Ferry and cruise services will relocate as HarbourFront Centre prepares for a major redevelopment
Singapore’s HarbourFront Passenger Terminal will relocate to a new interim terminal in the second half of 2026, making way for the redevelopment of HarbourFront Centre by Mapletree Investments.
Interim Terminal Construction Underway
According to Singapore Cruise Centre, the interim terminal is currently under construction next to the existing HarbourFront facility. Operations are expected to begin around the second half of 2026, with construction scheduled to complete in December 2025. The facility will span 17,447 square metres and use the existing terminal’s L-shaped pier for docking cruise ships.
Redevelopment of HarbourFront Centre
The move is part of the planned redevelopment of the 97,700 sqm HarbourFront Centre, which has hosted ferry and cruise operations since 1992. Provisional approval for redevelopment was granted by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) in 2023, with plans to replace the centre with 101,326 sqm of office space and 42,000 sqm of retail space. However, it remains unclear whether a new ferry and cruise terminal will be included in the redeveloped site.
Cruise and Ferry Services to Continue
The current terminal serves as a port of call for international cruises and provides ferry links to Batam and Karimun in Indonesia. To accommodate the transition, new jetties have been added to the pier, while two older jetties connected to HarbourFront Centre were demolished. Ferry operators, including BatamFast, noted they will need to carry out minor refurbishments and adapt to passenger flow at the interim terminal once completed.
Future Cruise Infrastructure and Expansion
While discussions about consolidating Singapore’s cruise infrastructure are ongoing, Singapore Cruise Centre said that consolidation remains under study and would only take place further in the future. Meanwhile, the Marina Bay Cruise Centre—operated by Sats-Creuers Cruise Services—is undergoing a S$40 million upgrade, expanding passenger capacity from 6,800 to 11,700 by late 2025.
Historical Context and Ownership
HarbourFront Centre was first opened in 1978 as the World Trade Centre, with exhibition halls located on the site now occupied by VivoCity. Following renovations, it was renamed HarbourFront Centre in 2003. Today, the complex and surrounding assets—including HarbourFront Towers One and Two—are owned by Mapletree Investments, a Temasek subsidiary. VivoCity is managed by MPACT Management, also under Mapletree.
The relocation of HarbourFront Passenger Terminal marks a key milestone in Singapore’s urban redevelopment strategy. By moving operations to an interim terminal, Mapletree and national agencies clear the way for the transformation of HarbourFront Centre, while maintaining vital ferry and cruise links. With parallel upgrades at Marina Bay Cruise Centre, Singapore is reinforcing its status as a major regional hub for maritime travel and tourism.
Sources: Straits Times (2025) , Mothership (2025)
Keywords: HarbourFront Terminal, Interim Terminal, Singapore Cruise Centre, Mapletree Investments, Cruise Operations, Greater Southern Waterfront
