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Carnival Adventure · 9-night Asia round trip from Singapore
Feb 27 – Mar 8 · 9 nights ·
Day 1 Singapore (board) · Day 2 at sea · Day 3 Koh Samui · Day 4 Laem Chabang (bangkok) · Day 5 Sihanoukville · Day 6 at sea · Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) · Day 8–9 at sea · Day 10 Singapore (step off)
What you do Step into the surreal world of Gardens by the Bay — marvel at the towering Supertrees, walk the aerial OCBC Skyway, and lose yourself in the Cloud Forest's misty 35m indoor waterfall. As dusk falls, the Supertrees ignite in a breathtaking light-and-music spectacular.
What to expect Enter the Cloud Forest and be engulfed by a wall of tropical mist cascading down the world's tallest indoor waterfall. Wind your way up walkways draped in exotic orchids and carnivorous plants with jaw-dropping views of Marina Bay. As evening arrives, settle on the lawn below the 50-metre Supertrees and watch the grove erupt in choreographed colour and music. The juxtaposition of futuristic architecture and lush biodiversity is unlike anything else on earth.
Good to know Gardens by the Bay is a 10-min taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre (approx SGD 12–15). Pre-book timed-entry tickets online to avoid queues. Last Cloud Forest entry is 8 pm; Garden Rhapsody shows at 7:45 pm & 8:45 pm. Check ship's all-aboard time — most evening departures allow this comfortably.
What you do Ascend to the iconic SkyPark atop Marina Bay Sands — 200 metres above the city — for the most photographed panorama in Asia. Hotel guests can take a dip in the infinity pool seemingly suspended over the skyline; non-guests access the observation deck for equally staggering views.
What to expect Ride the express lift to the 57th floor and step out onto the ship-shaped SkyPark. The city unfurls in every direction — the glittering bay, the green lung of Gardens by the Bay, the colonial CBD, and the Strait of Malacca beyond. Sunset here turns the skyline amber and gold. Hotel guests can slip into the infinity pool at the sky's edge and float above one of the world's great city panoramas. The attached bar serves Singapore Slings 200 metres in the air.
Good to know Observation deck is open daily 11 am–9 pm (last entry 8:30 pm). Marina Bay Sands is a 10-min taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Book observation deck tickets online at marinabaysands.com. If overnighting, book well in advance — rooms sell out fast on cruise-call dates.
What you do Guided by a passionate local expert, eat your way through Singapore's legendary hawker culture — UNESCO-listed and utterly irreplaceable. Taste laksa, char kway teow, Hainanese chicken rice and chilli crab across Maxwell Food Centre and the lanes of Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar.
What to expect Begin at Maxwell Food Centre, one of Singapore's most storied hawker complexes, where Tian Tian Chicken Rice has a legendary queue. Your guide explains the fascinating immigrant heritage behind each dish — Hokkien, Teochew, Malay, Tamil. Wind through the shophouse lanes of Chinatown, stop for a traditional kopi (coffee) in a century-old kopitiam, and finish with Singapore's greatest controversy: which laksa is best. Every bite is backed by a story.
Good to know Tours depart from central Singapore and can be customised by Hello! Singapore Tours. Book directly via their website and mention your cruise all-aboard time so the guide tailors the pace. Most food tours run 3–4 hours. Maxwell Food Centre is a short taxi ride from Marina Bay Cruise Centre.
book direct with Hello! Singapore Tours → · the full guide →
What you do Plunge into the riot of marigolds, incense, and vibrant street art of Little India, then cross to the bougainvillea-draped lanes of Arab Street and Kampong Glam. A private local guide unlocks the spiritual, artistic, and culinary soul of Singapore's most colourful precincts.
What to expect Arrive in Little India and immediately sense the sensory shift — jasmine garlands, Tamil film music, and the copper glow of temple gopurams. Enter Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, one of Singapore's holiest Hindu shrines, and hear its 19th-century founding story. Stroll the candy-coloured shophouses of Haji Lane, where indie boutiques and striking murals fill every wall. At the Sultan Mosque, your guide contextualises Singapore's extraordinary multicultural governance. A short detour to a family-run spice merchant completes the portrait.
Good to know Culture Curious tours are fully private and customisable — email directly to tailor the itinerary to your interests and ship schedule. Dress modestly for temple and mosque visits (covered shoulders and knees). Little India is 15–20 minutes by taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre.
book direct with Culture Curious Singapore Tours → · the full guide →
What you do Wander 160 years of living botanical history at the Singapore Botanic Gardens — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — culminating in the National Orchid Garden, home to over 1,000 species including the rare black orchid and hybrid orchids named for visiting royalty.
