POST – DISCOVER SINGAPORE- 2022-23
CODE: SINLA2
Enjoy a fascinating exploration of Singapore with a sightseeing trip on the Singapore River, admiring landmarks such as the Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands and the symbolic Merlion statue. Discover Chinatown and take walk through several districts teeming with landmarks of Singapore’s colonial past. Tour Gardens by the Bay, a sprawling waterfront garden and nature park and close your experience with a memorable dinner at the 1930’s style Grand Shanghai restaurant.
DAY 1
After disembarking the ship, you will be met by your guide at the pier for an introductory tour to discover the multi religion and culture of Singapore.
Begin with an exploration of Waterloo Street where you will find several well-known landmarks, including the Kwan Imm Thong Hood Cho Temple, Maghain Aboth Synagogue, Sculpture Square, and Sri Krishnan Temple. The Maghain Aboth Synagogue is the oldest synagogue in Singapore and was built by the local Jewish community in 1878. Here you will experience how the locals adapt to each other’s culture and religion.
Next take a walk along Albert Street which was originally lined with two-story shop houses, and was famous for its Chinese restaurants, bars, medicine shops and food stalls. You can still see some of the old traditional retail shops within this area.
You will also see the business district that is responsible for the nation’s fiscal security and drive through the historic Padang or colonial area. Have your camera ready as architecture and foliage combine to create the perfect backdrop for you to capture the landmarks of Singapore’s colonial past.
Continue with a visit to Chinatown where you will walk through its alleyways and visit the Chinatown Heritage Centre. Housed within 3 traditional shop houses, each level of the Heritage Centre takes you to a different period in the history of Chinatown, and allows you to trace the lives of its early occupants. The hard life of the migrants resulted in many of them seeking solace in the four evils: opium smoking, prostitution, gambling and secret societies.
For lunch the group will dine at a local Chinese seafood restaurant – perhaps you will try the famous Singapore Chili Crab!
After lunch board a colourful riverboat and enjoy a 30-minute ride down the Singapore River. In Raffles’ days, the riverboats carried goods. Today, they are a popular way to experience a kaleidoscope of historic river and harbor images, including the “godown” warehouses, the shophouses, the six bridges built by the British and the gracious buildings of the old waterfront set against the towering skyline of the new business district.
The day wraps up with a visit to Arab Street, the old center of the Malay community. Today, Arab Street is abundant with glittery and lavish fashion items that include the finest lace, sparkling semi-precious stones, ostrich feathers, iron-on diamantes, gold thread, wholesales bales of silk and organza with dazzling rainbow hues and intensities. Traditional rattan is also sold in little India’s street shops, and the beautiful gold-domed Sultan Mosque is located here.
After this comprehensive and enlightening tour of the city, you will return to your hotel to enjoy the remainder of the afternoon at your own leisure or you may choose to stay in the city and make your own way back to your hotel. Dinner is on your own today.
DAY 2
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then the remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the sights and sounds of Singapore at your own pace.
Fairmont Singapore is ideally situated at the crossroads of Singapore’s business, cultural, entertainment and shopping districts, with the City Hall Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train station and other major transportation nodes at its doorstep.
Something worth trying and within a 20-minute walk is the Singapore Flyer – Asia’s largest giant observation wheel. Standing at a stunning 165m from the ground, the Flyer offers you breathtaking, panoramic views of the Marina Bay and beyond. There’s also a range of shops, restaurants and facilities nearby. A variety of packages can be purchased in advance for the Flyer.
Your hotel Concierge will be happy to assist with any independent sightseeing questions you may have.
Lunch and dinner are on your own today.
DAY 3
After breakfast at your hotel you will be met by your guide for your tour to “Gardens by the Bay”. These Gardens capture the essence of Singapore as the premier tropical Garden City with the perfect environment in which to love and work – making Singapore a leading global city of the 21st century.
Underlying the concept of Gardens by the Bay are the principles of environmental sustainability. Comprising two glass biomes, the Conservatories replicate the cool-dry climate of the Mediterranean and semi-arid sub-tropical regions and the cool-moist climate of the Tropical Montane region. They house a diverse collection of plants that are not commonly seen in this part of the world and are of high conservation value. The conservatories are a statement in sustainable engineering and apply a suite of cutting-edge technologies for energy-efficient solutions in cooling.
Visit the Cloud Forest, a mysterious world veiled in mist. A 35-metre tall mountain covered in lush vegetation shrouding the world’s tallest indoor waterfall showcases plant life from tropical highlands up to 2,000-meters above sea level.
Next, step into the Flower Dome and you will marvel in awe of nature as well as the spectacular and innovative designs. The Flower Dome replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions.
You may wish to stroll along the Skyway and take in a view of the Gardens from above. (there is a separate fee to walk along the Skyway)
Truly a spectacular and colorful national icon, Gardens by the Bay will capture the imagination of everyone who visits.
Next, visit the top of the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel – SkyPark Observation Deck. At 57 stories above ground you will have a bird’s eye view of the stunning Marina Bay, Singapore’s world class city-scape, the architectural wonders of Supertree Grove and the bustling shipping lanes that have built Singapore’s rich history and economy.
After this tour, you will return to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Lunch is on your own.
In the evening you will meet with your guide once again and transfer to the Grand Shanghai for a dinner that is sure to be a feast for the senses.
In the midst of a contemporary “East meets West” interior setting, Grand Shanghai invites you to immerse yourself in a lively atmosphere with Iconic art-deco motifs, elegant chandeliers and modern oriental designs.
