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15 Boat Trips & Cruises in Singapore Worth Your Time

49 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Singapore days are short once the heat and the rain have had their say. These 15 boat trips & cruises earn the time, priced and timed so you can choose over breakfast.

Singapore Starry Night Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra Show - Merlion Park gives you the classic city view
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Singapore Starry Night Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra Show

1.Singapore Starry Night Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 782 reviews · from $88Our pick

Spend about four and a half hours seeing Singapore after dark, with a guide, hotel-area pickup, Merlion Park, a Singapore River cruise, and the Garden Rhapsody and Spectra shows. The Flyer stop is for photos, not a ride. Guides on different departures have included Don, Ray, and Isaac. The tour ends at Lau Pa Sat, where supper is at your own expense.

“It was a very inclusive and enjoyable tour. It’s most memorable were an amazing boat ride and two different sound & light shows. Ray did an excellent job.”

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Let's Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin - Smith Marine joins a fish farm to a restaurant
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Let’s Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin

2.Let’s Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · from $109Top rated

Set out by catamaran from SAF Yacht Club for a three-hour guided trip along Pulau Ubin’s coast. You’ll pause near Pasir Gudang, pass mangroves and an abandoned resort, and visit Smith Marine, a floating restaurant and fish farm. Groups are capped at 10, and guides such as Robyn share stories of Singapore’s ports and kelongs.

“My trip to Singapore wouldn't be complete without this boat tour! We got to see the borders of Singapore and learnt so much about the country, its ports, exports and imports - it was so much more than just a fish farm tour. The boat trip itsRead more”

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Singapore River Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT - Clarke Quay: a short riverside pause
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Singapore River Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

3.Singapore River Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 683 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Visit Merlion Park at golden hour, walk through Clarke Quay and take a 30 to 40 minute river cruise before watching Garden Rhapsody and Spectra. The four-hour group tour costs $55 per person and includes point-to-point transfers, a bottle of water and an English- or Chinese-speaking guide. Guides such as Jingle, Simson, Francis and William have earned praise for clear directions and good show-viewing tips.

“with out saying the 2 light shows were amazing but Jingle our guide out did both of them....I hope she gets to see snow sometime...😁”

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Singapore Starry Night: Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra - Clarke Quay and the river cruise
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Singapore Starry Night: Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra

4.Singapore Starry Night: Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 615 reviews · from $77

In four hours, an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned minivan connect the Merlion, Clarke Quay, a 30-minute Singapore River cruise, Gardens by the Bay, and two evening shows. Guides Don and Sangay are among those associated with the tour. Pickup is available at city hotels, and private groups can be arranged.

“This was a brilliant tour. Don was a great guide and he really made sure we had the best views and got the best pictures. It was our first night in Singapore and it was a great introduction for our first time here. Would highly recommend for all.”

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Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise - Supertree Grove: a timed light show under the trees
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Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise

5.Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 614 reviews · from $149

Start at 6pm with hotel pickup for a private, air-conditioned tour of Singapore after dark. Visit Little India, see the Gardens by the Bay light show, ride up to the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, and take a shared river cruise. English-speaking guides such as Alex, Wong, Loy, and Michael have been praised for local stories and flexible routing.

“This was a great nighttime tour of some of the main highlights of Singapore. It was just the right amount of time and gave us a great overview of the downtown and marina area.”

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Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat - Marina Bay from water level
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Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

6.Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 479 reviews · 1 hour · from $38

Set off from Suntec City in a restored WWII amphibious vehicle, tour Singapore’s Civic District, then splash into Marina Bay for views of the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. An English-speaking guide narrates the one-hour ride. It’s an easy first-day overview, though engine noise can make the commentary hard to hear.

“We had the best time. Our guide was so very nice and very knowledgable. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows - Spectra at Marina Bay Sands
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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

7.Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 385 reviews · from $48

Start with a 35-minute Singapore River cruise, then visit Merlion Park and watch Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay and Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. A licensed local guide and air-conditioned hotel transfers tie the evening together. Expect 2 to 3 km of walking, public show areas, and possible crowds. You can finish at Lau Pa Sat for dinner at your own expense.

“Saw a lot of Singapore's most famous attractions by boat, bus and walking. Unforgettable!¡!!! Very knowledgeable guide added to the experience.”

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Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT - Merlion Park opens with the skyline
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Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

8.Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · from $60

This four-hour evening tour pairs a 30-minute bumboat cruise with Gardens by the Bay’s Garden Rhapsody and Marina Bay Sands’ Spectra show. A local licensed guide such as Jingle, Jin, or Simson leads the group, with city-centre hotel pickup available on the correct booking option.

