JimChar

Seriously, there is no need for the so-called airport transfer unless you wanted a Merc 300L or a RR for privacy, style & class. But if you want, there is Maxi cab for a fix fare (i can't recall how much, but I will never use them as I lived about 5 stations away from the airport). Just use Grab/GoJek app will do. I use a few such app, for price comparison as Grab prices can be crazy at times.

By taxi, it is less than 10 minutes but you will get slap with a terminal pick up surcharge of S$8. Use the Grab/GoJek app (our local version of Uber) instead. Walk, possible, 30 mins. - seen cruiser doing that. Streets are paved, with traffic lights and all. Is there any luggage storage on site? I recalled some coin lockers near the enterance driveway - you have to ask the staff for the exact location.

Singapore cruiser here. Reposting what I have shared in a roll call about Singapore Basic Information about Singapore. For those with pre & post cruise plans Where to exchange foreign cash ? Money changers everywhere in Singapore for this. Best rates in Singapore's Chinatown as there are plenty of competition there. If you forgot, at the cruise terminal has a booth there too. Local food centers, a highlight for my visiting friends, are mostly cash. The local cashless system requires a local bank account, so unlikely for you. Most supermarket, restaurants and bars in Singapore will accept your Visa / Master card. Public transport i.e. subway and buses, also accepts your card - tap to get in, tap to get out. Is there Uber here ? No, but local version of this ride hail GoJek, Grab & Tada. How far from airport to cruise terminal ? By taxi 35mins+, by subway 1 hr (Marina South Pier station & a 10 mins walk under the shelter). Yes, you can bring luggage onboard the subway. Signages are in English and we all speaks English, so no worries about getting lost. How far from hotel to cruise terminal ? Depends on your hotel location. I guess it's about 15 - 30 minutes depending on traffic. Free Wifi ? At the airport, cruise terminal, most major shopping malls and your hotel Public toilet ? We are better than Italy, free public toilets are everywhere (not behind the bush). In the malls, food center (which may charge you 20cents per entry), subway stations etc. Duty free imports to Singapore ? None for cigarettes & cigar. The alcohol part, see the chart. Booze & cigarette are expensive here due to the taxes. Personal use recreational drugs / vapes ? Don't even think about this. It could be a nasty fine, jail or even death sentence. Plugs & Power socket The power socket for Singapore is UK type 220V. Adaptors for your appliances easily available at the local stores for about a $1+ each. If you're buying, get the ones with the fuse (13A) for safety. Singapore / UK plug

This applies to my 26 Dec 2023 Diamond Princess New Year cruise. This could change depending on the size of your size and the cruise company's arrangements, so check with them as well. Hoped the port addresses are helpful to your planning as well. If you have been to other ports in Thailand & Vietnam, feel free to add to this list. Cheers Da Nang/Hue (Chan May),Vietnam Chan May Port Loc Vinh Commune, Pho Loc District, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam Interflour port Phuoc Hoa Commune, Tan Thanh District, Baria - Vungtau Province Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Thailand Laem Chabang Cruise Center, Berth A1 288 Moo 3, Laem Chabang Port Road, Tambon Thung - Sukla, Sriracha District, Chonburi Province 20230, Thailand Ko Samui, Thailand ( WATER SHUTTLE REQUIRED ) Nathon Pier via the ship's tenders Moo 3, Angthong, Amphur, Koh Samui, 84140, Thailand

Are they serving Afternoon Tea during sea days? Which restaurant will that likely be? Thank you