Just Spent Less Than S$4000 on a Luxury Cruise — And It Blew My Mind

Not exaggerating — this trip felt like a dream. I just came back from a short cruise out of Singapore, and for under S$4000 (for two people!), I got full-on luxury, 24/7 ocean views, live shows, endless food… and way more than I expected. If you’ve been thinking about doing a cruise but weren’t sure it’s worth it — let me take you on board: My Cruise: 5D4N from Singapore We boarded from Marina Bay Cruise Centre and stayed in a balcony room (worth it for the view!). The whole ship felt like a floating resort — over 15 decks, pools, dining rooms, and entertainment spaces everywhere. What I did for FREE onboard： ✔️ Tried the FlowRider surf machine multiple times (it’s addictive) ✔️ Joined a music trivia night and somehow won a prize ✔️ Watched a Broadway-style show that had me tearing up ✔️ Had breakfast on the balcony, lunch by the pool, and midnight pizza in bed ✔️ Caught the sunset from the top deck every evening ✔️ Rode a bumper car… at sea?!?! What surprised me most? The service. Crew were super friendly, especially with families and older guests. They even have child drop-off services and wheelchair rentals onboard. Food? Say no more. There were 9 included restaurants (buffets, cafés, hotpot, Asian food, Western food…), plus tons of paid options. You’ll never go hungry. Also — room service was a lifesaver when we were too lazy to leave bed. My route: Singapore → Phuket → Penang → Singapore 3 nights, 3 destinations, 0 stress. No flights, no hotel switching. Just cruise, wake up, and explore. What we paid (for 2): • Inside cabin: from ~S$2700 • Balcony cabin: we paid ~S$3800 • Suite: around S$5000+ (but worth it if you want to splurge) This was my first time doing a cruise from Singapore and I honestly don’t know why I waited so long. The ship had everything, the price was shockingly reasonable, and the sea just… hits different. If you’ve been on the fence — take this as your sign. #spectrumoftheseas #shortgetaway #oceanlife #travelmore #seaescape