We arrived into Singapore around 7am this morning to a hot and hazy morning. We had to dock in the container dock as the Arcadia is too tall to berth in the normal cruise wharf area as there is the cable car that runs over the top of the cruise wharf to Sentosa Island. We did not have any tours booked here so we just took the free ship’s shuttle from the container dock into the main cruise liner wharf which was about a 20 minute drive through the very busy wharf area. I have never seen so many containers and cars in one area. We had a bit of a look around the cruise terminal area as there is the Vivo shopping mall there as well. Quite a big shopping area with pretty similar shops to what we have at home. The only purchase we made were cans of tonic water and pepsi max for our happy hour drinks in our cabin. My intention was to buy the new Apple Ipad but that will have to wait till later or maybe till I get back home.
We then took the cable car to Sentosa Island which basically is a big theme park similar to Luna Park. We had a walk around and an icecream then headed back in the other direction to the top of Mount Faber which had a very nice restaurant called The Jewel Box where we took in the view with a Singapore Sling. Not the best drink I have had but you have to have one when in Singapore. After this we headed back the cruise terminal where we browsed the shops before heading back to the ship for some nice cool air conditioning and a rest.
We are now waiting for all the security checks to take place and some late passengers on a late flight before we can depart.
We really didn’t get to see that much of Singapore but left the main things to see when we have a two day stopover on our way home.
Tomorrow we will be in Kuala Lumpa where we have booked a full day tour as we dock at Port Kelang which is about 1.5 hours from the city area.
We have managed to have one alcohol free day since boarding which I am very proud of.
On our sea days I have managed to have a number of swims in the Neptune Pool which is the pool in the middle of the ship. The water temperature has been ideal for me… not too cold! Haven’t managed to get sunburnt yet but have exhausted our supply of sun cream now.
We have also received an invitation from a couple we have met who are renewing their wedding vows on board so that will be nice and will be while at sea after Langkawi and before we get to Mauritius. Our visit to the Seychelles has been cancelled due to increased pirate activity which is a shame as not sure if we will ever be going that way again in this lifetime.
Back after KL. Hope all well and life is good! xo
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