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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.

4.6/5

(2,485)

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
Rian Mantasa Salve Prastica

Rian

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Night view is amazing. Just little bit upset because I need 30 minutes to get official ticket through this platform. If you want to use this platform, just order the day before you depart. It will be more convenient.
Lea Mae Santiago

Lea

Aug 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Stunning view! Highlights of our Singapore trip. The 40 mins cruise that able to see around marina bay sands including Merlin was the best part of our itinerary.
    • 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)

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from Australia, India, United Kingdom and over 36 countries have loved this experience

    Rian Mantasa Salve Prastica

    Rian

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Night view is amazing. Just little bit upset because I need 30 minutes to get official ticket through this platform. If you want to use this platform, just order the day before you depart. It will be more convenient.
    Joseph Anthony Duffy

    Joseph

    Jun, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Very good experience Singapore at night is amazing
    Lea Mae Santiago

    Lea

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Stunning view! Highlights of our Singapore trip. The 40 mins cruise that able to see around marina bay sands including Merlin was the best part of our itinerary.
    Sharon Brown

    Sharon

    Jul, 2025Verified 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
    Jessica Ann Smith

    Jessica

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    Easy to book and access tickets. Had an awesome time!
  • 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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