Singapore · SINGAPORE RIVER CRUISES

The 15 Best Singapore River Cruises

33 tours  ·  from $23

Forty minutes from Clarke Quay to the bay, past the godowns and under nine bridges. These 15 cruises are priced by departure, and only some are timed to catch the light shows from the water.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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 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

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

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

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

4.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

5.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

6.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

7.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

8.Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets

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

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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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

9.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

10.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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Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6) - Marina Barrage: a useful stop beyond the postcard view
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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

Join a Singapore-born guide such as Leon or Kim for a 3.5-hour evening outing with hotel pickup, private transport, Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barrage, and a Singapore River cruise. Tickets for the SkyPark and cruise are included.

“Great low stress way to see top afternoon/evening sights of Singapore to include: Boat tour from Clark Quay (ticket included), Marina Bay Barrages (free), Gardens by the Bay Light Show (free), Marina Bay Skypark (ticket included). Due to computer glitch, we were able to book same day tickets. Kim could have cancelled but scrambled and got the tickets (Skypark has limited tickets and timed entry). Car was a new Mercedes and Kim was enthusiastic and full of history and useful and interesting information. Our drivers were excellent! The Gardens had Christmas show on going so access was somewhat restricted but still able to view. We were able to see the…”

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Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows - Starting with hotel pickup between 5:00 and 5:30 PM
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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

See Singapore after dark on a four-hour tour with an air-conditioned minivan, a Clarke Quay river cruise, Garden Rhapsody, and Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. Guides such as Tang, Kelvin, Kavin, and Ronnie are praised for lively local stories. Finish at your hotel or Lau Pa Sat.

“Our guide was very well spoken, helpful, lovely, knowledgeable and considerate, inspite of it being really busy because of Chinese New Year, she made the experience really good 🙌🏼”

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Singapore River Cruise with Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show - Merlion Park offers the classic photo stop
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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

Cruise from Clarke Quay toward Marina Bay, stop at Merlion Park, and watch Garden Rhapsody and Spectra on foot. Guides such as Lee, Jessica, Tang, TC, and Jag are praised for clear timing, local stories, and photo advice. Hotel pickup, transport, and optional Lau Pa Sat drop-off are included.

“Worth every penny. Everything went to plan and communication regarding pick up etc. was faultless. Lee, our guide was brilliant and knowledgeable. All in all a great evening out”

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Singapore: Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows - Hotel pickup and the early-evening start
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Singapore: Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows

14.Singapore: Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows

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

Spend four hours seeing Singapore at night with hotel pickup, a Clarke Quay river cruise, Garden Rhapsody, and Marina Bay Sands’ Spectra show. English-speaking guides such as Tang, Kevin, Kavin, and Ronnie Tan keep the evening moving, with optional drop-off at Lau Pa Sat for hawker food.

“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 - Starting on the Singapore River
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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

Join a small group of up to 20 for a 35-minute Singapore River cruise, Merlion Park, Gardens by the Bay, and two major light shows. English-speaking guides such as Jag, Jess, Kelvin, and Nelson add history, timing help, and smart viewing tips. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Great tour! Fantastic tour guide "Jess", whos knowledge of Singapores history and the stunning river and garden light shows, made this a very entertaining experience.”

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