Operating hours: 10am - 10pm daily. Tours depart at hourly intervals.
Boarding point: Clarke Quay, along Singapore River
Nearest MRT stations: Esplanade (CC3), Promenade (CC4), Clark Quay (NE5)
Public buses: 10, 10e, 57, 70, 75, 100, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 196e, 561
Boarding point: Clarke Quay, along Singapore River
Nearest MRT stations: Esplanade (CC3), Promenade (CC4), Clark Quay (NE5)
Public buses: 10, 10e, 57, 70, 75, 100, 107, 128, 130, 131, 162, 167, 196, 196e, 561
Official Website: Singapore River Cruise
The Singapore River Cruise is truly a must-go attraction for all tourists in Singapore. This unique tour highlights the heritage of the famous Singapore River, especially Boat Quay, Clarke Quay (the 2 Quays) and Marina Bay. Enjoy a smooth and relaxing ride in electric bumboats with both indoor and outdoor seats.
Singapore River Cruise route map
Boat Quay
The Singapore River Cruise will be cruising along Boat Quay which is one of the many area that it will cruising pass. This quay marks the start of Singapore's affluence. Barely 100 years ago. labourers known as coolies and swaylos balanced heavy gunny sacks of rice and walked on springy planks, loading and unloading produce for trade. Boat Quay was a hothouse for trading. In the 1860s, 75% of all trading in Singapore was conducted there.
In present Singapore, Boat Quay is a colorful watering hole for tourists. Enjoy intoxicating cocktails and international cuisine in the cosmopolitan bars and thematic restaurants that punctuate the sides of the Singapore River only on the Singapore River Cruise.
Clarke Quay
The Singapore River Cruise will also be cruising pass the Clarke Quay district. Lying at the mouth of the Singapore River, Clarke Quay used to be the centre of commece in Singapore, bustling with bumboats and lighters loading and unloading cargo.
Although not bustling with goods trading anymore, Clarke Quay is still abuzz with actiity today. Soak yourself in the modern mix of colorful lights, restaurants, clubs, bars and retail shops that make up the huge night entertainment bazaar.
Singapore River Cruise was awarded the Certificate of Excellence (2011) by TripAdvisor for this Bumboat River Tour. The Singapore River Cruise was also a nominated finalist in the Singapore Tourism Awards for the Best Sight Seeing / Leisure / Educational Program Category in the years 2003 and 2004.
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Singapore River Cruise Visitor's Review
"Definitely take this one during the night. View of the Singapore's skyline was beautiful. Went at 10pm and was just in time for the light show at Marina by the bay"
"You get to see all the main sites located near the river."
"I was told by a taxi driver to take the Singapore River Cruise at night and he was not wrong. The sights of Singapore was exceptional at night and it was really good to see the places I saw during the day at night."
"Take this Singapore River Cruise ride with your family in night and you will remember this night forever. Singapore looks beautiful and picturesque."
"Singapore River Cruise is a great way to get away from the heat of the city and enjoy the relative cool of the river as you sail along the historic Singapore River. There was a very good commentary and the views were spectacular. The bonus was seeing the laser light show over the Marina Bay."
Singapore River Cruise Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I board the Singapore River Cruise?
A: You can board at the Singapore River Cruise booth at any of the following piers:
- Clarke Quay, in front of Hooters
- Merlion Park
A: You can board at the Singapore River Cruise booth at any of the following piers:
- Clarke Quay, in front of Hooters
- Merlion Park
Q: Will there be a commentary on the Singapore River Cruise?
A: Yes there is commentary on the Singapore River Cruise
A: Yes there is commentary on the Singapore River Cruise
Q: When is the best time to take the Singapore River Cruise?
A: In the evening so that you can catch a glimpse of the sunset and see the surrounding shops and pubs gear up for the nightlife.
Q: What time is the last boat for the Singapore River Cruise?
A: 10.30pm
A: 10.30pm
Q: How frequently does the Singapore River Cruise bumboats depart?
A: Every 15minutes.
A: Every 15minutes.
Q: Will the Singapore River Cruise boats still depart if it rains?
A: Yes.
Q: Can we alight and board the Singapore River Cruise boats again?
A: Once you alight, you may not board again.
A: Once you alight, you may not board again.