Passengers enjoying the Captain Explorer DUKW Tour as the amphibious vehicle splashes through the water in Singapore.

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How to See Singapore by Land & Water in One Day

Author

Angela

Published

September 18, 2026

Only have one day to explore Singapore?

Instead of rushing between MRT stations and trying to tick off every attraction individually, build your day around two sightseeing experiences that give you a good overview of the city first.

Start the morning with Singapore from the land and water aboard the Captain Explorer DUKW® Tour, stop for lunch and a break at Marina Square, then spend the afternoon taking in more of the city from the upper deck of a FunVee Open-Top Bus.

By the end of the ride, you will probably have spotted somewhere you want to explore more closely. That is when you get off the sightseeing trail and spend the rest of the day at your own pace.

Here is an easy Singapore one-day itinerary.

Morning: Start With the Captain Explorer DUKW® Tour

Start your day at Marina Square with the Captain Explorer DUKW® Tour.

The experience begins on land before the amphibious vehicle splashes into Marina Bay, giving you two very different perspectives of Singapore in one tour.
It is a good way to start your first day because you can get your bearings without immediately having to figure out how to travel between all the major landmarks.

From the DUKW, look out for some of Singapore’s best-known sights around Marina Bay, including:
● Marina Bay Sands
● Merlion Park
● Singapore Flyer
● Esplanade
● Gardens by the Bay
● The Marina Bay skyline

And, of course, one of the highlights is the splashdown itself as the DUKW moves from the road straight into the water.
Keep your phone ready — the view of Singapore from Marina Bay is completely different from what you see at street level.

Captain Explorer DUKW amphibious tour splashing into the water during a Singapore sightseeing experience.

Late Morning: Lunch and a Break at Marina Square

Once the DUKW Tour finishes, there is no need to rush straight into the next activity. Head back into Marina Square for an early lunch, coffee or simply a break from sightseeing. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés to choose from, and it is also a convenient time to cool down, recharge your phone and decide what you want to look out for during the afternoon.

If you have a little extra time, you can also walk around the nearby Marina Bay area before returning for the next part of your day.

Captain Explorer DUKW tour vehicles ready for passengers outside Marina Square in Singapore.

Afternoon: See More Singapore From the FunVee Open-Top Bus

After lunch, it is time to see a much bigger slice of Singapore.

Board the FunVee Open-Top City & Marina Sightseeing Ride for a continuous 2-hour journey around the city.

Head upstairs definitely. From the open-top deck, you get an elevated view of streets and landmarks that you simply do not see in the same way from a taxi or MRT.

Depending on the route, look out for areas and landmarks such as:
● Marina Bay
● The Civic District
● Chinatown
● Little India
● Orchard Road
● Singapore’s heritage neighbourhoods
● Modern city landmarks and skyline views

The best part is that you do not have to decide beforehand which neighbourhood deserves most of your time. Use the two-hour ride as your introduction to Singapore.

See something that catches your eye? Make a note of it and come back after the tour.

3. For the Quick Explorer: FunVee Explorer Pass

Price: S$ 59.00 (Best Price!)
The Vibe: Short, sweet, and iconic.
What’s Inside: This is our best-selling combo. You get the FunVee Open Top Bus experience plus the legendary Captain Explorer DUKW™ Tour.
The Experience: Start your day on the bus, then switch to the amphibious DUKW vehicle for a "splashdown" in Marina Bay. It’s the perfect half-day itinerary that leaves your afternoon free for a nap or shopping.

A three-panel collage showing Singapore tourist highlights: on the left, an orange Captain Explorer DUKW amphibious vehicle splashes into the water; in the center, a woman in an orange shirt gestures towards a FunVee City Sightseeing double-decker bus; and on the right, the DUKW vehicle passes the Merlion statue.

4. The "High Flyer" Exception: Land Sea Sky Pass

Price: S$ 72.00

Note: This is the only pass that does NOT include the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus. This pass is laser-focused on two specific experiences: The Singapore Flyer and the Captain Explorer DUKW™ Tour – A thrilling 1-hour amphibious adventure (30 min on land, 30 min on water) with live commentary in English & Mandarin. It is perfect for those who want to see the city from the air and the water but prefer to walk or take taxis in between. If you want the "Hop-On Hop-Off" freedom, stick to the passes mentioned above!

A wide-angle photograph from Captain Explorer DUKWTours in the Marina waters.. In the background are the Marina Bay Sands hotel, the Singapore Flyer ferris wheel, the city skyline, and the Benjamin Sheares Bridge under a cloudy blue sky.

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How to See Singapore by Land & Water in One Day

Morning: Start With the Captain Explorer DUKW® Tour

Late Morning: Lunch and a Break at Marina Square

Afternoon: See More Singapore From the FunVee Open-Top Bus

3. For the Quick Explorer: FunVee Explorer Pass

4. The "High Flyer" Exception: Land Sea Sky Pass

👉 Ready to explore Singapore’s cultural heartlands?

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