Following dinner, you will be returned to your hotel.
NOTE: Please advise the Destination Team via Reservations or Guest Services in advance of any seafood allergies
DAY 4
After breakfast you will check out and transfer to the Singapore Airport for your flight home based on the flight details provided. For guests with late flights, luggage can be stored at the hotel until your transfer time.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
•Itineraries with the most up to date details (at the time) will be issued when you are emailed your final cruise documents 21 days prior to sailing. Final itineraries with the most up to date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Please review your final itinerary carefully for any amendments.
•The hotels used for your land program will be the hotels listed in this document unless you have been advised otherwise in advance of the land program start date.
•A departure transfer is not included if guests leave before the last day of the program
Day 1
8:30am Disembark the ship and collect your luggage
9:30am Meet you guide at the pier
9:45am Arrive at Waterloo Street, stop at the famous Synagogue, walk and stop at the famous Chinese Kwan Imm Temple and Sri Krishnan Temple
10:10am Take a walk at Albert Street – see local vendors and a wet market
10:30am Depart from Albert Street to drive through the colonial district
10:45am Stop at Merlion Park
11:15am Depart from Merlion Park and drive to Chinatown
11:30am Drive through Chinatown and arrive at the Chinatown Heritage Center
12:00pm Visit the Heritage Center
12:50pm Depart for lunch
1:10pm Arrive at a local restaurant for lunch
2:15pm Depart for a boat Ride
2:30pm Boat Ride
3:10pm Disembark and transfer to Arab Street
3:30pm Arrive at Arab Street
3:50pm Depart from Arab Street and return back to your hotel
4:15pm Approximate arrival back at your hotel
Remainder of the day is at your leisure, dinner on own
Overnight at the Fairmont Singapore or similar hotel
DAY 2
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
The day is at leisure
Lunch and dinner are on own
Overnight at the Fairmont Singapore or similar hotel
DAY 3
From 7:00am Breakfast at your hotel
9:00am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
9:15am Transfer to Gardens By the Bay
9:30am Arrive at the Gardens By the Bay and tour
11:00am Depart from Gardens By the Bay and transfer to Marina Bay Sands
11:30am Arrive at Marina Bay Sands
11:45am Enjoy the view and a drink
12:30pm Depart from Marina Bay Sands back to your hotel
1:00pm Arrive at your hotel
Lunch and afternoon at leisure
5:00pm Pick-up from the hotel lobby
5:15pm Transfer to Grand Shanghai for dinner
5:30pm Arrive
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Return to your hotel
Overnight at the Fairmont Singapore or similar hotel
DAY4
From 7:00am Breakfast at hotel
12:00pm Check out time at the hotel
Transfer to the Singapore Changi Airport based on the flight details provided.
Luggage storage is available at the hotel for guests with late flights.
Extra Nights: If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be transferred to the airport per the flight details provided. Check-out time is 12:00pm (subject to change). Meals other than breakfast are on your own after Day 4 of your program.
Transfers: All guests booking their flights independently are required to ensure the cruise line has their most up to date flight details so that transfers to the airport can be arranged. If flight details are not received 14 days before your cruise start date, transfers will not be arranged.
Should you book any extra nights on your own or your flight is not on the last day of the program, transfers are not included.
Should you have a late departing flight you may wish to book an extra night so that you have occupation of your room until your departure. You will be asked to vacate your room by 12:00pm. Day rooms can only be purchased directly through the hotel.
Expected Weather:
Singapore is known for its hot and humid weather, with little variation throughout the year. The average daytime temperature is 31ºC (88ºF), dropping to around 24ºC (75ºF) in the evenings. The monsoon season can bear down pretty heavily on our tropical weather from November onwards, so be prepared for rain on a daily basis during this period.
What to Bring:
When packing, keep in mind that you will be in the tropics. Light, cool, and casual clothing is recommended all year round. For more formal occasions, men should wear jackets, ties, or long-sleeved batik shirts whereas women should wear dresses.
Local Currency:
The currency used in Singapore is the Singapore dollar (S$). Money changing services can be found not only at the Singapore Changi Airport but also at most shopping centers and hotels around the island. You can also access the automated teller machines (ATMs) located everywhere (even in the most obscure bits) in Singapore, that accept most of the main credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
Electricity
Singapore’s electricity voltage is 220-240V with ac, 50 cycles per second. Generally, the electricity outlets are three-pronged – two parallel flat pins with a ground outlet. You may purchase adaptors in any of the hardware stores or rent one from the hotel. We recommend travelling with your own international adaptor should you have electric devices.
Documents and Visa Requirements:
Visitors must have a valid passport or internationally recognized travel document valid for minimum 6 months beyond the date of entry into Singapore.
Hotel Address:
Fairmont Singapore
80 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189560
Phone: +65 6339 7777
*We will only substitute the hotel in unforeseen situations. If the hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. If guests are not notified of any changes before departure, then the hotel listed in this program will be used.
Program Includes for guests
3 nights at the Fairmont Hotel Singapore including breakfast – Fairmont Room
1 Lunch
1 set dinner at Shanghai Club including transfers and guide
1 Full Day tour with English speaking guide
1 Half Day tour with English speaking guide
Transfers
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated departure information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, a departure transfer is not provided. If we do not receive flight details a minimum of 14 days in advance, transfers will not be provided.
Program Excludes for guests:
Gratuities to drivers and guides
Any meals or beverages not listed above
Hotel incidentals including room service and mini bar
Any visas if required
