Singapore River Cruise — 40-Minute Bumboat Experience
See Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Marina Bay on a 40-minute Singapore River Cruise. Check your selected departure jetty and ticket details before boarding.
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About this experience
See Singapore from the water on the Singapore River Experience, a 40-minute cruise also known as The Tale of 2 Quays. The route highlights Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Marina Bay, bringing the city’s riverside neighbourhoods and waterfront scenery into one relaxed outing.
Choose the departure jetty confirmed on your ticket. The operator lists services from Clarke Quay, Bayfront South, Clifford Pier and Read Bridge, with operating windows varying by jetty and day. Walk-in tickets may be available at the counters, but check availability and redemption arrangements for your selected option before travelling.
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The standard river experience is separate from the Laser Show Cruise. The operator’s special Laser Show Cruise departs only from Clarke Quay Jetty; do not assume a standard ticket includes this service or guarantees a light-show viewing.
Arrive with enough time to find the correct boarding point and present your booking documents. Your ticket covers the cruise described in the selected option. Hotel transfers, meals, shopping and other attractions are excluded unless expressly included. Confirm the departure arrangements, child-ticket rules and cancellation terms before booking.
What guests love
- Glittering skyline and Marina Bay Sands views at dusk
- Crew who take great photos for you
- Cool river breeze on a relaxing electric boat
- Easy history overview of the river's landmarks
- Seeing the Merlion from the water
Worth knowing before you go
- Closed / restricted: This is a single loop from the boarding jetty rather than hop-on hop-off, and some other jetty booths are often closed.
- Book ahead: Tickets booked through third parties are exchanged at the counter, so having the confirmation and QR code ready speeds boarding.
- Crowds: Evenings and light-show slots get busy, and waits of 20-40 minutes happen at peak times.
- Best time: Dusk lets you see the city in daylight then lit up, while the light-show slots are a premium experience.
- On foot: Boarding involves steps and the boats are not wheelchair accessible.
- Rules: Food is not allowed on board and there are no toilets, so a snack and restroom stop beforehand helps.
- Condition: Rides can run closer to 30-35 minutes, and rear open seats fill first for photos.
- Facilities: The commentary is a pre-recorded English track, and inside seats give the clearest audio.
Inclusions & practical details
Included
- One 40-minute Singapore River Experience cruise as specified on your ticket
Not included
- Hotel transfers, meals and the separate Laser Show Cruise unless expressly included
More highlights
- Views of Boat Quay, Clarke Quay and Marina Bay from the water
Meeting point
Board at the jetty named on your ticket; the operator serves Clarke Quay, Bayfront South, Clifford Pier and Read Bridge.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Singapore River Cruise?
The standard bumboat cruise takes approximately 40 minutes, passing the riverfront around Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Marina Bay.
Where do I board the cruise?
Use the departure jetty printed on your selected ticket. The operator serves Clarke Quay, Bayfront South, Clifford Pier and Read Bridge; your booking determines the boarding location.
Does this ticket include the Laser Show Cruise or transfers?
This is the standard river cruise. The Laser Show Cruise, hotel transfers and meals are separate unless expressly named as inclusions in your chosen ticket.
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Edited by Product team at LocalTrav · Updated 10 November 2026