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Singapore River Cruises: The 15 Best Boats

22 tours  ·  from $23 a head

The bumboats run a fixed loop from Clarke Quay to the bay and back, so the choice is really about timing and what is included. These 15 compare departure times, whether you catch the light shows from the deck, and what a drink on board adds.

Singapore River Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT - Merlion Park and the changing Marina Bay light
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Singapore River Cruise, Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise - Little India: a quick taste of Singapore’s cultural mix
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Private Tour: Nighttime Sightseeing with River Cruise

Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows - Merlion Park gives you the classic Singapore photograph
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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT - Gardens by the Bay and Garden Rhapsody
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Singapore River Cruise, Night Garden Rhapsody & Spectra by CYT

Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise - Little India sets the tone
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Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise

5.Private Singapore Full Day Round Island Tour with River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · from $240

See Singapore in one private day with Little India, Chinatown, Mount Faber, orchids, an English-speaking guide, and a river cruise.

“Great tour of Singapore. Michael was knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, helpful and very accommodating to tailor the itinerary according to our preferences. We did not feel rushed during the 7 hour tour and Michael took our photos at all of the sights. The van was air-conditioned, clean and comfortable, and the driver drove safely. Overall an excellent and highly recommended private tour with Michael.”

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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows - Merlion Park gives you the classic Singapore photograph
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Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

6.Singapore River Cruise and 2 Must-see Water Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 220 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

Cruise Singapore’s river, meet the Merlion, and see Garden Rhapsody and Spectra with hotel transfers and a small-group guide.

“We had a fantastic guided group tour! Our guide named Tuan (TC) was knowledgeable, funny, friendly & made the experience both fun and informative. His passion and attention to detail really brought the places we visited to life. Highly recommended!”

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Singapore: Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows - Hotel pickup sets the evening in motion
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Singapore: Twilight Tour with River Cruise and Light Shows

Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets - Clarke Quay: an easy place to begin
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Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets

8.Singapore River Cruise Tour with E-Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 135 reviews · from $22Best value

Review of Singapore’s 40-minute river cruise, with Clarke Quay departures, skyline views, ticket tips, timing concerns, and honest value advice.

“This was one of the worst bookings I made through Viator. I will never book again through Viator. As I am a Google Reviewer Level 7;be sure to receive a terrible review on Google. The QR Code was missing and the two ladies at the counter said they were helpless. So I had to buy new tickets. It is my Birthday and I did not expect this!”

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Private Singapore Night Tour with Gardens by the Bay&River Cruise - Starting at the Flower Dome
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Private Singapore Night Tour with Gardens by the Bay&River Cruise

Singapore River Cruise, Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show - Merlion Park and the classic Singapore photograph
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Singapore River Cruise, Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show

10.Singapore River Cruise, Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 4 hours · from $53

See Singapore by river, then catch Garden Rhapsody and Spectra with hotel transfers, a guide, Merlion Park, and optional Lau Pa Sat supper.

“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.”

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Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6) - Marina Bay Sands SkyPark at 6 p.m.
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Private Tour Singapore Nighttime sightseeing + River Cruise(Max6)

Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows - Hotel pickup and the evening schedule
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Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows

12.Singapore Twilights with River Cruise & Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 71 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

See Singapore after dark on a four-hour tour with a river cruise, two light shows, hotel transport, and optional Lau Pa Sat drop-off.

“Great tour and easy being transported about but quite expensive considering it could be done without a guide etc. Colin gave us loads of facts etc and we had a good evening. Thanks x”

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Singapore River Cruise with Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show - Clarke Quay and the 35-minute river cruise
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Singapore River Cruise with Spectra & Garden Rhapsody Light Show

Singapore: Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows - Clarke Quay begins with Singapore River views
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Singapore: Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows

14.Sunset River Cruise and Glittering Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 4 hours · from $75

Review of Singapore’s evening river cruise and two light shows, with hotel pickup, guide tips, Lau Pa Sat option, and honest value advice.

“Our guide Colin was informative and attentive to everyone. He was very knowledgeable and very happy to answer random tourists questions . I would definitely recommend this trip as I was a lady travelling on my own and it made for a fun filled night out with great company.”

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Singapore light to night : River Cruise & 02 Stunning Light Shows - Civic District stops with real context
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Singapore light to night : River Cruise & 02 Stunning Light Shows

15.Singapore light to night : River Cruise & 02 Stunning Light Shows

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $53

Review of Singapore’s 4.5-hour evening tour, with a river cruise, Merlion Park, Garden Rhapsody, Spectra, and hotel transfers.

“Jessica and her driver gave us a night in singapore to remember for a long time . Her knowledge of singapore and its history is great touring with her was like been shown around by a friend and not just a tour guide . If you want to see Singapore at its best she is the lady for the job. Thank you Jess for a great night out. Les and Corry”

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