Discover Singapore’s contrasting cultures and fascinating history on a tour of its eclectic neighborhoods coupled with a sightseeing cruise on the Singapore River. Enjoy lunch and marvel at the skyline from the top of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and tour Gardens by the Bay, a sprawling waterfront garden and nature park followed by a signature Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel, the oldest hotel in Singapore.

NOTE: Please advise the Destination Team via Reservations or Guest Services at least two weeks prior to your travel of any seafood allergies or dietary restrictions. Once in Singapore changes to lunch menus may not be possible.

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.

Enjoy lunch and marvel at the skyline from the top of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel before boarding a colourful riverboat for 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 check in at your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon and evening at your own leisure Dinner is on your own today.

The Mandarin Oriental is an award-winning property with a prime location close to the financial hub and easy access to luxury boutiques and entertainment venues. It houses five renowned restaurants, an award-winning bar and a lounge overlooking the spectacular Marina Bay.

DAY 2

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 oldest hotel in Singapore, Raffles Hotel, where you can enjoy their signature cocktail at the Long Bar – the Singapore Sling. This classic gin cocktail was developed sometime before 1915 by bartender Ngiam Tong Boon, who was a bar tender at the Long Bar.

After this tour, you will return to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.

Lunch and dinner are on your own.

DAY 3

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.

Something worth trying and close by 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 Sands and beyond. There’s also a range of shops, restaurants and facilities nearby. A variety of packages can be independently 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 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

9:00am Meet you guide at the pier

9:30am Arrive at Waterloo Street, stop at the famous Synagogue, walk along the street where you will stop at the famous Chinese Kwan Imm temple and Sri Krishnan Temple.

9:50am Take a walk at Albert Street, where you will see local vendors by the streets and a wet market and hawker center where the local will stop by for their daily groceries and meals.

10:20am Depart from Albert Street and drive through Chinatown

10:50am Arrive at Chinatown; short walk before arriving at the Chinatown Heritage Center

11:05am Arrive at the Chinatown Heritage Center

12:20pm Depart for lunch

12:40pm Lunch at local restaurant

1:40pm Drive through the colonial district

2:00pm Arrive at the River Cruise jetty

2:15pm Board riverboat and cruise along the Singapore River

3:00pm Disembark the boat and transfer to Arab Street

3:30pm Arrive at Arab Street and take a short walk to see the Sultan Mosque

4:00pm Free time

4:15pm Depart from Arab Street and transfer back to hotel

4:30pm Arrive at your hotel and check in

Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental or similar hotel

DAY 2

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

11:00am Depart from Gardens By the Bay

11:10am Transfer to Raffles Hotel

11:30am Arrive at Raffles Hotel

11:45am Enjoy a Singapore Sling at the Long Bar

12:30pm Return drive to your hotel

1:00pm Approximate arrival at your hotel

Afternoon and evening at leisure

Lunch and dinner on own

Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental or similar hotel

DAY 3

From 7:00am Enjoy breakfast at your hotel

The day is at leisure

Lunch and dinner are on own

Overnight at the Mandarin Oriental 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:

Mandarin Oriental

5 Raffles Ave, Singapore 039797

Phone: +65 6338 0066

*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 Mandarin Oriental including breakfast – Oceanview room

1 Lunch at Marina Bay Sands Hotel

1 Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel

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

Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies, and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.

Please note: All land programs are capacity controlled and subject to availability. Programs falling under the minimum number of required participants are subject to cancellation. Pricing listed is also subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases for transportation, land arrangements or currency fluctuations. Once purchased, pricing is guaranteed and not subject to change. Land Programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 60 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.