Singapore is a capital city and a country in itself. Situated at the
southern tip of peninsular Malaysia, just 85 miles north of the Equator,
this” city state” is the commercial center of Southeast Asia.
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Marina Bay area, near both cruise terminals, and many more.
It’s highly recommended to arrive in Singapore a day or two before
your cruise departure date, or remain in the city following
the end of your cruise.
Singapore has a huge range of accommodation, from cheap properties to 5 star luxury hotels and resorts. Most hotels are only a short taxi ride away from the port or you can easily reached the cruise terminal by SIN’s efficient public transport (MRT).
Popular by cruise passengers are Clarke Quay, Orchard Road, City Hall and Marina Bay areas , all well connected by public transport. Large vessels dock at the new Marina Bay Cruise Centre, located nearby.
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre is Singapore’s newest constructed facility. Mega-ships of cruise lines such as Celebrity, Cunard, Princess and Royal Caribbean dock here. Many hotels are found within easy reach, such as the famous Marina Bay Sands Resort.
Smaller ships anchor at the Singapore Cruise Terminal at the Harbour Front Centre. If you want to stay really close to this terminal, consider an hotel on Sentosa Island, home to Universal Studios and the Sky Tower. Located 10-15 minutes from downtown by taxi.
Located on Santosa Island close to the International Passenger Terminal.
Singapore Cruise Port
The Port of Singapore is Southeast Asia’s largest port. There are two cruise terminals: Marina Bay and Singapore Cruise Center.
Ships tie up at the new Marina Bay Cruise Center or at the Singapore Cruise Centre, which is part of the large Harbourfront Centre and VivoCity. The city’s deepwater port is a primary embarkation point for cruise companies sailing to other parts of Asia such as Hong Kong (see hotels) or Shanghai (Baoshan) in China.
This spectacular, luxury hotel comprises three skyscrapers interconnected by the world’s most extensive roof-top pool. The hotel has magnificent views, including the nearby solar trees and greenhouses of the Gardens by the Bay. Inside, the architecture is impressive, particularly in the lobby. There’s a wide choice of 2,561 well-appointed, spacious guest suites including family rooms, several restaurants and an entertaining casino. On-site parking is available and a car journey takes eight minutes to the nearest cruise port, Marina Bay. Alternatively, it takes twenty-four minutes from the MRT train station, located next to the hotel.
Distance to Marina Bay Cruise Terminal: 8 minutes Distance to Singapore Cruise Centre: 12 minutes
The multistory, five star Pan Pacific offers luxury accommodation throughout its 790 guest rooms. They are bright and spacious with an elegant modern decor and wonderful views of the city. Families are welcome to enjoy the facilities which include an outdoor pool and tennis courts. It’s one of the best hotels for being within ten minutes walking distance of many of Singapore’s attractions such as the Esplanade Concert Hall, the Art Gallery, Raffles Shopping Centre and the Gardens by the Bay. The Marina Bay Cruise Terminal is a short, ten minutes drive away.
Distance to Marina Bay Port: 10 minutes Distance to Singapore Cruise Centre: 14 minutes
Another of Singapore’s unique properties is The Fullerton, located in the Downtown Core district. It’s an historic landmark and was built in its sumptuous, neoclassical style in 1928. There is a colonnade of Grecian stone pillars at the entrance and the interior has been beautifully renovated to combine the architectural character of its past with today’s contemporary styling. The 400 guest rooms are elegant and comfortable and provide views of the city. Nearby is the Victoria Concert Hall. You can reach either of the cruise ports in thirty-seven minutes by public transport.
Distance to Marina Bay Cruise Centre: 10 minutes Distance to Singapore SCC: 13 minutes
The honeycomb facade of this luxury hotel sets the tone for the sophisticated, contemporary decor of the interior. Throughout the 342 rooms, there are floor to ceiling windows with gorgeous views of the area including the harbor. There is an outdoor pool and a relaxing, illuminated garden terrace. The hotel is located near the trendy bars and cafes of Buglis and Kampong Glam and also within easy walking distance of the glamorous boutiques of Orchard Road. It takes twenty-three minutes to reach the Marina Bay Cruise Port by public transport or twelve minutes by taxi.
