Explore Disappearing Kelongs on a Boat

Discover vanishing Kelongs & sustainable fish farming on a boat tour.

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DURATION

3 hours

Booking type

Join-in trip

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At location

Group size

Up to 10 guests

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Explore disappearing Kelongs on a boat - a unique Singapore adventure!
Instead of just eating seafood at a fancy restaurant, visit a traditional kelong and see how it’s caught! Before modern fish farms, Singapore’s fishermen lived in kelongs—traditional wooden houses built on stilts over the sea. These floating villages are disappearing, but you can still visit one on a boat trip. See how fishermen use age-old techniques to catch fish, and contrast it with Singapore’s modern fish farms. It’s a rare chance to see Singapore’s past and future side by side.This speedboat adventure whisks you away to uncover the hidden world of Singapore's coastline. Join Robin, your seafaring guide, for a fascinating glimpse into the past and future of fishing. You'll zip past rustic kelongs (think floating fish farms!), hear tales of old-school fishing, and even peek inside a high-tech fish farm that's changing the game. End off your day chilling out at a one-of-a-kind floating restaurant! Unwind with a sea breeze, play a little Carrom (a classic board game), or just relax and enjoy the views.Why kelongs are importantSingapore's floating fish farms (kelongs) are a vanishing part of our heritage, yet they offer a window into the old ways. Witness this fading tradition alongside modern fish farms on a unique boat trip. See Singapore's past and future side-by-side, all through the lens of fish farming.What to Expect: A breezy speedboat ride with knockout views – islands, wildlife, even a glimpse of the mainland from a totally new angle.Deep dive into the history and challenges of Singapore's kelongs with your knowledgeable guide.Visit to an ultra-modern fish farm to learn all about sustainable seafood.Stop at a unique floating restaurant! Chill on the deck for those sea views, play some classic games indoors.Important tips:Perfect for kiddos aged 3 and up!Choose your time slot: Morning (8:30 am - 11:30 am) or Afternoon with Sunset & Dinner option (4 pm - 7 pm).Dinner at the Kelong is an add-on – set menus available after booking.Tour needs a minimum of 5 guests to go ahead. Smaller groups can still request to book.

Experience highlights

Hidden Kelongs Tour

See Singapore by Speedboat!

Learn about our disappearing farms

What You’ll be Doing

Boat tour of Eastern Singapore

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What’s Included

Licensed guide

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Boat + Captain

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Select Time for 22 Feb 2025

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at SAF Yacht Club(Admiralty Road West, SAF Yacht Club, Singapore)

15 mins before selected timeslot

End Point

End at Start Point(s)

Start & ends

Daily

08:30AM - 11:30AM

04:00PM - 07:00PM

Suitability / Accessibility

Child Friendly (Recommended Age: 3+)

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Cancellation
To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
Minimum Participants
If there are fewer than 5 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.

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$145.86 SGD/person

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A Bangkok bike ride ignited something in Robin and Daniel – a hunger to share Singapore's lesser-known wonders. From a Chinatown shophouse, armed with passion and a touch of grit, they began curating authentic experiences. Little did they know that this leap of faith would ignite an adventure of a lifetime!

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Acceptance rate: 78%

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May I check if it’s the same price for kids ?

Huiwen, 01 Feb 2025

Hi Huiwen, to assist you better and checking with our host, could you please clarify the ages of your children at chat@seeksophie.com ? Thank You :)

Is this experience pet friendly? I have a small poodle who would enjoy this (and be on my lap most of the time)

Sandhya, 12 Sep 2024

Hi Sandhya, unfortunately this experience is not pet-friendly according to our host :(

Hi can I check the calendar says it's $143/ person but when trying to book it becomes $286... is there an error with the system?

Zoe, 02 Sep 2024

Hi Zoe, thanks for your question! The pricing you’re seeing is due to our tiered pricing structure. The rate of $143 per person is available for groups of 4 or more guests. For smaller groups, such as just two participants, the rate is $286 per person. Hope this clarifies!

Hey there, I know this is a little last minute but I just got confirmation that a friend from Australia will be visiting SG next week and I was really hoping to take him on this kelong tour. Would Robyn by any chance have an available slot on Wed on 20 March 4 to 7pm? Was hoping he could make an exception for just the 2 of us! (:

Rena Seah, 14 Mar 2024

Hi Rena, we are sorry to inform, Let’s Go Kelong is unavailable on 20th March as captain is away. However, the captain might be available on the 24th March. Could you please email us at chat@seeksophie.com for a personalized assistance, and share the number of pax joining? We could then verify availability with our host :)

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