Singapore Cruise Port
Singapore, Singapore · Asia
Cruise ships dock at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), Singapore.
Plan my port daysEasy DIY port with two cruise terminals; MRT, taxis and Grab take you anywhere in 20 minutes.
At a glance
Port summary
Singapore docks at one of two cruise terminals: Marina Bay Cruise Centre (MBCCS) for big ships east of the bay, or HarbourFront for older/smaller ships next to VivoCity. Both have direct MRT connections to the city in 15–25 minutes. English is universal, payment by contactless card or Grab works everywhere, and 6–8 hour calls give time for one big-bay loop plus one neighbourhood.
Cruise docks
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS)
The main berth for large cruise ships east of Marina Bay. Built on reclaimed land off Marina South. Marina South Pier MRT is a 5 minute walk; the city is 4–5 km north.
Latitude: 1.266302, Longitude: 103.860456
See dock on port map →Singapore Cruise Centre — HarbourFront
Older cruise berth at HarbourFront on the south coast, next to VivoCity mall and HarbourFront MRT. Used for smaller or older cruise ships and the Sentosa-side calls.
Latitude: 1.262782, Longitude: 103.819521
See dock on port map →Getting to Singapore
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Contactless card covers transport and 95% of meals; small SGD cash only for hawker centres.
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Excursions compared
4 comparedSingapore city highlights: Marina Bay, Gardens by the Bay and the Merlion
≈ 4 h · sold by 6 cruise lines
Cruise line
€80$90
Do it yourself
€15$17
Save ≈ €65Save ≈ $73 (81% off)
Big ships dock at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS); Marina South Pier MRT is a ~10-min walk and taxis/Grab wait at the terminal. The outdoor gardens and Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay are free and a short hop to Bayfront MRT (≈S$2 / €1.5 a ride); the Marina Bay promenade links Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands and Merlion Park on a flat, signed walk. English is universal and the MRT is fast and frequent.
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Singapore's ethnic quarters: Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam
≈ 3.5 h · sold by 4 cruise lines
Cruise line
€70$78
Do it yourself
€9$10
Save ≈ €61Save ≈ $68 (87% off)
All three quarters sit directly on the MRT (Chinatown, Little India and Bugis stations), so a single EZ-Link/contactless tap (~S$2 / €1.5 a hop) links them from Marina South Pier via one interchange. Every temple and the Sultan Mosque are free to enter with modest dress (shoulders and knees covered; the mosque lends robes). It's all walkable once in each quarter.
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Ready-made port days
15 plansMarina Bay Icons, Straight Off the Ship
Singapore's postcard in one flat waterfront loop: the water-spouting Merlion, the wave of the Helix Bridge, the three-towered Marina Bay Sands, and the Supertree Grove lighting up for the free nightly Garden Rhapsody — all reachable from the cruise gangway without a coach.
Gardens by the Bay: Cloud Forest, Flower Dome & Skyway
Step inside the world's most spectacular greenhouses: a 35-metre indoor waterfall wreathed in mist, a cooled dome of Mediterranean and desert blooms, and a walkway strung between the giant Supertrees — a cool, cultured refuge from the tropical heat.
Chinatown: Temples, Shophouses & a Hawker Lunch
Singapore's most atmospheric quarter on foot: a golden Buddhist temple guarding a tooth relic, the city's oldest Hindu shrine, lantern-strung shophouse lanes, and a hawker-centre lunch of chicken rice at the birthplace of Singapore's street food.
A Singapore Hawker Food Crawl
Eat the city the way Singaporeans do: satay under the stars at a Victorian market hall, chicken rice and laksa at a heritage hawker centre, a kopi and kaya toast breakfast, and chilli crab by the river — a UNESCO-listed food culture on a cruiser's budget.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Singapore?
- Your ship docks at one of the cruise terminals in Singapore, Singapore. The specific berth is assigned by the port a few days before arrival.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Singapore?
- Walking into Singapore from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Singapore centre?
- Typical options include Metro, Taxi, Shuttle bus, On foot. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Singapore?
- Plan for at least 4 hours ashore to see Singapore independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Singapore and are cards accepted?
- Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Free Wi-Fi is available at the Singapore cruise terminal.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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