Looking for something fun to do this weekend?
Why not try out kayaking, a low impact outdoor sport that can improve your aerobic fitness, strength and flexibility.
Not to mention that kayaking is quite relaxing too.
Intrigued?
Here are some of the best spots to kayak in Singapore.
We have divided them into regions for your convenience.
TL;DR: Ultimate Kayaking Singapore Guide: Kayak From $4.50 Per Hour!
| Area | Single Kayak Price Per Hour (Per Pax) | Double Kayak Price Per Hour (Per Pax) |
|---|---|---|
| North | ||
| Lower Seletar Reservoir | $7 (min. 2 hours) | $6 (min. 2 hours) |
| Sembawang Park | From $4.50 (min. 2 hours) | |
| South | ||
| Ola Beach Club | $25 | $17.50 |
| East | ||
| Bedok Reservoir | From $4.50 (min. 2 hours) | |
| Pasir Ris Park | From $4.50 (min. 2 hours) | |
| Singapore Sports Hub | From $6 per hour (min. 2 hours) | |
| West | ||
| Jurong Lake Gardens | From $4.50 (min. 2 hours) | |
| Pandan Reservoir | From $12.35 | |
| Central | ||
| MacRitchie Reservoir | From $12 | |
| Marina Bay | From $4.50 (min. 2 hours) | |
North
Lower Seletar Reservoir Kayaking
Aside from being known as the most ‘dangerous’ neighbourhood in Singapore, Yishun is home to the beautiful Lower Seletar Reservoir.
At this reservoir, you can rent a kayak at the Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre to explore the waters and enjoy the scenic views afforded there.
You may also spot wildlife like the White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Peacock bass and Collared Kingfisher which are common in the area.
However, do note you will need to rent a kayak for at least two hours from Camelot when you are there.
Address:
100 Yishun Ave 1, Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre, Singapore 769140.
Operating Hours:
Daily (8am – 6pm) closed on Mon, Thur and all public holidays.
Do note that the latest you can rent a boat there is 5pm. This means you will only have one hour of activity time in the reservoir.
Contact:
WhatsApp – 91549424
Email; – [email protected]
Rental Pricing:
Single seater sit on top kayak rental: $14 for two hours ($7 per hour per pax)
Double seater sit on top kayak rental: $24 for two hours ($6 per hour per pax)
Camelot is also running a two-hour-long ABC Kayaking Experience with litter picking for two pax at only $10 ($5 per pax) from 6 Aug – 31 Aug 2021.
.Also, closed top kayaks are available for those who have at least a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification.
You can find more details about pricing here.
Sembawang Park Kayaking
If you live further up North, you might want to check out the kayak rentals at Sembawang Park.
At the park, you can rent a kayak from the folks over at People’s Association who run PAssion WaVe@Sembawang.
At Sembawang Park, you can head out to the open waters in a kayak to marvel at the beauty of the diverse flora and fauna along with numerous bird species that have made the area their home.
Address:
60 Jalan Mempurong, Singapore 759058
Opening Hours:
Daily (9am – 6pm) closed on Mon and all public holidays.
Contact:
Phone – 6755 0225
Email – [email protected]
Book your kayaks here
Rental Pricing:
- Kayak (Sit on top and closed deck) price per person (same for single-seater or double seater kayaks)
- Non-PAssion members: $10 for two hours or $17 for full-day rental
- PAssion members: $9 for two hours or $15 for full-day rental
Also, closed top kayaks are available for those who have at least a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification.
Currently, only single-seater kayaks are available at Sembawang Park.
South
Ola Beach Club (Sentosa) Kayaking
If you are looking for something a bit more relaxing, you can head over to Ola Beach Club for some kayaking fun at Siloso beach.
Here you can rent either a single-seater or double seater kayak.
Beginners are welcome as there will be seasoned guides who will assist you during your kayaking session.
Address:
46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005
Opening Hours:
Daily (10am – 9pm)
Contact:
Call – 6265 5966
Email – [email protected]
Rental Pricing:
Single seater kayak rental: $25 per hour
Double seater kayak rental: $35 per hour ($17.50 per hour per pax)
East
Bedok Reservoir Kayaking
Alternatively, if you are living in the East, you can head over to Bedok Reservoir for a leisurely kayaking session in a picturesque and serene freshwater catchment area in the eastern part of Singapore.
There you can rent kayaks from PAssion WaVe@Bedok Reservoir for some kayaking fun with your family and friends.
Address:
911 Bedok Reservoir Road, Singapore 479311
Opening Hours:
Wed – Sun (9am – 6pm) closed during public holidays
Contact:
Phone – 97101697
Email – [email protected]
Book your kayaks here
Rental Pricing:
- Kayak (Sit on top and closed deck) price per person (same for single-seater or double seater kayaks)
- Non-PAssion members: $10 for two hours or $17 for full-day rental
- PAssion members: $9 for two hours or $15 for full-day rental
Also, closed top kayaks are available for those who have at least a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification.
Currently, both single and double seater kayaks are available at Bedok Reservoir.
Pasir Ris Park
If you are a little more adventurous, you can head out to the open waters near Pasir Ris Park with PAssion WaVe@Pasir Ris.
There you can explore the relatively calm waters between Pasir Ris and Pulau Ubin on a kayak and spot the common wildlife there too.
