b'far eastWith oriental charm, rich heritage andmuchtosee,acruisetothe FarEastiscertainlyfullofnew and memorable experiences that willkeepyouentertainedand captivate you from the start.SingaporeSingaporeisacityofcontrasts.Inone directiontherestowering,futuristic skyscrapers, in the other theres enchanting gardensandtraditionaltemples.Make from time for a visit to Singapore Zoo, its one of the biggest in the world and its 70 acres provides habitats for over 3,500 mammals, 1999 reptiles and birds.Head to Sri Mariamman TempletoappreciatetheoldestHindu templeinSingapore,itscoloursand ornate exterior are sure to impress. To get arealsenseofChineseculturethenbe sure to visit Chinatown. Located next to the Central Business District, Chinatown is twosquarekilometresoftraditional Chineselife.Therescraftstalls,street food, temples and restaurants all of which combined give you a real sense of place. Perhaps most surprising to find amongst theurbansprawlofSingapore,isthe MacritchieReservoirPark.Theparkisa seriesoflakesandsuspensionbridges offeringsuperbviewsandawelcome escape from the bustle of the city.84 CRUISENATION SUMMER SUN 2019'