Distance to Marina Bay: 12 minutes Distance to Singapore SCC: 16 minutes
This luxury hotel is one of the most unique properties in Singapore. It’s surrounded by its own beautiful tropical gardens where you’ll find an outdoor pool, plus a smaller one for children. The tiered, external architecture is impressive and the interior has the grandeur of a palace with ornate ceilings and archways. It includes 747 rooms furnished in an elegant, modern style. A walk of six minutes takes you to the lively bars, cafes and exclusive stores of Orchard Road. The Shangri-La’s location is just over fifteen minutes by car from both cruise ports.
Distance to Marina Bay: 18 minutes Distance to Singapore SCC: 19 minutes
The Parkroyal Collection Pickering is one of the most glamorous and unique luxury hotels in central Singapore, and includes 367 guest rooms that offer comfortable, luxurious accommodation. Floor to ceiling windows provide amazing views of Singapore particularly when the city is illuminated at night. An outstanding feature is the garden walk high above street level. Enjoy some time at the pool and sundeck where you can while away the afternoon before spending the evening in the nightclubs of Clarke Quays. Traveling to the Singapore cruise port at Harbourfront and Marina Bay cruise centre takes around ten minutes by car.
This is one of the best hotels for capturing the elegance of a bygone era. It has been painstakingly restored after merging two colonial buildings dating back to 1904. A decorative Venetian Renaissance facade leads into an interior that has charm, character and details such as archways, balustrades and elegant furniture. All 155 rooms have a timeless blend of contemporary and antique styling. Close by is the beautiful St. Andrew’s Cathedral, built in 1861. There’s free on-site parking and it takes just over ten minutes to drive to the Marina Bay Cruise Ship Terminal.
Distance to Marina Bay Cruise Terminal: 12 minutes Distance to Singapore Cruise Centre: 15 minutes
The JEN is located in the middle of Orchard Road which is famous for its exclusive boutique stores. It offers wonderful views of Singapore, particularly from its rooftop pool and dining area. There’s an eye-catching facade of glass and the 499 rooms are elegantly styled with comfortable furnishings. Free parking is available and directly below the hotel, is the local Metro station which provides easy access to the city’s landmarks. Nearby, is the National Museum of Singapore. You can reach either of the cruise terminals by car in approximately thirteen minutes.
Overlooking the Singapore River, this luxury hotel welcomes all travelers including families. The three-sided design of the building shelters the outdoor pool and terrace. Inside, you’ll find ornate ceilings and Oriental style leaded windows while some of the 476 rooms have wrought iron balconies. The Swissotel is ideal for visiting nearby Clarke Quays district which is famous for its vibrant nightlife. Nearby are popular attractions including the National Gallery and the Chinatown district. You can reach the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal in eleven minutes by car or forty-five minutes on public transport.
Distance to Marina Bay Cruise Terminal: 11 minutes Distance to Singapore Cruise Centre: 13 minutes
The contemporary design of the Quincy hotel includes a distinctive facade fitted with blue and gold panels while the 108 rooms have a bold, but comfortable decor. The multistory building offers panoramic city views. There is an outdoor swimming pool, but for an exciting shopping expedition, the fascinating boutiques of Orchard Road are just a few minutes walk away. There is easy access to local transport which can lead you to the bars and nightclubs of Clarke Quays in ten minutes or the Marina Bay Cruise Port in twenty-seven minutes.
Distance to Port Terminals: 17-19 minutes
Marina Bay Cruise Center and the Singapore Cruise Centre
Singapore has two cruise port terminals. The Singapore Cruise Centre is at the Harbourfront to the southwest of the city. Towards the southeast, is the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal. Many tourists waiting to begin a cruise vacation choose to stay in the center of the city where Singapore’s excellent transport system of buses and trains provides easy access to both cruise ports. Taxi cabs are also readily available and from the city center take approximately ten minutes to reach the Marina Bay Cruise Port and almost twenty minutes to arrive at the Singapore Cruise Centre.
If your cruise liner is moored at Harbourfront’s Singapore Cruise Centre, one of the nearest hotels is the Villa Samadhi Singapore by Samadhi. You’ll also find a choice of hotels at Sentosa Island as well although it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations due to the Aquarium, Adventure Cove Water Park and casinos of Resorts World and sandy beaches at Palawan and Tanjong.
