You can take a short walk there. The views of the are a is really great

the boat ride cost 25 sgd. this was for a round trip tour. they do have stops but I think you will need to pay if you want hop back on

The Singapore River, 15 minutes walk from source to mouth, flows into the Marina Bay which is now a lake. River cruises starts from the Clark Quay side, going out river and into the Bay and return back to Clark Quay. Another cruise starts at the front of Marina Sands, going around the bay and into the river and back. I suggest you take the one at Marina Bay if you want to have dinner at Marina Sands where there are Chinese, Indian, and Japanese food. The light show starts at 8 pm and last 19 minutes. There is another show at 9 pm. It is free. The venue is just outside the main entrance to Marina Sands (Hotel, Shopping Mall, and Casino.) 2 minutes walk from the River Cruise jetty. You can walk to the opposite side (of the bay) where the Merlion can be found. You can walk all round the Bay if you have the time. For good Indian food you have to visit Little India and for many varieties of Chinese food Chinatown is the place. Orchard Road should have many good Japanese food. Try Takashimaya a very prominent shopping complex in Orchard Road the major road for shopping in Singapore. Sorry for the delay. If you come to Singapore you may contact me to take you around the Garden By The Bay, Chinatown, Little India, Orchard Road, Marina Bay, and Bukit Timah Reserve where good hiking is free. No I am not involve in Tourism but I am a retiree and I am free (means free time and also no charges). Call me at 94553677 when you come.

Take them out after dark on the river cruise to see the sights all lit up - aim for a boat with large amount of seating at the back for the best views

Hello - we visited Singapore at New Year for the first time since 2009 and much has changed in that time - looking at google I have found that the Singapore River Cruise Commuter service only runs for a limited period of time during the day - 8-10 am and 5-7pm from the Esplanade to Robinson Quay - Weekdays only - no service on weekend - you would have to look at Singapore River Cruise website for information on their other services Given the changing geography of Singapore I would suggest revisiting your hotel choice - both Clarke Quay and Boat Quay are now full of entertainment, eating and drinking opportunities and an easy stroll away from a number of hotels such as the Novotel and Merchant Court which is practically on a MRT station and therefore offers direct access to changi airport - as I said much has changed Good luck

Hi Florida A, I'm not sure which tour that you booked however we would recommend that you ask Holiday Inn Express Orchard for transportation arrangements/details when you arrive. Regards

We did the $20.00 cruise it went up the river around and past marina bay sands and we used the company that was across from Clarke quay mall . It has a little kiosk but sorry I don't know the name of the company . It was about 1 hour I think maybe less as we did not have much time . Enjoy