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Singapore River Cruise

30 Merchant Road, Singapore,

Description

Singapore River Cruise operates 40mins bumboat trips on the Singapore River from Clarke Quay to the Promenade jetty (next to the Singapore Flyer) and back, providing views of Boat Quay, the Connaught Bridge, the Esplanade, the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore Flyer. The wooden boats are sea-going barges called "tongkang" and were used until the 1980's to transport goods along the Rochor, Kallang and Singapore rivers.

Access & Transport

Main departure point is at the Clarke Quay Jetty. It is a short 5mins walk to Clarke Quay MRT (NE line) and there are many bus services stopping along River Valey rd and New Bridge Rd / Eu Tong Sen St. The Bayfront South jetty also operates from 10h00 to 18h00

Instructions & Recommendations

Please note that the activity is operational in all weather conditions. We suggest combining the river cruise with a meal / drink in Clarke Quay or Boat Quay. The Asian Civilizations Museum and Chinatown are both a short walk away as well.

Meta review

The attraction is difficult to miss when you visit the Esplanade or Boat Quay area, and it is extremely popular with tourists. Filtering out the large number of fakes, the reviews are quite mixed. Customers point out that the cruise is quite informative and is best done in the evenings / at night to enjoy the lights. The issues highlighted include the disorganized service with uncertain waiting time and the price which is on the high side for such a short trip.

Environmental & Social

Boats run on fossil fuels. Neutral from a social perspective

Conclusion

A trip on the Singapore River feels like a very touristy thing to do and value is debatable, but it is both enjoyable and an opportunity to learn more about the history of the boats and the Singapore River. We would recommend an evening / night cruise to get fantastic views of the illuminated skyline (Raffles Place and Marina / MBS areas).

Key positive

Great views and fun ride

Key negative

Not an eco-friendly activity

Expensive for such a short trip

Suitability

Suitable for all ages. The boats are not accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with reduced mobility would need help from staff to board.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Boat ride lasts 40mins. Last departures at 22h00 / 22h30

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h

Regulated hours

Monday13:00 - 22:30

Tuesday13:00 - 22:30

Wednesday13:00 - 22:30

Thursday13:00 - 22:30

Friday10:00 - 23:00

Saturday10:00 - 23:00

Sunday10:00 - 23:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
SGD 28
Adult
13 - 59
SGD 28
Child
3 - 12
SGD 18
Infant
0 - 2
SGD 0

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