Out & About In Singapore: 22 June, Morning Glory boat tour aboard the Cheng Ho, a Ming Dynasty imperial vessel Tour

Photos by Moonlake Lee

We had a picture perfect morning aboard the Ho Cheng, Chinese style junk.  Our lively group included six children as well as well as twelve youthful adults.  We took advantage of the pick up service from Orchard Road hotels, and were then escorted to the South Marina Pier.

Upon boarding we had plenty of room to roam the three levels of the ship.  With indoor air conditioning  and various decks to enjoy the breezy morning air, we were comfortable to wander.  The children enjoyed the space to play, yet were still in view of the adults.

The ship set out and we enjoyed the views of Singapore from the water.  The Marina Bay area and then the Central Business District are breathtaking!  We passed by the tankers and small islands.  The view of Sentosa is also captivating.  A couple of ladies aboard were able show us their condo on Sentosa and pointed out some of the new developments in the residential area.

Coffee, tea, and snacks were available on board as well as a bar offering more refreshments.  The highlight of cruise is the stop over at Kusu Island.  There are three Malay shrines and a Chinese temple as well as a turtle sanctuary.  The well developed island with beautiful garden setting, picnic areas, covered pagodas, and two lagoons make for perfect day trip.

For those who could not make this fun morning, I hope you will consider a fun cruise to entertain your family or visiting friends!