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Experience the vibrant, cosmopolitan city-state of Singapore on a Holland America Line cruise. Located off the southern tip of Malaysia, Singapore is a savory cultural stew, combining Malaysian, Chinese, Indian and colonial European influences.  Delve into the island’s faith traditions at Saint Andrews Cathedral, the gold-domed Sultan Mosque and colorful Sri Mariamman Hindu Temple. Foodies can feast on flavorful local specialties from wontons to coconut noodle soup. And gardeners will be amazed by the orchids at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

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Port Singapore cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Singapore. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Port Singapore has 2 cruise terminals, in addition to passenger ferry terminals and drydock facilities for marine vessel refurbishments and repairs . The Port is ranked world’s 2nd biggest containership cargo port (following Shanghai ). In 2013, here were handled 32,24 million TEUs (containers) - slightly behind Shanghai's 33,62 million.

Singapore City is a sovereign city-state in Southeast Asia, with total area 719 km2 (278 ml2) and population over 5,7 million. Identified as a tax haven, Singapore is a global finance, commerce and transhipment hub. The country is ranked top city for international meetings (UIA), a city with "best investment potential" (BERI), the most "technology-ready" nation (WEF), the 2nd-most competitive country (after China), the 4th-largest financial center (after NYC, London City, Hong Kong), the 11th-largest foreign exchange market, the 7th-largest oil refining center (ExxonMobil Singapore), and the 2nd-largest container port (after Shanghai).

Singapore Port (locode SGSIN) features an excellent infrastructure, modern cruise facilities, and a strategic location. It is known as the gateway to Southeast Asia and is a major homeport for exotic itineraries to multiple Asian countries with convenient short-break roundtrips. Seaports and islands in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam are among the regularly visited destinations.

The Port's largest container terminal (COSCO-PSA / CPT) is operated by a joint venture between COSCO SHIPPING Ports (CSP) and PSA Singapore (part of PSA International Corporation). As of 2019, CPT has 5 mega-boxship berths (all automated), with annual capacity 5 million TEUs. COSCO-PSA was established in 2003. On May 13, 2019, was inaugurated Magenta Singapore Terminal - joint venture of ONE (Ocean Network Express) and PSA Singapore. The new Pasir Panjang Terminal has 4 mega-berths and combined annual capacity 4 million TEUs. The longterm ONE-PSA partnership was officially announced in December 2018.

When completed, the new Tuas Terminal (container port) will add 21 million TEUs capacity to port's current 32,3 million TEUs. This is a 3-party joint venture company (Penta-Ocean Construction, Hyundai Engineering and Construction, and Boskalis International). The project was started in 2018 and is to be built in 4 phases on 387 hectares of reclaimed land with 8,6 km wharf (constructed with 227 on-site fabricated caissons). By 2040, all Port Singapore container shipping operations will be consolidated at Tuas Terminal, which will have projected annual max TEU capacity 65 million.

Singapore cruise port

In 2017, the port handled 421 ship calls and around 1,38 million cruise passengers - an increase (over 2016) of 3% and 17% respectively.

On May 3, 2013, Carnival Corporation opened its Singapore office. With Costa Victoria and Costa Atlantica (2680-passenger), Carnival's local subsidiary company "Costa Asia" doubled its regional capacity. In 2013, Costa had a total of 125 Asian cruises with total traffic over 220,000 passengers. Costa Cruises was industry's first company to establish year-round shipping operations in Asia. On the occasion of its inaugural port call (that coincided with Carnival Asia's regional office opening), on the Atlantica ship were hosted formal reception and gala dinner events. Carnival's office houses "Carnival Asia" (managing Corporation's Asian shipping operations and market expansion). The special events on the Atlantica were attended by 300+ VIP guests, among which government officials, local dignitaries and celebrities, travel industry representatives. In May-June 2013, Atlantica sailed on 3-4-day Singapore roundtrips to Thailand and Malaysia.

On August 26, 2015, the RCI ship Legend of the Seas arrived to be once again home-ported in Singapore. The ship previously sailed on year-round roundtrip itineraries out of Port Singapore in the period 2008-2013. (statistics) in 2015, the cruise port handled a total of 385 ship calls and served over 1 million passengers. In 2015, the number of Singapore citizens departing by sea was nearly 1,754 million, which accounted for 19,2% of all outbound travelers. The increase in port calls (2013-2016 period) was over 35%, The cruise port had a combined annual growth 10,6%.

In 2016, after 10 years of absence, P&O Australia homeported a vessel in Singapore. Pacific Eden (now CMV Vasco de Gama) arrived on July 30. and operated a total of 5 roundtrips to ports in Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand. The ship was based at SCC HarbourFront Terminal.

On March 20, 2016, the AIDA Cruises newest ship AIDAprima docked in Singapore (Sembawang Shipyard) during her relocation itinerary from Nagasaki to Hamburg . In June 2016, during the Ovation of the Seas maiden port call, RCI representatives announced the ship will be homeported for its 2017 season in Singapore. Adding the large-sized Ovation to Voyager of the Seas (May 2017) and Mariner of the Seas (October 2017) increases the line’s passenger capacity in Southeast Asia by 30% over 2016. Ovation added around 42,000 passengers to the cruise port's volumes. The ship operated on 3- to 5-night roundtrips to Penang (Malaysia) , Phuket and Laem Chabang (Bangkok) Thailand.

