- Universal Studios Singapore Tickets
- Gardens By The Bay Tickets
- Night Safari Singapore Tickets
- Marina Bay Sands Skypark Tickets
- Singapore Flyer Tickets
- S.E.A Aquarium Singapore Tickets
- Bird Paradise in Singapore Tickets
- Singapore Zoo Tickets
- Snow City Tickets
- Adventure Cove Waterpark Tickets
- River Wonders Tickets
- Skyline Luge Sentosa Tickets
- Trickeye Museum Tickets
- Resorts World Sentosa
- Mandai Wildlife Reserve
- ArtScience Museum Tickets
Select Your Experience
- On this short yet sweet boat cruise, learn all about how Singapore went from being a small trading port to the advanced capital it is today
- Equip yourself with knowledge on the trade history of the city as you cruise along the historic routes that the cargo bumboat's used to take
- With the help of English audio-visual commentary, discover iconic landmarks such as Riverside Point, Parliament House, Asian Civilizations Museum, Merlion Park and more
Inclusions
- River cruise ticket (full journey, approximately 40 minutes long).
- Audiovisual commentary in English.
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 3 months.
- These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
Speedboat Tour of Southern Islands by Yacht Cruises with Drink
- Enjoy great views of the Singapore skyline from the waters on this one-hour cruise speedboat experience.
- Understand the historical ports and trade routes of Singapore with live commentary on Tara K.
- Learn about the significance of the seafarer’s channel such as The Straits of Singapore, the Silk Road of the Sea, explorations made by Chinese voyager Long Ya Men, and the voyage of Sir Stamford Raffles.
- Enjoy a complimentary tropical drink as you cruise to the peaceful and picturesque beaches of modern Sentosa.
- Click stunning pictures of the remnants of the Forts built by the British in the area.
Inclusions
- One hour of a Speedboat tour
- Live commentary
- Professional guide
- One tropical drink
- Taxes and handling charges
- It's mandatory to pre-book your time slot at least 1 day in advance from this link before your visit.
- Please note that the book is not guaranteed and a minimum of 2 people are required to sail.
- No private celebrations such as Birthday or Marriage Proposal are permitted during the cruise.
- Children aged 3 years and above are eligible for the experience.
- Children under the age of 12 require a child ticket.
- Adults aged 60 years and above are not permitted.
- Guests must be fully vaccinated and must show their vaccination certificates.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Go City Singapore Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions
- Access up to 7 of Singapore's most popular attractions such as Gardens by the Bay, Singapore Zoo, and more with this Explorer Pass.
- Buying individual tickets for these 5 attractions — Big Bus Discover Tour, Gardens by the Bay: Flower Dome & Cloud Forest, Nature Kayaking Adventure, Madame Tussauds, and Night Safari, will cost you 43% more.
- River Wonders, Kele Singapore Pineapple Tart or Ball Skyline Souvenir Box, and Singapore Cable Car are just some of the attractions included in your pass.
- Enjoy using your Explorer Pass for up to 60 days from the date of activation.
Inclusions
- Choice of 2/3/4/5/6/7 of Singapore's top attractions
- Access to attractions: Gardens by the Bay, Madame Tussauds, Singapore Zoo & more
- Access to outdoor activities: Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus: Discover Tour, Singapore River Cruise, AJ Hackett Sentosa Giant Swing and Skybridge & more
- Access to food tours: Tiger Brewery Tour, Raffles Courtyard and Long Bar Experience, Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour & more
- Get complete details here
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Public transport
- Certain attractions require prior bookings. For the complete list, please click here
- You can visit each attraction once daily for your chosen pass.
- First, download the Go City App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
- Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
- Get access to pre-recorded commentary, suggested itineraries, a handy map, and more, available at your fingertips!
- Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for 60 days before it runs out. The days needn't be consecutive.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 90 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Go City Singapore All-Inclusive Pass: 35+ Attractions
- Choose from over 35 top attractions in Singapore and visit as many as you like with a 2 to 7-day pass.
- Buying individual tickets for Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, and Marina Bay Sands will cost you 36% more. Save money with just a 3-day pass.