“We really enjoyed the boat ride and light shows. And our guide. Simson, shared a lot of interesting information about Singapore.”

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Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise - Arab Street and the Colonial District
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Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise

9.Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $240

Spend about seven hours seeing Singapore with your own group and an English-speaking guide. Visit Little India, Arab Street, Chinatown, Mount Faber and the National Orchid Garden, then take a 20-minute Singapore River cruise. Hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport and entrance fees are included. Guides have included Alex, Michael, Wong and Stanley.

“If you have just one day to see Singapore And to learn about the other Islands this is a must! Our tour guide Alex was the most knowledgeable tour guide I have had based upon previous tours. He knows Singapore and shared the cultural expRead more”

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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows - Spectra at Marina Bay Sands
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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

10.Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 220 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

This four-hour Singapore night tour pairs a river cruise with a Merlion Park photo stop and the Garden Rhapsody and Spectra light shows. A guide such as Tang, Nelson, Jag, or Colin leads the evening, while a small-group van links the stops. Choose hotel pickup where available, or meet at 1 Fullerton Road.

“We had a fantastic guided group tour! Our guide named Tuan (TC) was knowledgeable, funny, friendly & made the experience both fun and informative. His passion and attention to detail really brought the places we visited to life. Highly recommended!”

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Singapore: Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows - Garden Rhapsody beneath the Supertrees
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Singapore: Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows

11.Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 4 hours · from $55

Take in Singapore’s lit-up skyline on a Clarke Quay river cruise, then watch Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay and Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. A guide handles the transfers and helps you find good viewing spots. Hotel pickup is included, and you can finish at Lau Pa Sat for hawker food or return to your hotel.

“colin our tour guide was excellent, he is very knowledgeable and kept the tour on time and everyone well informed”

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Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets - Esplanade and Marina Bay from the water
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Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets

12.Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 135 reviews · from $22

Board at Clarke Quay for a roughly 40-minute river cruise past Boat Quay, the Merlion, Esplanade and Marina Bay Sands. An English-speaking captain operates the boat, but no individual guide is named. The ride returns to its starting point. Gardens by the Bay is not a stop on this river route.

“I really enjoyed the cruise. I also love the history behind the whole Singapore River Cruise. You get to see the Merlion Park, the Financial Hiub of Singapore and other important places in Singapore”

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Kayak Sailing in Singapore, Mangrove, Kelong & Pulau Ubin, Seafood Meal Included - Lunch at a floating fish farm
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Kayak Sailing in Singapore, Mangrove, Kelong & Pulau Ubin, Seafood Meal Included

13.Kayak Sailing in Singapore, Mangrove, Kelong & Pulau Ubin, Seafood Meal Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $120

Set out from Pasir Ris at 7:00 am in a pedal-powered Hobie kayak with a small sail. Your guide teaches the basics, leads a route toward Pulau Ubin’s mangroves and takes photos. Keep an eye out for wildlife, then enjoy a two-course seafood meal at a floating fish farm. The group is capped at 12.

“This trip was awesome from start to finish! Aaron was a great guide, pointing out wildlife and giving a wonderful history lesson while we kayaked. The mangroves are beautiful and the floating restaurant is one of a kind! 10/10 would recommend checking this out if you’re visiting Singapore!”

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Private Singapore Night Tour with Gardens by the Bay&River Cruise - Cloud Forest: mist, mountain views, and rare plants
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Private Singapore Night Tour with Gardens by the Bay&River Cruise

14.Private Singapore Night Tour with Gardens by the Bay&River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $200

Start at 6 pm with hotel pickup in central Singapore, then visit the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, stop at Marina Barrage, and take a bumboat cruise from Clarke Quay. Your private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport make the evening easy to manage. Guides vary, with Alex, Michael, Wong, and Raymond among the names associated with past tours.

“This trip was definitely the highlight of our whole trip. Wong, our guide is exceptional and very attentive to the needs of his clients. Watching the light shows at both the Gardens and on board the river cruise the marina bay sands hotel show Read more”

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Singapore River Cruise, Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show - Garden Rhapsody brings the Supertrees to life
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Singapore River Cruise, Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show

15.Singapore River Cruise, Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Spend four hours connecting Singapore’s riverfront and night-time landmarks by coach, boat, and on foot. You’ll take a 35-minute daylight cruise, stop for a Merlion Park photo, then watch Garden Rhapsody and Spectra from land. Guides such as Lee, Jess, and Tang have shared local history along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Amazing experience from the tour of the marina to the river cruise, the specter and garden rhapsody light show. Our tour guid was also amazing, she got a lot of insight to life in the city. Would definitely recommend it”

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