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Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
From Banana Boat Rides To Waterbiking!
With the kind of hot weather that we have, sometimes taking a dip in the water is the best way to cool off — so why not have fun while you’re at it? Sign the family up for some exciting water activities you can all do together for a splashin’ good time! Keep on scrolling for a list of our top picks around Singapore.
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WATERBIKING: Waterbike.sg *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Ages 8 And UpExperience a water adventure that you have never done before with waterbiking! This is an amazing way to explore open waters, and it’s easy to ride and is also perfectly safe. The waterbike glides through water really easily as well, so you’ll have no trouble at all — it’s even less tedious than kayaking! Kids will be able to grasp the concept of riding the waterbike pretty fast, so it makes for an interesting family activity that you guys can all try!
Waterbike.sg, 159T Jalan Loyang Besar, Singapore 506927, www.waterbike.sg
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KAYAKING: Pulau Ubin *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Ages 4 And UpThis one’s great for all pet lovers! Besides getting to kayak together with your family, you can also bring your pet along to kayak at Pulau Ubin. The kayak guides will lead you through gorgeous mangroves and floating fish farms so you can get up close to nature and check out island life here. This activity is suitable for children and beginners as well, so don’t worry if you don’t have any prior experience kayaking!
Kayaking @ Seek Sophie, www.seeksophie.com
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SINGAPORE MERMAID SCHOOL *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
No Age Limit But Students Should Be Able To SwimDo your kiddos want to learn how to be a mermaid? They actually can at the Singapore Mermaid School! Classes are taught by Syrena, Singapore’s first mermaid and founder of the mermaid school. They’ll teach the kids about mermaid culture, history and mythology, as well as practise some mermaid careworn and breathing exercises. Then, of course, the children will be ready to try out swimming in the pool like a mermaid!
Singapore Mermaid School, thesingaporemermaid@gmail.com, www.themermaidsyrena.com
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HYDRODASH: Sentosa *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Ages 5 and UpThe kids will absolutely love this outdoor activity! HydroDash is a floating obstacle course that’s designed for kids and adults. There will be lots of giggles from all members of the family as you attempt to climb, jump and run through each obstacle. You can bet the kiddos will also have an awesome time watching the adults slip and slide or fall off into the water! Of course, safety’s the most important, so each person has to wear a life vest before they can enter the obstacle course.
HydroDash, Palawan Beach, Singapore 098498, www.hydrodash.com.sg
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STAND UP PADDLING: Sup Ventures *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Ages 5 And UpStand up paddling is a really relaxing sport once you get the hang of it. The family can head out on expeditions together around Singapore, but first, you guys will have to learn the basics first. Sup Ventures offers classes that teach you how to balance and paddle against the current. They’ve even got tours where you get to go through an experiential route set by your instructor, but this option is only available once you master the basics and become more experienced.
Sup Ventures, 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005, www.supventures.sg
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STINGRAY: Kallang Wave Mall *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
At Least 1.2 Meters TallSoak in the rush of wave riding on the Stingray! This half-pipe surfing facility lets you have a go at bodyboarding and skim boarding, with an instructor guiding you through the class. If you and the kiddos are beginners, don’t worry, because the class will be taught at your speed. To ensure your safety, helmets will be provided for all sessions, and participants need to be at least 1.2 meters tall to ride the Stingray.
Stingray, Level 3 Kallang Wave Mall Near, Singapore 397629, www.sportshub.com.sg/stingray
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SNORKELLING: Adventure Cove *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Participants Must Be 107cm Or TallerAdventure Cove is a lovely place to spend the day with your family! Besides the fun water slides and rides, there’s also a lazy river and wave pool that the whole family can relax in. The most fun part though, is snorkelling in the Rainbow Reef. Both kids and adults can experience an up-close encounter with 20,000 friendly fishes as you swim by them and even reach out to gently touch them. It might even be such an enjoyable activity that the kids will ask to visit the Rainbow Reef multiple times within the day!
Adventure Cove, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269, www.rwsentosa.com/adventure-cove-waterpark
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JETBLADE: Ola Beach Club *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Ages 16 And UpEver wanted to fly? Jatblade lets you do that over water with a strapped on water-propelled jacket so you can reach up to 30 feet in the air! There’s a certified instructor present at every session, who will watch over your every move so you don’t have to worry. It’s a really cool and novel activity to try out with the kiddos, and we recommend that you give it a shot! Do note that basic swimming skills are required for all participants.
Ola Beach Club, 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005, www.sentosa.com.sg/ola-beach-club
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WATER CYCLING: The Ripple Club *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Suitable For AdultsAlthough this one isn’t a family activity, parents can join a water cycling class on their own when the kids are in school or at a friend’s house for a playdate! This low-impact workout helps keep you fit since it’s sort of like a spin class except it’s being carried out in the water. This aqua workout will have you feeling less fatigued and a little more refreshed as your legs keep paddling underwater!
The Ripple Club, Various Locations, www.therippleclub.fit
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BANANA BOAT RIDE: Ola Beach Club *Best Outdoor Water Sports For Families In Singapore
Kids Under 12 Years Old Must Fit Into A PFDThis one’s really cute! Have the whole family cruise their way through Sentosa’s waters while seated on an inflatable banana boat! The kids will love it for sure, and it’s a great opportunity to take some adorable family photos. You’ll be travelling at fast speeds on the boat so enjoy the wind in your hair and scream along with the kiddos. Do note that children under the age of 12 must be able to fit into a Personal Floatation Device (PFD).
Ola Beach Club, 46 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore 099005, www.sentosa.com.sg/ola-beach-club
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Water Activities In Singapore:
- Wakeboarding & Wakesurfing
- Kayak Fishing
- Water Playground
- Windsurfing
- Swimming
- Indoor Water Playground
- Speedboat Around Southern Islands
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