The river cruise company has a monopoly on river cruises along the Singapore River. The staff have poor attitudes and are impatient, probably due to being overworked and understaffed. The cruise itself is enjoyable, though, offering scenic views. Expect long queues in the evening and into the night. Many tour groups are also taking the cruise.
Basil Farhan
5
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It’s highly recommended to add this activity to your list if you're in Singapore.
The Singapore River Cruise costs $25 for adults and $15 for children.
The entire ride lasts 40 minutes, and visitors can disembark at any of the 8 jetties to explore, although they should note that doing so will conclude their trip.
Note:
They open every day as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 1 PM to 9 PM
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: 10 AM to 9 PM
Joel Faris
5
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"This was such a serene way to take in the cityscape around the Marina in Singapore. We went at night. We bought tickets, went for dinner, and then got in line for one of the frequent boats. If I lived in Singapore, I would come take this trip every now and then; it’s that good."
Drew Lu
4
Decent tourist experience. Takes you around the Marina Bay and back. Unlike the Duck Tour, where there's a tour guide with live commentary, the river cruise uses a video. There is less human interaction, but the uncles are very enthusiastic about offering to take photos.
Kian Tan
5
First time on a river cruise with family, near evening, and we encountered a long queue. The boat was clean and nice, and the ride was fantastic. Too bad it wasn't a night view with all the lighting effects. However, the views were still worth seeing, and the trip was enjoyable. The whole trip was around 40 minutes without much rocking. Recommended for the nice, iconic views of Singapore around the Singapore River.
Lian De
5
The river cruise was great! We did it in the evening around 18:30 and had no regrets – so many illuminated highlights, and it was very nice. We would do it again.
Moh
4
I experienced both a day cruise (around 6 PM) and a night cruise (after 7:30 PM). The view was wonderful, and the breeze was comfortable. Seats are first-come, first-served, so you might not get an outside seat, but you'll still have a wonderful view during the cruise. I recommend sitting on the right-side seats for better views and photos. 👍
Adam Goh
2
This is the only jetty you can take the river cruise from. The others are all closed; I tried the Merlion jetty, but it was shuttered. That means it’s very crowded at this one. You don’t need to buy tickets in advance. It’s actually faster to just get them at the booth. When you come up to the booth, the line for buying tickets is at the window closest to the street. The right window is for 'E-ticket verification,' and the left window is for buying tickets. The ticket-buying line moved a lot faster. After you buy your tickets, get into the 'Red line' by the boat dock. The whole ordeal took 20 minutes, and we were on the boat. It was Saturday night, so I was surprised it didn’t take longer. In August, the perfect time to go is 7:15 PM when it’s not too dark, but the lights are all on. Overall, it was too expensive, too hectic, and disorganized, but good for a first-time tourist.
Bryan
4
Lovely opportunity to cruise the river and bar area to see the sights and learn about the history of Singapore. We did the night cruise for over 40 minutes at $26 each, which was a very good rate. The boat was electric and peaceful, with a video and narrative running in the background providing information and details of the sights that you were seeing throughout the journey. Incredible sights, a beautiful sightseeing tour, a comfortable boat with plenty of seating. It takes in all the major sights you may want to see. Worth the money. You can turn up and pay for the tickets at the riverside ticket booth near Hooters Bar in Clarke Quay.
Alex Soh
5
We just turned up on a Friday morning and were able to join the next tour. It was an enjoyable 40 minutes, seeing the old and new parts of the city, learning some history, and heading around the iconic Marina Bay. The tour boats are now electric, smooth and silent. It's fascinating to see how Singapore has evolved over the 15 years since our previous visit.