What to expect Enter through the grand Tanglin Gate and immediately shed the city's pace. Heritage rain trees form a cathedral canopy over meandering paths through themed gardens — the Swan Lake, the Evolution Garden, the fragrant Ginger Garden. In the National Orchid Garden, colour saturates every sightline: cascading purple Dendrobiums, blazing orange Arantheras, and the pale, ethereal Vanda Miss Joaquim, Singapore's national flower. Benches, birdsong, and cool shade make this a rare moment of genuine tranquillity.
Good to know Gardens open daily 5 am–midnight (free); National Orchid Garden 8:30 am–7 pm (last entry 6 pm). Roughly 20 minutes by taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre (SGD 18–22). Pre-purchase Orchid Garden tickets at the gates or online via nparks.gov.sg. Allow 2–3 hours minimum.
What you do Board a converted WWII-style DUKW amphibious craft for Singapore's only land-and-water city tour — rolling past the colonial CBD, Esplanade, and Marina Bay before dramatically splashing into the Singapore River for a unique skyline perspective from the water.
What to expect Your guide narrates Singapore's dramatic transformation from colonial trading port to futuristic metropolis as you roll past the Padang, St Andrew's Cathedral, and the glittering towers of Marina Bay. Then — with a roar and a splash — the DUCK powers into the Singapore River, and the skyline rearranges itself into a postcard. From the water you drift past the Merlion statue, under the Cavenagh Bridge, and along the rejuvenated banks of Boat Quay. The combination of history, humour, and spectacle makes this a genuinely joyful 60 minutes.
Good to know DUCKtours depart from Suntec City (central Singapore), approx 15-min taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Tours run daily; book direct at bigducktours.com to secure your preferred time slot. Duration approx 60 minutes. Ideal as a morning orientation before exploring on your own.
book direct with Singapore DUCKtours (official) → · the full guide →
What you do Step into the surreal world of Gardens by the Bay — marvel at the towering Supertrees, walk the aerial OCBC Skyway, and lose yourself in the Cloud Forest's misty 35m indoor waterfall. As dusk falls, the Supertrees ignite in a breathtaking light-and-music spectacular.
What to expect Enter the Cloud Forest and be engulfed by a wall of tropical mist cascading down the world's tallest indoor waterfall. Wind your way up walkways draped in exotic orchids and carnivorous plants with jaw-dropping views of Marina Bay. As evening arrives, settle on the lawn below the 50-metre Supertrees and watch the grove erupt in choreographed colour and music. The juxtaposition of futuristic architecture and lush biodiversity is unlike anything else on earth.
Good to know Gardens by the Bay is a 10-min taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre (approx SGD 12–15). Pre-book timed-entry tickets online to avoid queues. Last Cloud Forest entry is 8 pm; Garden Rhapsody shows at 7:45 pm & 8:45 pm. Check ship's all-aboard time — most evening departures allow this comfortably.
What you do Ascend to the iconic SkyPark atop Marina Bay Sands — 200 metres above the city — for the most photographed panorama in Asia. Hotel guests can take a dip in the infinity pool seemingly suspended over the skyline; non-guests access the observation deck for equally staggering views.
What to expect Ride the express lift to the 57th floor and step out onto the ship-shaped SkyPark. The city unfurls in every direction — the glittering bay, the green lung of Gardens by the Bay, the colonial CBD, and the Strait of Malacca beyond. Sunset here turns the skyline amber and gold. Hotel guests can slip into the infinity pool at the sky's edge and float above one of the world's great city panoramas. The attached bar serves Singapore Slings 200 metres in the air.
Good to know Observation deck is open daily 11 am–9 pm (last entry 8:30 pm). Marina Bay Sands is a 10-min taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Book observation deck tickets online at marinabaysands.com. If overnighting, book well in advance — rooms sell out fast on cruise-call dates.
What you do Guided by a passionate local expert, eat your way through Singapore's legendary hawker culture — UNESCO-listed and utterly irreplaceable. Taste laksa, char kway teow, Hainanese chicken rice and chilli crab across Maxwell Food Centre and the lanes of Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar.
What to expect Begin at Maxwell Food Centre, one of Singapore's most storied hawker complexes, where Tian Tian Chicken Rice has a legendary queue. Your guide explains the fascinating immigrant heritage behind each dish — Hokkien, Teochew, Malay, Tamil. Wind through the shophouse lanes of Chinatown, stop for a traditional kopi (coffee) in a century-old kopitiam, and finish with Singapore's greatest controversy: which laksa is best. Every bite is backed by a story.
