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The 15 Best Boat Trips in Singapore

54 tours  ·  from $11

The river, the strait and the southern islands each want a different hull. These 15 range from a forty-minute bumboat to a day out at Pulau Ubin, priced and clear on departure points.

Singapore Starry Night Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra Show - Singapore Flyer and F1 Pit Building photo stop
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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

See Singapore after dark with hotel pickup, a Singapore River cruise, Garden Rhapsody, Spectra, Merlion Park, and photo stops. Guides such as Don and Ray add lively local context. The tour ends at Lau Pa Sat, where you can eat or arrange your own ride home.

“Such amazing tour highly recommend our tour guide Don gave excellent information and great pointers to watch the shows The light shows was phenomenal and breathtaking”

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Let's Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin - Cruising the length of Pulau Ubin
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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

Cruise from SAF Yacht Club along Pulau Ubin’s coast, pause near Pasir Gudang, and visit Smith Marine Floating Restaurant. Guide Robyn explains kelongs, fish farming, ports, and Singapore’s border waters. The small group is limited to 10, and dinner is optional.

“The trip toward Pulau Ubin provides a different perspective, from the water, was very informative, but also very refreshing and relaxing!”

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Singapore River Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT - Starting at Merlion Park during golden hour
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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

See Singapore’s evening icons in four hours: Merlion Park, Clarke Quay, a 30 to 40 minute river cruise, Garden Rhapsody, and Spectra. English or Chinese guides such as Jingle, Simson, Francis, and William add history, humor, crowd-savvy viewing tips, and hotel transfers.

“Had a good time - Simson tells you a lot of information about Singapore in an interesting manner. He gives good advice about viewing various activities which makes your experience enjoyable.”

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Singapore Starry Night: Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra - The Merlion and Marina Bay opening view
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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

Spend four hours seeing Singapore’s best night sights by air-conditioned minivan and river boat. Your English-speaking guide handles the timing, shares local history, and positions you for Garden Rhapsody and Spectra. Don and Sangay are among the guides praised for making the evening clear, friendly, and fun.

“A great way to be introduced to Singapore. It encompassed quite a number of excellent sights and sounds of Singapore in the evening particularly enjoyable was the water and light shows that were part of the tour. The ferry trip on the Singapore River was very enjoyable and informative. 👍”

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Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise - Little India at the start of the evening
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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

Spend 3.5 hours seeing Singapore after dark with a private guide and driver. Visit Little India, watch the Supertree light show, ride the Singapore River, and enter Marina Bay Sands SkyPark. Guides such as Alex, Wong, Loy, and Michael tailor the route when traffic or weather changes.

“This was the most efficient and carefree way to see a lot in a little time. Yes, you could navigate all these places on your own but you would wait in lines and fight crowds. Wong took us straight onto the river boat with reserved seats, took us Read more”

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Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat - Starting at Suntec City Tower 2
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Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

6.Singapore: Guided City Tour by Amphibious Duck Boat

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

Ride a restored WWII amphibious vehicle from Suntec City through Singapore’s Civic District, then splash into Marina Bay. An English-speaking guide covers the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and wartime landmarks. Book an outside seat for better views and easier listening.

“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 - Merlion Park and the classic Singapore photograph
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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

See Singapore change from late afternoon to night on a 4 to 5 hour group tour. Cruise from Clarke Quay, stop at Merlion Park, watch Garden Rhapsody and Marina Bay Sands Spectra, and choose a Lau Pa Sat drop-off. Guides such as Jessica, Tang, Colin, and Jag add local context.

“The tour guide, Kavin, was a joy. So much energy and brought happiness to our small group throughout the entire evening. The light shows were definitely worth the price. The bus driver did a great job also getting to where we needed to be on time.”

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Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT - Clarke Quay adds a quick look at the riverfront
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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

See Singapore after dark with a local guide such as Jingle, Jin, or Simson. Visit Merlion Park and Clarke Quay, take a 30-minute river cruise, then watch Garden Rhapsody and Spectra. Hotel pickup is available on the correct booking option, with a possible Lau Pa Sat drop-off.

