Discover the vibrant tapestry of Singapore – where centuries-old temples stand beside futuristic skylines. Dive deep into the island’s rich multicultural heart, trace its colonial history in the civic district, marvel at engineering wonders like Gardens by the Bay, taste local dishes in a Singaporean home, and stay in the tranquil resort island of Sentosa. This tour peels back the layers of Singapore to unveil secrets of the island’s heritage, history, innovation and unique flavors.
Special Notes:
This program involves walking distances at times over uneven ground and climbing stairways. It is not recommended for guests who require use of wheelchair, walker or cane. Please advise the RSSC Reservations team when you book this program should you have any special dietary restrictions or requirements. Requests will be sent to our local ground operators for review.
DAY 1
Upon arrival at the Singapore Changi Airport, you will be met by our local representatives who will be waiting in the public Arrival Hall area, displaying a hand-held sign with the cruise line logo and /or your name. You will be escorted to the parking area to board a private vehicle that will take you to your hotel.
Couples shall be transferred in a private van which comfortably accommodate 2 guests with 4 large suitcases and 2 carry-on bags. Solo travelers shall be transferred in a private sedan which accommodate 1 guest with 2 large suitcases and 1 carry-on bag
Check in time is at 3:00pm. Should you have an early arriving flight you may wish to book an extra night to guarantee room availability upon arrival or you may choose to store luggage at Reception and begin to enjoy the facilities of the hotel.
Meals are on your own today.
Your accommodations for 3 nights will be at Capella Singapore, a luxurious resort located on Sentosa Island, renowned for its blend of modern elegance and colonial charm. Guests can indulge in exceptional dining experiences at its signature restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Cassia and The Knolls. The resort boasts a world-class Auriga Spa, offering a range of rejuvenating treatments and wellness.
Guests at Capella Singapore can enjoy a variety of leisure activities outside the hotel, particularly on Sentosa Island and in the surrounding areas. Popular options include visits to Universal Studios, S.E.A Aquarium, Sentosa Beaches, Fort Siloso, nature walks, dining and shopping at VivoCity, Singapore’s largest shopping mall, just a short distance from Sentosa.
Accommodation at Capella Singapore includes:
•Wireless internet access
•Capella Culturist service
•Light snacks and refreshments served through the day in The Living Room
•In-room refreshments inclusive of bottled water and soft drinks
•5 pieces of pressing per stay
•Exclusive access to the Living Room which carries a vast collection of reading materials, board games & CDs/DVDs
•Welcome amenities upon arrival
•24-hour access to Fitness Centre - exclusive to hotel guests
•Admission charge to Sentosa for guests in residence
DAY 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide for a panoramic exploration of the city. Explore the Colonial District, passing by the Padang, Singapore Cricket Club, historic Parliament House, Victory Concert Hall and the National Gallery Singapore.
Stop at Merlion Park and enjoy the impressive views of Marina Bay. Here you will be able to capture some nice pictures of the Merlion, the old General Post Office which is now the Fullerton Hotel and of course not to miss the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel from a distance.
Next, your journey continues to Kampong Glam, Singapore's Muslim community, with its focal point being the Sultan Mosque. Here, you will find the biggest concentration of Muslim restaurants and shops selling merchandise from all over the Islamic world. These shops are a riot of colors, displaying textiles, antiques, jewellery, artefacts, perfumes and basket wares. Capping your Kampong Glam tour is a stroll along the charming and photogenic Haji Lane, Singapore’s original hipster neighbourhood that is lined with special interest shops, boutiques, watering holes, cafés, and restaurants.
Next, it’s time to discover Singapore’s unique Peranakan culture as you head towards the Joo Chiat and Katong neighborhood. Discover its quirky shop houses, hidden temples and quaint stores featuring Peranakan wares. Enjoy a talk on this rich culture, sample some local delicacies prepared in the Baba Nyonya culinary style at the Intan Private Home Museum. You will also see the special Kebaya collections by the owner. Kebaya which is an upper garment that is traditionally made from fabrics such as velvet, cotton, gauze, lace, or voile, and at times adorned with embroidery has been given a UNESCO recognition of intangible cultural award.
