Please be informed that the Sampan Rides located at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands will be closed from 10 Jun – 1 Aug for improvement works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your kind understanding.

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

  • Non-peak: Mon – Thu
  • Peak: Fri – Sun

Last ticket sales at 8.30pm

Ticket Prices

  • Sampan Boat Ride:
    • Non-peak: S$11 per person
    • Peak: S$15 per person
  • Eye of the Waterfall Tour: S$16 per person

Sands LifeStyle Members

  • Sampan Boat Ride: S$10 per person
  • Eye of the Waterfall Tour: S$15 per person

Terms & Conditions Apply Terms and Conditions apply

Conditions of Entry

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.
Waterfall Tour

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.

The Eye of the Waterfall Tour is included with the purchase of your Sampan Ride ticket at the following timings:

  • Tue & Thu: 1pm, 3pm & 5pm

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.

    EYE OF THE WATERFALL TOUR

    Availability

    • Every Tue and Thu (excluding Public Holidays), 5pm

    Inclusions:

    • Enjoy priority queue
    • Sustainability tour of the Rain Oculus by Ned Kahn
    • Experience the rain oculus when it is turned on

    Pricing:

    • S$18 - Public 
    • S$15 - Sands LifeStyle members

    *To purchase tickets for this experience, you will be redirected to a different website. Please use your SISTIC account to complete the transaction.

      SAMPAN MUSICAL VOYAGE

      Availability:

      • Every Tue and Thu (excluding Public Holidays), 2pm & 4pm

      Inclusions:

      • Enjoy priority queue
      • Experience a leisurely ride down the canal at The Shoppes while being serenaded by our talented Sampan singers
      • Learn how to play simple percussive instruments

      Pricing:

      • S$25 - Public
      • S$22 - Sands LifeStyle members

      *To purchase tickets for this experience, you will be redirected to a different website. Please use your SISTIC account to complete the transaction.