Harbourfront Centre to cease operations on Jul 27

Harbourfront Centre, a familiar landmark in Singapore, is set to close its doors on July 27 to make way for a significant redevelopment project. The site will be transformed into a 33-storey building featuring office and retail spaces, marking the end of an era for the current complex.

Ahead of the closure, the Singapore Cruise Centre will undergo a relocation. Operations will move to 5 HarbourFront Avenue, with the transition beginning on July 15. The new terminal is situated just 70 meters from the existing one at Harbourfront Centre. Importantly, this move will not affect ferry routes, destinations served, or scheduling, and ferry and cruise berth locations will remain the same.

The redevelopment plan for Harbourfront Centre was announced in October 2025, with the closure slated for the latter half of 2026. Real estate developer Mapletree anticipates the new building will be completed in the first half of 2031.

Originally known as the World Trade Centre upon its opening in 1978, the building included a ferry terminal. It underwent a renovation and reopened as Harbourfront Centre in 2003. Its upcoming closure signifies a major shift for the waterfront area, paving the way for a modern commercial hub.