RIVER CRUISE GUIDE
Compared and reviewed.
The 15 most popular singapore river cruises, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
Singapore River Cruise at dusk plus Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands light shows, with hotel transfers and a guided plan.
Most Popular“The river cruise was good but one sided - of course the colonialists’ side. Would have liked to have heard more about who was here before and the true and full history. The light shows were ok.”
See Merlion Park, Singapore River bumboat cruise, Supertree lights, and Marina Bay Sands Spectra in one guided night route with pickup.
“Money well spent. Convenient especially free pick up at our hotel. Jingle our tour guide was very knowledgeable and so pleasant. It rains unexpectedly in Singapore and the bus driver had extra umbrellas ready for us to borrow. The assistant to Jingle was very helpful as well. These three individuals”
A private 7-hour Singapore highlights tour with Little India, temples, Chinatown, National Orchid Garden, Mount Faber, and an included Singapore River cruise.
“Fantastic tourists guide……Alex Er”
Singapore twilights: Clarke Quay river cruise plus Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands light shows, ending at Lau Pa Sat.
“Fabulous evening. River cruise and 2 light shows. Our guide Erein was wonderful. Got us place to place to place on time”
40-minute Singapore River cruise from Clarke Quay to Marina Bay sights, with e-tickets, onboard commentary and Bay Gardens views.
“We arrived 25 minutes early to be told that we had the wrong qr code and that it could take up to 24 hours to receive. After going back and forth with the person on the whatsapp and the guy at the station, we were finally let on. The ride was a short circle of…”
Private 6 pm Singapore night tour with Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barrage, and a bum boat ride with door-to-door pickup.
“Very informative and would recommend Michael and his tour to all visitors. Bring your walking stick shoes.”
Private 3.5-hour Singapore night tour with Marina Bay Skypark, Gardens by the Bay light show, and a Singapore River cruise.
“Leon was an exceptional tour guide and made our Singapore experience truly unforgettable. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and shared fascinating insights about the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. The tour felt personal, well-paced, and never rushed. If you want the best tour in Singapore, Leon is the guide to book. Highly recommended!”
Small-group Singapore River Cruise plus Spectra at Marina Bay Sands and Garden Rhapsody at Supertree Grove, with optional Lau Pa Sat supper.
“Fantastic tour, one of the best we have been on. Jessica, our guide was amazing, so friendly and knowledgeable, we got a history lesson and so many tips on places to see and eat.”
4.5-hour Singapore night tour: river cruise, Merlion and Raffles, plus Spectra and Garden Rhapsody shows with hotel pickup.
“Just a great experience and totally recommended.Tour guide Lee was fantastic and very knowledgeable.”
Singapore night tour with a 35-min river cruise, Merlion Park photos, Garden Rhapsody, and Marina Bay Sands Spectra. Small group, pickup.
“Really lovely evening. Jessica had excellent communication and ensured the event went smoothly, while adding interesting titbits of local knowledge. The river cruise was a good way to see all of the quays and the merlion is iconic. The light show at the gardens was well done but the highlight of the evening was the…”
Singapore River Cruise at dusk with Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands light shows, plus Lau Pa Sat street food and pickup.
“We started off with rain but the weather improved and our tour guide Ed Lee was very knowledgeable and really knew the history of Singapore. He took us to all the great spots that allowed us to experience Singapore from a different dimension and viewpoint. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience Singapore…”
Prebook a 40-minute Singapore River bumboat cruise from Clarke Quay with landmark views, small groups, and simple redemption by e-ticket.
“Very bad experience at Hotters place Jetty ) , no QR code by Viator sent to river cruise administration . We had to wait 1 hour 30 minutes to get on board Will never book through you again or recommend anyone”
Singapore night highlights: river cruise, Garden Rhapsody, and Spectra in one smooth 4-hour tour with pickup options.
“Comfortable and stress-free variant to see some highlights in one evening. Rivercruise, light shows by the Gardens and Marina - great, well organized.Auto-translated”
4-hour Singapore night tour with a river cruise, Garden Rhapsody and Spectra light shows, plus drop-off at Lau Pa Sat for street food.
“It was a nice tour. River cruise was very short. The light shows are actually free events that you walk to.”
A 4-hour private Singapore loop that pairs Civic District sights, Chinatown and Little India, then a Singapore River Cruise from Clarke Quay.
“We had a great time seeing the different neighborhoods and some beautiful temples around Singapore. We learned about the history and independence. The tour guide was great and very flexible with what we wanted to see. The river boat was a fantastic way to see the Marina Bay Area as well. Overall a great experience…”
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