Alright, virgin shipmates, welcome aboard! You’ve somehow convinced yourself that spending three days on a floating oasis is a good idea, and honestly? You’re absolutely right. But let us save you from some rookie mistakes that could turn your maiden voyage into a cautionary tale.
Pre-Boarding: Don’t Mess This Up
Travel Documents: You need a passport. Not an expired one, but one with a minimum 6 months validity date from 18 Nov 2025. A submitted SG Arrival Card . A valid Singapore entry visa (to check whether you need a visa, refer to Visa Requirement )
Arrival Timing: Get to Singapore at least a day early if you’re travelling from outside of Singapore. Flight delays, jet lag, and the general chaos of international travel are real things that happen to real people. Plus, you’ll want to recover from travel before diving headfirst into It’s The Ship.
Singapore Prep: Use your pre-ship time wisely. Eat real food, hydrate like your life depends on it (because it kind of does), and maybe pick up any last-minute supplies. Singapore has everything you could possibly need.
Boarding Day: All ABoard!
What You Need: Have your passport and IT’S THE SHIP ticket ready. Not in your bag, in your hand. The line moves fast when people are prepared.
Luggage Check: Don’t bring huge suitcases. Ship cabins are tiny and you’ll regret dragging oversized luggage through narrow hallways. Pack light – you’re there for three days, not three months.
Your Cabin: This is your home base, charging station, and place to crash when you need a break. Remember heating devices are prohibited, so no curlers or hair straighteners are allowed. Check here for list of prohibited items
Energy Management: You’ll be excited, but pace yourself. Going all-out from hour one means you’ll be dead tired by day two. It’s a three-day festival, not a one-night party.
The Ship: Your Home Away from Home
Spend your first few hours exploring the ship. Find the bathrooms near every major stage (trust me on this one), locate the quiet spots for when you need to decompress, and figure out the elevator situation, or use the stairs it’s faster.
Stage Hopping Strategy: Unlike land festivals, where you can see multiple stages from one spot, ship stages require actual navigation. Factor in walking time, elevator waits, and the general confusion of being on a moving vessel when planning your music schedule.
Refuel Stations: Figure out the dining situation early. Your meals are included as part of your cabin booking but only at the buffet area – Lido. Anywhere else is chargeable so be mindful.
Set Times: The set times will be shared pre-sailing on our socials, so be sure to keep a copy of it so you’re able to refer and plan out your night. We would hate to see you miss out on all the fun activities. Set a reminder or alarm on your phone so you don’t miss out on anything.
Keep That Energy Going
Sleep Scheduling: You don’t need 8 hours of sleep, but you do need rest. Power naps between sets could be your best friend. Your cabin is air-conditioned and dark – use it to your advantage.
Hydration Station: Water is free. Drink it. Between the salt air, alcohol, dancing, and general dehydration that comes with festival life, your body needs more water than you think. Alternate every alcoholic drink with water, you’ll thank us later.
Food Timing: Eat real meals, not just festival snacks. Your body is working overtime – give it fuel. The dining rooms aren’t just for show.
Back To Reality
Checkout: Be sure to pay your bills before disembarkation. We highly advise that you do that a few hours before we arrive back in Singapore in order to skip the lines. Otherwise, the best way is to link your credit card immediately once you get on board so you won’t have to go through the hassle.
For our international shipmates, you would have to submit your SG Arrival Card once again before arriving back to Singapore.
Now let’s be honest – SHIPDRAWALS are real and they hit hard. You’ll need time to recover and process what just happened. Some of you will walk away with a completely new outlook on life. Others might disappear forever, chasing that floating festival high around the world.
But here’s the thing – those three days will change something in you. Maybe it’s how you think about music, travel, or what a weekend can be. The connections you made and memories you created don’t just stay on the ship. They follow you home and remind you that life can be way more interesting than you thought.
The key is preparation, pacing, and keeping an open mind. You’re about to embark on three days that will reshape your understanding of what a weekend can be.