“It’s nice and clean and has so much” – why Aussie cruisers love Singapore

Cruise Passenger readers always have plenty to say about what’s going on in Australian cruise, and in the broader cruise community. In Your Say, Cruise Passenger looks at the issues our readers are writing to us about on our blogs, posts and newsletters. 

It’s a common complaint from cruisers: local Australian itineraries can get a bit stale. Which explains why so many Aussie cruisers are now trying one of our nearest neighbours: Singapore.

Cruises run from Singapore to all around Asia, and many lines even offer sailings between Singapore and Australia. Cruisers often highlight what a great time they have sailing out of Singapore and that they wish there were more options running between Asia and Australia.

So what’s the appeal? Our readers are happy to tell us.

Sandra Burrows explains: “We’ve sailed both to and from Perth/Singapore, both ways we planned extra days in Singapore because, why wouldn’t you? It’s an amazing place and a great starting place for so many other places. I hope Singapore to Japan is next.”

Angel Kate added: ” I’ve done 4 cruises to/from Singapore and have another one booked. Now that there’s virtually no cruises from Melbourne, we have to fly to board a cruise. For us, once we drive 3 hours to the airport and get on a plane, adding a few extra hours to the flight isn’t a big deal, and we get to experience different ports/itineraries – and Singapore is amazing!”

Pamela Gourley feels the same: “Yep, love Singapore so flying in to catch a cruise is no problem. We usually extend our stay after disembarking.”

Keith Black said he’s cruised in Singapore before and would happily go back.

“Did Singapore cruises back in the star cruises days.

“Singapore is a great place to go a week or two before as it’s nice and clean and has so much.”

Gina Harris makes the point that for people in Perth it’s an especially good option, and she’d love to see more sailings in between Perth and Singapore.

“Cruising from Singapore is a great option, especially for those {like me) who live in WA. I am dreaming of a regular cruise route opening up between Perth and Singapore; especially with Princess Cruises.

Sandra Burrows is in the same boat.

“When there is no longer any home porting in WA, and having to fly to sail, might as well fly to Singapore than Sydney and have a huge array of itineraries to choose from, instead of just NZ or the islands on repeat.”

Janette Hay points out that flights can be a bother, however, with lines like Scoot they can be cheaper.

“Just a shame flights so expensive with Qantas and Singapore airlines.

“One way Singapore to Perth other week was $440 ish same day going Perth to Singapore was over $1000 , JetStar now goes via bali with several hr lay over turning a five hour plus journey into an 11 hour plus journey.”

Other cruisers shared some things to do in the city.

Christine Woodhouse said: “We stayed four nights and could have stayed longer, there is so much to see and do. Hawker food places are amazing and you should stay close to there train system, it’s so easy to get around. I felt really safe walking at night time”

Lyn Errington said: “We have been to Singapore twice & we love it the city is so clean the people so friendly . It is really easy to get around there is a underground train system buses & taxis are not too expensive . There are lots of bus tours the zoo is a must do gardens by the bay beautiful & heaps more you won’t be bored we are flying over and spending a week then sailing back you will love it.”

Megan Haddon added: “We cruised there on Spirit a few years ago. We stayed at Swissotel/The Stamford on cnr Beach and Stamford Roads. It was well situated and we had amazing views of the Marina Bay Sands. Lots of things are in walking distance. The public transport system is easy and safe. Things we enjoyed was hop-on-hop-off bus, visited the Botanic Gardens, Sentosa, Gardens Bye the Bay and the Super Trees in the evening. We did a little ferry/river cruise by night which was lovely.”

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