Cruise terminals

 

Singapore's main cruise terminal, Marina Bay Cruise Center, is situated east of Sentosa Island, on the city's southern edge, around 2 miles (3km) from the city center. Here, there is space for two larger ships to dock in parallel. There is a short covered walk of around 150m between the terminal and the gangway.

The Marina Bay terminal building serves both berths, spans two levels, and includes bathrooms, a currency kiosk and ATMs, a left-luggage service, a few small shops, and a café. There is also free WiFi and a deck offering airport transfers. Visit the terminal website for more information.

Smaller ships may also dock at the International Cruise Center, found just north of Sentosa Island at the Harbourfront.

 

Local transport

 

Marina Bay Cruise Center has a taxi rank with affordable local transport and an airport transfer service. Uber also operates in Singapore.

The local bus network is dependable and very affordable; one route stops right outside the terminal building and will take you into the city center in 20 minutes for a couple of Singapore dollars - just make sure you have the right change.

Singapore is also home to the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), an underground railway. The terminal has a station very close by, around a 600m walk: turn right out of the terminal exit, and use the system to head into town.

 

Flying / Airports

 

Singapore's main airport is Changi Airport, situated further east along the coast from Marina Bay Cruise Center. It is around 25 minutes by car; buses are also available, but may take up to 90 minutes depending on timings. The MRT (Singapore's underground system) also travels between the cruise and airport terminals.

If you disembark in Singapore, the Marina Bay Cruise Center terminal has a desk that can arrange affordable airport transfers for you; simply inquire when you arrive.

Changi Airport offers direct flights to many major cities, including Sydney, Perth, London, Paris, Zurich, Houston, San Francisco and Los Angeles.