Good to know Tours depart from central Singapore and can be customised by Hello! Singapore Tours. Book directly via their website and mention your cruise all-aboard time so the guide tailors the pace. Most food tours run 3–4 hours. Maxwell Food Centre is a short taxi ride from Marina Bay Cruise Centre.
book direct with Hello! Singapore Tours → · the full guide →
What you do Plunge into the riot of marigolds, incense, and vibrant street art of Little India, then cross to the bougainvillea-draped lanes of Arab Street and Kampong Glam. A private local guide unlocks the spiritual, artistic, and culinary soul of Singapore's most colourful precincts.
What to expect Arrive in Little India and immediately sense the sensory shift — jasmine garlands, Tamil film music, and the copper glow of temple gopurams. Enter Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, one of Singapore's holiest Hindu shrines, and hear its 19th-century founding story. Stroll the candy-coloured shophouses of Haji Lane, where indie boutiques and striking murals fill every wall. At the Sultan Mosque, your guide contextualises Singapore's extraordinary multicultural governance. A short detour to a family-run spice merchant completes the portrait.
Good to know Culture Curious tours are fully private and customisable — email directly to tailor the itinerary to your interests and ship schedule. Dress modestly for temple and mosque visits (covered shoulders and knees). Little India is 15–20 minutes by taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre.
book direct with Culture Curious Singapore Tours → · the full guide →
What you do Wander 160 years of living botanical history at the Singapore Botanic Gardens — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — culminating in the National Orchid Garden, home to over 1,000 species including the rare black orchid and hybrid orchids named for visiting royalty.
What to expect Enter through the grand Tanglin Gate and immediately shed the city's pace. Heritage rain trees form a cathedral canopy over meandering paths through themed gardens — the Swan Lake, the Evolution Garden, the fragrant Ginger Garden. In the National Orchid Garden, colour saturates every sightline: cascading purple Dendrobiums, blazing orange Arantheras, and the pale, ethereal Vanda Miss Joaquim, Singapore's national flower. Benches, birdsong, and cool shade make this a rare moment of genuine tranquillity.
Good to know Gardens open daily 5 am–midnight (free); National Orchid Garden 8:30 am–7 pm (last entry 6 pm). Roughly 20 minutes by taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre (SGD 18–22). Pre-purchase Orchid Garden tickets at the gates or online via nparks.gov.sg. Allow 2–3 hours minimum.
What you do Board a converted WWII-style DUKW amphibious craft for Singapore's only land-and-water city tour — rolling past the colonial CBD, Esplanade, and Marina Bay before dramatically splashing into the Singapore River for a unique skyline perspective from the water.
What to expect Your guide narrates Singapore's dramatic transformation from colonial trading port to futuristic metropolis as you roll past the Padang, St Andrew's Cathedral, and the glittering towers of Marina Bay. Then — with a roar and a splash — the DUCK powers into the Singapore River, and the skyline rearranges itself into a postcard. From the water you drift past the Merlion statue, under the Cavenagh Bridge, and along the rejuvenated banks of Boat Quay. The combination of history, humour, and spectacle makes this a genuinely joyful 60 minutes.
Good to know DUCKtours depart from Suntec City (central Singapore), approx 15-min taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Tours run daily; book direct at bigducktours.com to secure your preferred time slot. Duration approx 60 minutes. Ideal as a morning orientation before exploring on your own.
book direct with Singapore DUCKtours (official) → · the full guide →
What you do Descend into the legendary 250km Viet Cong tunnel network used during the Vietnam War. A private guide brings the claustrophobic history alive at the less-crowded Ben Duoc section — bucket-list, visceral, and profoundly moving.
What to expect Your private guide collects you at the port and briefs you on the war-era context during the drive. At the tunnels, you crawl through widened (but still narrow) passages, inspect booby-trap displays, and fire period weapons at the shooting range if you wish. The guide weaves personal family narratives into the history, making it far more than a textbook lesson. Return transfer to the ship is included, timed precisely to all-aboard.
Good to know Phu My port is roughly 90 minutes from Cu Chi — allow a full day (8–9 hours). Book private transport that picks up dockside. Wear light, dark-coloured clothing (tunnels are dusty) and closed-toe shoes. Pre-book well in advance as private slots fill quickly on port days.
book direct with Tours by Locals – Ho Chi Minh City Private Guides → · the full guide →
What you do Trade the city for the lush, labyrinthine waterways of the Mekong Delta. A private boat whisks you past floating markets, coconut candy workshops, and rice-paddy villages — a sensory world that feels a universe away from modern Saigon.
What to expect After a scenic drive south from Phu My, your private guide boards a covered speedboat at My Tho. You weave through narrow canals shaded by banana palms, stopping at a working coconut-candy factory, a honey-bee farm, and a hand-woven mat workshop. A leisurely lunch of fresh river fish, morning-glory stir-fry, and tropical fruits is served in a local family's garden. The final leg is a cyclo ride through a riverside village before your return transfer to the ship.
