Tara Jane Posted March 29, 2015 #76 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I have booked novotel Clarke quay after help here. I think we are paying something like $150AUD for a night after our cruise. On the hotel website I booked it says 2 mins walk to MRT station but reading further it looks quite a bit further. We have decided as there are 4 in our group we will just taxi from the ship to the hotel. It is on a main road and lots of bus routes so hoping we will be able to get around ok. The accor brand of hotel are pretty standard all around the world so I feel we will know what we are getting having stayed at many. We will be there early May so I can tell you more if you want to wait til we are back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted March 29, 2015 #77 Share Posted March 29, 2015 I have booked novotel Clarke quay after help here. I think we are paying something like $150AUD for a night after our cruise. On the hotel website I booked it says 2 mins walk to MRT station but reading further it looks quite a bit further.We have decided as there are 4 in our group we will just taxi from the ship to the hotel. It is on a main road and lots of bus routes so hoping we will be able to get around ok. The accor brand of hotel are pretty standard all around the world so I feel we will know what we are getting having stayed at many. We will be there early May so I can tell you more if you want to wait til we are back. Welcome to Singapore! I think it would be more than a 2 minute walk to the nearest MRT station, but close enough. That area (Clarke Quay) is a pretty happening place, so it should be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferry Beach Kayaker Posted April 1, 2015 #78 Share Posted April 1, 2015 We stayed five days post cruise in Singapore. It is very easy to use the metro in Singapore. We brought an EZ Card for $22 Singapore (5 dollars was for the card and the test for the fares which is automatically deducted from the card.) It worked great. We were able to get money back that we didn't use at the Airport metro minus the $5 charge for the card which you can keep and re top if you make it back here. If you have just one port day ..you can buy a one day travel pass for the metro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatabea Posted April 6, 2015 #79 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Thank you all so very much for your responses. I'll have a lot of research ahead of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASing1Cruise Posted April 17, 2015 #80 Share Posted April 17, 2015 There are 2 types of Singapore tourist pass that you can get. For more info, go to the link below to find out. http://www.thesingaporetouristpass.com.sg/about-the-passes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Jane Posted May 6, 2015 #81 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Home yesterday from my cruise which finished in Singapore. Had a lovely time in Singapore, will definately go back for a longer stay. We bought the tourist pass plus, it was great to use but a real pain in the neck to go to purchase. It is only available at one location which was in a large shopping complex near orchard MRT. If anyone wants to buy it make sure you know the exact location of the tourist office. It is hidden away behind the victoria station store. We left the ship about 8.15 am got the taxi $13 to novotel clarke quay. Checked into hotel, had a coffee, then headed off to purchase our tickets. It took 2 hours from the time we left the hotel, walked to the clarke quay station, train to orchard, found the tourist office, then had to get to the closest stop to actually get onto the bus which was another train ride. The funvee bus info on the internet is incorrect. The bus is only every hour rather than 30 mins on the website (unless they have updated the website since i left mid april). Due to the hourly timetable it wouldnt be practical to get on and off. We did a lap sitting inside the bus, went back to our hotel for an hour r and r, then did it again on the top deck which was much better. the windows on the lower level were covered with advertising. the last bus left us at chinatown around 5.15pm so we walked through chinatown and then got the MRT back to the hotel. The next day was the best part of our pass - we got the MRT to the big wheel, and went on the river boat ride. Now that was very enjoyable, relaxing. The ticket included a return trip on the boat but we got off at clarke quay central and then took the train to sentosa island. our ticket also took us to the airport. For 2 days transport around singapore other than the taxi from port to hotel it cost us $30 each, $26 for the travelpass plus and $4 to get onto sentosa island via the sentosa express. The novotel was great, not a 2 min walk to the station but an easy 10 min stroll or bus from almost across the road. We walked other than one time when we were just too tired and hot so waited for the bus. The rooms are very spacious - particularly after spending 16 nights in an inside cabin. The bathroom had a double shower. Next to the hotel is a shopping centre with mc donalds, subway, starbucks, various japanese and chinese eateries, a pharmacy and large japanese supermarket.Adjoining the hotel is a 7-11 store. The supermarket wasnt open when I went about 8.30am which surprised me but I just bought something at 7-11. As well as a full buffet breakfast the novotel had a couple of different eat and run options. croissant, piece of fruit and coffee for $7 and an extra $3 for a fruit juice and yoghurt. After cruise eating for 16 nights I was very happy not to have a lot of food. Subway was just fine and they sell soup too. Next time I go to Singapore I will know where to buy the travelpass plus but I cannot for the life of me understand why it can only be purchased at the one location. The travelcard can be purchased at several MRT stations. I did consider buying online prior to leaving home but even by doing that I would have to go to exchange the voucher for the ticket at the travel office. I emailed them to check I was reading the info correctly and they confirmed I had to go to the office. There are other companies running hoho bus trips but we didnt see any that included public transport and the boat trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floridiana Posted May 6, 2015 #82 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Widebay, Thank you for starting this thread. We have just begun looking at Singapore for January 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted May 7, 2015 #83 Share Posted May 7, 2015 We found using taxis in Singapoe worked best for us. Example, we paid about $25 S from the airport to our hotel, then $15 S from hotel to port. Tips included in that cost. We walked quite a bit, like from our hotel to the Botanical Gardens and from downtown to our hotel (about 3 miles, but we walk a lot at home) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suelovesholidays Posted May 15, 2015 #84 Share Posted May 15, 2015 :confused:Can anyone recommend an