On the Water in Singapore

Where can I kayak in Singapore?

Kallang Basin is the easiest first paddle, with flat water, the skyline across it and a short walk from Stadium MRT. At MacRitchie Reservoir the forest runs to the water's edge, but there's no sea breeze, so start early. Pulau Ubin's mangrove creeks suit a guided morning, and Marina and Bedok reservoirs are sheltered too.

See alsoUbin 4Rivers Kayak TrailMarina Reservoir KayakPAssion Wave Kayak (Bedok / Marina Bay)

Where can I try wakeboarding or windsurfing in Singapore?

East Coast Park is the place: the lagoon has a cable wakeboard park, and the sea off it has windsurfing. Start on the beginner cable at Singapore Wake Park, where a cable tows you with no boat involved, and expect to fall in a lot. For windsurfing, Aloha Sea Sports Centre runs a two-hour taster for beginners, and the wind decides everything, so ask about conditions when you book.

See alsoEast Coast SUP (PAssion Wave)

Can I try scuba diving or snorkelling in Singapore?

A pool try-dive is the easiest start, with an instructor beside you. It doesn't certify you, so you learn whether you like diving before paying for a course. The Pulau Hantu boat dives are macro diving for seahorses and nudibranchs and need Open Water certification. For a snorkel with no course, Rainbow Reef at Adventure Cove suits kids.

See alsoDiscover Scuba Try-DiveSisters' Islands Marine ParkAdventure Cove Rainbow Reef Snorkel

Where can I go fishing in Singapore?

A kelong trip is a boat out to an offshore fish farm, so ask what the trip includes, rods among them, before you book. It suits families better than serious anglers. For a simpler outing, East Coast Park has a jetty, best at dawn or dusk when it's cooler, and if you're unsure of the rules on keeping fish, release them.