- Access Singapore River Cruise, Tiger Brewery tour, 4D AdventureLand, Sentosa Island Bus tour, and many more attractions around the city.
- Your pass is valid for 24 months from the date of purchase and for the number of calendar days selected, post-activation.
Inclusions
- 2/3/4/5/6/7 days validity
- Access to attractions: Gardens by the Bay, Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore Zoo & more
- Access to outdoor activities: Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus: Discover Tour, Singapore River Cruise, AJ Hackett Sentosa Giant Swing and Skybridge & more
- Access to food tours: Tiger Brewery Tour, Raffles Courtyard and Long Bar Experience, Michelin and Local Hawker Food Tour & more
- Get complete details here
Exclusions
- Airport transfers
- Public transport
- Certain attractions require prior bookings. For the complete list, please click here
- You can visit each attraction once daily for your chosen pass.
- First, download the Go City App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
- Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
- Get access to pre-recorded commentary, suggested itineraries, a handy map, and more, available at your fingertips!
- Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for the number of calendar days (not 24-hour periods). For example, if you select a 3-day pass and visit an attraction on Monday afternoon, your pass is valid for the remainder of Monday and the 2 consecutive days of the week.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 90 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
Singapore is well-known for being a tourist destination promising adventure, luxury, and a rich amalgamation of cultures for visitors to enjoy. Your Singapore experience begins right as you touchdown at the Jewel Changi Airport. A whole host of iconic attractions in Singapore await you including Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, Madame Tussauds, and Marina Bay Sands. And while sightseeing is a must, wouldn't it be better if you could ditch the traffic on the busy streets? Fortunately, Singapore has some unique travel and sightseeing options for tourists including the Singapore Cable Car and Singapore River Cruise.
Read on to know more about the bumboats of Singapore River Cruise, ticket options, timings, route map, how to get there, and tips to plan your visit.
What Is The Singapore River Cruise?
The Singapore River Cruise is a unique way to sightsee Singapore attractions on a traditional bumboat as you cruise along the Singapore River. Not only do you get to bask in the river breeze and soothing lull of the water, you also get to bypass the pesky city traffic along the way. The traditional bumboats add to the history and charm that Singapore River Cruise tries to preserve and promote.
Why Take The Singapore River Cruise?
- Sightsee Singapore: ... in a unique way! Say goodbye to the old-fashioned way of road transport and say hello to the old-fashioned bumboats of Singapore River Cruise! Travel along the Singapore River and spot attractions like the Merlion, ArtScience Museum, Singapore Flyer, and the Esplanade among many other.
- Experience Singapore's Culture: The Singapore River Cruise includes a 40 min English audiovisual tour of all the attractions you'll see along the river and is a great opportunity to learn about Singapore's history and rich culture.
- Save Time To Explore: Since you'll be saving time by seeing multiple attractions on your Singapore River Cruise, you'll have enough time left to visit attractions like Universal Studios, National Museum of Singapore, Madame Tussauds, and Mandai Wildlife Reserve that will take more time to explore.
- Family Day Out: Nothing like enjoying a tour with all your loved ones, right? Singapore River Cruise is safe for all ages so bring them all along.
Your Singapore River Cruise Ticket
Duration: approximately 40 minutes
- Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Singapore River as you take in iconic landmarks like the Raffles' Landing Site, Fullerton Hotel, Singapore Flyer, Marina Bay Sands, Riverside Point, and Boat Quay.
- Get a tangible sense of history as you travel on traditional bumboats of Singapore, originally used to transport cargo to and from large ships.
- Learn about the city’s history and growth throughout the ages with the 40-minute audiovisual guide as part of your ticket. You'll pick up interesting facts about landmarks like the Parliament House, Asian Civilisations Museum, and the Esplanade during the cruise.
- These tickets are valid for the date and time slot selected at the time of booking and cannot be canceled or rescheduled.
Attractions Spotted On The Singapore River Cruise
Asian Civilisations Museum
This museum, with its displays of heritage and cultural artefacts, showcases the diverse ethnicity of the groups that settled in Singapore years ago. Explore in depth the Asian heritage that modern day Singaporeans proudly carry.
