Gardens by the Bay
Supertrees, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest on the Marina Bay waterfront, 3 km from the cruise centre.
At a glance
The Flower Dome is the largest glass greenhouse in the world, part of a 105-hectare park built on reclaimed land.
Gardens by the Bay is a 105-hectare (260-acre) park on reclaimed land beside Marina Bay, opened in 2012. Its best-known part, Bay South Garden, combines free outdoor gardens with two cooled glass conservatories: the Flower Dome, with plants from Mediterranean and semi-arid regions, and the Cloud Forest, which recreates a tropical mountain environment around a 42 m indoor mountain and waterfall.
Between them stands the Supertree Grove, vertical gardens of steel up to the height of a 16-storey building and planted with more than 162,900 plants of over 200 species. The grove and the outdoor gardens are open every day from 05:00 to 02:00 at no charge; the OCBC Skyway walkway between the Supertrees and the Supertree Observatory are ticketed.
For cruise passengers it is one of the easiest visits in Singapore: Marina Bay Cruise Centre is about 3 km away by road, a short taxi ride or an MRT trip to Gardens by the Bay station. Two to three hours cover the two conservatories and a walk through the Supertree Grove, which leaves time for Marina Bay Sands and the waterfront.
Official websiteGetting there from the port
4 optionsWhat to see
- 1Flower DomeThe largest glass greenhouse in the world, with gardens of baobabs, olive trees and seasonal flower displays.
- 2Cloud ForestA cool, misty conservatory around an indoor mountain and waterfall; the mist is released every two hours from 10:00.
- 3Supertree GroveThe steel Supertrees covered in ferns, orchids and climbers, free to walk through from early morning.
- 4OCBC SkywayAn elevated walkway between the Supertrees with views of Marina Bay Sands and the bay (S$14).
- 5Garden RhapsodyThe free light and music show at the Supertree Grove, every night at 19:45 and 20:45.
- 6Floral FantasyA smaller ticketed garden near Bayfront, currently themed as the Disney Garden of Wonder until March 2027.
Tips for cruise passengers
- Buy the combined ticketNon-residents pay S$46 for the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest together (child 3-12 S$32); the three-attraction ticket with Floral Fantasy and the shuttle is S$73. Tickets are sold online and at The Canopy counters.
- Check maintenance daysEach conservatory and attraction closes about once a month for maintenance (Flower Dome on 6 October 2026, OCBC Skyway on 14 October and Supertree Observatory on 15 October); check the closure dates on the official site.
- Cool down indoorsThe conservatories are air-conditioned and open 09:00 to 21:00, so they are a good choice for the hottest hours. Last admission is 20:30 for the Flower Dome and 20:00 for the Cloud Forest.
- Luggage lockersOn a turnaround day, electronic lockers at The Canopy, Golden Garden and Floral Fantasy cost S$4 to S$8 and only accept S$2 notes.
- Sound and light effectsThe Cloud Forest currently features Jurassic World: The Experience, with loud sound effects and flashing lights.
- Skyway and weatherThe OCBC Skyway can be suspended in bad weather, which is common in the afternoon.
Accessibility & families
The gardens are flat and step-free, wheelchairs can be rented for S$2 a day at the Arrival Gift Shop, The Canopy and Floral Fantasy, and the internal shuttle is free for wheelchair users. Children 3 to 12 pay a reduced rate, under-3s enter free, and there is a dedicated children's garden with water play (Thursday to Sunday).
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