Singapore is much more than the sum of its numerous attractions. It’s constantly evolving and reimagining itself with people who are passionate about creating new possibilities and attractions, along with new services to visiting superyachts.
“Southeast Asia is so vast and diverse, and the famed city of Singapore is smack in the middle of really excellent cruising grounds,” enthuses Captain Scott Walker, co-founder of Asia Pacific Superyachts (APS). “More and more superyachts see Singapore as a superb destination and once here, they love it!”
For many yachts, Southeast Asia means new cruising grounds and Singapore, like a reigning sultan, sits pretty much in the centre of passages from North to South or East to West in the region. Singapore is only one degree north of the equator and yacht owners rave about the location, as there are no severities of weather and an almost guaranteed climate.
This, of course, means Singapore is a convenient and safe base for year-round regional cruises while providing boundless activities for the owner and guests, captain and crew along with numerous superyacht berths in several marinas island wide. The marinas are world-class and details for your yacht arrival, berthing and departure as well as custom itineraries are all available from the APS team.
Amongst the amazing cruising options from Singapore is the exotic port of Bintan, Indonesia. It’s just a short hop to this major domestic seaport for the Riau Islands of Indonesia. After Bali, Bintan is the best-known resort island and Nikoi Island (off Bintan) is a great way to extend your island-hopping adventures. The nearby mystical island of Langkawi, Malaysia, is an attractive option and APS can sort essential needs for these cruising options.
Heading off for another nearby cruise about 100nm from Singapore, is the historical Lingga Island of the Riau Islands group with an entry/exit point of Nongsa Point Marina on Batam Island. This voyage, taking you across the equator, is a great excuse to celebrate with a party onboard or on one of the sandy beaches.
Virtually every aspect of servicing a yacht from inbound/outbound clearance procedures to provisioning, engineering repairs and surveys, and all requirements, while in Singapore and further afield, can be handled by APS. Singapore has all the facilities a superyacht could possibly require.
