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
Tap a contactless card at the gate — no ticket needed. North-South line connects both cruise terminals to the city.
📍 Marina South Pier MRT (from MBCCS) or HarbourFront MRT (from HarbourFront terminal)
Metered taxis are honest and take cards; surcharges apply at peak hours and after midnight.
📍 Taxi rank right outside both terminal exits
Cruise line shuttle is convenient but slower than MRT; only useful if MBCCS is the call and you want a guaranteed drop point.
📍 Cruise line shuttle desk on the gangway or in the terminal hall
Only works at HarbourFront — VivoCity mall and the MRT are step-free across the bridge. MBCCS is too isolated to walk from.
📍 Step out of HarbourFront terminal into VivoCity mall via the air-bridge
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Contactless card covers transport and 95% of meals; small SGD cash only for hawker centres.
Things to do
Merlion Park
Short stop⭐ Highlight
The water-spouting Merlion statue at the mouth of the river — Singapore's icon photo
🕐 Early morning before tour buses; sunrise gives the cleanest skyline backdrop
Adventure Cove Waterpark
🎯 Activity
Lazy river, slides and snorkel-with-fish lagoon at Resorts World Sentosa
🕐 Morning before the heat peaks; bring swimwear from the ship
Universal Studios Singapore
🎯 Activity
Compact Universal park on Sentosa — seven themed zones and the Transformers ride
🕐 Park opening at 10:00 to clear the headline rides before 13:00
Lau Pa Sat
Short stop🍽️ Restaurant
Victorian cast-iron market hall in the CBD turned into a hawker food hall
🕐 Lunch 12:00–14:00 for full-stall coverage; satay street opens after 19:00
National Gallery Singapore
🏛️ Museum
Largest Southeast Asian art collection set in the old Supreme Court and City Hall
🕐 Mid-afternoon when outdoor sights peak in heat
Marina Bay Sands SkyPark
📸 Viewpoint
57th-floor observation deck spanning the three Marina Bay Sands towers
🕐 Late afternoon for both daylight and sunset over the bay
Gardens by the Bay
🌿 Nature
Free Supertree Grove walk plus paid Cloud Forest & Flower Dome conservatories
🕐 Mid-morning for the conservatories then the Supertree light show at 19:45
ION Orchard
Short stop🛍️ Shopping
Glass-fronted anchor mall on Orchard Road — a cool indoor escape and the ION Sky viewpoint
🕐 Afternoon when outdoor sights are too hot to enjoy
Sri Mariamman Temple
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1827 Dravidian temple at the heart of Chinatown — Singapore's oldest Hindu site
🕐 Outside pooja hours; remove shoes at the gopuram
Sultan Mosque
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Singapore's headline mosque — golden dome and prayer hall at the centre of Kampong Glam
🕐 Outside Friday prayers; cover knees and shoulders
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
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Tamil temple to the goddess Kali — Little India's most ornate gopuram and shrine
🕐 Morning pooja around 08:00 or evening pooja around 18:30
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple
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Tang-style 2007 temple housing a tooth relic of the Buddha on the third floor
🕐 Mid-morning when the chanting and incense are active
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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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