How does a river cruise in Singapore sound?

For all intents and purposes, Singapore is truly a visitors’ ultimate paradise. The world weary traveler, the ambitious go-getter, the Young Turk or the jaded senior citizen…every category of tourist finds solace in Singapore.

That’s hardly surprising, considering that Singapore has attractions and experiences for everyone. There are sights galore and so much sumptuous food to eat, you will never be able to sustain your diet on your trip. There are moments of sudden activity followed by spells of tranquil peace. You can find your soul or lose your mind in Singapore in equal measure, no questions asked.

Once you’ve seen all the sights and done the rounds of the shopping markets and recommended restaurants, it’s time to kick your feet back and relax. But don’t do this in your hotel room or a street-side café, though those are excellent ideas, too. How about if you sit back and take a peaceful ride down a river? More specifically, how about if you make your way to the famed Singapore River for a cruise?

Why?

Because it is one of life’s unforgettable experiences.

Because your trip to Singapore is incomplete without it.

Because there is so much to see along the way. And you’re doing so much on the water.

Include this unforgettable cruise in your Singapore package and you’ll thank yourself later.

The boat you take for the cruise is called a ‘bumboat’. It was traditionally used to transport goods and merchandise for sale in the port side markets in Singapore, right from the 1600s onward. Today, they add a charming touch to the beautiful Singapore River, though they may appear to be less elegant than cargo ships with sails. These boats are slightly blocky in appearance, but it is thrilling to ride along the river in them given their historical past.

Your ride along the Singapore River will be an excellent lesson in the making of a civilization: you can see first-hand how a large part of Singapore grew along the periphery of the river. Take in the sights such as the Raffles Landing Site, old traditional shops adjacent to Boat Quay, Singapore Esplanade, Merlion Park, Asian Civilizations Museum, Singapore Flyer and the truly beautiful Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort.

Plus, you can choose the cruise for the day or the night, depending on how much of the sunlight you can take. We suggest taking the night variant if you would rather relax under the stars – it’s a hypnotic, romantic cruise on the water best enjoyed with your better half. You can buy tickets at the booths located on Boat Quay. As suggested earlier, ask your tour operator to fit the river cruise in your Singapore package if it’s not already listed. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss.