Best Kayaking in Singapore with Kids: Canoe & Kayak Rental and Where To Kayak

Oars at the ready! Here’s everything you need to know about kayaking in Singapore with kids. From kayak rental to canoeing spots, kayak tours and more

Ever tried kayaking in Singapore? Kayaking is such a fun scenic activity to do with your kids. Most kayaking places in Singapore do not require prior experience. Just rent a kayak, hop in and row! Some spots offering kayaking in Singapore have experienced guides, and kayak tours or at the very least a short kayaking introductory and safety talk before you get started! The minimum age for kayaking in Singapore is usually 7 years old but we have stated each kayaking spot’s requirements where possible. Rent a single kayak or double kayak with your kid and enjoy Singapore’s amazing scenery as you paddle around the beautiful rivers and lakes. Here’s the lowdown on kayak rentals, tours, and kayaking classes in Singapore.

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Best spots for kayaking in Singapore with kids

1. Water Sports Centre: Singapore Sports Hub Kayaking

Rent a canoe at the Water Sports Centre at Singapore Sports Hub and enjoy kayaking at Kallang, where you can snap some shots kayaking past the National Stadium. Ambitious kayakers can even paddle to Marina Bay! Seasoned paddlers can opt for closed deck kayaks or outrigger canoes. Kids must be at least 7 years old to kayak, and those from 7 to 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

Kayak rental: 2-hours off-peak $8/kids, $12/adults. Book here.
Kayaking in Singapore with Singapore Sports Hub: at the Kallang Basin.

2. PAssion Wave: Kayaking at various locations

Admire the beautiful skyline on a kayak at PAssion Wave’s Marina Bay outlet. Or if you’re looking for somewhere closer to your home, head over to one of their four other kayaking venues. The PA also organises cleanups for participants to pick up trash as you kayak so you can teach your child to care for the environment while having a blast at the same time!

Kayak rental: Kayaking prices are affordable – just $9 for People’s Association (PA) members and $10 for others. To join upcoming programmes, book here. Do note that a minimum of 1 Star SCF kayaking certificate is required.
Kayaking in Singapore with PAssion Wave: Bedok Reservoir, Jurong Lake Gardens, Marina Bay, Pasir Ris Park, and Sembawang Park.

3. Ola Beach Club: Kayaking in the sea

Ola Beach Club offers kayak rentals at its beach club in Sentosa. Kayaking in the sea is such a unique experience – look out for otters and rays. There’s a safety barrier surrounding the area so you needn’t worry if you are kayaking with younger kids though don’t stray too far out. There is a minimum age of 7 and children under 12 must wear a lifejacket. Try the double kayaks if you are kayaking with small kids who can’t manage the (gentle) waves on their own. The kid-friendly cafe Ola Beach Club is right on the beach and has a small pool too so kids can take a dip after kayaking in the sea.

Kayak rental: $25 for single kayaks (1 hour) and $35 for double kayaks (1 hour). Book sea kayak rentals here.
Kayaking in Singapore at Ola Beach Club: In the sea in Sentosa, at Siloso Beach.

4. Kayaking at MacRitchie Reservoir: ActiveSG

Enjoy a relaxing kayak at MacRitchie Reservoir with canoe rentals from Paddle Lodge, operated by the Singapore Canoe Federation. MacRitchie Reservoir is tranquil and calm – perfect for beginner kayakers – and there’s even a designated area close to shore to practice kayaking. Note that children must be 7 or older to accompany adults, and there is a minimum age of 12 for single sit-on kayaks. In collaboration with the Singapore Canoe Federation, ActiveSG Canoe Academy offers a Kid-in-a-Kayak programme geared towards kids aged 9 to 14.

Kayak rental: $15 per hour for single and double sit-on-top kayaks. 
Kayaking in Singapore with Singapore Canoe Federation: at MacRitchie Reservoir.

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5. Kayaking at Pasir Ris Beach Park: Adventure Paddlers

Unwind as you embark on a Pasir Ris kayaking adventure around the peaceful waters of Pasir Ris Beach Park. Adventure Paddlers provides a variety of kayaks, the cheapest boat being $12 per hour and $60 a day for a single, sit-on-top kayak. Families can choose the $18 per hour option which allows for two adults and one child to sit in the same kayak. The kayak rental company even has sea cycling and a water trampoline for other water sports enthusiasts!

Kayak rental: from $12 per hour and $60 a day for a single, sit-on-top kayak. Book here.
Kayaking in Singapore with Adventure Paddlers: at Pasir Ris Beach Park.

6. Kayaking at Lower Seletar Reservoir

If you are based near Yishun and Khatib, this one’s for you! Get close to nature as you kayak across Lower Seletar Reservoir. Camelot organises kayaking introductory programmes for $25 per pax on the weekends or there are single and double kayak rentals.

Kayak rental: double sit-on-top kayak $24 for two hours, $14 for single kayak rental for 2 hours. Book here.
Kayaking in Singapore with Camelot: at Lower Seletar Water Sports Centre.

7. Kayak Tour: Kayakasia

Embark on multi-day kayaking trips at various locations within Singapore and around Asia! Kayakasia’s Singapore kayaking trips, include St John’s Island, the Mandai River and Pulau Ubin. Spend the day out with a mangrove kayaking experience like no other! Check the minimum age requirement depending on the kayaking trip you are planning on doing. Some tours allow kids as young as 4 years old to join, while others like the 8-hour kayaking tour that explores seven islands has a minimum age of 8 years old.

Kayaking trip price: depends on location. Book here.
Kayaking in Singapore with Kayakasia: St John’s Island, the Mandai River and Pulau Ubin.

8. Kayaking and fishing: Kayak Fishing Fever

Get double the fun on a kayak fishing tour! With Fever, you can fish for groupers, parrotfish and snappers as you go sea kayaking across gentle waves. The kayaking and fishing package includes all the equipment you need for a splashing good time (do note this is sea kayaking along a two to four-kilometre route and currents may be stronger for younger kids to manage). There is a minimum age of 7 years old, and all kids 7 to 12 must be accompanied by an adult in the same tandem kayak.

Kayak tour: from $149 per person (for two or more persons). Book here.
Kayaking in Singapore with Fever: In the sea at Sentosa Cove, Tanjong Beach.

9. X’treme Kayaking courses

Ready to take kayaking in Singapore to the next level? Earn your one or two-star kayaking certificate with X’treme Kayaking’s 12-hour courses. Located in Sembawang, the kayaking company teaches skills such as forward and reverse paddling, different sweep strokes and managing kayak capsizes. Tweens aged 12 and above who are able to swim 50m with a Personal Flotation Device can dip their toes into this fun experience.

Kayaking courses: $80 –$110 per person. Book here.
Kayaking in Singapore with X’treme Kayaking: at SAF Yacht Club Sembawang

10. Kayaking Tour: Adventures by Asian Detours

Feeling adventurous? Explore Pulau Ubin’s stunning nature by joining a four-hour kayak tour with Adventures by Asian Detours! This mangrove kayaking adventure is friendly for beginners, and you will get all of the gear and kayak equipment you need. So, all you have to do is book your spot and show up ready for a morning of kayaking! For an open sea kayaking adventure, book the Round Ketam Kayaking that will get you up close with nature around Pulau Ketam. Kids aged 7 and above can join in the fun!

Kayaking tour prices: from $98 per adult and $85 per child. Book here.
Kayaking in Singapore with Adventures by Asian Detours: Pulau Ubin and Pulau Ketam

Happy kayaking!

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