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Singapore River

Singapore , India
Wishlist
Water falls
Category
Water Falls
duration
Duration
2 - 3 Hours
M-Ticket
M-Ticket
Accepted
bird-spotting
Birding
Available
parking
Parking
Available
Water
Water
Available
Tour Guide
Tour
Guide
Couple
Pet
Friendly
Couple
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Baby
Friendly
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Available
Games
Games
Available
Play Area
Play Area
Available
boating
Boating
Available
Life Guard
Life Guard
Available
MedKit
MedKit
Available
CCTV
CCTV
Available
security
Security
Available
dustbin
Dustbin
Available
Entry Free
Entry
FREE
Adult
Adult
FREE
Child
Child
FREE
MobileCam
MobileCam
FREE
Camera
Camera
FREE
VideoCam
VideoCam
FREE

Overview

The Singapore River is a river in Singapore that flows from the Central Area, which lies in the Central Region in the southern part of Singapore before emptying into the ocean. Singapore River, river/waterway, is located within the Central Region. The 3.2 km long river has been the lifeline of Singapore for more than 150 years. Proof of its ancient beginnings may be monumented on the Singapore Stone with undecipherable inscriptions found in 1819, at the river mouth. With Singapore's strategic location and establishment as a free-port, trade and commerce developed rapidly. The economic activity filled the river-ports waterways and quays with a flotilla of boats, with workmen loading and unloading goods for import or re-export in bumboats or lighters. The river's inadequate and unsuitable berthing facilities, plus the dramatic increase of shipping led to the development and growth of the New (later Keppel) Harbour. Through the years, the river became polluted, and environmental cleanup from 1983 cleared the waters, upgraded its banks, and gave the river "a new lease of life".

River Transport 

The river divided Singapore into the 'commercial' and 'government' sectors, and before the construction of bridges, the two sides were linked by dhonies (English spelling of Tamil word Thonee), a river-crossing Sampan (row-boat) operated by Indians. Propelled by oars, these small wooden boats were also outboard-motor driven and carried goods or passengers, or hawked snacks and sundry items. The much larger bumboats or lighters ferried goods for import and re-export. The "River Clean-up Campaign", which began in September 1983, saw the last of a few hundred lighters and small boats on their final journey out of the river. Today, converted bumboats operate as river-taxis which carry sightseeing passengers, with pickup and disembarkation points along Boat Quay and Clake Quay.

Know Before you go

  • You can take the River Taxi for about 40Min, or walk along the banks and see the transformation Singapore has taken through its massive skyscrapers and well-lit skylines
  • Note that the Marina Bay attractions are located about 5-10 minutes away from this river

Things to carry


ID Card
ID Card
Camera
Camera
Suitable for All
Selfiestick
Suitable for All
Sunglasses
Suitable for All
Cap
Suitable for All
Medicine
Suitable for All
Sunscreen

Things not allowed


Suitable for All
Alcohol
Suitable for All
Weapons
Suitable for All
Smoking
Suitable for All
Plastic Bag

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Last Admission

Redemption Process

  • Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
  • Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.

Environmental Note: In the spirit of environmental consciousness, please refrain from printing unless explicitly specified. Let's be mindful of our impact— trees have feelings too!

Cancellation Policy

  • Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued

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