“Jingle was amazing. Friendly, funny and knowledgeable. We had fun and loved the river cruise and light show at the bay.”

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Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise - Arab Street and Singapore’s older quarters
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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 with a private guide and your group, visiting Little India, Arab Street, Chinatown, Geylang Serai, Mount Faber, and the National Orchid Garden. A 20-minute Singapore River cruise, air-conditioned transport, and city hotel pickup are included. Guides such as Alex, Michael, and Wong are available by request when possible.

“Great tour of Singapore. Michael was knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, helpful and very accommodating to tailor the itinerary according to our preferences. We did not feel rushed during the 7 hour tour and Michael took our photos at all of the sights. The van was air-conditioned, clean and comfortable, and the driver drove safely. Overall an excellent and highly recommended private tour with Michael.”

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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows - Merlion Park and the classic Singapore photograph
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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

Spend four hours seeing Singapore after dark, with a river cruise, Merlion Park, Garden Rhapsody, and Spectra. Hotel pickup and drop-off simplify the evening, while guides such as Tang, Nelson, Colin, and Jag add history and humor. The group is capped at 25, and Lau Pa Sat drop-off is available.

“The guide met us and provided a clear overview of the tour. Transportation to and from the cruise and light show was perfect removing the need to figure out how to get to the location.”

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Singapore: Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows - The Pickup Sets the Pace
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Singapore: Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows

11.Singapore: Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows

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

Spend four evening hours with a guide such as Tang, Colin, or Joyce, combining a Clarke Quay river cruise with two major light shows. You’ll view the Merlion from the water, get practical viewing tips, and choose hotel return or a Lau Pa Sat food stop.

“we were collected from our hotel and at end of tour returned to hotel Nelson our guide was very knowledgeable about his home city .We were able to visit all the beautiful places of interest with time for rest and photos”

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Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets - Raffles Landing Site and Singapore’s early story
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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

Take a 40-minute round-trip boat ride from Clarke Quay along the Singapore River and Marina Bay. An English-speaking captain points out Raffles Landing Site, the Merlion, Esplanade, and Marina Bay Sands. Check your QR e-ticket carefully, arrive early, and do not assume Gardens by the Bay is included.

“Downloaded app booked tickets for cruise, had proof of purchase and got the the quay to hop on and was told by staff I needed a QR code which never showed up. Missed out no refund. Very disappointed!!”

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Kayak Sailing in Singapore, Mangrove, Kelong & Pulau Ubin, Seafood Meal Included - Starting early at Pasir Ris Park
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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

Start at 7:00 am in Pasir Ris and paddle a beginner-friendly Hobie sailing kayak toward Pulau Ubin. Your guide teaches the simple sail controls, leads you through mangroves, takes photos, and serves a two-course seafood lunch at a floating fish farm. The group is limited to 12 people.

“The operater emailed me 30 hours before the program started with his PRIVATE EMAIL that the car broke down(why do u even need a car for a kayaking tour?) so he would like to move me to other program, kayaking in sentosa, which I don't Read more”

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Private Singapore Night Tour with Gardens by the Bay&River Cruise - Cloud Forest: Mist, Mountain Forms, 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

See Singapore after dark with a private guide such as Alex, Michael, or Wong. Your 3.5-hour evening includes hotel pickup, Gardens by the Bay’s Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, Marina Barrage, and a Clarke Quay bum boat ride, with tickets and transport included.

“Alex was outside. He was punctual and communicative. Very knowledgeable kept us at a fast pace in order to see everything. Ended with the light show which was an impressive, not really his fault. Then we caught the boat and drove around the river seeing different parts of the city from that viewpoint. I thought it was a good tour. We got to the marine sands hotel earlier than the tour and went up to the observation deck ourselves and then we were picked up from that hotel lobby even though we were staying somewhere else.”

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Singapore River Cruise, Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show - The river cruise from Clarke Quay
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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 seeing Singapore’s night highlights with an English-speaking guide such as Jess, Lee, or Jag. The tour combines a 35-minute daylight river cruise, Merlion Park, Garden Rhapsody, and Spectra, with hotel transport and an optional finish at Lau Pa Sat.

“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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