In January 2017, Dream Cruises announced that their newest ship Genting Dream (151,300 GT tons) will be homeported in Singapore in 2018. Between early December 2017 and late March 2018, the ship operated on a series of 5-night roundtrips (Sunday departures) combined with 2-night weekend mini-cruises to destinations in Strait of Malacca and Java Sea. Passengers also had the choice to combine Strait of Malacca and Java Sea voyages into a 12-night B2B cruise , with the option of spending the weekend either onboard or in a Singapore hotel. Between April and October 2018, the ship's schedule had destinations in South China Sea and Java Sea.

In July 2017, at Clifford Pier was celebrated the "Royal Caribbean Cruises Asia" company's 10th anniversary. The special ceremony was attended by over 150 VIP guests representing Asian media, government officials, RCCL travel partners. The first RCI ship homeported in Asia was Rhapsody of the Seas (2007). For season 2017-2018, RCI had scheduled its longest ship deployment in Singapore - a total of 72 roundtrip itineraries.

On January 22, 2018, at the cruise port ROyal Caribbean welcomed the company's 1 millionth passenger embarking in Singapore. The 52-yo Singaporean boarded Mariner of the Seas. At the ship's gangway, he was welcomed and cheered by RCI crew and staff. To celebrate the occasion, he was taken to the Viking Crown Lounge, where was greeted by Captain Claus Andersen. He was also presented with prize package worth of over USD 2400.

On March 5, 2018, CLIA and STB signed a 3-year partnership aimed at boosting the industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The project included conducting professional travel agent training in priority Asian markets (Indonesia, Malaysia, India) for improving sales skills and overall destination knowledge. The partnership leveraged CLIA's training capabilities and STB's travel agency networks.

In 2019, RCI has company's ever biggest Asian season, with 3 liners (Voyager, Quantum, Spectrum) and total 78 itineraries leaving roundtrip from Singapore. The deployment also served the planned drydocks in Singapore of Voyager OTS and Quantum OTS. Singapore as port destination is among the most attractive to Chinese travellers due to the offered numerous short-breaks (around 80% of all voyages are 3-4-night itineraries) and affordable pre- and post-cruise hotel packages.

In late-September 2017, the company FueLNG (Keppel-Shell joint venture) completed its first commercial LNG bunkering in Port Singapore. The truck-to-ship LNG ("liquefied natural gas") bunker transfer was for the vessel Floating Liquefaction. The LNG bunkering operation was carried out in the period July 22 - September 23 (2017). LNG as ship fuel completely removes SOx and soot particles and reduces NOx (85%) and CP2 emissions (20%). Asia’s first ship-to-containership LNG bunkering (in Port Singapore) was conducted on March 24, 2021. The 2020-built boxship CMA CGM Scandola (IMO 9859129, capacity 15,000 TEU-containers) was fuelled by FueLNG Bellina (Singapore’s first LNG bunkering ship) with a total of 7100 m3 of LNG.

In June 2018, a shore-to-ship drone delivery service was introduced in Port Singapore via partnership between Airbus and Wilhelmsen Ships Service. Deliveries are made to anchored ships and include mainly essential spare parts, documentation, consumables, medical supplies, water testing kits, cash. The system is based on Skyways (Airbus unmanned drones) and a pier-based command center. Delivery range is up to 3 km (2 ml) from the shoreline. A second station is positioned in Marina South, extending delivery coverage to anchored vessels.

In 2019, Princess Cruises homeported here two liners - Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess .

Sembcorp Marine Shipyard Singapore

Singapore has one of the most booked cruise ship repair and refurbishment yards. The facility is owned and operated by Sembcorp Marine. Among shipyard's regular customers are Carnival Corporation (P&O Australia, Carnival, Holland America, Princess), RCCL (Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines), Star Clippers, also the Asian brand companies Star Cruises (Genting), Dream Cruises (Genting), Jalesh-Zen Cruises (India).

Drydock projects are handled at Sembcorp Marine's shipyards "Tuas Boulevard" and "Admiralty". Both facilities have large and deepwater drydocks with capacities to serve world's largest passenger liners . In the period 2008-2018, Sembcorp Marine was contracted for 102 cruise ship drydocking projects, averaging 10 vessels per year. In 2018 were completed 10 drydocks, in 2017 - 16, in 2016 - 9.

Provided by Sembcorp Marine services include shiprepairs, refurbishments, retrofitting, life-extension and specialized projects. Other major projects are vessel conversions and upgrades of offshore platforms, gas carriers, cruise ships, ferries , mega-yachts, oil tankers, containerships, cargo carriers. Shiprepair services include afloat and emergency repairs, underwater repairs, hull cleaning, engine maintenance and repairs, electrical-instrumentation-mechanical repairs, pipe and steelworks, tank cleaning, waste disposal, equipment and specialists providers, staging works, towage.

In May 2019, Sembcorp Marine completed the construction of SSCV Sleipnir - world's biggest/strongest semi-submersible crane vessel. It features two revolving cranes (with combined lifting capacity 20,000 tons / 10K tons each), lifting height 175 m (574 ft), reinforced deck area sized 220x102 m (722x335 ft) and 400 berths (personnel). This is also world's first dual-fuel SSCV (semi-submersible crane vessel) which engines are fueled by both MGO (marine gasoil) and LNG (liquefied natural gas). The SSCV was designed for assembly works at offshore platforms (oil-gas-wind turbines) and also vessel decommissioning projects. It was built at Sembcorp's Tuas Boulevard Yard for Heerema Marine Contractors (HMC) - 1948-founded company, subsidiary of Heerema International Group Services SA. SSCV Sleipnir's construction involved 3700 workers (single-shift).

