Cruise Passenger Safety in Singapore

Good medical care is widely available in Singapore.  Doctors and hospitals expect immediate payment for health services by credit card or cash, and generally do not accept U.S. health insurance. Travelers insurance is recommended. Check with your insurance carrier to assure you have coverage out of country. Violent crimes against tourists in Singapore are uncommon. Petty crimes, including pick-pocketing and purse or briefcase snatching, occur in tourist areas, hotels, and also at the airport. Travelers should exercise the same caution in Singapore that they would in any other large city. As a matter of personal safety, it is advisable that you travel in groups, or go to places where there are large crowds of tourists when you are in Singapore.

The Singapore Police can be contacted by calling 999

The contact information for the US Embassy in Singapore is The U.S. Embassy

27 Napier Road, Singapore 258508

Telephone: [65] 6476-9100

Facsimile: [65] 6476-9340

Emergency after-hours telephone: [65] 6476-9100.

Important Notice:

Before you travel, always exercise the utmost of caution with respect to your safety and personal security. Please consult multiple, authoritative sources for the latest update on safety in Singapore. Authoritative resources you should consult before visiting a foreign port include the staff onboard the cruise ship who should be able to update you regarding current safety conditions of the ports of call, and the US State Department web site featuring current safety and crime advisories for Singapore at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1017.html.