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Disappearing Kelongs: Singapore Boat Tour Around Pulau Ubin
Singapore, Singapore
$442.37
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Overview
The Let's Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin offers a unique glimpse into Singapore’s maritime heritage. This small-group boat tour takes you through serene waters, showcasing traditional kelong structures and local fishing communities.
- 🛥️ Licensed local guide and experienced boat captain lead you through the tranquil waters of Pulau Ubin and the Johor Straits.
- 🌅 Duration of 3 hours, allowing ample time to absorb stories and sights of Singapore’s coastal history.
- 📍 Start your journey at the Quarterdeck Building inside SAF Yacht Club, where Captain Robin will check you in and provide a safety briefing.
- 🏖️ Cruise past the Sembawang coastline and hear tales of its naval history, including the significance of Sembawang Shipyard.
- 🐦 Spot local wildlife such as grey herons and fishermen at work, depending on tide and sea activity.
- 🍽️ Visit Smith Marine Floating Restaurant, a kelong-style seafood spot, where you can learn about the fish-farming process (meals and drinks at your own expense).
- 🌊 Discover the history of Ah Hua Kelong and learn about the evolution of fish farming from traditional kelongs to modern floating farms.
- 🌳 Cruise near Pulau Ketam, observing rustic floating homes and fishing structures that reflect Singapore’s coastal past.
- 🚤 This tour does not land on Pulau Ubin but offers views of the island’s natural beauty and stories of its former vibrant community.
- 🗺️ Public transportation options are accessible nearby, making it easy to reach the boarding point.
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Let's Go Kelong Boat Tour at Pulau Ubin
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Licensed Tour Guide
- 3-hour guided boat tour around Pulau Ubin and the Johor Straits
- Safety briefing onboard before departure
- Boat ride / catamaran cruise
- Visit to Smoth Marine Floating Restaurant / floating fish farm
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and drinks
Meeting point
Quaterdeck Building @ 43 Admiralty Road West, Singapore 759962
Return details
Quaterdeck Building @ 43 Admiralty Road West, Singapore 759962
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Captain Robin will meet you at the Quarterdeck Building inside SAF Yacht Club, our boarding point for the kelong boat tour. He will check everyone in and give a short safety briefing before boarding. From here, we begin the cruise into Singapore’s northern coastal waters to explore kelongs, fish farms, the waters around Pulau Ubin, and the Johor Straits.
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Sembawang ParkFrom the water, pass the Sembawang coastline and hear stories of its naval past, including the history of Sembawang Shipyard and its role as a former British naval base area. Your guide will also share lesser-known stories of the northern shores, including past smuggling activity, sea patrols, and how this quiet coastline once played a much bigger role in Singapore’s maritime life.
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From the boat, pass the waters around Seletar Island and learn about Ah Hua Kelong, one of the names connected with Singapore’s remaining fish-farming scene. Your guide will explain what kelongs used to be, how they have changed over the years, and how modern floating fish farms differ from traditional wooden kelong structures. You will also hear a brief introduction to Seletar Island and its surrounding waters, including how the area is used by Singapore’s wakeboarding community today.
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Pasir GudangLearn about our neighbouring port and how it got its name. We will make a brief stop to understand the the 2 ports in Pasir Gudang and learn how close Singapore is to the Malaysia waters.
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The Punggol SettlementFrom the boat, pass the Punggol coastline and hear how this waterfront area has changed from old coastal kampong life to today’s Northshore and Punggol waterfront developments. Your guide will also share stories of the former Punggol seafood restaurants, once popular with locals for seaside dining. Depending on the time of day and sea activity, you may also spot wild birds such as grey herons, or see Malaysian fishermen hauling nets for fresh sea prawns along the way.
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Cruise along the waters around Pulau Ubin without landing on the island. You will pass a rustic kelong that is no longer in operation and learn about the challenges that led to the disappearance of many traditional kelongs. You will then see how close Singapore is to Malaysia across the Johor Straits and hear stories from the past about life along these shared coastal waters. Along the way, catch a glimpse of Outward Bound Singapore’s Pulau Ubin site, where generations of young Singaporeans have experienced outdoor learning, teamwork, and sea-based adventure in one of the country’s last rustic island settings.
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Pass the quiet waters around Pulau Ketam, a small mangrove-fringed island near Pulau Ubin. From the boat, catch a glimpse of rustic wooden floating homes and fishing structures that still exist in Singapore — a rare reminder of an older coastal way of life. Enjoy a peaceful cruise through one of the area’s quieter estuary landscapes, away from the city skyline. Your guide will also share stories of Pulau Ubin’s past as a granite island, and how its resident population has fallen from more than 2,000 in the 1950s and 1960s to only a small community today.
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Visit Smith Marine Floating Restaurant, a floating kelong-style seafood restaurant and fish farm in Singapore waters. Here, learn how live seafood is reared, how modern floating fish farms differ from traditional wooden kelongs, and why this coastal way of life is becoming increasingly rare. This is also a restroom stop before the return cruise. For morning departures, meals are not available, while drinks are at your own expense. For afternoon departures, meals and drinks are at your own expense. The cruise back is a relaxing time to enjoy the sea breeze, take in the coastal views, and reflect on Singapore’s disappearing kelong heritage.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Disappearing Kelongs: Singapore Boat Tour Around Pulau Ubin
Singapore, Singapore
$442.37
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!