Singapore Sets Sail for a New Cruise Wave
Feeling adventurous? Singapore’s ports are opening up more, and the cruise lines are rolling out fresh itineraries that’ll have you saying “I can’t wait!”
New Ports, Longer Voyages
As the region recovers from the pandemic, more ports are popping back into the calendar. Cruise operators are taking pity on their cabin‑full guests by adding exotic stops to their itineraries.
Royal Caribbean’s “Spectrum of the Seas”
- Ship capacity: 5,600 guests
- Launch date: First call to Phuket in October
- Itinerary: 4‑day trip starting from Singapore, with a lay‑over in Thailand and Malaysia
- Starting price: $349 per person
Resorts World Cruises’ Genting Dream
- Ship capacity: 3,352 passengers
- Launch date: Five‑night sails from November 20
- Destinations: Phuket, Bali, plus stops at Port Klang and Penang
- Starting cabin: $1,418 for two
Talking Numbers – STB Has the Stats
Chief smiles with pride: “Before Covid, Singapore was a cruise magnet,” she says. The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) actually expects a quick rebound, predicting a return to pre‑pandemic levels by 2023‑2024.
In 2019, the city‑state welcomed over 1.8 million cruise passengers, with 400+ ships from 30 brands docking. Some of those behemoths are rolling back into port soon.
More Big‑Name Additions
TUI Cruises’ 14‑Day Adventures
- Commuters: Six round‑trips from December 7, 2022, to March 1, 2023
- Expat travelers: Mostly flying in from Germany, Austria, Switzerland aboard Mein Schiff 5
- Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Koh Samui (Thailand)
French Luxury Vessel Le Laperouse
On September 28, it dropped anchor in Singapore for two nights. It was the first cruise to touch HarbourFront Passenger Terminal since the pandemic started.
Its 14‑Night Tour Highlights:
- Bali
- Java
- Singapore – oh, the city of tables and rainbows! (and a little bit of sea air)
So grab your passport, put on that breezy outfit, and let Singapore’s cruising renaissance take you to places you never imagined. It’s time to trade those city streets for swaggering waves!
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Meet Kenneth Seet: Cruise‑Loving Techie
Mr. Kenneth Seet, 32, just wrapped up a fun three‑night cruise to Penang with his wife and their two‑year‑old son. He’s already dreaming about the next wave of adventures.
Next Stops: Phuket & Bali
Known for their picture‑perfect sands, Phuket and Bali are on his radar for the longer cruise escapade.
- Phuket – “Feel the beach vibes and soak up the sunset.”
- Bali – “Where every wave feels like a hug.”
Why He Loves It
Running the commercial ops side of a tech company, he juggles deadlines and drones. When he takes a break, he says:
“If a cruise is longer, we can disembark and visit the spot. I’d love hanging out on the beach and maybe hitting some water sports if the ship has those activities.”
All About the Experience
The real magic for Kenneth is the simple flavor of sun, sand, and a splash of water‑borne fun—no grandiose suites needed.
