Cruises from Singapore

With influences from China, India, Malaysia, England, and more, Singapore offers a fascinating melting pot of cultures and traditions to explore.

Built in the late 1880s, Raffles Hotel is a lasting reminder of Singapore’s colonial past. Famous for the Singapore Sling cocktail, this classic building is a superb spot for taking time out from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. You’ll find more high-end bars and eateries all over Singapore or, for something a little more local, try some ‘hawker food’ (street food), some of which is even Michelin star rated.

Wander along tree-lined streets with some familiar names, from Park Lane to Oxford Street, and admire Singapore’s eye-catching architecture. You’ll see everything from traditional Malay-style houses to modern skyscrapers including the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Dominating the skyline, this unique building comprises three towers topped by a ship that boasts the world’s largest rooftop infinity pool.

The Gardens by the Bay are another highlight. Showcasing a wonderful blend of natural flora and manmade design, this is truly one of the most novel attractions in Asia. If your voyage includes an overnight stop in Singapore, perhaps explore the gardens after dark, when clever lighting only adds to an already bewitching experience.

Choosing to see Singapore as part of a cruise has a number of advantages. It means you can feel confident and relaxed, knowing you always have stylish accommodation, superb dining opportunities, and world-class entertainment to return to at any time. While you may want to spend as much time as possible in port, exploring everything Singapore has to offer, take comfort from the fact that when you’ve had your fill, your Cunard Queen awaits.

Singapore is a multi-cultural country in which you’ll find people of all kinds of backgrounds, and therefore in a variety of dress.

It stays consistently warm in Singapore throughout the year, with temperatures generally staying within a bracket of around 77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, when it comes to packing appropriately, it’s advisable to bring cool clothing such as thin dresses, shorts, and t-shirts. A good pair of walking shoes might also be useful if you’d like to explore on foot.

You’ll see religious sites of varying faiths including Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Hinduism, and should you wish to visit any of these it is considered respectful to wear clothing that covers everything from the shoulders to past the knees. 

Singapore is generally thought of as quite expensive when it comes to food and drink, particularly when compared to other southeast Asian countries. The following prices (correct as of August 2022) indicate what to expect:

• A bottle of water (330ml) – SGD$1.35 (approx. $1.00)
• A pint of beer – SGD$11 (approx. $8.02)
• A three-course meal – SGD$40 (approx. $30)

The weather in Singapore is reliably warm if not somewhat humid. The hottest months are February and March, when temperatures reach around 86 degrees Fahrenheit, and the coolest are December and January, which are just a fraction less at around 79 degrees Fahrenheit on average.

Singapore Changi Airport is the main international airport used by visitors to Singapore. It’s located in the east of the island, around 12 miles from the city center. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi/airport transfer, or up to 1 hour 30 minutes by public bus to get to the city center.

You can read more about local transport and the cruise terminal further up this page.

On a Singapore cruise with Cunard, you’ll dock at the Marine Bay Cruise Centre, one of the largest cruise terminals in Asia.  You can read more about the cruise terminal further up this page.