Fly-cruises from Singapore

On August 17, 2015, RCI-Royal Caribbean International signed with STB (Singapore Tourism Board, under Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry) and CAG (Changi Airport Group, Singapore airport operations and management) a multi-million dollar marketing campaign to promote cruise vacations on Singapore-homeported ships. The campaign targeted RCI's overseas customers with Singapore fly-cruise deals from USA, Australia and Europe. Campaign's period was 2015-2018, with estimated over 170,000 international passengers flying to Singapore on RCI fly-cruises. The projected Asian market growth was over 50% as the series of marketing campaigns also targeted Asian passengers (flying from India, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea).

• For the period 2015-2018, RCI also increased its Singapore roundtrips to over 40 per year. To attract more fly-cruise passengers, many itineraries were longer (7- to 15-days). In April 2016, Tiger Airways was included in Marina Bay terminal's fly-cruise program, with flights from Changi Airport. Cruise terminal's other airline partners are Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Qantas, Silk Air, Singapore Airlines.
• On March 6, 2017, Royal Caribbean signed a marketing partnership to increase RCI flight-and-cruise deals to Singapore. The market was estimated at over USD 26 million annually. The partnership was between RCCL, Changi Airport and Singapore Tourism Board. It promoted itineraries out of Singapore on the RCi ships Ovation OTS and Voyager OTS . For the period March-June 2017, the number of flight-cruise tourists to Singapore was around 45,000. On March 6, Ovation OTS docked at Marina Bay Terminal for the very first time.
• In November 2019, RCI signed a 5-year partnership deal (until 2024) with STB and CAG for promoting fly-cruises to Singapore on the homeported here Quantum OTS , with expected ~623,000 international tourists spending ~USD 430+ million on flight+cruise packages. This is ~60% growth in comparison to the previous tripartite partnership (2015-2018) here was homeported Mariner OTS .

In October 2018, Costa Cruises signed a separate tripartite agreement with STB and CAG. The Costa-Singapore deal was for 2019-2022 and targeting over 100,000 international tourists.

Singapore's Changi Airport is connected with direct flights to 320+ cities worldwide. Operating around 6700 flights weekly, the airport is among Asia's major fly-cruise travel hubs. In 2019, Changi Airport launched an intermodal luggage transfer service (from the airport directly to the ship) for fly-cruisers arriving in Singapore and boarding here cruise ships and ferries. This service benefits mainly tourists arriving from China, India and Southeast Asia.

In April 2020 was signed a USD 10 million partnership between EMA (Energy Market Authority) and Keppel O&M (Offshore & Marine) for developing (and completion by 2023) a floating Energy Storage System. The project is based on Keppel’s "Floating Living Lab" (7,5 MW lithium-ion battery power storage) with daily capacity to power 600+ 4-room apartments.

Cruise itineraries to and from Singapore

Follows a list of destinations visited by cruise ships leaving out of Singapore

• World Cruises - around the world voyages starting in Europe or Australia often visit Singapore and also offer world cruise segments with departures from Singapore (to Europe, China, India, Dubai, etc).
• Mini Cruises (to Thailand, Hong Kong , Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia) are generally booked as short-breaks (or shopping vacations). Most mini cruise deals from Singapore (with regularly scheduled departures) are offered by local Asian companies.
• The list of visited Southeast Asia mainland and island destinations includes Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia. Luxury ships may also visit the Philippines.
• On westbound World Cruise segments from Singapore, the itineraries visit ports in India, Sri Lanka, UAE, Oman, Jordan, Egypt (with Suez Canal transition ), Mediterranean ports (in Greece, Italy, Spain, France, etc).
• Repositioning cruises - Asia to Australia, Australia to Asia, Asia to Europe are all via Suez Canal.
• Repositioning – cruise itineraries to Australia from Singapore usually end in Fremantle-Perth , Brisbane or Sydney . These are seasonally offered deals on ship relocation routes and often include stops in Indonesia. Most Australia-Asia voyages are on P&O and Princess ships.
• Among the cruise lines operating to and from Singapore are Resorts World Cruises , Costa Asia, Carnival Asia (P&O Australia, Princess), Royal Caribbean Asia, Celebrity, Holland America, NCL-Norwegian, TUI.

"Project Orient Limited" (POL) plans to build two ocean cruise liners for a regular passenger shipping service between Europe/UK and Australia ( Southampton - Sydney ). The scheduled itinerary will be 26 days in one direction (Southampton to Sydney, and the reverse Sydney to Southampton). The included ports of call are Fremantle (at the 20-day mark), also Dubai, Mumbai (India) and Singapore. Each of the STX France-built ships will be 200,000 GT tons and with capacity 1600 pax. The expected cruise pricing starts from around GBP 2900 per person (one-way).

Cruises to Nowhere from Singapore

In early-October 2020, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) started developing new health and safety protocols to allow cruises to nowhere - itineraries leaving roundtrip from Singapore and with no call ports along the route.

