Raffles Lighthouse Tour (Physical Tour)

Can’t wait to travel? How about a nautical journey out to Raffles Lighthouse!

We are thrilled to share that we are embarking on a journey to enhance your maritime tour experiences.

Our last guided tour will be in Oct 2023. Singapore Maritime Gallery remains open for self-exploratory visits. View https://go.gov.sg/sg-maritime-gallery for more details on the gallery.

Stay tuned for updates on our website and social media channels as we chart a course for new destinations and unforgettable experiences.

Cruise along our terminals, islands, and understand the types of vessels found in port waters of Singapore. We will then make a stop at Raffles Lighthouse to catch a rare sneak-peek into the workings of one of the oldest lighthouses in Singapore.

Tour Synopsis

This Raffles Lighthouse Tour brings participants on a ferry, starting from Marina South Pier, passing by southern islands such as St John’s Island, Kusu Island, Pulau Bukom, Pulau Sebarok and Pulau Semakau before disembarking at Pulau Satumu to view the Raffles Lighthouse up-close.

Raffles Lighthouse, built in 1855, has more than 167 years of heritage behind it. It is currently still in use and is the second oldest among the five lighthouses maintained by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Located along the Strait of Singapore, it marks the southern-most turning point to guide ships in their navigation.

Important Notes:

• Access to the lighthouse is limited for maintenance purpose only, to ensure the continued preservation of the lighthouse.

• All participants must be at least 18 years old from the date of birth to participate in this guided tour.

• To be eligible for the subsidised student rate, participants must present a valid student pass* issued by a Singapore-based education institute before the start of the Raffles Lighthouse Tour. Participants without valid documentary proof of student identity would not be able to attend the Tour.

• Please be dressed comfortably in covered shoes and long pants/jeans. Strictly no slippers, dress, skirts or shorts are allowed as participants are required to comfortably embark/disembark vessels.

*” Valid student pass” refers to any student identification card (e.g., matriculation card, student pass) issued by a Singapore-based education institute, regardless of whether the said education institute is a public or private institution.

Programme Details

Please refer to tour details below:

1145 - 1200: Registration / Tour Briefing

1200 - 1300: Singapore Maritime Gallery Guided Tour

1300 - 1430: Depart for Raffles Lighthouse onboard a ferry

1430 - 1530: Disembark at Pulau Satumu for Raffles Lighthouse Tour

1530 - 1700: Return to Marina South Pier

Meeting and Ending Point

Marina South Pier, Level 1 Counter

(Nearest MRT: Marina South Pier Station, Exit B)

Due to limited parking lots available, it is recommended to take public transport to Marina South Pier. The nearest carpark is available at Marina Bay Cruise Centre.

Ticket Prices

Standard Ticket: $58.85/participant, exclusive of platform fees paid to Eventbrite.

Student Ticket: $32.10/participant, exclusive of platform fees paid to Eventbrite.

Note: Raffles Lighthouse Tours will be conducted every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, and tickets will be released for sale at 8am on the 1st of every month for the following month. Book your tickets early to ensure a spot on the tour. Do follow our Eventbrite page to be the first to be updated on the release of new tickets!

GST is collected on behalf of MPA (MPA GST Reg No MB81004379)

En Route to Raffles Lighthouse

Marina South Pier & The Port of Singapore

· Set off from Marina South Pier and spot the various types of vessels plying Singapore’s waters. Learn of their unique characteristics, what cargo they carry and how they contribute to Singapore’s economy.

Southern Islands

· Discover the Southern Islands, their historical significance, and their contribution to marine wildlife research today.

Pasir Panjang Terminal

· Get up close to a container terminal from the sea. Learn about the operations of the Port of Singapore and hear about how we are innovating towards the future with the Next Generation Tuas Port.

Pulau Semakau

· Sail past Singapore’s man-made offshore landfill and hear about how two islands were connected. Appreciate how this island is serving a critical environmental function to ensure a sustainable future for Singapore.

Raffles Lighthouse

· Learn more about the importance of lighthouses as landmarks guiding ships in their navigation around Singapore waters. Raffles Lighthouse built in 1855 is one of the oldest lighthouses that is still in operation. It is situated at the southern-most point of Singapore, marking the turning point for vessels travelling along the busy navigational channel in the Strait of Singapore.

Refund Policy

For all paid Tours, in the event that the Tours cannot proceed due to the decision of MPA and its Representatives, the amount paid will be refunded to the participants. Any service fee paid to booking platform would not be refundable.

Terms & Conditions

Kindly read the Terms & Conditions here before registering for the tour.

For more information or clarification, please email: sgmaritimetours@mpa.gov.sg.

This event is proudly bought to you by Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore with Lionheartlanders Pte Ltd as the officially appointed tour operator.