Singapore Shore Excursion
Singapore Shore Excursion
Add to PlanPrivate shore days from the Singapore Cruise Terminal—city highlights with lunch, a full day plus Night Safari when you overnight, or a half-day Sentosa program. Timed to your all-aboard.
Private guide & vehicle · Timed to all-aboard · Certificate of Excellence 2014–2018
Sample shore programs
Singapore highlights with lunch
Full-day cultural and city circuit from the cruise terminal—return around 16:00.
SG1 — Tours highlights of Singapore with lunch
Little India, Merlion & bay, Chinatown / Sri Mariamman Temple, Botanic Gardens & National Orchid Garden, lunch, shopping—back to terminal ~16:00.
- MorningMeet at Cruise Terminal. Little India (mosques, churches, Hindu temples). Singapore River mouth and Merlion; glimpse of Supreme Court and City Hall grounds.
- MiddayChinatown and Sri Mariamman Temple. Singapore Botanic Gardens (“green lung”) and National Orchid Garden.
- Lunch & afternoonLocal restaurant lunch with Singapore specialties. Free shopping time before return to Cruise Terminal around 16:00.
Full description Original program notes
Tours highlights of Singapore with lunch
Your driver and guide waiting for you with the welcome at the Cruise Terminal. Starting with a drive to the lively Little India which is mostly home to Tamil people. Prepare for filling your eyes with colorful scenery through local mosques, churches, and Hindu temples.
After that, driver will take you to the mouth of the Singapore River. Witness Merlion statue – the symbol of this country – standing right in front of the spectacular view over Singapore Bay. Merlion has the head of a lion and the tail of a fish which represents the fishing industry of Singapore in the old time. The statue also serves as a huge magnificent fountain. On the drive to the next place, you can get a glimpse of the Supreme Court building and the complex grounds of City Hall.
The next stop is in China Town. The biggest ethnic group of this country, Chinese, mostly live here. The highlight of this area goes to Sri Mariamman Temple – one of the oldest and most ornate of Hindu Temples in the center of Singapore Chinatown.
After being overwhelmed by colors and the bustling vibes, take a relaxing time by visiting the Singapore Botanic Gardens, known as the “green lung” of the island. 128 acres full of green plants. Explore the National Orchid Garden where plenty of orchid species are displayed.
Finally, take a seat in a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch with Singapore specialties. After lunch, enjoy free shopping time in some shopping malls before heading back to the Cruise Terminal in the afternoon around 16:00. The trip completes when driver transfers you back to port.
Full day Singapore with Night Safari
City highlights by day, world’s first Night Safari in the evening—for ships overnighting or late all-aboard.
SG2 — Full day trip Singapore with Night Safari Park
Daytime city circuit (Little India, Merlion, Chinatown, Botanic Gardens), afternoon rest at terminal, then 7:00pm Night Safari tram and shows—back ~9:30pm.
- DaySame morning circuit as SG1: Little India, Merlion, Chinatown / Sri Mariamman, Botanic Gardens & Orchid Garden, lunch, shopping.
- AfternoonReturn to Cruise Terminal for a short rest aboard.
- 7:00pmPickup for Night Safari—tram through seven mock regions, Creatures of the Night show, Thumbuakar fire performers, walking trails (pangolin, wallaby trails, etc.). Safari ends ~9:30pm; return to ship.
Full description Original program notes
Full day trip Singapore with Night Safari Park:
Your driver and guide waiting for you with the welcome at the Cruise Terminal. Starting with a drive to the lively Little India… Merlion… China Town and Sri Mariamman Temple… Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden. Lunch with Singapore specialties. After lunch, free shopping before heading back to the Cruise Terminal for a short afternoon rest.
In the evening, at 7 pm, your guide and driver will be back at the Cruise Terminal to take you to the world’s first Night Safari Park. Hop on a tram ride for a 40-minute long journey to seven mock geographical regions, from the Himalayan foothills to jungles of Southeast Asia. Have a close-up view of more than 2,500 nocturnal animals while listening to the informative onboard audio commentary.
The popular “Creatures of the Night” showcases special abilities of nocturnal creatures such as the binturong and fishing cat. Other highlights include the talented Thumbuakar performers, who will enthrall you with their jaw-dropping fire-breathing stunts.
Explore the mystery of the night on your own with four walking trails… Wallaby Trails featuring 13 animal species from the Australasian region. The safari tour will end at around 9.30pm. After that, head back to your cruise for overnight accommodation. Trip ends.
Half day trip to Sentosa
Afternoon island program—cable car, Merlion tower, Underwater World, dolphin show, Song of the Sea.
SG3 — Half day trip to Sentosa
Jewel Cable Car from Mount Faber, Images of Singapore, Merlion crown views, Underwater World tunnel, Dolphin Lagoon show, Song of the Sea—return to cruise.
- AfternoonPickup at Cruise Terminal; Jewel Cable Car from Mount Faber to Sentosa with port views.
- SentosaImages of Singapore; climb the Merlion crown for 360° views; Underwater World acrylic tunnel; Dolphin Lagoon pink dolphin show; Song of the Sea laser/pyrotechnic show on the beach.
- ReturnGuide transfers you back to the cruise. Trip ends.
Full description Original program notes
Half day trip to Sentosa
Meet your guide and driver upon pickup at the Cruise Terminal in the afternoon to set off for Sentosa Island. Board a “Jewel Cable Car” ride from Mount Faber en route to Sentosa and enjoy a stellar panoramic view of Singapore port along the way. At Sentosa, watch the immersive “Image of Singapore” for a glimpse into the past. Enjoy a cooling drink before climbing to the crown of “The Merlion” for a spectacular 360° view of seabound Sentosa and the breathtaking ultra-modern city skyline. After that, stop at the “Underwater World”, one of the largest oceanariums in the world with an 83-meter long acrylic sea floor tunnel that offers a diver’s view of the rich marine life. Then arrive at the “Dolphin Lagoon” just in time for a thrilling acrobatic performance by intelligent pink dolphins. Complete your tour with a mesmerizing “Song of the Sea” show, a synchronized display of pyrotechnics, laser and music staged next to a splendid beach. Then your guide will take you back to the cruise. Trip ends.
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