The new proposal came after Singapore Airlines announced in September that they would offer 3-hour "flights to nowhere" (sightseeing roundtrips) from Singapore's Changi Airport. However, Singapore Airlines later canceled the program due to active criticism from local environmental campaigners.

STB hired DNV-GL (Hovic Norway-based risk management company and accredited registrar and classification society) to create a compliance and certification scheme to help passenger shipping companies who want to restart voyages out of Port Singapore as the country was still in lockdown due to the Coronavirus crisis.

STB's Regional Director of the Americas (Rachel Loh) advised that the companies (ship operators and shipowners) would need to pass an audit for certification to return to cruising plus the ships would be allowed to accommodate only 1/2 of their max passenger capacity for the first 3 months of operation.

There is no official date for when "Singapore cruises to nowhere" will commence but all operators homeporting in Singapore were eager to restart operations after voluntarily ceasing voyages since March 2020.

Singapore cruise terminal

The Port's newest cruise ship terminal is officially named "Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore" (abbrev MBCCS). Aka "International Cruise Terminal", the facility is located next to Marina South Pier.

• port address - "Herbert Walker Avenue, Singapore SO15 1, United Kingdom"
• UN-LOCODE (United Nations location code) - SGSIN
• developer - Singapore Tourism Board
• operator - SATS-Creuers Cruise Services
• supported by excellent rail and air infrastructure
• deep water channel and berths
• sheltered harbor area
• access unrestricted by tides
• The cruise port is accessible the whole year round - 24/7, 365 days a tear.

Currently, MBCCS terminal has 1 pier with 2 berths, docking capacity two 220,000-ton liners (simultaneously) and max passenger capacity 6800 (at a time) and annual capacity to serve 1,5+ million cruise tourists.

Other signature facilities in Singapore Harbor (some still under construction) are Marina Bay Financial Centre (abbrev MBFC /3 office towers, 2 residential towers, 1 retail space), Marina Bay Sands (casino property developed by Las Vegas Sands), Singapore Flyer (giant Ferris wheel), Esplanade Park (waterfront area overlooking Singapore River), Gardens by the Bay (nature park of 101 hectares / 250 acres).

In May 2024 was announced a major waterfront infrastructure development project (for the Greater Southern Waterfront zone) that requires the consolidation/relocation of the Singapore Cruise Centre.

• The relocation of the cruise port will involve significant infrastructural developments, including land reclamation from the sea, resulting in expanded facilities.
• When completed, the urban developments will integrate the entire waterfront area (from Labrador Nature Park to the new/artificial Long Island, off the East Coast) cutting through the city's districts Keppel South Central, Tanjong Pagar and Marina Bay.
• The Long Island project will create space for new residences and a freshwater reservoir.

Marina Bay Cruise Centre (International Cruise Terminal)

The Singapore's Marina Bay Cruise Centre  (aka International Cruise Terminal, abbrev MBCCS) is a new cruise ship terminal located next to Marina South Pier. At construction cost USD 500 million, the terminal's constructing project started in October 2009 and was completed on May 22, 2012.

The first cruise ship to visit the new terminal was the Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas (calling on May 26, 2012). The new terminal's opening ceremony was on October 22, 2012.

Singapore cruise port can accommodate vessel with LOA length up to 1180 ft (360 m), draft up to 38 ft (11.5 m) and GT tonnage (volume) up to 220,000 tons. The passengers capacity is 6800. Operator of Singapore cruise port (Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore ) is SATS-Creuers Cruise Services.

Singapore Cruise Centre is located 10-min away from MBCCS. MBCCS (the old Singapore cruise port) was expanded in 2008. It is next to Vivo City and 20-min away from Singapore Changi International Airport.

• Cruise ship terminal (dock) address: "61 Marina Coastal Drive, Singapore 018947 , Singapore"
• Terminal building address: "Singapore Cruise Centre, 2 Maritime Square, Singapore 099255"
• canal (berth) length - 360 m (1180 ft)
• max allowed draft - 11,5 m (38 ft)
• max GRT tonnage - 220,000 tons (the world's biggest cruise ships)
• terminal area size - 120 x 335 m (390 x 1100 ft)
• terminal area space - 28,000 m2 (300,000 ft2), approx 3 football fields
• aluminium/glass panels, multi-dimensional roof /changing it shape as the cruise ship approaches).

Sea waves break form at the terminal-GTA junction. Broken waves slide up the shore over the ground transportation area. The waves breaking point is the point of separation between the GTA and the cruise terminal. This area is the main entrance to the terminal.

MBCCS has an amazing architectural design by RSP Architects Planners and Engineers Bermello, Ajamil and Partners. The arrival and departure halls are spacious and lively, the roofscape resembles waves that are breaking in the shore. The panels of glass and aluminium are alternating along the terminal length.

terminal features - arrival/departure hall, GTA (ground transportation area), design (angular form, 

In October 2018, MBCCS revealed its plans to use “Smart Terminal Solution” technology to better handle the increasing passenger and ship traffic. By year 2035,  Southeast Asia is expected to receive up to 4,5 million cruise passengers annually.  The new technology manages big data by using  smart sensors, central command-and-control system, and video analytics, and offers:

• Improved tourist experience via video analytics (enabling system-assisted decision-making). Strategic terminal locations (check-ins and baggage area) benefit from smart sensors providing real-time monitoring of passenger traffic to detect congestions.
• Better resource planning via processing info on passenger demographics, homeport and itinerary length to better service ship calls via predictive analytics.
• Quick response to accidents via apps allowing terminal staff to upload photos and create accident fact report through mobile phones.
• Enhanced surveillance via digital maps for quick access to real-time CCTV footages.
• Improved baggage tagging accuracy via passports scanning.