While waiting to embark at the Marina Bay Cruise Port, you can begin your vacation in one of the city’s best hotels. These include outstanding properties such as The Capitol Kempinski, The Fullerton or PARKROYAL COLLECTION. Local tourist attractions include the beautiful landscaping and greenhouses of the Gardens by the Bay and the exclusive Marina Bay Shopping Centre.
All districts of Singapore are considered to be safe and tourist-friendly with convenient MRT underground train stations throughout. Some of the best districts to visit include Chinatown and the lively Clarke Quays. The Old Colonial district is where you’ll find the historic heart of Singapore with plenty of nineteenth century architecture to admire and relaxing boat trips to enjoy on the Singapore River.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre (MBCCS) — new facility, also known as International Cruise Terminal, that can accommodate the world’s largest cruise vessels. The terminal features a spacious arrival and departure hall, and is used by lines such as Celebrity Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises and Royal Caribbean International (RCL).
The terminal is located at Marina South next to the Marina South Pier.
By MRT Train — Take the North-South Line or Circle Line and alight at Marina Bay MRT station. You can catch SBS Service 402 to the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore.
Singapore Cruise Center (SCC) — passenger terminal loacted at the HarbourFront, about a 10- to 15-minute taxi drive from downtown. Used by Star Cruises, Holland America Line (HAL), and some other companies operating smaller ships. SCC at HarbourFront has 2 terminals, the International Passenger Terminal (IPT) and the Regional Ferry Terminal (RFT).
By MRT Train — HarbourFront Centre is accessible from HarbourFront MRT station which is served by both the Circle Line (CCL) and North-East Line (NEL). As these two lines provide connectivity to other lines, you have quick, easy access to many parts of the island.
Many cruise passengers choose to stay in the Marina Bay area. Clarke Quay and City Hall area are two other great locations full of bars, great value hotels, restaurants and shops.
Clarke Quay really comes to life at night time. It’s a very lively place where you can enjoy the city lights at night. Located near the riverside.
A few establishments can be found within close distance of Changi International Airport, perfect when you’re flight arrives late or when you have an early flight. Hotels can be reached by monorail or with a free shuttle service.
Nearest Airport
Singapore’s Changi International Airport — SIN Singapore’s international airport is a 20 minute drive away from the SCC and MBCCS Cruise Centers.
The airport shuttle service offers transport from Changi Airport to hotels in the city centre.
Public bus service 36 goes to the city. Downtown can be also be reached in minutes by the city’s metro system (MRT Mass Rapid Transit). The airport is the home base of Singapore Airlines.
A Modern City
Singapore is a modern city with high-rise buildings, Buddhist temples, huge shopping complexes, and attractive green parks.
The city is a melting pot of different cultures and races. Malay, Indian, Chinese and Eurasian communities live side by side in this rich metropolis of appoximately 4 million inhabitants.
Hop on a trishaw in lively chinatown. Stop at Thian Hock Keng, the “Temple of Heavenly Happiness”, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Singapore. Nearby is the 19th century “Sri Mariamman” temple. Little India with its exotic array of shops and temples is a sensation for the senses. Visit the “Masjid Sultan”, the great Sultan Mosque with its impressive golden dome.
Order a “Singapore Sling” at the long bar of the Colonial-style Raffles Hotel, one of the most famous hotels in the world. Orchard Road with its flashy neon lights is the shopping and entertainment hub of the city. Take a relaxing Singapore river cruise from Boat Quay and sail aboard a bumboat along the river. At the mouth of the river stands the 25 foot Merlion Statue, the tourism symbol of Singapore.
Sentosa, just south of the city, can be reached by cable car. This island boasts some fine sandy beaches, first class hotels and Universal Studios Singapore, a theme park where the magic of the movies come to life. Nature lovers will enjoy a hike or bike tour through the rainforest of the Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
Staying a couple nights gives you the opportunity to discover all major sights and atttractions of this city.
Mass Rapid Transit Stations (MRT)
Chinatown – Chinatown MRT station or Outram Park MRT station. Tanjong Pagar and Raffles Place are also all within walking distance.
Little India – Little India station and Farrer Park MRT Station, both on the North East MRT line. Bugis station on the East-West line is also within walking distance.
Arab Street – East-West line Bugis and Lavender MRT stations.
Clarke Quay riverside area – Clarke Quay underground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station. The station lies on the North East Line.
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