Address:
125 Elias Road, Singapore 519926
Opening Hours:
Wed – Sun (9am – 6pm) closed during public holidays
Contact:
Phone – 65824796
Email – [email protected]
Book your kayaks here
Rental Pricing:
- Kayak (Sit on top and closed deck) price per person (same for single-seater or double seater kayaks)
- Non-PAssion members: $10 for two hours or $17 for full-day rental
- PAssion members: $9 for two hours or $15 for full-day rental
Also, closed top kayaks are available for those who have at least a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification.
Currently, only single-seater kayaks are available at Pasir Ris Park.
Singapore Sports Hub Kayaking
If you are looking for something a bit more central, you can head to the Water Sports Centre located at the Singapore Sports Hub.
There, you will be renting kayaks directly from the Singapore Sports Hub and enjoy scenic views while paddling down the Kallang basin on a kayak.
Address:
8 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397699
Opening Hours:
Daily (7am – 8pm)
Public Holidays (7am – 10pm)
Contact:
Walk-in only but you can make your booking at our Water Sports Centre counter.
Rental Pricing:
Rental prices range from $12 – $18 per pax ($6 – $9 per hour) for adults for a two-hour session and $8 – $13 per pax for children.
If you would like to rent it for the full day, you will have to pay from $26 – $39 per pax for adults and $18 – $28.50 per pax for children.
There you can rent a:
- Single sit-on-top kayak
- Double sit-on-top kayak
- Single closed-top kayak
- Double closed-top kayak
But, you will need at least have a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification to use the closed top kayaks.
West
Jurong Lake Gardens Kayaking
Now we journey to the West to explore the kayaking rental available at Jurong Lake Gardens.
There you can rent kayaks from PAssion WaVe@Jurong Lake Gardens and explore Jurong Lake: a picturesque freshwater lake and reservoir spanning 70 hectares.
Perfect for all you westies out there.
Address:
100 Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 618662
Opening Hours:
Wed – Sun (9am – 6pm) closed during public holidays
Contact:
Phone – 69704262
Email – [email protected]
Book your kayaks here
Rental Pricing:
- Kayak (Sit on top and closed deck) price per person (same for single-seater or double seater kayaks)
- Non-PAssion members: $10 for two hours or $17 for full-day rental
- PAssion members: $9 for two hours or $15 for full-day rental
Also, closed top kayaks are available for those who have at least a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification.
Currently, both single and double seater kayaks are available at Jurong Lake.
Pandan Reservoir Kayaking
Alternatively, you could head to Pandan Reservoir to rent a kayak from X-Current that operates the Paddle Lodge@Pandan Reservoir.
There, you can head out on a kayak and take in the beauty of West Coast Park.
Address:
Paddle Lodge@Pandan Reservoir
11 Penjuru Rd, Singapore 609159
Opening Hours:
Daily (9am – 6pm) closed during public holidays
Contact:
Phone – 62580057
Email – [email protected]
Book your kayaks here
Rental Pricing:
- Single seater sit on top kayak rental or Double seater sit on top kayak rental:
- One-hour session: $12.35 per hour
- Two-hour session: $41.16 for two hours ($20.58 per hour)
Also, closed top kayaks are available at $10.29 per hour for those who have at least a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification.
This promo price is available from now until 13 Oct 2021.
You can book the tickets from Fave here.
Central
MacRitchie Reservoir Kayaking
If you don’t live near the West, a better option for you would be to head to MacRitchie Reservoir.
There you can rent from Paddle Lodge @MacRitchie Reservoir and explore Singapore’s oldest reservoir on a kayak.
Address:
Paddle Lodge@MacRitchie Reservoir
Reservoir Road, Singapore 570000
Opening Hours:
Daily (9am – 6pm) closed during public holidays
Contact:
Phone – 62580057
Email – [email protected]
Book your kayaks here
Rental Pricing:
| Boat Type | Rental fee | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Single Sit-On-Top Kayak | $15/hr | 12 years old & above |
| Double Sit-On-Top Kayak | $15/hr | – |
| Closed-Deck Kayak | $12/hr | Minimum 1 Star |
| Canoe Sprint Kayak Single (K1) | $20/hr | Minimum 1 Star |
| Other Items | Rental Fee | Requirements |
| Spray Skirt | $5/Session | Minimum 2 Star |
| Seat Cushion (SOT) | $5/Session | – |
| K1 Rudder (Broken) | $70/pc | – |
Marina Reservoir Kayaking
If you want to kayak and enjoy the iconic view of a world-class skyline (i.e. Marina Bay Sands), you might want to head over to PAssion WaVe@Marina Bay.
There you can rent kayaks and explore the calm waters of Marina Reservoir while soaking in the scenery and iconic architecture.
Address:
11 Rhu Cross, #01-01, Singapore 437440
Opening Hours:
Wed – Sun (9am – 6pm) closed during public holidays
Contact:
Phone – 62966683
Email – [email protected]
Book your kayaks here
Rental Pricing:
- Kayak (Sit on top and closed deck) price per person (same for single-seater or double seater kayaks)
- Non-PAssion members: $10 for two hours or $17 for full-day rental
- PAssion members: $9 for two hours or $15 for full-day rental
Also, closed top kayaks are available for those who have at least a Kayaking 1 Star Award certification.
Currently, both single and double seater kayaks are available at Marina Bay.