Cruise ship terminal directions and parking

Singapore has an excellent MRT (subway system) with numerous stations.

• The port is located some 10 min drive away from Marina Bay Cruise Centre and some 20 min from Changi Airport (one of the largest in Southeast Asia and also one of world's busiest).
• Parking space (carpark and bus bay area) are sized 32,000 m2 (340,000 ft2) with max capacity of 6800 passengers.
• By rail - the nearest station is Marina South Pier and also the scheduled for opening in 2021 "Marina South MRT".
• By bus - Service 402 stops by the cruise terminal from Marina Bay station covering the first 20 bus stops.

In Singapore Harbor are located HarbourFront Terminal (Marina Bay Cruise Centre), and also Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal and Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal. The cruise terminal is located close to signature attractions, including:

• Sentosa Island - beaches, swimming with dolphins, live shows, indoor skydiving, segways
• Resorts World Sentosa - Maritime Experiential Museum & Aquarium
• Maritime Square - retail shopping (including at Vivo City mall housing multiple luxury, name-brand boutiques)
• There is a cable car to Sentosa Island.

Singapore tours, shore excursions, hotels

City tours and shore excursions.

Marina Bay Sands: the second integrated resort in Singapore. Take the sampan ride or try the unique restaurants (with top celebrity chefs like Justin Quek and Wolfgang Puck).

Double helix bridge at Marina Bay: famous architectural wonder, not just a bridge. This favorite photo spot is located next to the Marina Bay floating platform and the Youth Olympic Park. It is breathtaking in the night with its various moods of lighting.

Universal Studios Singapore: the first themed park in Singapore. Enjoy trilling entertainment time – walk along the Hollywood Boulevard, meet the famous Shrek or visit Jurassic Park.

Night Safari: thrilling experience. It has won eight times the Singapore Tourism Board’s Best Visitor Attraction Experience.

St James Power Station: the best place to have a party, choose between nine place or visit all.

Singapore Flyer: the largest observation wheel in the world. The height of Singapore Flyer in 165 m and its building cost is S$240 million. You will enjoy stunning views of the Marina Bay, the Padang, the Raffles Place, Empress Place and the Singapore River.

Marina Barrage: located at the city heart, a reservoir with fresh water and the favorite area for water sports enthusiasts. Great place for picnic, it is not unusual to see just married couples to take photos.

Art galleries: located in Tanjong Pagar Distripark, right to the docks.

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Singapore, Singapore

Mon, Dec 22, 2025

Departs: 6:00PM

At Sea - Cruising

Tue, Dec 23, 2025

Ko Samui, Thailand

Wed, Dec 24, 2025

Tendered: 7:00AM to 5:00PM

Bangkok/Laemchabang, Thailand

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

Arrival: 8:00AM

Fri, Dec 26, 2025

Departs: 5:00PM

Sat, Dec 27, 2025

Ho Chi Minh (Phu My), Vietnam

Sun, Dec 28, 2025

Docked: 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Nha Trang, Vietnam

Mon, Dec 29, 2025

Tendered: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Hue/Danang (Chan May), Vietnam

Tue, Dec 30, 2025

Docked: 10:00AM to 8:00PM

Hanoi (Halong Bay), Vietnam

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Arrival: 12:30PM

Thu, Jan 1, 2026

Departs: 7:00PM

Fri, Jan 2, 2026

Hong Kong, China

Sat, Jan 3, 2026

Arrival: 6:00AM

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Celebrity Solstice Ship

Celebrity Solstice along Tracy Arm Fjord

Celebrity Solstice along Virgin Islands

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Celebrity Solstice® is one of our most decorated ships, with elegant designs everywhere you turn. Our passion for outstanding cuisine takes the onboard dining experience to a whole new level and our staterooms are sure to bring the comfort of your home, out to sea. We make sure to make life on this vessel exceptional.

Onboard Features

Grand Épernay Restaurant

The airy Main Restaurant offers exquisite menu selections, which change nightly to give you a variety of classic and contemporary choices. And the service? Legendary.

Vibrant, crisp and bold flavors, exclusively for AquaClass guests.

The exclusive restaurant for Guests of the Retreat. Select and cutting edge, the globally inspired menus at Luminae are not available in any other restaurant on board.

The Martini Bar

Sit back and relax, listening to up-tempo tunes and enjoying a collection of rare vodkas and a portfolio of fine caviars.

Ensemble Lounge

Ensemble Lounge is the ideal setting for an aperitif en route to an extraordinary dining experience, or a digestif afterward.

Sky Observation Lounge

A unique music venue with spectacular ocean views. The perfect daytime spot to gaze over the sea with a cocktail in hand and dance the night away after the sun sets.

The Retreat is an unparalleled vacation experience that includes every stunning suite, a private restaurant, and an exclusive lounge that rivals any high-end resort.