inexpensive hotel? We'll be there for about a week before a cruise next year. I've tried looking online, but don't know the neighborhoods/ areas that are convenient to the sights. Have you tried airbnb.com We have booked an apartment through them at a very reasonable price and the complex has a pool and gym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 23, 2015 #85 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Where do you buy the tickets for the Ho Ho ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCHappyGal Posted May 23, 2015 #86 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Thank you for posting the information We will be there next march Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wangeling gal Posted May 24, 2015 #87 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Where do you buy the tickets for the Ho Ho ?? I always go to Suntec City to get tickets for the HO Ho bus. It is where it starts and finishes from. You have 2 bus routes Red and Yellow, included in the one price, which can show you all the major landmarks throughout the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCCruzQueen Posted June 9, 2015 #88 Share Posted June 9, 2015 What a fabulous thread. Thanks to all who have posted places to visit. I'll be on Crystal Serenity next March for 3 days. We usually take the HOHO for the first day, so this list will be great. Again, many thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaAtlCruiser Posted June 16, 2015 #89 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I am on a cruise that ends in Singapore mid September. My flight home is not until 10:30pm that night. My thought was to book transfer to the airport with the ship and store my luggage at the airport and then head out to explore. Any ideas on the best way to do this? I do want to go to the gardens - but would also like to see other things in Singapore since I have the entire day. I am thinking taking a taxi from one place to the next may get to be pretty expensive. Anyone know of a better option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vozzie Posted June 18, 2015 #90 Share Posted June 18, 2015 First...here is some info about luggage storage at Changi Airport: http://www.changiairport.com/at-changi/facilities-and-services/baggage-services Secondly...you can easily get around by public transport in Singapore (MRT), however, if you aren't comfortable with that, here as a possible option: http://www.citytours.sg/singapore-1-day-attractions-city-pass.html You will also see a link to a suggested one-day itinerary down the page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaAtlCruiser Posted June 18, 2015 #91 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlewWater Posted June 30, 2015 #92 Share Posted June 30, 2015 ... Singapore in Transit 12/29/14 Had a great day in Singapore today. We had already spent 4 days here and still had many places to visit. Before we used an MRT pass to get around the city, this time we hired a private driver who took us to all the places we missed, and some places we didn't know about. Khuhan (khuhan.sg at gmail.com) met us at 8am in his comfortable Mercedes limo cab and off we went to conquer Singapore. The weather predicted rain so I created an itinerary that took that into consideration however, it really never rained. Lesson learned, lose expectations and use a knowledgeable driver! ... How did you first learn about Khuhan, and make your initial arrangements with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted July 2, 2015 #93 Share Posted July 2, 2015 The official Government Singapore tourism website has been recently given a facelift and looks to be rather interesting. Here is the link - http://www.yoursingapore.com/en.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted July 3, 2015 #94 Share Posted July 3, 2015 The new tourism website have links to useful resources especially for the independent traveller here - http://www.yoursingapore.com/about-singapore/traveller-information/download-travel-guide.html You can download maps, guides and other useful stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNITWITS Posted July 4, 2015 #95 Share Posted July 4, 2015 No replies, no interest - I shouldn't put these information postings up on Cruise Critic, unless someone asks for it. Sorry didn't see your thread until I just booked my China trip. I am soooo grateful for your posting and everyone's eventual responses. I'm looking forward to trying to fit in as many of your suggestions as possible, especially the walking tours and the ice cream vendor!!::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widebay Posted July 9, 2015 Author #96 Share Posted July 9, 2015 Knit wits - just finished a p&o cruise from Singapore to Brisbane - en-route calling into semerang, Bali, Komodo island, Dili - East Timor, alotau at Milne bay Papua New Guinea, then doing island ( swim) - very interesting locations. Of course, we stayed with our son & family in Singapore for 4 days before the cruise. We even got some stand up paddle boarding in at Tanjung beach, Sentosa Island, peaceful beach away from the other beaches which get loved to death. Also had a nice meal at Keith's cafe, Sentosa cove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widebay Posted July 9, 2015 Author #97 Share Posted July 9, 2015 That should read doini island - it's a little gem, white sand & lovely aqua blue water & white sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted July 23, 2015 #98 Share Posted July 23, 2015 In this video, we take a walk from Orchard ION (Orchard MRT station) to Somerset 313 (Somerset MRT station), passing Wisma Atria, Ngee Ann City. [YOUTUBE]jpaJ_LBNYvE[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted July 26, 2015 #99 Share Posted July 26, 2015 For something a bit different, try the Canopy walk at Kent Ridge Park. [YOUTUBE]VuNBiDM7NgA[/YOUTUBE] I drove there and here is the driving cam video. [YOUTUBE]7BhoXPhLsNc[/YOUTUBE] Here is more info on Kent Ridge Park, from wiki. Kent Ridge Park is a 47-hectare public park in western Singapore, between the National University of Singapore and the Singapore Science Park. Due to its undisturbed habitat and abundant plant life, it is a popular venue for bird-watchers and eco-tourists. During the Second World War, a hill in the park was the site of one of the last and fiercest battles fought by the Malay Regiment against the invading Japanese army, the Battle of Bukit Chandu (also known as the Battle of Pasir Panjang), 12–14 February 1942.[1] The park was officially opened in 1954, and was gazetted by the National Heritage Board as one of 11 World War II sites in Singapore in 1995.[2] It is one of over 300 parks managed by Singapore's National Parks Board, NParks.[3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted August 12, 2015 #100 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Thanks for sharing. Planning on cruising out of Singapore in 2018 as I'm already booked up till 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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