Singapore

Sir Thomas Raffles founded Singapore in 1819, and by 1953 it was declared a British colony. In 1963 Singapore joined Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak to form the Federation of Malaysia. Cultural tension grew between the Chinese people of Singapore, who greatly outnumbered the Malays, until 1965 when both groups agreed that Singapore separate, becoming its own independent nation. Today Singapore is one of the world's largest ports and one of Asia's great crossroads.

The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 180 days before the cruise begins.

Singapore's Iconic Tour
Tour Code: SIN-011
Duration: 4 hours
Price: Free

Explore Singapore's most iconic landmarks in a unique new way during this bumboat ride along the Singapore River.

Depart the pier aboard an authentic bumboat for a 30-minute cruise along the Singapore River, the best way to catch a glimpse of Singaporean history. The river is home to 150 years of commercial activity, and has been at the heart of the growth of an obscure fishing village into a great seaport and metropolis. As you proceed along this bustling waterway, you will see a colorful array of restaurants, wine bars, entertainment venues and retail shops.

Next, you will board a coach for a sightseeing drive through the Colonial District of Singapore, also known as Old Singapore. Along the way, you will pass by the Padang City Hall, and St. Andrew's Cathedral, and view some of the splendid architecture of bygone eras. A stop will be made on Arab Street to visit and photograph the beautiful, gold-domed Sultan Mosque.

Your tour will continue with a visit to the legendary Raffles Hotel, one of the world's finest hotels and a must-see for any visitor to Singapore. Named after the British founder of modern-day Singapore, Sir Stamford Raffles, this property features the high ceilings and Colonial architecture that reflect the era of British rule from 1819-1963. During your visit, you may opt to purchase a legendary Singapore Sling, a famous libation invented in 1915 right here in the Long Bar at Raffles. Some time is also made available for you to browse the hotel's shops, which include the Raffles Gift Shop, Raffles Museum and Thos SB Raffles.

Your tour of Singapore concludes with a visit to the legendary Tiger beer-brewing facility. Upon arrival, you will observe Singapore's homegrown beer-brewing process during a stunning 4-D show at Singapore's first state-of-the-art, multi-media brand experience center. You will also have an opportunity to tap and drink the coldest, freshest Tiger beer in Singapore. For non-beer drinkers, a soft drink will be provided.

Please note: Conservative attire is required for the visit to Raffles Hotel and the Sultan Mosque; no shorts or bare shoulders are permitted inside and shoes must be closed (no sandals or open backs). Guests must be at least 21 years of age to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages.

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Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tours operate rain or shine. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.