After your exploration, visit a local resident’s home in one of Singapore’s vibrant neighborhoods. Enjoy delicious traditional Singaporean dishes whilst engaging in meaningful conversations with your host about Singapore’s culture, traditions, and daily life. Note: guests will be required to remove shoes when entering the private home.
After lunch, you will return to your hotel to spend the rest of the afternoon at your leisure, or you may choose to stay in the city and make your way back to your hotel. Dinner is on your own this evening.
DAY 3
Following breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide for a tour of Gardens by the Bay -- a 250-acre park that is home to more than 250,000 rare plants housed in giant domed conservatories, with several different regions to discover.
Step into the Flower Dome and wonder at nature merged with spectacular, innovative design. This section replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions and houses flora that thrive in these conditions. Wander through the gardens and discover all the marvels of nature and technology that make this award-winning attraction quite fascinating. Take time to visit the mysterious, mist-veiled Cloud Forest, where a 115-foot 'mountain' showcases the world's tallest indoor waterfall and presents plant life from the tropical highlands.
Next, visit to the Grand Old Lady – Raffles Hotel - where you can sample the famous Singapore Sling at the Long Bar. Note: the dress code is smart casual when visiting the Long Bar at Raffles Hotel
Proceed to Tower Club for lunch. With more than two decades of history, Tower Club is the premier private business club of the who’s who in Singapore. Sitting on the Penthouse of Republic Plaza One, the exquisitely decorated club offers views from the 62nd to 64th floors. Lunch will be at the Club’s signature Atlantic restaurant. Appointed with elegance and luxury, Atlantic marries exquisite contemporary European cuisine and impeccable, attentive service.
After lunch, you will return to your hotel where the remainder of the afternoon is at your leisure, or you may choose to stay in the city and make your way back to your hotel. Dinner is on your own.
DAY 4
Following breakfast at the hotel, settle any incidentals you may have and check out. Meet your guide at the lobby and transfer to pier for embarkation.
Land Program Details Step by Step:
•Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program details including 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. You will then receive one last final itinerary from our ground operator with a Welcome Letter upon arrival or at your hotel. Please review that Welcome Letter and your final itinerary carefully for any further 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.
•Guests who do not arrive on Day 1 of a scheduled land program without notice will be considered a no-show and their hotel space released.
Extra Nights
•All extra nights booked through the cruise line are confirmed at the hotel that is used on the FIRST NIGHT of your land program
•If you book extra nights through the cruise line, you will be met as per the flight details provided and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is 3:00pm. Meals other than breakfast, as well as activities, are on your own until day 2 of the program.
•If you have an early-arriving flight, you may wish to book an extra night as your room will not be ready for occupation until approximately 3:00pm
•If you book extra nights on your own, transfers are not included.
DAY 1
Arrive at Singapore Changi Airport
You are met by the RSSC representative after baggage clearance.
Please look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and /or your name, right after the baggage clearance after you exit the glass door.
You will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel
Afternoon and evening at your leisure, meals on own
3:00pm Check in time at your hotel
Although every effort will be made to have rooms available sooner, this cannot be guaranteed.
TBA Hospitality Desk at the hotel – location TBA
Overnight at the Capella Hotel Singapore or similar hotel
Meet and Greet and transfers
•Final cruise documents will be emailed 21 days prior to sailing. The local ground agent’s telephone number will be on page 1, if you can’t locate the meet-and-greet representative upon arrival. Be aware that the representative may be assisting others and may not be in sight when you first exit Customs and the luggage claim area.
•Look for someone holding a sign with the cruise line logo and possibly your name. If in doubt, ask the airport staff to direct you to the meeting area for transfers or to page our representative.
•Meet and Greet and transfers are arranged for guests arriving on Day 1 of a land program or for extra nights booked through the cruise line and are arranged based on the flight details received by guests at least 14 days before sailing. Guests arriving independently before the program start date will not have a transfer included.
