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Singapore
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Singapore

Singapore


About

Singapore is one of the world's most organized and spectacular cities, a gleaming Asian hub offering Gardens by the Bay, world-class food, and iconic Marina Bay Sands.


Nearest Airport

Changi Intl (SIN)


Cruise Line that Stops Here

Royal Caribbean; Celebrity; Norwegian; MSC; Princess; Holland America; Silversea; Regent Seven Seas


Best Time to Visit

Year-round (February - April driest)


Shore Excursion Highlights

Visit Gardens by the Bay and the Supertrees; explore Marina Bay Sands SkyPark; tour the colonial Heritage District; visit Sentosa Island (Universal Studios); explore Chinatown; Little India; Kampong Glam; night safari at Singapore Zoo


Distance from Ship to Town

Ship docks at Marina Bay Cruise Centre; MRT or taxi to city center


Safety Tips

Singapore has very strict laws - no littering; no jaywalking; no chewing gum; drug offenses carry severe penalties; very safe country overall; dress modestly in temples and mosques; food from hawker centers is safe and excellent


Local Tips

Changi Airport (repeatedly named world's best airport) has its own waterfall and butterfly garden worth visiting. The hawker centers offer world-class street food at very affordable prices - this is where locals eat. A Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel Long Bar is touristy but a rite of passage.


Food and Drinks Highlights

Chicken rice; laksa; chili crab; char kway teow; kaya toast & soft-boiled eggs; Singapore Sling; teh tarik (pulled tea)


Shopping Tips

Orchard Road for international brands; Chinatown for souvenirs; Little India for textiles and jewelry; Bugis Street for bargain shopping


Family Friendly

Yes


Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD)


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