SAMPAN RIDES
Enjoy a leisurely sail through Singapore’s colourful past to its glittering present in the heart of Marina Bay Sands. Hop onto a beautifully crafted Sampan boat, inspired by the small wooden skiffs that once filled the Singapore River at the height of its trading activity. Simply relax as you’re gently paddled down the Canal by our very own Sampan rowers.
Make a wish as you circle the Rain Oculus, an eco-friendly art installation comprising a 22m-wide acrylic bowl that collects the rainwater that fills the Canal. Or feel the rush with a close-up view of the hourly water cascade — an impressive 22,000 litres of water are released per minute from a skylight two storeys overhead.
Explore our tours where you can learn more about our design and sustainability features, or join in for some musical fun on the water.
Location
- The Shoppes, B2
- Nearest carpark: Central (Orange Zone)
Contact
- Phone: +65 6688 8868
Opening hours
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Last ticket sales at 8.30pm
Ticket Prices
- Sampan Boat Ride: S$15 per person
- Eye of the Waterfall Tour: S$18 per person
- Sampan Musical Voyage: S$25 per person
Sands LifeStyle Members
- Sampan Boat Ride: S$10 per person
- Eye of the Waterfall Tour: S$15 per person
- Sampan Musical Voyage: S$22 per person
Terms & Conditions Apply Terms and Conditions apply
Policy
- For the safety and security of young visitors, children below the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult (above the age of 18) at all times. The accompanying adult shall be required to purchase a valid ticket for entry.
- Children under 85cm in height and pregnant women are not permitted on the ride.
- Guests must remain seated for the full duration of the ride.
- Each ride can take up to six guests per boat; guests may be required to share a boat.
EYE OF THE WATERFALL TOUR
Experience the Rain Oculus, our magnificent indoor waterfall and skylight. As you're gently paddled in a Sampan boat along the Canal at The Shoppes, discover how it was designed with our planet in mind.
SAMPAN MUSICAL VOYAGE
Join our talented Sampan singers for some musical fun on the water. Learn to play simple percussive instruments and sing along to a specially crafted song, our ode to the Sampan boats' role in Singapore's rich history and culture.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Beanstro (#B2-20) offers excellent views of the ride.
Children under 85cm in height are not permitted on the Sampan.
For safety purposes, pregnant ladies are not allowed to take the ride.
For the safety and security of young visitors, children below the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult (above the age of 18) at all times. The accompanying adult shall be required to purchase a valid ticket for entry.
Visitors typically spend 30 minutes here.
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