Singapore - Riverboat Cruise and River Taxi - Helpful Travel Information
Singapore offers River Cruises in a traditional bumboat for Tourists that runs every 20-30 minutes from 9AM - 11PM daily.
We found two companies offering River Cruise and Water Taxi Service in Singapore -
1). Singapore River Cruise
2). WaterB
Both companies operate cruises in bumboat from the Clarke Quay area and you won't miss their counters if you walk along the Singapore River in Clarke Quay.
River Cruise in Singapore takes around 40 minutes and is offered during the day and at night along the Clarke Quay, Boat Quays, and Marina Bay.
There are special River cruises offered during the laser show and/or dinner cruises in the evening operated by the Singapore River Cruise company.
River Cruise is usually a round trip boat ride from Clarke Quay in Singapore.
WaterB River Cruise can be boarded from Fort Canning Jetty in Clarke Quay or Eu Tong Sen Jetty in Boat Quay.
Singapore River Cruise company provides multiple boarding and stops options like:
Read Bridge Jetty, Clarke Quay Jetty, South Bridge, Boat Quay Jetty, Fullerton Jetty, Esplanade Jetty, Merlion Park Jetty, Bayfront South Jetty, and Promenade Jetty
Book Now - Singapore River Cruise Tickets - US$ 16.89
OR
Reserve your spot now - Singapore Night Sightseeing Tour with Singapore River Boat Cruise - US$ 37.53
Another option that offers flexibility and an economical way to ride boats is the Singapore River Taxi.
Singapore River Cruise company taxi aka river shuttle makes stops along the waterway at Esplanade, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Clemenceau, and Robertson Quay.
WaterB River Shuttle or Taxi offers stops at Clifford Pier, Raffles Place, Fort Canning (Clark Quay), Havelock, and Kim Seng.
You can get off and on at these stops as you wish during operating hours Monday to Friday 8 AM-10 AM (Morning) and 5 PM-7 PM (Evening).
You can only Pay using your EZ-link card or NETS Flashpay card on Singapore Water taxi, which is a kind of a bummer!
Singapore River Taxi offers an economical way of a boat ride on the Singapore river, however, has limited evening and morning timings and only operates during weekdays.
More useful information is below in this Singapore River Cruise and River Taxi Guide for new visitors to Singapore.
| Address | 1). Checkout River Cruise map for stops and boarding by Singapore River Cruise Company |
| Singapore River Cruise and River Taxi Ticket and Hours | Singapore River Cruise Ticket Price : Adult - SGD 25.00 Child - SGD 15.00 Please note that Ticket Counters take payment by Credit Card, Ez-Link, or NETS Flashpay Card. Many ticket Counters do not accept Cash for River Cruise. Book Now and save your spot - Singapore River Cruise Tickets - US$ 16.89 Singapore Night Sightseeing Tour with Singapore River Boat Cruise have different ticket price Klook.com 9 AM-11 PM (Everyday) SGD 5.00 per Person (Singapore Taxi only accepts Payment by EZ-Link or NETS Flashpay Card) Singapore Taxi does not accept Cash Payment. Monday - Friday 8 AM-10 AM and 5 PM-7 PM Singapore River Taxi does not offer service on Weekends and Public Holidays |
Getting to River Cruise or Water Taxi stops/Jetties in Singapore |
An easy way by Singapore MRT to Clarke Quay for River Cruise : Walk along the Singapore River and you will see Ticket counters for River Cruise by WaterB company. For Singapore River Cruise Company, walk inside the promenade along the water to reach River Cruise Jetty. Read Bridge Jetty, Clarke Quay Jetty, South Bridge, Boat Quay Jetty, Fullerton Jetty, Esplanade Jetty, Merlion Park Jetty, Bayfront South Jetty, and Promenade Jetty Book Now - Singapore River Cruise Tickets - US$ 16.89
Singapore River Taxi Stops are : Esplanade, Boat Quay, Clarke Quay, Clemenceau, and Robertson Quay for Water taxi operated by Singapore River Cruise. WaterB River Shuttle or Taxi offers stops at Clifford Pier, Raffles Place, Fort Canning (Clark Quay), Havelock, and Kim Seng. For River taxi go to any one of these Jetties during River Taxi time in Weekdays 8 am-10 am and 5 pm-7 pm |
| Recommendations and Tips for taking River Cruise or Water Taxi in Singapore | Travel Tips for Singapore River Cruise and River Taxi: - Ride the Singapore River taxi in case you are near jetties (or Pier) stops in Singapore during the morning or evening. River taxi is for regular weekday office commuting passengers. Singapore Water Taxi takes an EZ-link card to pay for boat rides. A Water Taxi ride is SGD 5.00 Per person. Paying by EZ Card is much cheaper than paying the tourist rate for Water Cruise but be aware of the times of operation! Catch River Cruise near Clarke Quay which has fewer people. The closer you are to Marina Bay, the more crowded it will get. |
| Website | Visit Official River Cruise Website for tourist information |
 | Singapore Night Sightseeing Tour with Singapore River Boat Cruise - $38.25 During this nighttime tour, experience the best of Singapore by both bus and foot. Enjoy a Singaporean dinner (SGD$5 food voucher included), visit the Gardens by the Bay and catch a glimpse of the Supertrees, drive past the well-known Merlion Park, enjoy a quick stroll down the bustling Haji Lane, and finish off with a stunning 40-minute river cruise. |
