Singapore - The Route

A metropolis and vibrant melting pot of ideas, cultures and people, Singapore has evolved from a small fishing village to a bustling city and financial centre with a population of 4.35 million people.

A bridge between the East and the West for centuries, Singapore, located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, continues to embrace tradition and modernity today. Brimming with unbridled energy and bursting with exciting events, the city offers countless memorable experiences from endless shopping, pulsating arts scene, its colourful culture and a gastronomic journey that makes the destination Uniquely Singapore.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast amid the lush vegetation with Singapore’s very own orang-utans. Then take a step back in time as you enter a traditional Chinese temple, Muslim mosque, Hindu temple and Christian church – all in the same neighbourhood. Return to the 21st century with a stroll down Orchard Road, picking up the latest fashion trends. A simple meal is made memorable when you drift along the Singapore River on a traditional bumboat.

When the Clipper fleet visits Singapore in January 2008 the crews will be welcomed at the new Marina at Keppel Bay, poised to be one of Singapore's most exclusive and prestigious marinas. Their arrival will add colour and vibrancy to Singapore's southern waterfront hub which is on the world's radar screen with the upcoming Sentosa Integrated Resort and Keppel's iconic waterfront residences, designed by world-renowned master architect, Daniel Libeskind.

Singapore is rapidly becoming a leading boating centre in Asia, attracting to the region a wealth of international yachts and boats. It is a favoured destination of many, a city where every visit leaves you enriched and craving for more. There is so much waiting to be experienced, a world of possibilities not found anywhere else; and now the Clipper crews will discover for themselves why this wonderful city is called Uniquely Singapore.