Say "Ahh" in spa-inspired staterooms designed just for you. Savor clean eating at Blu and escape to the Relaxation Room.

Tailored services and amenities await you in these exceptionally appointed staterooms. We're here to help you make the most of your time on board and on shore.

Fortunes Casino

Relax, recharge, and play the hottest slots and table games at Fortunes Casino. It offers a sophisticated ambiance and a captivating atmosphere that comes alive with plenty of action.

Camp at Sea

For our Camp at Sea program, we’ve designed more than 500 activities that make every sailing a brand new experience and an unforgettable memory for our junior cruisers.

Fitness Center

Bring your workout routine along on your modern luxury vacation and enjoy a variety of new fitness classes and seminars along with world class cruise fitness amenities.

Shops on Solstice

Celebrity's European-inspired piazza and elegant galleria hold riches of chic sophistication. Marble walkways lead you to modern boutiques and fine jewelry stores.

Art Gallery

When you visit the Art Gallery, you'll be surrounded with one of the world's largest permanent collections of contemporary art, accompanied by a complete art program.

The Lawn Club

Who said grass can’t be on a ship? Enjoy a friendly pick-up game of leisure sports like Croquet, Bocce, golf putting, Blongo or Baggo.

Jogging Track

Built around the ship’s top deck, the jogging track let’s you take in breathless ocean views while you workout. It’s so mesmerizing, you’ll forget you’re breaking a sweat.

Adults-only Solarium

A serenely beautiful adults-only pool and hot tub experience, The Solarium let’s you relax and daydream of the next destination you’ll be exploring.

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Price is per person and applies to selected sailing, lowest available fare stateroom category, based on double-occupancy, reflects any promotional savings, and is subject to change and availability until booked. Additional terms and conditions apply to offers. Full deposit must be paid by deposit payment required due date. Standard full deposit penalty is applied if booking is cancelled within final payment period; see Celebrity’s cancellation policy for details. Non-Refundable Deposit Bookings (“NRDB”): To qualify for the lowest available cruise fare, guest must choose a non-refundable deposit. All deposit payments for NRDB made after 03/02/23 are non-refundable from the time of booking. NRDB are applicable to groups at prevailing rates. Not applicable to incentive, contract, or charter groups. Nonrefundable deposit offers are applicable to sailings within final payment, however full deposit is due at time of booking. 

Celebrity Edge® Series Iconic Suites, Edge Villas, Penthouse Suites, Royal Suites, Celebrity Suites, AquaClass® Sky Suites, and Sky Suites (and Family Suites during Holiday sailings) require double the deposit amounts listed.

All Included  pricing applies to sailings booked and departing on or after October 4, 2023, excluding Galapagos cruises, in an inside, ocean view, veranda, Concierge Class, or AquaClass stateroom (“Eligible Bookings”). All guests within an Eligible Booking who choose “All Included” pricing, will receive a Classic Drinks Package and an unlimited Basic Wi-Fi package. All guests in the same stateroom must choose the same rate.  Please visit www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/onboard-packages/beverage-packages for further information on available beverages and full restrictions and www.celebritycruises.com/things-to-do-onboard/onboard-packages/internet-and-phone-packages for further information on wi-fi.

All Included pricing applies to new individual bookings only. Changes to booking may result in removal of Offer. Prices and Offers are subject to availability and change without notice, may be withdrawn at any time, and not applicable to charters or contracted groups. All Included pricing is non-transferable and not combinable with certain rates including, Travel Agent, Interline, Net, Exciting Deals, or worker cabins.  Single occupancy guests paying 200% cruise fare are eligible for All Included pricing. Refer to celebritycruises.com and the Cruise Ticket Contract for additional terms and conditions. Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to cancel offer at any time, correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions, and change or update fares, fees, and surcharges at any time without prior notice.

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The diverse roots of this diminutive island are reflected in its neighborhoods. Tourists are presented with sleek skyscrapers in the Financial District juxtaposed by neo-Palladian mansions along the Singapore River in the city's colonial center, as well as a vibrant mix of Victorian-style buildings, Hindu temples, Chinese teahouses and Arabian bazaars. Many shore excursions here include stops in the Little India area and at the Asian Civilisations Museum, where you can explore Asia's artistic history and the ancestral cultures of Singaporeans. Other major draws are the 18 futuristic Supertrees and 420-foot-long skyway at the incredible Gardens by the Bay and the 200-acre Singapore Botanic Gardens, home to thousands of orchids-the country's national flower.

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A whole new world: 7 themed areas and 5 spectacular reasons to set sail on the disney cruise line, coming to singapore in 2025.

by Amelia Ang • 08 Aug 2024

Disney Cruise Line is bringing magic to Singapore in 2025. Here’s our ultimate guide to the 7 themed areas and all the reasons to set sail…

“They say if you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.” If this quote from Sleeping Beauty is accurate, we must’ve had numerous dreams about Disney Cruise Line coming to Singapore, ‘cos this magical cruise is sailing to our shores. Set sail to infinity and beyond aboard the all-new Disney Adventure in 2025 – or at least, to a world of wonder for a weekend. With three- to four-night voyages that promise endless fun, here’s why you need to mark your cals for this enchanting journey.

1. 7 magical themed areas await

Adventure awaits at every turn with seven uniquely themed areas to explore when Disney Cruise Line comes to Singapore. Read on for the lowdown!

