If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure, try kayaking in Singapore for a splashing good time.
Singapore may be stuck in an eternal summer, but at least we’re never short of outdoor activities! Whether it’s exploring the city through scenic cycling routes, or immersing in forest therapy on a nature-filled hiking trail, we’ve got plenty of activities to satisfy your thirst for adventure. Can’t get enough? Fill your weekends with some splashing good fun at these kayaking spots in Singapore.
Where to go kayaking in Singapore
1. Idyllic paddling at Singapore Sports Hub’s Water Sports Centre
For picturesque views of the Singapore skyline while kayaking, head to the Water Sports Centre at the Singapore Sports Hub. Row across the sparkling Kallang Basin on a kayak, canoe or dragon boat, and sneak a peek of the magnificent National Stadium across the water. If you’re at a more advanced level and have the certs to prove it, test your skills and rent an outrigger canoe or a closed deck kayak.
Water Sports Centre at the Singapore Sports Hub, rental prices start at $8/person, 8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699
2. Adventures galore at Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre
For your next outdoor adventure, rent a kayak from the Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre. As you paddle across calm turquoise waters, keep your eyes peeled to spot adorable wildlife like white-bellied sea eagles, golden-apple snails and collared kingfishers! Looking for more? Book the ABC kayaking experience for a two-hour tour that’ll take you through the history of Seletar and educate you on the various flora and fauna around you.
Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre at Lower Seletar Reservoir, rental prices start at $14/person, 100 Yishun Avenue 1, Singapore 769140
3. Get schooled at X’treme Kayaking
There’s no better way to take the plunge into kayaking than learning from the pros at X’treme Kayaking. Since 2011, founder Gilbert Loh and his team have coached more than 7,000 participants. This is your chance to get certified in the 1-star and 2-star kayaking courses. Learn the ins and outs of kayaking, from lifting and launching to various paddle strokes, while being under the watchful eyes of the coaches.
X’treme Kayaking, prices start from $90/person, SAF Yacht Club, 43 Admiralty Road West, Singapore 759962
4. Fuss-free kayaking with Passion Wave
Get your kayaking fix at People’s Association’s kayak rental centres scattered across the island. Swing by the Sembawang centre and go kayaking along the beach while admiring the diverse flora, fauna and wildlife; or gawk at the iconic Marina Bay Sands from the Marina Bay centre. Psst: selected centres also offer kayaking courses if you’re keen to get certified!
Passion Wave, rental prices start at $16/person, multiple locations including Marina Bay and Bedok Reservoir
5. Scenic paddling at The Paddle Lodge
We love a tranquil hike at MacRitchie Reservoir and Pandan Reservoir, but paddling through these picturesque spots sure hits differently. Flex your one-star kayaking cert and rent a closed-deck or canoe sprint kayak to explore the reservoir waters. If you don’t have a cert, don’t fret: you can still paddle with your pals in the novice zone in single or double sit-on-top kayaks.
The Paddle Lodge, rental prices start at $12/person, multiple locations including MacRitchie Reservoir and Pandan Reservoir
6. Sun-kissed afternoons at Ola Beach Club
A picnic at Siloso Beach is so passe. Take your time at Sentosa to the next level at Ola Beach Club! You can rent everything from kayaks to paddleboards to banana boats for an exciting time out at sea. Chill out at the beach club when you get back to shore with tiki-style cocktails and a menu of Hawaiian favourites. Sounds like paradise to us.
Ola Beach Club at Sentosa, rental prices start at $25/person, 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005
7. Golden escapades at Ohana Beach House
The water sports enthusiasts at Ohana Beach House are keen to spread the love they share for all things involving fun, sun and sea. Rent everything from kayaks and paddleboards to sea cycles and water trampolines for a fun day out with friends. Need to catch a break? Drop by its beach bar for a meal and refreshing drinks. Hot tip: you can even get a special discount on equipment rental if you’re an affiliate of the Civil Service Club.
Ohana Beach House at Pasir Ris Park, rental prices start at $12/person, 159W Jalan Loyang Besar, Singapore 507020
8. Sea expeditions with Kokomo Beach Club
Ever thought of exploring Singapore’s hidden gems by the sea? From leisure paddles to long-distance adventures, Kokomo Beach Club offers a wide range of sea expeditions in collaboration with Outdoor Adventures to fulfil your Indiana Jones dreams. Choose to explore the northern mangroves of Singapore, or paddle to the serene shores of Pulau Ubin and discover its rustic charm. Want to do some good for the environment? The half-day kayaking coastal cleanup expedition will take you on a round trip from Pasir Ris Park to Coney Island.
Kokomo Beach Club, prices start from $58.50/person, Pasir Ris Beach Park, 131 Pasir Ris Road, Carpark E, Singapore 519148
9. Explore Sungei Khatib Bongsu with Kayakasia
This trail into one of Singapore’s largest mangrove forests is for all nature lovers. With an expedition spanning half a day, you’ll find yourself kayaking down a scenic 12km-long river trail, exploring the likes of the Mangrove Tunnel, Bakau Flooded Forest, Mixed Flooded Forest and Avicennia Flooded Forest. Get ready for a serene adventure amid foliage and mudflats – you might even spot tree-climbing crabs, mudskippers and other wildlife if you’re lucky!
Sungei Khatib Bongsu with Kayakasia, $135 per adult, $85 per child (below 12 years old), Sembawang Park, Sembawang Road, Singapore 759837
10. Kid-friendly fun with Ninja Kayakers & Foilers
Now, here’s a kayaking adventure that the whole family can get in on. Led by expert guides, the group tours (minimum six pax) will give you a taste of the great outdoors, with lunch and tea served on the morning and afternoon tours respectively. Private tours can also be arranged for an expedition with your friends and family. Feel free to bring along your little ones (3 years old and above); though they’ll have to be seated in a double or triple kayak with you. We hear fur babies are welcome on certain routes, too!
Ninja Kayakers & Foilers, prices start from $120/person, contact to enquire for meeting location
11. Mangrove kayaking at Pulau Ubin
Get out of the concrete jungle and head to Pulau Ubin for a kayaking adventure through the island’s lush nature and mangroves. Book a tour on Klook with good-humoured guides (some of whom are Ubin natives themselves) and learn more about the heritage of Pulau Ubin as you glide through its waters. You may even catch sight of otters, pink dolphins, hornbills and herons along the way!
Mangrove kayaking at Pulau Ubin, prices start at $106 per/person, contact to enquire for meeting location
Grab your paddles ‘cos it’s time to go kayaking in Singapore!
[This article was originally published by Samantha Yeo and updated in 2024 by Yuki Ling.]
