Behind the high-tech industries and high-rise buildings lives a society with an ingrained sense of conservative Confucian values. Beneath a slick veneer of westernized modernity beats a totally Asian heart. Strong beliefs center around extended families, filial piety, discipline, respect and Asian work ethics.
Singapore's name, meaning 'Lion City,' can be traced to the 13th century when, according to legend, the ruler of Palembang sought shelter on the island during a storm and thought he saw a lion. Today there is the mythical Merlion, half-lion, half-fish, standing guard at the mouth of the Singapore River as the grotesque saturnine symbol of Singapore.
Modern Singapore primarily owes its existence and its prosperity to two men, both of them forceful characters and visionaries: Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles and Lee Kuan Yew. Upon Raffles' arrival in 1819, he found a population of about 150, mostly pirates and fishermen, and a land blanketed in dense jungle. Within four years of its founding, Singapore grew into an international trading port. Raffles' influence in determining the direction of what is today one of the world's busiest port cities was invaluable, while Lee Kuan Yew is without doubt the Father of Modern Singapore.
This modern, thriving metropolis of three million people is one of the most densely populated places in the world. An enormous retail outlet, it is also the trade, transport, business and financial hub of the region. The reputation Singapore has for law and order is well deserved. A recent advertising campaign billed Singapore as 'A Fine City.' The double meaning may well reflect the fact that Singapore imposes harsh punishment on locals and visitors alike for violations of the law.
Singapore is a melting pot of nationalities; the majority of the population is of Chinese extraction, followed by Malay, Indian and a small Eurasian population. Officially, Malay is the national language, but English is the language of administration and commerce.
Please Note: Guests participating in Silversea's Pre- or Post-Cruise Program may check with the Silversea Hospitality Desk at the hotel for sightseeing, dining and shopping opportunities during their stay in Singapore. Guests continuing to the next cruise may check with the Tour Desk for additional sightseeing options.
Cruises
92-Day World Cruise
From $12,349.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC MagnificaMiami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $97,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas MarinerSS230303018 - Singapore to Mahe
From $8,900.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver Shadow107 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Victoria
From $18,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria111 Days - Full World Voyage - Hamburg to Hamburg aboard Queen Victoria
From $19,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen VictoriaMiami Florida to Barcelona Spain on Seven Seas Mariner
From $96,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner34 Days - Southampton To Singapore - Southampton to Singapore aboard Queen Mary 2
From $5,899.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 280 Days - Grand Voyage, San Francisco To Southampton - San Francisco to Southampton aboard Queen Vic
From $13,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen VictoriaMiami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $81,899.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas MarinerSL230129014 - Singapore to Hong Kong
From $8,600.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver Spirit102 Days - The Centenary World Voyages - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2
From $20,129.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 2108 Days - Full World Voyage - Southampton to Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2
From $18,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 220 Days - Barcelona To Singapore - Barcelona to Singapore aboard Queen Elizabeth
From $3,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Queen ElizabethIstanbul Turkey to Singapore Singapore on Seven Seas Explorer
From $31,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Africa
Ship: Seven Seas ExplorerSingapore Singapore to Sydney Australia on Seven Seas Explorer
From $18,999.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seven Seas Explorer92-Day World Cruise
From $12,449.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC MagnificaWH231124018 - Singapore to Sydney
From $10,900.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Silver Whisper55 Days - Sydney To Southampton - Sydney to Southampton aboard Queen Victoria
From $9,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen VictoriaWorld Cruise - Sydney to Fort Lauderdale
Destination: World
Ship: Silver Shadow116-Day World Cruise
From $15,549.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC MagnificaSS221124S07 - Singapore to Ho Chi Minh City
From $4,200.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Silver ShadowMiami Florida to San Francisco California on Seven Seas Mariner
From $86,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner92 Days - The Centenary World Voyages - New York to Southampton aboard Queen Victoria
From $18,319.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria123 Days - Full World Voyage - New York to New York aboard Queen Mary 2
From $20,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 246-Day World Cruise
From $6,149.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC MagnificaHong Kong China to Bali (Benoa) Indonesia on Seven Seas Explorer
From $16,349.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Seven Seas Explorer
Tours
Kingdoms & Dragons: Singapore to Bali
From $11,290.00 (USD)
Explore the past, present and future on an unforgettable journey in a tropical paradise, steeped in culture and nature as you stroll through gardens of tomorrow in Singapore, explore ancient kingdoms in Java, visit flower-filled temples on Bali, and ...
Kingdoms & Dragons: Singapore to Bali
From $10,990.00 (USD)
Explore the past, present and future on an unforgettable journey in a tropical paradise, steeped in culture and nature as you stroll through gardens of tomorrow in Singapore, explore ancient kingdoms in Java, visit flower-filled temples on Bali, and ...
Colonial Singapore and Malaysia with Beach Stay
From $4,175.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Regional ExplorerBrochure Type: Asia 2022A melting pot of religion and cultures, from Buddhism to Catholicism, the Dutch to the Chinese and the British, explore the colonial heritage of the region.
Singapore Explorer
From $1,425.00 (USD)
Tour Type: Mini StayBrochure Type: Asia 2023A stylish stopover in a city that boasts an effortless fusion of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan cultures that have infused the local cuisine and traditions.