Disney Imagination Garden: This lush haven houses an enchanted valley, a charming garden, and open-air performances, all inspired by Disney’s century-long legacy of heartwarming tales and heroic feats. From Moana’s oceanic escapades to Mowgli’s jungle jaunts, this is your gateway to pure Disney magic.

Marvel Landing: Heroes, unite! Marvel Landing is where legends come to life. This epic destination celebrates Marvel’s iconic characters with stunning attractions and experiences. Whether you’re a die-hard Avengers fan or just love a good superhero tale, this is where your fantasies take flight.

Wayfinder Bay: Chill vibes and stunning views await at Wayfinder Bay. Inspired by the Pacific Island artistry of “Moana,” this sophisticated yet laid-back poolside retreat offers the perfect spot for relaxation and exclusive entertainment. Picture-perfect sea and sky views included!

Town Square: Enter a world where dreams come true at Town Square. This fantastical forest is a summer wonderland filled with shops, lounges, cafes, and entertainment venues, with nods to classics like “Tangled,” “Cinderella,” and “Frozen”.

Disney Discovery Reef: Dive into Disney Discovery Reef, an ever-changing aquatic paradise. Families can explore, shop, and dine amidst beloved nautical stories from Disney and Pixar, featuring favourites like “The Little Mermaid,” “Lilo & Stitch,” and “Finding Nemo.” It’s an ethereal experience that will leave you spellbound.

Toy Story Place: Adventure awaits at Toy Story Place. This whimsical playground brings Pixar’s “Toy Story” to life with interactive play areas, themed food venues, and water fun. Explore, create, connect and have a blast in this imaginative space.

San Fransokyo Street: Inspired by “Big Hero 6,” San Fransokyo Street is a vibrant family entertainment hub. Imagine a bustling street market filled with interactive games, activities, shops, and cinemas. It’s a pulse of energy and excitement that captures the eclectic spirit of the film.

2. Say hi to your fave characters IRL

Meet your favourite Disney, Pixar and Marvel Characters throughout the ship at Character Encounters, happening throughout the ship. Looking for more entertainment? Disney characters are set to take the stage at Disney Cruise Line’s famed live shows where beloved tales sparkle to life. Don’t miss the chance to sing and dance along!

3. Cruise in comfort and style

Plush stays with Disney-inspired designs are just the beginning. Enjoy the legendary Disney service with options to elevate your experience to the ultimate luxury. Opt for the Concierge experience for exclusive access to private lounges, luxury shops, a serene spa, a pool, jacuzzi, a fitness centre and other upgraded perks.

Families will love the endless indoor and outdoor activities, interactive play areas, and dedicated clubs for kids, tweens, and teens. While the young cruisers are having fun, grown-ups can unwind with premium dining, chic lounges, and rejuvenating spa treatments. Ahh, bliss.

4. Experience Disney-themed retail and dining

Take it from us, the all-new Disney Adventure is set to be more supercalifragilisticexpialidocious than ever before. This ship features curated experiences unique to its Southeast Asia launch. Think: a range of delectable global cuisines, as well as dazzling retail offerings with a dash of local flair.

5. It’s your ticket to an all-in-one vacay

Why fuss over multiple bookings when you can have it all in one place? The Disney Adventure is your all-in-one vacay destination. Enjoy themed dining experiences, stay in Disney-inspired accommodations, and be entertained by world-renowned shows, Disney songs, and signature events all in one cruise. With first-run films and endless activities onboard, there’s never a dull moment.

“In the beginning, there was only ocean…” Now, we have Disney Cruise Line setting sail from Singapore to where magic meets the sea. If you want adventure in the great wide somewhere, this is your golden chance!

Sign up for the Disney Adventure newsletter and be among the first to receive all the latest updates. Or, follow Disney Cruise Line on Facebook and Instagram to see the magic unfold.

This post is in partnership with Disney Cruise Line.

As the Branded Content Editor, Amelia leads brand collabs while penning editorial stories on places to go in Singapore. When she’s not crafting new content, she’s hunting for cute mugs or planning her next getaway.

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On a Royal Caribbean® cruise, you will find seemingly endless opportunities to kick your heels up, tempt your tastebuds and enjoy white-knuckle thrills that leave you craving encores! Whether you are going on a Caribbean cruise, a Mediterranean cruise, a cruise from Australia or any other Royal adventure, our cruise prices include all sorts of fantastic fun—like enjoying most of the ship’s shows and attractions, as well as access to select dining venues. But for more insider tips on how to maximise the value of your voyage, do read on!

1. Tips for finding the best holiday cruise deals.

What could be even sweeter than a Royal Caribbean® cruise? Regardless of your destination, you can score incredible holiday deals on cruise fares, special onboard experiences, shoreside excursions and more. We offer multiple choices of destinations and cruise lengths, beginning with two night getaways from Singapore for a quick reset and refresh. Summer cruises make a big splash with the kiddos, while our far-flung escapes to such destinations as Europe, Australia and the South Pacific will have you exploring the world’s best.

Wonderful deals can be had if your heart is set on one of these destinations. A little flexibility on travel dates, may allow you to save big on suites and balconies. After all, imagine soaking in the sights while sipping morning coffee from the privacy of your own balcony! It takes your cruise experience to another level. To get hooked up, simply sign up for our newsletter and be among the first to know of the latest offers, including flash sales, deals by destination, onboard spending credits and other irresistible deals. Our kids sail free promotion can add up to sizable savings for a family, while sharp discounts on a second fare is the ticket for couples to enjoy a dream get-away together.

