The best kayak rentals in Singapore

Kokomo Beach Club, situated in Pasir Ris Beach Park, is your ultimate coastal retreat, offering an unparalleled seaside life just a few steps away from the beach. With the sea as your classroom, you can enjoy exciting activities like kayaking and stand up paddling. The club houses a range of watercraft and if you prefer to go solo, kayaks and paddling boards are available for rent here. So why not spend your day exploring Pasir Ris Beach, taking in the beautiful views of Pulau Ubin?

One of the four reservoirs that make up the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, MacRitchie is one of Singapore's most serene spots. While it is known to be a place for cross-country runs, the calm waters here make the perfect spot for kayaking.

Head to Paddle Lodge at MacRitchie Reservoir, operated by the Singapore Canoe Federation. Rental starts from $15 per hour for a single or double sit-on-top kayak.

The scenic stretch of Sungei Khatib Bongsu may start unassumingly, around the corner from Yishun Park but if you follow the path, you'll find an idyllic area which attracts many birdwatchers, joggers, cyclists and fishing enthusiasts. Most of Khatib Bongsu is dominated by mangrove forests and mudflats. Kayak through the Sungei Khatib Bongsu with Kayakasia and explore this mangrove riverine that spans 9km. 

Fun fact: the Kallang River is the longest river in Singapore. It stretches for 10 kilometres from the Lower Pierce Reservoir to the Kallang Basin. Before making a name for itself as the top spot for water sports, it used to be home to the sea nomads who lived on boats in the  Kallang Basin and pledged allegiance to Temenggong Abdul Rahman of the Johor-Riau Sultanate. Today, you'll find kayaks and dragon boats instead. 

Spend a day kayaking around the Kallang Basin and you might even spot the popular family of otters. You can rent a kayak or canoe for as low as $8 per hour from the Singapore Sports Hub. 

The calm and peaceful Lower Seletar Reservoir Park is great for outdoor activities including kayaking. Set aside a whole day to leisurely paddle down the beautiful waters of the reservoir while appreciating mother nature. Book the two-hour ABC Kayaking Experience and walk the history of Seletar while learning about the flora and fauna along the reservoir and appreciating the work behind keeping Singapore's waterways clean. 

Since its opening in 2016, Ola Beach Club has been a popular spot for its Hawaiian-style dishes such as Lomi-Lomi Salmon ($16) and Kalua Pork Taco ($23). However, the beach club also offers water activities – from jetpacking to banana boating and stand up paddle-boarding. 

Row down Siloso beach in single or double kayaks with friends and family, while enjoying the scenic surroundings of Southern Singapore. Prices start at $25 per hour for a single kayak, to $35 per hour for a double kayak. 

Pasir Ris Park is known (and notorious) for many things, but it's an undeniably peaceful stretch of coast in the East of Singapore with thriving flora and fauna. Bike along the designated pathways or rent kayaks from Ohana Beach House. Rates start from $10 per hour for a sit-on-top-kayak and $14 per hour for a sea kayak. Don't forget to watch out for the resident crocodile while you're there. 

Who said you can only kayak in nature? The Singapore Sports Hub is a popular place for a good bonding activity in the city. The Water Sports Centre offers a variety of canoes, kayaks and pedal boats for rent. Kayak and canoe rental starts from $12 per pax for two hours during non-peak hours for adults, and $8 for children, students, or senior citizens.

Passion Wave @ Marina Bay is a BCA Green Mark Platinum & Universal Design award eco-friendly building with green features, strategically located along Marina Reservoir. The calm waters here boast ideal conditions for beginners to pick up kayaking, dragon boating, bell boating, and pedal boating – suitable for the whole family. Prices start from $18 per person for 2.5 hours of the orientation programme.