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Singapore Flyer
Asia’s largest observation wheel with an overall height of 541 ft, and is also one of Singapore's most popular tourist attractions. Offering stunning views of the Garden City, the Singapore Flyer is undoubtedly a must-visit when you are here.
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Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
This rooftop deck of the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel offers unbeatable birds-eye views of the city and is a must visit during the evenings for dazzling light shows in the Marina Bay. The rooftop restobars and Infinity pool are an added bonus!
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ArtScience Museum
Spread across 5000 sq m, this well known, lotus-shaped museum contains engaging exhibitions and art pieces by Van Gogh, Warhol, Eames, and Dali (amongst many others) that cover 21 gallery spaces and is great for all ages.
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Fullerton Hotel
Built in the Colonial times in 1924, this building has a rich history that includes being an official building for the British, a General Post Office, and is now a sleek 5-star hotel and national landmark that still exudes regal vibes on the waterfront.
Esplanade
Another testament to Singapore's unique architecture, this durian shaped building was built in 2002 and is a center for arts and theater. Having hosted thousands of plays and millions of visitors over the years, it is a sight to behold in the night sky.
Parliament House
This iconic landmark is the center of democracy in Singapore and you'll find that reflected in the stately yet modern architecture of the building. If you're lucky you can even sit in on a Parliamentary proceeding if it coincides with your visit.
Boat Quay
Featuring rows of shophouses that host restaurants and retail outlets on the waterfront and skyscrapers just behind, this tourist spot is a great look into the past and present of Singapore architecture as you dine and indulge in some retail therapy.
Merlion Park
Gaze upon the mythical creature with a lion's head and the body of a fish: the Merlion. The statue is widely used as a mascot and national personification of Singapore. Don't forget to commemorate your Singapore trip with a selfie in front of the Merlion!
Plan Your Singapore River Cruise Experience
Singapore River Cruise timings are as follows:
Monday - Thursday: 1 PM - 10 PM
Friday - Sunday, Public Holidays: 10 AM - 10 PM
Please Note: The bumboats depart every hour and last departure is at 9 PM.
Best time to visit: The best time to take the Singapore River Cruise would be in the evening. This would ensure a cooler climate and great sunset views. Not to mention, Singapore in the nighttime is a treat for the eyes.
Singapore River Cruise Timings
The Singapore River Cruise starting point is at Clarke Quay Jetty. While the bumboats do pass by other jetties in their route, Clarke Quay is where you need to redeem your physical ticket for the Singapore River Cruise journey.
Address: 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024 | Find on Map
Closest Landmark: Clarke Quay
Here are your options for getting to Clarke Quay Jetty:
By MRT: If you are on the Northeast Line MRT, get down at the Clarke Quay station. If you are on the Downtown Line, then get down at Fort Canning station.
By Bus: Hop on any of the following buses that stop at Clarke Quay station: 32, 54, 195, 195A. Alight at Clarke Quay station and walk down to the Clarke Quay Jetty.
By Car/Taxi: Set your location to Clarke Quay or Clarke Quay Central mall. The Clarke Quay Jetty is just a short walk away.
Getting To Singapore River CruiseFrequently Asked Questions About Singapore River Cruise Tickets
On the Singapore River Cruise you can see several iconic attractions such as Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer, Asian Civilisations Museum, ArtScience Museum, Fullerton Hotel, and the Esplanade.
The Singapore River Cruise timings are Monday - Thursday: 1 PM - 10 PM, Friday - Sunday and Public Holidays: 10 AM - 10 PM.
Yes, families will enjoy the 40-minute cruise along the Singapore River as it passes by iconic Singapore attractions.
Yes, Singapore River Cruise is a great way for couples to spend holidays like Valentine’s Day in Singapore. A nighttime cruise on the Singapore River with all it's attractions sparkling in the night is a special experience.
Yes, the Singapore River Cruise experience includes a 40-minute English audiovisual guide as you are taken past notable Singapore attractions.
The Singapore River Cruise has one ticket option which offers a 40-minute guided tour of the Singapore River.
Once booked, Singapore River Cruise tickets cannot be canceled or rescheduled.