Author: John

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Singapore.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE
The City of Gardens, Skyscrapers and Soaring Structures

Advanced, airy, and elevated, Singapore is a spectacular, futuristic vision of utopian city life. A healthy
population of almost six million call it home, but this is a city designed with space to breathe, and gorgeous
outdoor parks, massive indoor greenhouses, and beautiful recreational spaces spread between the City of
Gardens’ skyscrapers and soaring structures.

Once a quiet fishing village, now a glistening island city-state and an international beacon of science,
education, and technology. Singapore is almost intimidatingly clean – and the hyper-efficient public transport
system whips residents and visitors across the city’s neighborhoods in a heartbeat. Glorious fountains and
audacious skyscrapers loom up – nodding to traditional feng shui beliefs – and putting on dazzling illuminated
displays after dark. The lush green botanical gardens are a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site, covering
52 hectares and decorated with impressive, colorful orchids.

Or breathe in more of the freshest air by heading up to wander the canopy-strung bridges of MacRitchie
Reservoir Park. Head for the iconic Marina Bay – a landmark of the city, crowned by three interconnected
towers, which watch out over the island’s sprinkled waters. Jaunt between Little India and the atmospheric
Chinatown in minutes, where beautiful temples – like the Chinese Thian Hock Keng Temple and Hindu Sri
Mariamman Temple adds rich cultural intrigue. Singapore’s cuisine is a mouthwatering fusion of its Indian,
Chinese, Indonesian, and Malay influences, taking the best from each and enhancing it. Enjoy dishes in towering
restaurants, or toast the glowing skyline with the city’s eponymous gin-soaked cocktail – a Singapore Sling.

SIGHTS

• Gardens by the Bay
• Chinatown
• Orchard Road
• Marina Bay Sands Singapore
• Singapore Botanic Garden
• Supertree Grove
• Singapore Flyer
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  SHOPPING
  Orchard Road is a 2.2 km-long, tree-lined, one-way street in Singapore that’s known for its shopping, dining, entertainment,
  and hotels. Orchard Road’s main boulevard is filled with iconic shopping malls, luxury fashion, and renowned international brands.

Excursion – Gardens by The Bay & Observation Deck at Marina Bay Sands
Singapore’s new icon, a 250-acre horticultural attraction, certainly seems to be the nation’s most beautiful with more than 250 thousand rare plants in huge domed conservatories. Visit Gardens by the Bay and see why it captures the essence of Singapore – the premier tropical Garden City – making Singapore a leading global city of the 21st century.

Gardens by the Bay
Singapore’s new, iconic, approximately 250-acre horticultural attraction. With more than 250,000 rare plants in huge domed conservatories, the Gardens by the Bay truly captures the essence of Singapore, the ‘Garden City’.

Cloud Forest
Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour through the Cloud Forest, a mysterious world veiled in mist. The approximately 115-
foot-high Crystal Mountain is covered in lush vegetation sourced from tropical highlands, and shrouds the world’s tallest indoor waterfall. Stroll by the waterfall meandering through the old forests of conifers and ferns that comprise this unique environment.

Flower Dome
Next, step into the Flower Dome, the 2015 Guinness World Record-holder as the world’s biggest glass nursery. The
Flower Dome replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions, and features towering baobabs, succulent plants, and
1,000-year-old olive trees. During a guided tour of the Flower Dome, marvel at its awesome natural beauty, and spectacular
and innovative designs.

SkyPark Observation Deck
Your final stop is at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Proceed to the 57th-floor, approximately 650-foot-high (about 198-metre)
SkyPark Observation Deck to marvel at the spectacular panoramic views and photo opportunities overlooking the city.

Dinner was in The Atlantide Restaurant.

LIMELIGHT

Enjoy a spectacular evening with Limelight! This dynamic show
brings Broadway, West End, and iconic movie musicals to life. Join
Silversea Singers & Dancers for hits from classics to today, including
Grease, ABBA, and The Greatest Showman.

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Singapore.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE
The surprising superstitions of the Lion City
Superstitions are like culinary specialties: every part of the world has its own, and discovering those of new
countries is always an experience, if not tasty, then at least fun.

Singapore is no exception to the rule in South-East Asia that gives pride of place to the supernatural,
and offers some surprising sparks of superstition that you can observe with a smile or take home with you,
should they bring you luck… You never know.

Let’s start with a belief that will please the cheapskates: in Singapore, you don’t gift watches or shoes.
Watches symbolize the end, and ‘giving a clock’ in Mandarin sounds very similar to ‘attending a funeral’.
To avoid bringing death, no watches or clocks are given. For shoes, the same battle: shoe is pronounced
the same way as evil in Mandarin. So it’s in very bad taste to give shoes. Two beliefs that can save a lot of
money…

Also forbidden: cutting your nails after dark. In Singapore, it is believed that this practice attracts angry
spirits who could bring misfortune on the house and its inhabitants. Never point at the moon either,
especially if it is full. The risk? Finding yourself with the tips of your ears cut off in your sleep. Also to be
avoided: whistling at night. This practice, which is harmless everywhere else, seems to please ghosts in
this part of the world. While at night, you could end up with a string of not always benevolent ghosts
hanging around your neck. Fortunately, the best way to deal with this is to wash your feet and face as soon
as you get home, so as to ward off the wandering spirits.

Another rule of the Lion City, which is also found in Vietnam, is that you don’t take photos of three people.
Two, yes. Four, yes, but three, no. It’s bad luck for the person in the middle to be the first to die.
Finally, let’s finish with a rather amusing and intriguing superstition involving new owners, a new flat or
house, and a pineapple. For good fortune to fall upon a new house and its owners or occupants, when they
first enter their new home, they must knock on the door three times and shout ‘huat ah’ (good luck) as
they roll a pineapple around. Derived from Feng Shui, this practice is said to purify the premises. The story
doesn’t say, however, whether a tin of pineapples will do the trick.

Excursion – Singapore On Your Own Exploration

Silversea World Cruise Event – Taste of Sea And Land Tasting – Red Star Restaurant in Singapore.

Red Star Restaurat is a Singapore institution with a legacy reaching back to 1974. Its decor recalls the dining rooms of the ’60s and’70s, creating a nostalgic atmosphere beloved by locals. Known for the traditional Cantonese cuisine and one of the last remaining dim sum trolley services in Singapore, the restaurant revals a rare glimpse into the city’s culinary past.

Founded by four legendary chefs known collectively as the Heavenly Kings of Singapore cuisine, Red Star preserves the style, geneerosuty, and flowvor of classic Cantonese dining. The dishes reflect the deep-rooted tradistion and craftmanship that remain central to its enduring charm.

EMOTIONS
TONIGHT’S SHOW

Join your Cruise Director Moss as he presents the Silversea Singers and Dancers for a taste of what’s to come. You will also meet some of the people who will keep you intrigued and entertained.