariea S
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Lovely river cruise and we were able to catch some of the Spectra show at Marina Bay.

Enjoy a flexible river cruise with multiple boarding points, making it easy to fit into your plans.

Getting started

Head to any of the four boarding points—Bayfront North, Merlion Park, Eu Tong Sen, or Fort Canning—and present your ticket before boarding. Arrive a little early to check in and secure your spot.

What to expect

This 40-minute cruise takes you along Singapore’s historic river, offering a mix of city landmarks and waterfront views.

Multiple boarding points: Choose from four convenient locations across the city, so you can start your cruise wherever it suits you best.

Modern semi-open boat: Ride in a comfortable, semi-open boat that offers clear views while staying sheltered.

Onboard commentary: Listen to pre-recorded English commentary that shares quick insights about the sights along the route.

What’s not allowed

Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

Pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Smoking onboard 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

You can board from any of these 4 jetties: Bayfront North, Merlion Park, Eu Tong Sen, or Fort Canning

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 9pm on select Saturdays and National Day.

In case of bad weather, the cruise may be delayed or rescheduled

Route map here.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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