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It’s an age-old question — does the early bird really get the worm, or are there perks to taking a “wait-and-see” approach? If you’re booking a cruise holiday, you’ll find there are benefits to both strategies. Planning ahead is a great way to score big savings , as Royal Caribbean® often runs early saver deals for guests booking well in advance. It’s also pretty safe to assume prices usually go up as availability goes down the closer you get to your sail date, so booking ahead is a surefire way to lock in a great rate. That said, booking a cruise at the last minute can also yield some unexpected savings, but only if your itinerary hasn’t sold out yet.

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Marine Parade shuttle bus service costs about $1m a year to run, funded largely by donations

SINGAPORE - A free shuttle bus service for residents in Marine Parade GRC, MacPherson and Mountbatten costs about $1 million a year to operate, with the South East Community Development Council (CDC) providing a one-off $200,000 seed grant to support the pilot scheme.

The remaining 80 per cent or so comes from donations raised by the CDC, and by the respective grassroots organisations, Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Alvin Tan told Parliament on Aug 7.

“Essentially, the Government matches donations raised by the CDCs with grants, which the CDCs can use to support ground-up initiatives,” Mr Tan said in response to questions from opposition MPs about the cost of the shuttle service and how it is being funded.

The total cost of the one-year shuttle bus trial, which started on July 8, works out to about $150,000 per division for each route. The South East CDC grant amounts to about $2,400 per division each month, he added.

The five CDCs here were established in 1997 under the People’s Association Act, which comes under the purview of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.

Mr Tan said the seven shuttle bus routes in the Marine Parade cluster are operated by seven buses that ply the roads during non-peak hours from 10am to 4pm on weekdays, excluding public holidays.

To date, more than 10,000 Marine Parade cluster residents have registered for the shuttle, with more than 40 per cent of them being seniors aged 65 and above. Over the past three weeks, about 1,000 residents have taken the shuttle service each week.

Mr Tan said it is too early to assess if the service is effective.

Beyond utilisation, the financial sustainability of the shuttle is a critical factor, he added.

“As the CDC grant was provided on a once-off basis, the Marine Parade town cluster grassroots organisations will have to eventually raise funds to cover the entire cost of operations, or refine its financing model for greater sustainability,” said Mr Tan.

Progress Singapore Party Non-Constituency MPs Hazel Poa and Leong Mun Wai had asked whether funding could be made available to other constituencies, and if resources could be provided to launch free shuttle services in other areas.

Mr Tan said: “Many previous attempts at trying out local shuttle services have been discontinued because of low utilisation or financial challenges. Hence, there are still many aspects of the service to validate and refine through the pilot.

“The other CDCs will study the experiences and findings from this pilot first, before considering starting similar initiatives.”

Explaining how the MPs for the Marine Parade cluster had decided on the need for such a service, Mr Tan said several factors were considered.

He said these constituencies have a high proportion of residents who are seniors, and a significant part of the Marine Parade cluster comprises older estates with narrow roads, making it difficult for large public buses to serve these areas.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) was consulted to ensure the shuttle service would not affect public bus operations when using bus stops, he said.

Mr Tan added that while LTA and the Transport Ministry plan public transport services, this does not preclude localised efforts, such as private shuttles by condominiums, to address specific needs.

Leader of the Opposition Pritam Singh noted the unhappiness caused by bus rationalisation exercises in recent years, including the decision to withdraw bus service 167, which was later reversed.

In contrast, the new shuttle bus service was announced about a week after seven MRT stations opened along the eastern stretch of the Thomson-East Coast Line, he noted.

“Does the Minister of State not agree that the introduction of the Marine Parade cluster bus service will make it far more challenging for the Government to undertake future bus service rationalisation exercises?” the Workers’ Party (WP) chief asked.

Mr Singh also wondered if the Marine Parade shuttle service opens the door for LTA to introduce similar services elsewhere through the public transport system.

“If not, what does the launch of the Marine Parade cluster bus service say about the Government’s approach to equity and fairness in the use of taxpayer-funded grants?” he asked.

In response, Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat said the Marine Parade shuttle is a community initiative that is separate from the public transport network.

Mr Chee said the suggestion of using shuttle buses for public transport “does not fit well”, as drivers would still need to be hired and passenger capacity may be insufficient .

He also said the rationalisation of bus routes running parallel to MRT lines will continue, and these savings can then be used to fund new public bus services.

But doing this alone would be inadequate “because we have more demand than what we can rationalise”, noted Mr Chee. This was why the authorities announced a $900 million Bus Connectivity Enhancement Programme on July 30.

Separately, WP MP Gerald Giam (Aljunied GRC) asked why the MPs for the Marine Parade cluster are fronting the free shuttle, noting that their caricatures are on one side of the buses.

Replying, Mr Tan said the caricatures and drawings of Marine Parade landmarks are meant to make it easier for residents to identify the buses.

At the end of the 90 minutes allotted for question time, Mr Singh rose to ask for an extension of 15 to 20 minutes for more questions on the issue to be aired.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Christopher de Souza turned down the request, noting that the House had already exceeded question time by five minutes.

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