Good to know Full-day commitment — plan for 9–10 hours from Phu My. Confirm your operator accounts for drive time from the port (approx. 2 hours each way) so all-aboard is not a concern. Light clothing and insect repellent essential. Pre-book private transport dockside.
book direct with Shore Excursions Asia – Vietnam Private Tours → · the full guide →
What you do Climb onto the back of a vintage Honda and tear through Saigon's neon-lit back alleys with a passionate local foodie guide. Bánh mì, bún bò Huế, bánh xèo, and craft bia hơi at hidden gems the tourist trail never finds — utterly unforgettable.
What to expect Your guide meets you in District 1 at dusk and fits you with a helmet before weaving into the electric chaos of Saigon's evening rush. You stop at six to eight street-food stalls across multiple districts — from steaming phở stalls lit by bare bulbs to hidden rooftop bars overlooking the Saigon River. Each guide shares personal stories of growing up in the city alongside culinary context. The tour ends in the heart of District 1, a short taxi ride from Phu My port.
Good to know Tour runs from approximately 6 PM to 10 PM — ideal for ships with a late all-aboard or overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Confirm the ship's schedule before booking. Modest attire recommended (long trousers advised on the bike). Book via xotours.vn at least 2–3 weeks ahead for weekend port days.
book direct with XO Tours – Saigon Motorbike Food Tours → · the full guide →
What you do Walk the corridors of the palace where the Vietnam War ended — intact war rooms, rooftop helicopter pads, underground bunkers — then confront the war's human cost at the globally acclaimed War Remnants Museum with a private expert guide.
What to expect Your guide meets you at the palace gates and leads you through the preserved 1960s state rooms, the rooftop where tanks famously broke through the gates in April 1975, and the subterranean command bunkers. The mood shifts profoundly at the War Remnants Museum — graphic, honest, and essential. Your guide contextualises both perspectives of the conflict with nuance and personal family history. The half-day format leaves afternoon time free for the city.
Good to know Reunification Palace entry: VND 40,000 (~USD 1.60); War Remnants Museum entry: VND 40,000 (~USD 1.60) — both are included when booking via Withlocals private packages. Open daily from 7:30 AM. Phu My to District 1 is a 1.5–2 hour drive; book a dockside private transfer to maximise time. Wear comfortable walking shoes.
book direct with Withlocals – Private Ho Chi Minh City Guides → · the full guide →
What you do Three of Southeast Asia's most photogenic landmarks in one private-guided morning — French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral, the ornate Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel's studio, and the incense-wreathed Jade Emperor Pagoda, still an active place of worship.
What to expect Your air-conditioned private vehicle collects you at the port and delivers you to the red-brick Notre Dame Cathedral for an exterior exploration (interior currently under restoration). Steps away, the Central Post Office dazzles with its vaulted ironwork ceiling and vintage Ho Chi Minh portraits — still a working post office where you can send a postcard home. The finale is the smoky, lantern-hung Jade Emperor Pagoda, where worshippers burn offerings and the carved deity galleries feel centuries removed from the modern city outside.
Good to know This half-day (4–5 hours) pairs well with an afternoon food or river tour. Modest dress is required at the Jade Pagoda — shoulders and knees covered. Notre Dame Cathedral exterior only (restoration ongoing as of 2025–2026). Port transfer roughly 1.5 hours each way — factor into timing.
book direct with Shore Excursions Asia – Vietnam Private Tours → · the full guide →
What you do Board a chartered traditional sampan at golden hour and drift along the Saigon River as the city's skyline — from colonial spires to the gleaming Landmark 81 tower — ignites in the sunset. Champagne, fresh spring rolls, and zero crowds: pure luxury.
What to expect Your boat departs from the central Saigon River quay at dusk, gliding past the colonial customs house, working cargo barges, and the glittering Ben Nghe canal mouth. Cold-pressed Vietnamese fruit juices and Champagne are poured as the sun drops behind the cityscape. Your guide points out landmarks from the water — a completely different vantage point from street level. As night falls, the river lights up and the energy of the city hums from the banks; you return to the dock refreshed and unhurried.
Good to know Ideal for ships with an evening departure or overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City — best departures are 5–6 PM. Quay is in central District 1, roughly 1.5 hours from Phu My port by private car. Pre-book the return transfer before boarding. Secure reservations 2–3 weeks ahead as private charters are limited.
book direct with Les Rives Experience – Saigon River Cruises → · the full guide →
Before you sail · near Singapore
Fly in at least a day early — every seasoned cruiser does, so a delay never costs you the ship. This is what is worth that day within reach of the port.
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