Singapore Pulau Ubin: Kelong Boat Tour & Floating Seafood Lunch

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 11

LanguagesEN · CM

Mobile ticketAccepted

Boat ride past Pulau Ubin mangroves to kelong lunch with sea views

You’ll ride a catamaran past Pulau Ubin’s wild mangroves, get up close to traditional kelongs and high-tech fish farms, then relax over ultra-fresh seafood at Smith Marine’s floating restaurant. With a local guide leading and time for games or fishing on deck, you’ll taste a different side of Singapore — and maybe catch yourself smiling at strangers across the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Pulau Ubin and kelong life

Learn about Pasir Gudang ports
Cruise along Pulau Ubin coastline
See mangrove swamp and abandoned resort
Learn about kelongs and fish farming
Visit high tech fish farm
Relax at floating kelong restaurant
Play games and try fishing
Visit Smith Marine floating restaurant

The Experience

Somebody handed me a life jacket before I’d even realized we were leaving the city behind. The hum of the catamaran engine mixed with the salty air — you could almost taste it, sharp and clean. Our guide, Li, pointed out Pasir Gudang across the water, telling us how close Malaysia really is (closer than I thought). He laughed when I squinted at the map and tried to pronounce “kelong” properly. Not my best moment.

We cruised along Pulau Ubin’s edge, and suddenly everything slowed down — mangroves creeping right up to the water, an old resort half-swallowed by green. There was this soft slap of waves against wood as we got near the floating fish farms. Li explained how these kelongs work — sustainable fish farming isn’t easy here, apparently. The smell was part ocean, part something earthy and alive. A couple of fishermen waved from their boats; one kid grinned at us like he knew we were city folks out of our element.

The highlight for me was Smith Marine — a floating restaurant that’s half kelong, half modern eatery. We sat outside with plates piled high with whatever they’d just pulled from the nets (I still think about that steamed fish). Someone started a game of Carrom while others tried fishing off the side — “sure catch,” they promised, but I managed to lose my bait twice. The sun felt good on my face and nobody seemed in a rush to leave.

I didn’t expect to feel so far away from Singapore after just a short boat ride. There’s something about drifting between two countries, eating seafood you watched come out of the water… it sticks with you longer than you’d guess.

What’s included

Your day includes a licensed local guide throughout your journey by catamaran along Singapore’s northeastern coast past Pulau Ubin, close-up views of mangroves and fish farms, entry onto Smith Marine floating restaurant where you can order fresh seafood or play classic games. Fishing gear is available for an extra fee if you want to try catching your own dinner before heading back ashore.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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