River Tours in Singapore

On January 28, 1819, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles set the wheel of Singapore's contemporary history in motion when he stepped ashore on the northern bank of the Singapore River. It was his foresight that resulted in Singapore's development, with the Singapore River as its lifeline.

Today, while going on river tours in Singapore, one will marvel at the extravagant contrast between the richly-mellowed old architectures and strikingly skyscraper skyline of modern Singapore's tourism industry. You can admire magnificent colonial government buildings that reflect Singapore's colonial heritage. You are sure to fall in love with century-old godowns and shop houses restored to their

original grandeur and rejuvenated into some of the most enchanting and chic quayside dining and entertainment destinations. The river tours in Singapore passes by many grand old bridges of diverse designs decorated with quaint old lamps of a bygone era. Through all these, one will learn the pivotal role of river tours in Singapore played in bringing about the phenomenally exceptional economic and social progress tiny Singapore has made in a short period of time.

In fact, till today, legislative and judiciary decisions affecting a nation and her people are still made on one bank of Singapore River, while on the other bank are concentrated a nation's financial wealth. While being on river tours in Singapore, you will enjoy an incredible microcosm of a nation's life and time, a rich kaleidoscope of cultures and heritage, a colorful potpourri of stories and anecdotes. You can sail from the past, to the present and into the future with us. While being on the river tours in Singapore, you will get to know that stretching only 4.1 kilometers from its mouth at Anderson Bridge to Kim Seng Bridge at the other end, Singapore River flows under 12 bridges and sees numerous historical buildings on its banks. While the cruises in Singapore will take you around the Southern islands of Kusu, St. John's, Sisters and Lazarus.

The river tours in Singapore showcases different aspects of Singapore’s historic beginnings and its current judicial,civil, cultural and commercial heart. It will entirely give you an in-depth look into its rich history, as well as a sense of early life here. However, a visit to its main highlights will allow you to capture the essence of the area. You can end your route on a relaxing or romantic note with a meal by the river or a scenic evening river cruise. As you gently sail during the river tours in Singapore, you will be pleasantly surprised at the co existence of old and new Singapore, and the harmonious blend of various cultures and peoples,all that makes this island one of its kind in the world.

A good way to see the city is to ride on one of the bumboats plying the busy stretch of the Singapore River. The river tours in Singapore are available from the following jetties Raffles's Landing Site,Boat Quay, Liang Court, Merlion Park and Esplanade. These river tours in Singapore also include meals like lunch, high tea and romantic dinners for lovebirds.