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
26 Days - Singapore To Sydney - Singapore to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2
From $3,069.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Queen Mary 259 Days - Singapore To Southampton (Centenary World Voyage) - Singapore to Southampton aboard Queen
From $10,089.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 2Singapore Singapore to Dubai UAE on Seven Seas Mariner
From $17,849.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner53 Days - Sydney To Southampton (Centenary World Voyage) - Sydney to Southampton aboard Queen Victor
From $6,359.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen VictoriaSydney Australia to Singapore Singapore on Seven Seas Explorer
From $22,199.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seven Seas ExplorerMiami Florida to Miami Florida on Seven Seas Mariner
From $88,999.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner96 Days - Fort Lauderdale To Southampton - Fort Lauderdale to Southampton aboard Queen Victoria
From $15,029.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen VictoriaSingapore Singapore to Sydney Australia on Seven Seas Navigator
From $19,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Seven Seas Navigator17 Days - Singapore To Cape Town - Singapore to Cape Town aboard Queen Victoria
From $3,399.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen VictoriaBangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand to Abu Dhabi UAE on Seven Seas Navigator
From $18,499.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Seven Seas Navigator61 Days - Sydney To Southampton - Sydney to Southampton aboard Queen Mary 2
From $8,979.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 2Singapore Singapore to Tokyo Japan on Seven Seas Explorer
From $26,399.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Seven Seas Explorer16 Days - Singapore To Tokyo - Singapore to Yokohama aboard Queen Elizabeth
From $1,699.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Queen ElizabethMiami Florida to San Francisco California on Seven Seas Mariner
From $87,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Seven Seas Mariner31 Days - Singapore To Southampton - Singapore to Southampton aboard Queen Victoria
From $5,339.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria30-Day Arabia, India, Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam Holiday
Destination: Holy Land/Middle East
Ship: Seabourn EncoreAuckland New Zealand to Singapore Singapore on Seven Seas Explorer
From $32,199.00 (USD)
Destination: South Pacific/Australia/New Zealand
Ship: Seven Seas Explorer66-Day World Cruise
From $13,639.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC Poesia21-Day World Cruise
From $4,840.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC Magnifica18 Days - Melbourne To Singapore - Melbourne to Singapore aboard Queen Elizabeth
From $1,629.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Queen Elizabeth74 Days - San Francisco To Southampton (Centenary World Voyage) - San Francisco to Southampton aboar
From $7,499.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Victoria52 Days - Hong Kong To New York - Hong Kong to New York aboard Queen Mary 2
From $7,729.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: Queen Mary 244-Day World Cruise
From $5,899.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC MagnificaBali (Benoa) Indonesia to Bangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand on Seven Seas Voyager
From $17,099.00 (USD)
Destination: Asia/Far East
Ship: Seven Seas Voyager23-Day World Cruise
From $3,099.00 (USD)
Destination: World
Ship: MSC Magnifica
Tours
Kingdoms & Dragons: Singapore to Bali
From $11,390.00 (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 ...
GLOBUS 2024: Independent Singapore City Stay (IAS1)
From $1,429.00 (USD)
What's the best way to see one of the world's great melting pots? An Independence by Globus vacation, of course!
GLOBUS 2023: Independent Southeast Asia: From Hanoi to Singapore (IAH3)
From $4,159.00 (USD)
Sample the best of Southeast Asia on this fascinating journey with Independence by Globus. You'll begin in Hanoi, Vietnam, with guided sightseeing and a cyclo ride through the ancient Old Quarter where merchants trade as they have for centuries.
GLOBUS 2024: Independent Southeast Asia: From Hanoi to Singapore (IAH3)
From $4,479.00 (USD)
Sample the best of Southeast Asia on this fascinating journey with Independence by Globus. You'll begin in Hanoi, Vietnam, with guided sightseeing and a cyclo ride through the ancient Old Quarter where merchants trade as they have for centuries.