Singapore River Cruises

Embark on a picturesque voyage to Singapore's enchanting islands such as Kelong, Pulau Ubin, Kusu Island, and St John's Island. Indulge in guided cruises, speedboat rides, private yacht charters, and an array of options to explore these captivating destinations in style and comfort!

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Boat cruising on Singapore River with city skyline and historic bridge in view.

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.

Traditional boat on Singapore River cruise.

Singapore river cruise with city skyline and Marina Bay Sands in the background.

Fullerton Hotel in Singapore with a view of the river and nearby bridge.

Singapore River cruise boat passing under bridge with city skyline.

Singapore River Sightseeing Cruise

40 mins - 2 hrs

Cruise along the Singapore River on a traditional bumboat and enjoy skyline views.
See landmarks like Marina Bay, Clarke Quay, and Boat Quay in just 40 minutes.
Enjoy onboard English commentary that gives you quick, easy context.
Choose combo options that include Gardens by the Bay or a chilli crab dining experience.
Benefit from flexible tickets, frequent departures, and easy boarding at Clarke Quay.

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Cruise along the Singapore River on a traditional bumboat and enjoy skyline views.
See landmarks like Marina Bay, Clarke Quay, and Boat Quay in just 40 minutes.
Enjoy onboard English commentary that gives you quick, easy context.
Choose combo options that include Gardens by the Bay or a chilli crab dining experience.
Benefit from flexible tickets, frequent departures, and easy boarding at Clarke Quay.

from S$28

S$25.50

9% off

Singapore River Cruise boat with colorful designs in front of Marina Bay Sands.

Colorful interior of a Singapore River Cruise boat by WaterB with city skyline in the background.

Singapore River Cruise boat by WaterB near Clarke Quay.

Singapore River Cruise boat by WaterB passing Merlion Park at sunset.

Singapore River Cruise boat passing under Esplanade Bridge at dusk.

Singapore River Cruise boat on water with city skyline at dusk.

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark illuminated at night in Singapore with crowds viewing.

Singapore River Sightseeing Cruise by WaterB

40 mins

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.

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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.

from S$28

S$25

11% off

Boat cruising on Singapore River with city skyline and historic bridges in view.

Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore, with elevated walkway.

Tourists exploring vibrant digital flora at Cloud Forest Hidden Gallery, Gardens by the Bay.

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck overlooking Singapore skyline and waterfront.

Aerial view of SkyPark Observation Deck overlooking Marina Bay and Singapore skyline.

Teamlab digital art installation with vibrant colors at ArtScience Museum, Singapore.

ArtScience Museum in Singapore with city skyline at sunset.

Singapore River Cruise boat on water with city skyline illuminated at night.

Singapore River Cruise with vibrant Clarke Quay lights and city skyline at dusk.

Carousel and Ferris wheel in flower garden at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore.

Panoramic view of Singapore cityscape from Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck.

Gondola ride inside Marina Bay Sands shopping mall, Singapore.

Visitors viewing historical costumes at Art Science Museum's Future World exhibit.

Costume displays at the Goddess exhibition, ArtScience Museum, Singapore.

Combo (Save 9%): Singapore River Cruise + Gardens by the Bay/ Marina Bay Sands SkyPark/ArtScience Museum Tickets

Explore at your pace

Looking to save more? This combo is a better deal than purchasing individual tickets. Pick one of the top attractions to explore, including Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, or the ArtScience Museum.
The attractions are nearby to the Singapore Cruise boarding point, so visitors often choose to explore both in one trip to get the most out of their experience!
At Gardens by the Bay, visit Cloud Forest and Flower Dome for a day filled with diverse flowers, plants, and creative arrangements, including seasonal blooms like Tulipmania 2026 (24 Apr to 17 May 2026).
Marina Bay Sands is a world-class entertainment hub, featuring luxury shopping, diverse dining options, gondola rides, an ice rink, and a casino.
See ArtScience Museum's mix of art and science across 21 galleries, including Future World's City in a Garden and Exploring New Frontiers exhibits.

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Looking to save more? This combo is a better deal than purchasing individual tickets. Pick one of the top attractions to explore, including Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, or the ArtScience Museum.
The attractions are nearby to the Singapore Cruise boarding point, so visitors often choose to explore both in one trip to get the most out of their experience!
At Gardens by the Bay, visit Cloud Forest and Flower Dome for a day filled with diverse flowers, plants, and creative arrangements, including seasonal blooms like Tulipmania 2026 (24 Apr to 17 May 2026).
Marina Bay Sands is a world-class entertainment hub, featuring luxury shopping, diverse dining options, gondola rides, an ice rink, and a casino.
See ArtScience Museum's mix of art and science across 21 galleries, including Future World's City in a Garden and Exploring New Frontiers exhibits.

from S$56

S$50.82

9% off

Singapore Cable Car over lush greenery and coastline.

Visitors in an underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks at S.E.A Aquarium, Singapore.

People riding a chairlift at Skyline Luge Singapore, surrounded by lush greenery.

Speedboat cruising near lush island on Singapore Speedboat Adventure.

Group enjoying Singapore Speedboat Adventure on the Southern Albatross.

Speedboat Southern Albatross cruising in Singapore waters.

