Sg. Pulai has been given the status of a Ramsar Site in 2003, recognizing it as a wetland of international importance. Sg. Pulai is home to about 24 "true" mangrove plant species as well as 21 more mangrove-associated species. Out of which Avicennia lanata is endemic to Sg. Pulai.


Various birds (53 species), mammals (26 species), reptiles (12 species), amphibians (7 species), fish (111 species) as well as benthic organisms (39 species) are found here. Commonly seen are the Mangrove Pitta, Mangrove Blue Flycatcher and Mangrove Whistler; and mammals such as the Long-tailed and Pig-tailed Macaques, Common and Brushed-tailed Porcupines, Wild Pig and Lesser Mouse Deer, Slow Loris, Dusky Leaf Monkey, Leopard Cat, Scaly Ant-eater, Smooth Otter and the Bearded Pig.


You may join our river cruise and observe some of these flora and fauna with the help of experienced guide. The trip only cater for a small group of five person maximum due to limited boat capacity.



Photo credit: Noelle New (left) Louisa Ponnampalan (right)

Daytime Cruise Activities (Approximately 2 hours)

  • Boat cruise along the winding Simpang Arang River leading to the magnificent Pulai River
  • Steer under mysterious mangrove canopy and venture into creeks
  • Learn about the flora and fauna of Sg Pulai


Photo credits: Jefree Salim, Noelle New

Stargazing Cruise (Approximately 2 hours)

  • Boat cruise along Sg Simpang Arang to the main Sg Pulai river
  • Enjoy the stillness of the night and the stars-dotted nightsky
  • Witness nocturnal animals of the mangrove creeks
  • Listen to a couple of Seletar folklore tales & songs


Fullmoon Cruise (Approximately 2 hours)

  • Boat cruise along Sg Simpang Arang to the main Sg Pulai river
  • See the panorama of Sungai Pulai under the fullmoon
  • Witness nocturnal animals of the mangrove creeks
  • Listen to a couple of Seletar folklore tales & songs

Photo credit: Chris Thompson


Instructions & Important Notes

  • Minimum of four person.
  • Meet up point at Gelang Patah (Petronas) 30 min prior to  trip departure
  • Cruises are strictly weather-dependent.

  * This project will pave the foundation for the Orang Laut Seletar to engage in ecotourism as a mean to improve their livelihoods. The project is owned by the Malaysian Society of Marine Sciences in partnership with SOS.