Popular Destinations from Singapore
Singapore is one of the busiest ports in Asia period. There are always hundreds of ships and vessels lining up to load up or off load freight in the busy Port of Singapore - no matter which cruise ship you arrive on you’ll see this spectacular sight on arrival day or night.
It's also a very busy cruise port as well with ships cruising from two seperate terminals
- Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
- Singapore Cruise Centre at Harbourfront
Having these two terminals can make things a little confusing but fortunately they are not that far apart (only 7 kilometers) being only a 10-15 minutes drive.
Where you're docked
Singapore's two main cruise terminals split cruise ships as follows:
Small and medium cruise ships - dock at International Passenger Terminal on the western end of the city across from Sentosa Island.
This terminal is located in a pretty large shopping mall called Harbourfront Center, and is adjacent to an even bigger mall, Vivocity one of the biggest in Singapore so you can shop till you drop! There is an MRT (Rail station) stop, Harbourfront, conveniently located right here in the mall.
In May 2012 a new cruise terminal, Marina Bay Cruise Centre opened to accommodate bigger cruise ships that previously had to dock at container terminals. Fortunately this is also very well served by public transport with the Marina South Pier MRT (Rail station) station only 600m away from the cruise terminal along a sheltered walkway.
Why Cruise From Singapore
Singapore is an ideal starting point from which to explore Asia, enjoy an repositioning cruise back to Australia or head further afield to North America and beyond. The repositioning cruises are from Singapore to Australia and vice versa.
Singapore Cruising Seasons
Singapore is very close to the equator so has a very limited temperature variation and is either pretty mild or very warm and often humid as well. This makes it an ideal year-round cruising departure point.
Singapore Cruise Ports
Singapore Cruise Centre at Harbourfront
The Singapore Cruise Centre with its bustling International Passenger Terminal was completely revamped in 2012 and it has excellent facilities and services, and a very central location. Its also referred to as the International Passenger Terminal. Singapore Cruise Centre is located next to the Harbourfront MRT station.
Located around 7 kilometres from the Singapore CBD and approximately 24 kilometres from Changi International Airport, Singapore Cruise Centre is located at 1 Maritime Square, Singapore 099253.
Location of Passenger Port
Approximate travel times and costs
By car/taxi
- 15 minutes from the Singapore CBD (taxi $6.00 to $10.00)
- 25 minutes from Changi International Airport (taxi $15.00 to $25.00)
By train
- 55 minutes from Changi International Airport to Harbourfront
Port Facilities
Parking
Short-term parking is available at the Harbourfront Centre for 300 cars.
Shops and restaurants
Singapore Cruise Centre at Harbourfront contains a wide range of duty free shops, food and beverage outlets and fashion stores. Dining options include bakeries, casual cafes, curry restaurants and convenience stores. The Harbourfront Centre houses money-changing facilities and tour booking services on site. Nearby Vivo City is the largest shopping centre in Singapore.
Cruise lines departing Singapore Cruise Centre at Harbour Front
Marina Bay Cruise Centre
The Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore is the newest cruise terminal in Singapore.
It is located at Marina South next to the Marina South Pier. The S$500 million terminal was completed on May 22, 2012. The Voyager of the Seas was the first to dock on 26 May 2012
Approximate travel times and costs
By car/taxi
- 5-10 minutes from the Singapore CBD (taxi $6.00 to $10.00)
- 25 minutes from Changi International Airport (taxi $15.00 to $25.00)
By train
- 55-60 minutes from Changi International Airport to Marina South MRT Station (station changes involved)
Port Facilities
Parking
There is a DriveCruise service which allows you to park at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore carpark,. Highly discounted rates apply and upon returning, you can just pick up your car and drive away without having to wait for taxis or public transport, and paying peak hour surcharges.This is bookable direct with the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal website.
Shops and restaurants
Shopping is very limited and there are very few food outlets at the terminal but of course there are rest room and toilets.
The MBCCS provides good quality free WIFI, a Luggage Storage Service, Ground Transport Desk and Cruise/Fly counter. This is a very handy feature as you can check your bags and get your boarding pass making the process of checking into Changi airport even more seamless.
The following cruise lines depart from the Marina Bay Cruise Terminal