Manila Solaire Cruise Shuttles

As the capital of the Philippines, Manila is an exceptional haven of historic Spanish-colonial churches and modern resorts, all resting in the natural cove that is Manila Bay. Along the main island of the Philippines, cruise attendees will have more than enough to look forward to as they dock along the Solaire Cruise Center - the modern cruise terminal is a traveler’s haven offering a palm-lined promenade leading toward a colorful light show through fountains. The multi-purpose complex itself is home to a swanky yacht club with rooftop dining, as well as an attached hotel better suited for business travelers. Various other boats and ferries dock along this same port, making inter-island transfers easy, on-land transportation including the Del Carmen Bus Terminal. Private transfers can also be utilized through sedans, vans and SUVs. For convenient drop offs, go with a meet-and-greet instead, arriving to the bustling Makati financial district via luxury limousine, or taking Spanish-era landmarks slow with a local personal driver.

Stick to the port area before the day’s adventures begin, looking forward to an array of historic landmarks like Fort Santiago, a feat of 16th-century architecture home to vivid archways and ornate stone carvings, an interior citadel fortified by stone walls and the sounds of surrounding foliage. Continue tours through history by waltzing across the fort’s nearby Plaza Moriones, a vast public square with lush trees and a central garden, the dramatic architecture of The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception looming over. Lastly, Casa Manila Intramuros offers an exceptional at the region’s gorgeous Spanish-colonial influences, providing another hidden garden plaza, among decadent tours through ornate interiors. Beyond Spanish influence rest other cultures as well, including the oriental artifacts at the Museum of Chinese Philippine Life, just down the street from Casa Manila, as well as the diverse buffet eats from Cafe Ilang-Ilang.