ON THE RIVER · SINGAPORE RIVER CRUISES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 singapore river cruises worth the fare, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.
Spend 40 minutes on a covered electric bumboat from Clarke Quay, following Singapore River landmarks from Raffles Landing to Marina Bay. Expect recorded commentary or onboard guidance, restored shophouses, grand bridges, the Merlion, Esplanade, and skyline views. Evening departures add city lights and may line up with a Marina Bay Sands show.
“Great .. on board recoding giving us information of sites 👌”
This four-hour evening tour links Merlion Park, Clarke Quay, a 30 to 40-minute Singapore River Cruise, Garden Rhapsody, and Spectra. Hotel pickup is optional. Guides such as Jingle, Simson, Francis, William, and Jin keep the route moving, share city stories, and help you find good show viewpoints.
“My wife and I took the River Cruise tour. Simson was our guide. He was punctual, friendly, caring, clear mind, and humorous. We enjoyed the tour and his service very much.”
See Singapore’s best night sights in 3.5 hours with hotel pickup, a private vehicle, and an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Little India, watch the Supertree light show, look across the city from Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, and cruise the Singapore River. Guides such as Alex, Wong, Michael, and Loy are known for flexible pacing and local stories.
“We went to the Marina Bay Sands Skypark, Gardens by the Bay for a light show and a river cruise. It was good, but felt very rushed. Recommended a longer tour to give you enough time.”
Spend about two and a half hours seeing Singapore after dark from an open-top double-decker bus, with English commentary, a Gardens by the Bay Rhapsody stop, city views, and a river cruise from Clarke Quay. The route may change, and the pace is brisk, but it gives first-time visitors a useful night-time introduction for $64.69.
“It was amazing, Love, Love, Loved Singapore. It was a spectacular city. Our tour was arranged by Viator on line and over the phone prior to leaving the US. It went like clockwork. No issues at all. I was very impressed. Thank you.”
This 4 to 5 hour evening tour combines a 35-minute Singapore River cruise with Merlion Park, Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, and Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. A licensed guide such as Jessica, Tang, Colin, or Kavin leads the group, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and an optional Lau Pa Sat drop-off.
“Be prepared to do some walking. But our tour guide Tang ensured we were in the right place at the right time.”
Spend four evening hours seeing Singapore by boat, coach, and foot. Cruise from Clarke Quay, stop at Merlion Park, watch Garden Rhapsody and Marina Bay Sands Spectra, then choose hotel drop-off or supper at Lau Pa Sat. Guides such as Nelson, Tang, Lee, Colin, and Jag are known for clear explanations and friendly care.
“We loved the light show in front of the Marina Bay Hotel, just spectacular. The cruise on the river was very relaxing. Our tour guide Lee was so informative, so helpful, very well organised and very clear with his explanations of any questions asked of him. He made the tour for us and gave us so much information about Singapore. Highlight recommend this tour.”
Spend four hours seeing Singapore at its best after sunset. Your guide leads you from Clarke Quay to a river cruise, Merlion Park views, Gardens by the Bay, and Marina Bay Sands. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and show guidance are included, with optional drop-off at Lau Pa Sat for local food.
“This tour was great. We saw 4 different attractions without feeling rushed. Joyce our guide was bubbly and informative, with wonderful happy energy.”
Spend four hours seeing Singapore’s best-known evening sights with an English-speaking guide such as Jess, Lee, or Colin. You’ll take a 35-minute daylight river cruise, stop at Merlion Park, watch Garden Rhapsody and Spectra from land, then finish at your hotel or Lau Pa Sat. Expect about 2 to 3 km of walking.
“Colin, the guide was excellent. His knowledge of Singapore history and life's experience was interesting. On the boat, the boat owners had compiled their own commentary on the ships tannoy system during the trip. We would have preferred to listen to one commentary only without Colin trying to give his own as well.”
This four-hour evening tour combines a 30-minute Singapore River cruise, Merlion Park views, Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, and Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. An English, Chinese, or Japanese-speaking guide such as Tang, Kelvin, Kavin, or Ronnie leads the outing, with air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and optional Lau Pa Sat drop-off.
“Our guide Tang Tuan made an exceptional job describing and showing what we needed to see!!! Very profesional guide!”
Spend four evening hours seeing Singapore at its best after dark. Cruise from Clarke Quay, view the Merlion and skyline, watch Garden Rhapsody from Vintage Point, then catch Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup, and optional Lau Pa Sat drop-off keep the night simple.
“This tour was much more than I expected! Tang, our guide managed the complicated itinerary with ease so we could relax and just enjoy the different environments.”
Spend four hours seeing Singapore at night with a 30-minute Clarke Quay river cruise, Garden Rhapsody at Gardens by the Bay, and Marina Bay Sands Spectra. Your guide may be Mr. Tuan Choon, Ronny, Corlisd, or Esta. Finish at Lau Pa Sat for local food, or return to your hotel.
“Ronny, out guide was funny & informative. He did an excellent job on advising the group and was extremely supportive and helpful. I forgot to pick up my pink water bottle- please if possible can you bring it back to furama river front 🙏”
See Singapore after dark with an English-speaking guide, a sunset cruise from Clarke Quay, Merlion Park, Padang, Garden Rhapsody, and Spectra at Marina Bay Sands. Guides including Az, Don, and Dan have led friendly, informative departures. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and air-conditioned transfers are included.
“Great tour, our guide Don gave us lots of information and made us laugh. We really enjoyed it!”
Join an English-speaking driver and up to eight other people for a five-hour Singapore night tour. Visit Kampong Glam, Little India, and Chinatown, cruise the Singapore River, watch Spectra and Rhapsody, then stop at Lau Pa Sat and Merlion Park. Hotel pickup is included, but food and a licensed guide are not.
“The night lights from the boat are extremely beautiful. The boat captain was very kind, as was our driver. Thank you for the wonderful experience.”
Spend 210 minutes with a Singapore-born licensed guide, in a group of up to six, visiting Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, Gardens by the Bay, a local waterfront lookout, and the Singapore River by boat. Leon has led especially well-regarded tours, and hotel pickup, drop-off, entrance tickets, and transport are included.
“every thing was perfect. our guide was very professional”
Meet your English-speaking guide in your hotel lobby at 6 PM for a three-hour private drive, Singapore River cruise, SkyPark visit, Gardens by the Bay light show, and Little India stop. Guides such as Thomas, Loy, and Alex have been praised for friendly service and flexible help when weather changes.
“Thomas and Loy provided a comfortable ride and a friendly, knowledgeable and engaging tour of Singapore. They were excellent to communicate with. Highly recommend.”
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