If the idea of a placeholder holiday contained in what was once a quarantine location sounds great to you, you're not alone. With more than 6,000 eager folks overbooking the cruises to nowhere pilot program, there's likely no way you can avail yourself to the experience that Genting Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International are selling. So why not consider other ways to get onboard deck without thousands others with you?
Halloween Cruise
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With HHN suspended this year and other relevant parties possibly cancelled, fans of the occasion can still join in the revelry, on the sea, no less. Honestly, what better setting than a somber, Tall Ship that looks like a pirate's dream? The 2.5 hour cruise fits a welcome mocktail and three course dinner—all themed for Halloween of course—and includes a mystery prize for the best-dressed.
Halloween Dinner Cruise happens 31 October, 8:30pm on the Royal Albatross.
Movie Night Under The Stars
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Now that everything including the way we consume movies has changed, the theatre scenario could as well. Projected onto a large screen against the backdrop of sea and sky, the unique evening experience on the Mikanna would surely be a treat.
Movie Night Under The Stars starts from SGD2,240, subject to a maximum capacity of 33 pax.
Sea Staycation
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If a regular staycation sounds too boring, take your 2D1N aboard a private, luxury yacht. The full charter overnight stay comes with full usage of complimentary amenities and even meals and beverages. Waking up to the sound of waves, having afternoon siestas on the sun deck, getting the view of your choice—how would that not be a great deal?
Sea Staycation starts from SGD3,200 for five pax.
Southern Islands Cruise
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Possibly one of the more prominent boat tours in Singapore, the cruise essentially allows you to island hop across some of the island country's …well, islands. From St. Johns to Lazarus, and yes, even our beloved Sentosa, the trip will let you visit historically rich sites like the last war fortress of World War II to the beautiful, biodiverse island environments outside the city.
Southern Islands Cruise is priced at SGD89, subject to a maximum capacity of 55 pax.
Or charter a yacht
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Cruisers to catamarans, there are a wide range of yacht types to choose from. Some costing as low as from SGD500, getting your own vessel out to sea with four other buddies is easier than you think.
Charter a yacht with Marina at Keppel Bay, Singexperience, The Yacht Club, YachtBookings and Yachtly.