•If we have not received your flight details or your flights have changed, and the Destination Services Land Team has not been notified, then a transfer cannot be provided, and guests will be responsible for getting to the land program hotel at their own expense. Please immediately contact our Reservations Department for any flight changes before departure.
DAY 2
7:30am Breakfast at the hotel
8:45am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
9:00am Drive past the Colonial District
9:20am Photo Stop at Merlion Park
9:45am Drive to Kampong Glam
10:00am Visit Kampong Glam
10:40am Drive to Joo Chiat / Katong
11:00am Walk around Joo Chiat / Katong area and visit Intan Home Museum
12:15pm Drive to local resident home
12:45pm Enjoy home hospitality and lunch
2:30pm After lunch return to hotel
3:00pm Arrival at your hotel
Dinner on own
Overnight at the Capella Hotel Singapore or similar hotel
DAY 3
7:30am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Meet your guide in the hotel lobby
9:15am Drive to Gardens by the Bay
9:40am Arrive at Gardens by the Bay and walk to Flower Dome & Cloud Forest
9:55am Visit Flower Dome & Cloud Forest
11:35am Depart Gardens by the Bay and drive to Raffles Hotel
12:00pm Arrive at Raffles and proceed to Long Bar for a Singapore Sling
12:45pm Drive to restaurant for lunch
1:15pm Lunch at Tower Club
2:30pm After lunch, return transfer to hotel
3:00pm Arrival at hotel
Dinner on own
Overnight at the Capella Hotel Singapore or similar hotel
DAY 4
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Luggage to be ready by your mini bar for the porter to take, they will be transferred to the luggage holding room
11:00am Luggage verification at the holding room and check out before transferring to Cruise Centre
Don’t forget to settle any incidentals before departing
11:30am Transfer to the Cruise Terminal
12:00pm Approximate arrival at the port for embarkation
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. 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. Bring your bathing suit, good walking shoes, umbrella or rain jacket, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, cameras and chargers.
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 malls 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. We recommend you bring a universal travel adaptor for electric devices.
Distilled Water
Some hotels do not provide distilled water. While we can certainly request this for you, we cannot guarantee that it will be available. If received in a timely manner, at least 95 days before sailing, requests will be sent on the final manifest that our ground operators and hotels receive. We highly recommend packing your own supply especially on programs that travel to more remote locations in order to avoid not having it. Many hotels will charge for distilled water. If there is a fee, this will be added to your hotel incidental account to be paid at check-out. Fees will vary from hotel to hotel.
Documents and Visa Requirements:
Visitors must have a valid passport or internationally recognized travel document valid for minimum six months beyond the date of entry into Singapore. You should also check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.
Accommodation:
Capella Singapore
Address: 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
Phone: +65 6377 8888
*We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required, they will be of equal ratings and standards, and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotel listed in this program.
Program Includes for guests:
•3 nights at the Capella Singapore or similar in a Premier Seaview Room
•3 breakfasts at hotel
•Arrival transfer from Singapore Changi Airport to hotel in a private sedan (for solo guests) or van (for couples)
•2 half day tours (including all entrances and touring per above itinerary)
•1 lunch (include drinking water and soft drinks) at a local home
•1 3-course set lunch (including one round of drinks – house-pour red or white wine, beer, soft drinks or juices) at Tower Club
•Group transfer from hotel to pier
Please Note: Guests booking their own flights (independent of the cruise line) are responsible for ensuring that the cruise line has the updated arrival information, so your transfer can be arranged. If you book additional nights independently of the cruise line, an arrival 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:
•Visa if required
•Meals not listed above
•Gratuities for drivers and guides
•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, laundry and room service
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.
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 90 days prior to your sail date. Cancellations made within 90 days or less prior to the sail date are subject to 100% cancellation penalty. There are no refunds for unused portions of any program.
Price: $3,999 per guest based on double occupancy.
Hotel and Land Program pricing is not combinable with FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package. If applicable, please contact Regent Seven Seas Cruises or your travel agent for multi-night pre-cruise hotel pricing information. Land program promotions are subject to terms.