Boat cruising towards city skyline across the water.

Speedboat with passengers cruising through water on Singapore Speedboat Adventure.

Tourists boarding Albatross Hop-On Hop-Off Speedboat at the dock.

Lunch spread at Royal Albatross Dockside Bar, Singapore with pizza, pasta, and cocktails.

Albatross Hop-On Hop-Off Speedboat Pass

Free cancellation

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Hop aboard the sleek Albatross speedboat for a 60‑minute high-speed ride to Singapore’s Southern Islands, fast, scenic, with a luxury fine-dining experience.
Cruise past Singapore’s Southern coastlines like Marina South Pier, Lazarus Island, Eagle Bay, and the surrounding islets while enjoying thrills and stunning sea views.
Enjoy a smooth yet exhilarating ride designed for both speed and comfort while listening to live commentary as they point out key islands and features along the way.
Add a SGD 25 or 50 dining credit for a laid-back waterfront lunch at the Dockside Bar. Redeemable from 11am to 2:30pm.

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Hop aboard the sleek Albatross speedboat for a 60‑minute high-speed ride to Singapore’s Southern Islands, fast, scenic, with a luxury fine-dining experience.
Cruise past Singapore’s Southern coastlines like Marina South Pier, Lazarus Island, Eagle Bay, and the surrounding islets while enjoying thrills and stunning sea views.
Enjoy a smooth yet exhilarating ride designed for both speed and comfort while listening to live commentary as they point out key islands and features along the way.
Add a SGD 25 or 50 dining credit for a laid-back waterfront lunch at the Dockside Bar. Redeemable from 11am to 2:30pm.

from S$90

S$39.90

56% off

DUCKtours boat on Marina Bay with Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.

DUCKtours vehicle in front of National Gallery Singapore.

DUCKtours Singapore vehicle with a family posing in front.

Amphibious vehicle splashing into water during DUCKtours Singapore.

Esplanade Theatres by the Bay with Singapore skyline in the background.

DUCKtour boat on Singapore River near Merlion Fountain.

Singapore Flyer against blue sky during The Original DUCKtours Singapore.

Singapore Original DUCKtours

Free cancellation

Book now, pay later

1 hr

Glide through Marina Bay on a 60-minute tour that’s part boat, part bus, as you explore Singapore’s vibrant streets and scenic waters.
Get access to a 30-minute tour of the historic Civic District before boarding the award-winning vehicle for the next half an hour.
Voted a top 10 Best Family Experience and a winner of the Tourism Awards Singapore, the tour offers English and Mandarin-speaking guides bringing history to life.
A few popular spots along the way include Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Esplanade Theatre.

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Glide through Marina Bay on a 60-minute tour that’s part boat, part bus, as you explore Singapore’s vibrant streets and scenic waters.
Get access to a 30-minute tour of the historic Civic District before boarding the award-winning vehicle for the next half an hour.
Voted a top 10 Best Family Experience and a winner of the Tourism Awards Singapore, the tour offers English and Mandarin-speaking guides bringing history to life.
A few popular spots along the way include Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and Esplanade Theatre.

from

S$49

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What our guests say

Siddharth S

United Arab Emirates

Family

Last week

+2 more

Cloud forest is absolutely amazing The experience is similar to Amazon forest is surreal The dummy dinosaur inside cloud forest is highlight. There are several of them and entire experience is great, not only for kids, but also for folks of all ages Flower dome is also good and is a definite must try for botanists and the likes, but cloud forest is definitely better than flower dome

Combo: Singapore River Cruise + Gardens by the Bay/ Marina Bay Sands SkyPark/ArtScience Museum Tickets

Anthony K

South Africa

Family

2 weeks ago

The booking process was smooth and easy to follow. Upon arrival the entrance was clearly marked and manned by helpful staff who directed us to the observation deck. The deck itself was clean and well maintained. Of course, the views of the city were spectacular.

Combo: Singapore River Cruise + Gardens by the Bay/ Marina Bay Sands SkyPark/ArtScience Museum Tickets

Michelle N

Canada

Group

May 2026

Great experience, very knowledgeable tour guide. It was beautiful to see the part of the city by boat at dusk. The tour is well worth it, definitely an experience to try.

Singapore Original DUCKtours

Lai C

Hong Kong

Family

Apr 2026

+1 more

The amphibious duck tour provided a truly fantastic experience and is a highly recommended activity. The absolute highlight of the trip was the seamless transition from land to the river, complete with an exhilarating splashdown into the water. The itinerary was exceptionally well-planned, taking us past prominent landmarks such as the Formula 1 street circuit before continuing our journey offshore. Once on the water, we were treated to spectacular, unobstructed views of Merlion Park. Seeing these renowned sights from the river offered a refreshingly different and expansive perspective compared to a traditional land-based tour, making it an unforgettable way to explore Singapore.

Singapore Original DUCKtours

Adegbeyeni P

Solo

Apr 2026

I had an amazing experience on the Marina Bay boat cruise. The ride was smooth and relaxing, and the views were absolutely stunning, especially at night when the city lights reflect beautifully on the water. Seeing iconic landmarks from this perspective made it feel special and memorable. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting.

Singapore River Sightseeing Cruise

Kirsi P

Finland

Group

Jan 2026