Singapore · RIVER CRUISES

The 15 Best Singapore River Cruises

29 tours  ·  from $23 a head

A bumboat from Clarke Quay past Boat Quay to the mouth of the bay is the easiest hour in the city. These 15 are compared on price, length and whether they are timed to the Spectra show.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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 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

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

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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets

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

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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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

9.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

10.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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Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6) - Marina Bay Sands SkyPark: the view from above
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Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6)

11.Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $160

Start at 6pm with a local-born licensed guide such as Leon or Kim, and travel between Singapore’s night sights in an air-conditioned vehicle. The roughly 3.5-hour tour includes Marina Bay Sands SkyPark admission, the Gardens by the Bay light show and a Singapore River cruise, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. The advertised group limit needs clarifying: the title says six, while the details say 15.

“Leon was so knowledgeable about Singapore history, the sights I saw, friendly and he was an excellent driver. He took me to so many exciting places - SkyPark, reservoir cruise, etc and explained the areas, the air conditioning system in the financial district, water issues, recycling etc. I highly recommend Leon as a guide. I would certainly ask for him again lf I return to Singapore.”

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Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows - Garden Rhapsody turns the Supertrees into a nighttime stage
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Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows

12.Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 71 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Spend four hours seeing Singapore after dark, from a Clarke Quay river cruise past Merlion Park to the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay and the Spectra show at Marina Bay Sands. An English, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide leads the outing, with hotel pickup available. Guides such as Tang, Kelvin, and Ronnie have been praised for their stories and care.

“Our tour guide Tang was amazing! Tang was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Singapore and he was able to provide information we were totally unaware of. He made it very interesting and managed to fill every minute on board the coach in the rush hour traffic with historical facts. The weather on the 3rd December wasn't in our favour and our group of 16 all got very wet. Many of us were unable to get seats indoors on the riverboat cruise as another (unrelated) party boarded ahead of us at the same time. This was disappointing as there were plenty of other boats available and it would have been…”

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Singapore River Cruise with Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show - Clarke Quay and the 35-minute river cruise
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Singapore River Cruise with Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show

13.Singapore River Cruise with Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $55

Start with a 35-minute Singapore River cruise from Clarke Quay, then visit Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands for two light shows viewed on foot. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport and a licensed guide are included. Guides such as Lee, TC, Jag, Tang and Jessica have been praised for their local stories and practical tips.

“A little bit hectic with such a large group and dealing with rain but our guide was a trooper. We loved the boat ride and two light shows. The bus driver was at the front of the line to get us to the second show in plenty of time. Guide provided ponchos and a few extra umbrellas which we appreciated. Nice experience!”

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Singapore: Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows - Garden Rhapsody beneath the Supertrees
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Singapore: Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows

14.Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Take a four-hour evening tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, an air-conditioned minivan and a 30-minute Singapore River cruise. You’ll see Merlion Park from the water, watch Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay and catch the Spectra show at Marina Bay Sands. Finish with a ride back to your hotel or a drop-off at Lau Pa Sat for supper.

“TC (Top Cat) took care (tc) of us. He grew up in Singapore and his passion and enthusiasm to share it with us was obvious 🙂 TC was knowledge, considerate and attentive. I would recommend this tour.”

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Singapore light to night : River Cruise & 02 Stunning Light Shows - Garden Rhapsody beneath the Supertrees
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Singapore light to night : River Cruise & 02 Stunning Light Shows

15.Singapore light to night : River Cruise & 02 Stunning Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $53

Visit Singapore’s riverfront, Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands on a 4.5-hour small-group tour with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transfers. A 35-minute river cruise takes place during daylight, followed by the Garden Rhapsody and Spectra shows. Guides have included Jess, Jag, Kelvin and Nelson. You can finish with an optional drop-off at Lau Pa Sat.

“Just a great experience and totally recommended.Tour guide Lee was fantastic and very knowledgeable.”

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