Cruises & Islands · tickets from Singapore River Cruise
Duration
40 min
The take
A bumboat, one of the small wooden boats that once carried cargo on the river, takes you past the old quays and out to the bay in about 40 minutes. From Monday to Thursday, Bayfront South and Clifford Pier start half an hour before Clarke Quay, so board there for an early ride.
Good to know
About 40 minutes on The Tale of 2 Quays: adults S$28, children 3–11 S$18. Walk-ins welcome
Singaporeans get a walk-in discount with their NRIC; the counter lists the rate
Clarke Quay Jetty: Mon–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sun 10am–10.30pm
Bayfront South and Clifford Pier: 10.30am–9pm daily. Read Bridge: 1pm–10pm daily
Finding it: Four jetties: Clarke Quay, Read Bridge, Bayfront South and Clifford Pier. Buy your ticket at the jetty counter
Hours checked October 2026
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