Yes — you can absolutely take a cruise holiday from landlocked Nepal! Every month we send Nepali families, couples and groups on world-class cruise ships sailing out of Singapore and Dubai. Unlimited food, pools and entertainment on a floating 5-star resort, waking up in a new destination every morning — a cruise package from Nepal is one of the best-value luxury holidays you can take. Here’s everything you need to know.
How Do Cruise Holidays Work from Nepal?
Simple: you fly from Kathmandu to a cruise hub city — usually Singapore (5 hours) or Dubai (4.5 hours direct) — spend a night or two exploring the city, then board your cruise ship for a 2–5 night sailing. The ship is the holiday: your cabin, all meals, pools, waterslides, theatres, casinos and kids’ clubs are included while you sail between ports like Penang, Langkawi, Phuket or Abu Dhabi.
Cruise Package Prices from Nepal (2026)
| Package | Duration | Route | Price Per Person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore + Cruise Taster | 5N/6D (2N cruise) | Singapore → Malaysia → Singapore | NPR 145,000 – 175,000 |
| Singapore + Malaysia Cruise | 7N/8D (3N cruise) | Singapore → Penang → Langkawi/Phuket | NPR 175,000 – 220,000 |
| Dubai + Arabian Gulf Cruise | 7N/8D (3N cruise) | Dubai → Abu Dhabi → Sir Bani Yas | NPR 185,000 – 240,000 |
| Luxury Cruise + Bali Combo | 10N/11D (4-5N cruise) | Singapore cruise + Bali holiday | NPR 320,000+ |
Prices include return flights from Kathmandu, hotel nights in the departure city, the cruise cabin with all main meals onboard, port charges and transfers. Balcony cabins cost roughly NPR 25,000–40,000 more than inside cabins — worth it for sea sunrises. WhatsApp us for current sailing dates.
What’s Included on the Ship (and What’s Not)
- ✅ Included: cabin accommodation, breakfast/lunch/dinner at main restaurants and buffets, pools, waterslides, gym, live shows and theatre, kids’ clubs, deck parties
- ❌ Extra: alcoholic drinks and speciality coffees, speciality restaurants, spa treatments, casino, WiFi at sea, shore excursions at ports
Vegetarian travellers: cruise buffets are outstanding for vegetarians — dedicated stations, Indian food counters on most Asian sailings, and Jain/veg meals available on request at booking.
Sample Itinerary: Singapore + 3-Night Cruise (7N/8D)
Day 1 — Fly Kathmandu → Singapore. Evening at Gardens by the Bay light show.
Day 2 — Singapore city tour: Merlion, Sentosa Island and Universal Studios option.
Day 3 — Board your cruise at Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Explore the ship — pools, rock walls, evening sail-away party as the Singapore skyline drifts past.
Day 4 — Port day: Penang, Malaysia — George Town heritage streets and famous street food, back on board for dinner.
Day 5 — Port day: Langkawi or Phuket — beaches, cable car, duty-free shopping. Evening theatre show on board.
Day 6 — Sea day + return to Singapore. Full day enjoying the ship, disembark next morning.
Day 7–8 — Last Singapore shopping on Orchard Road, fly home to Kathmandu.
Visas for a Cruise from Nepal
- Singapore cruises: Singapore visa required (we process it — 5–7 working days). For Malaysia/Thailand port stops on a cruise, the ship handles port clearance — on most sailings you go ashore with your passport and cruise card without separate visas
- Dubai cruises: UAE visa required (3–5 days, no interview) — covers the cruise and port calls within the UAE
We confirm the exact visa requirements for your specific sailing and handle all applications as part of the package.
First-Time Cruise Tips for Nepali Travellers
- Book 2–3 months ahead — cabins on Dashain/Tihar and school-holiday sailings sell out early
- Choose a balcony if budget allows — morning tea watching the ocean is the memory that lasts
- Seasickness worry? Modern mega-ships are remarkably stable; lower-deck midship cabins feel the least motion, and tablets from any pharmacy handle the rest
- Arrive a day early — never book a same-day flight-to-ship connection; we always build in a hotel night
- Budget USD 30–50/day onboard for drinks, WiFi and excursions
- Formal night — pack one smart outfit; most sailings have a dress-up evening that makes great family photos
Why Book Your Cruise with White Tiger Holidays?
- Cruise-specialised packages — see our Singapore–Malaysia Cruise Special
- All visas handled — Singapore, UAE and port clearances
- IATA flights + hotel + cruise in one seamless booking
- Cabin selection guidance — we know which cabins to avoid
- 24/7 WhatsApp support, even at sea
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a cruise package cost from Nepal?
Cruise packages from Nepal start at NPR 145,000 per person for a 6-day Singapore trip with a 2-night cruise, and NPR 175,000–240,000 for 8-day packages with 3-night sailings from Singapore or Dubai — including flights, hotels, the cruise with all main meals, and visas.
Can Nepali citizens go on a cruise?
Absolutely. Nepali passport holders cruise from Singapore and Dubai regularly. You need the departure country’s visa (Singapore or UAE), which White Tiger Holidays processes — the cruise line handles port clearances during the sailing on most routes.
Is food really unlimited on a cruise?
Yes — breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at the main restaurants and buffets are included in your fare, as many times a day as you like. Only speciality restaurants, alcohol and barista coffee cost extra. Vegetarian and Indian food options are excellent on Asian sailings.
Which cruise is best for first-timers from Nepal?
The 3-night Singapore–Malaysia sailing is the perfect first cruise — short enough to try, packed with ship experiences, and combined with a Singapore city stay. Families love the mega-ships’ waterslides and kids’ clubs; couples can upgrade to a balcony cabin.
Will I get seasick on a cruise?
Most people don’t — modern cruise ships have stabilisers and the Malacca Strait and Arabian Gulf are calm waters. If you’re worried, choose a midship cabin on a lower deck and carry motion tablets. After the first few hours, most guests forget they’re at sea.
