28 nights. Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, SAR China, China, Japan

Day 2

At sea

Day 3-4

bangkok, thailand

Arrival: 12:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 5

At sea

Day 6

ho chi minh(phu my) - vietnam

Arrival: 06:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 7

At sea

Day 8

kota kinabalu - malaysia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 9

At sea

Day 10

puerto princesa - philippines

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 11

boracay - philippines

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 12-13

manila, phillipines

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 14

At sea

Day 15

hong kong, china

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 21:00

Day 16-17

At sea

Day 18-19

shanghai, china

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 20

At sea

Day 21

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 22

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 23

fukuoka, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 23:00

Day 24

At sea

Day 25

kochi - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 26-27

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 28

shimizu

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 29

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00

Day 1

singapore

Departure: 17:00

Singapore is a city-state and the smallest country in Southeast Asia. Singapore has the highest standard of living in Asia and is a spotlessly clean, efficient, regulated, modern city. The city has an interesting mix of old and new cultures, combining the skyscrapers of the Business District with a very interesting blend of ancient cultures in some of its districts. Singapore is one of the greenest cities so much so that the city is dubbed the Garden City. One of the main attractions are the Botanic Gardens, which includes the superb Orchid garden that is beautifully landscaped and has a great variety of orchids. The Merlion is probably Singapore's most famous landmark. This Merlion structure is located at Merlion Park, which is located in the Central Business District. There are some fascinating ethnic areas such as Little India, Arab Street, Chinatown and Geylang. These areas are definitely worth visiting if you want to experience some real Singaporean culture. Other attractions include world class museums, stunning colourful shops, Marina bay and lush parks. Besides the shopping, Singapore has great food. Being home to various ethnic groups, Singapore has created a wonderful mix of flavors and textures in their cuisine. Singapore is one of the most vibrant and modern cites in Asia with a tropical climate, with delicious food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene it has become one top destination on its own right.

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Day 3-4

bangkok, thailand

Arrival: 12:00 - Departure: 18:00

Bangkok, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, is the capital of Thailand. Bangkok is hot and crowded, but it's fairly clean and offers lots of fun things to do. Bangkok has great shopping, plenty of culture, amazing temples, delicious food and a decent art scene. Most of Bangkok's sights are concentrated on the island of Rattanakosin, often referred to as the Old City. The Grand Palace is the absolute must see site. The Grand Palace complex also houses the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Keow, the most sacred Buddhist temple. Other famous temples in Bangkok are the Wat Pho and Wat Arun temples. Bangkok is a great place for shopping. There are many shops, shopping centers and markets to satisfy every wish. The nightlife scene in Bangkok is as varied as the city itself, from beer bars to exclusive clubs, night shopping markets, discos to hippie parties. Bangkok is a large sprawling metropolis, noisy and crowded yet peaceful and delicate. It is one of the world’s top destinations that one has to visit at least once in life.

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Day 6

ho chi minh(phu my) - vietnam

Arrival: 06:00 - Departure: 18:00

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. It is a modern, lively and bustling city. It is economically active, filled with lively markets and it is unequivocally the nation’s commercial center. Though the country’s most modern city by far, it retains a unique Vietnamese flavor and you can still see evidences of an illustrious Colonial past of this former pearl of the orient. In the core area, which locals still affectionately refer to as Saigon, you’ll find some of the city’s main attractions such as the Opera house, railway station, Notre Dame cathedral, Reunification Palace, the Saigon river and the Markets. To take a break from the city, you can take a tour to the Mekong Delta or to Da Lat, if you have more time. Da Lat, located in the highlands approximately 300km from the city is worth the trip as there is plenty to see and do including waterfalls, gardens, the old French Quarter and the local restaurants which served magnificent local food. The commercial and financial hub of Vietnam is an exciting and interesting sprawling metropolis that does its best to preserve the way of life and culture of this magnificent county.

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Day 8

kota kinabalu - malaysia

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

"Kota Kinabalu known as Jesselton is the capital of the state of Sabah, located in East Malaysia. It is also the capital of the West Coast Division of Sabah. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. The Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park lies to its west and Mount Kinabalu, which gave the city its name, is located to its east. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Atkinson Clock Tower. • The Signal Hill Observatory. • The Green Connection Aquarium. The best place to see Borneo's aquatic wildlife without leaving the city. • Tanjung Aru Beach. Kota Kinabalu's most popular beach. • Likas Bay Beach • Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. A collection of 5 islands (Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, Sulug and Mamutik) just of the coast of the city. • Double Six Monument. It is a memorial site on the location of a the 1976 plane crash which killed the state chief minister Tun Fuad Stephens and other state cabinet members. • The northern coast of Kota Kinabalu contains undisturbed scenic geographical features including Karambunai and Dalit Beach and behind these beaches is a lagoon-type estuary containing Mengkabong and Salut rivers. "

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Day 10

puerto princesa - philippines

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Puerto Princesa, officially City of Puerto Princesa is a city located in the western rovincial island of Palawan, Philippines. Puerto Princesa is the location of the Philippines' Western Command headquarters. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. With its crystalline waters and spectacular cave formations, the Underground River is possibly Puerto Princesa's most popular attraction. The site was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The winding path of the river is navigable via small boats that depart from Sabang Beach. • Honda Bay. Consisting of several islets with beautiful beaches, Honda Bay is the place to go to for swimming, snorkeling as well as beach and island hopping. • Iwahig Penal Colony. A good example of a true correctional institute, the Iwahig Penal Colony is more of a farming community rather than a prison. • Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. • Butterfly Garden. • Our Lady of Immaculate Conception. A very beautiful church that is decorated in blue and white. • Palawan Museum. • PSU Museum. This is a one room museum located inside a university building.

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Day 11

boracay - philippines

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Boracay is a small island in the Philippines located south of Manila and the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. The island comprises the barangays of Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak in the municipality of Malay, in Aklan Province. Boracay is also famous for being one of the world's top destinations for relaxation. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • White Beach. • Puka Beach. • Baling Hai Beach. This is a quiet little cove just north of Diniwid Beach, where you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling and dining in a relaxed, peaceful environment. • Bulabog Beach. • The Bat Cave. The cave is on the western-end of the island and down several dirt roads. The mouth of the cave is littered with large boulders, and is difficult to enter and walk down.

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Day 12-13

manila, phillipines

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Manila is the largest city and the financial and commercial capital of the Philippines. It is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon, the country's largest island. Manila is a modern metropolis with Filipino heritage and Spanish, Chinese and American cultures creating a unique atmosphere. Spread throughout the city there are many temples and places of worship of different religions. Baroque colonial churches, Buddhist and Taoist temples and the beautiful Golden Mosque are an example of the city’s multi-cultural heritage. Rizal Park, also known as the Luneta, is the city’s main attraction. Inside the park there are many important sites to explore such as the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, the National Museum of the Philippines, The National Library of the Philippines, the Planetarium, an Orchidarium, an open-air auditorium for cultural performances, and the monument and final resting place of the country’s hero, José Rizal. At the northern end of Manila Bay lies the old walled Spanish settlement of Manila, Intramuros, meaning within the walls. Sadly much of it was destroyed during the war but it still contains some of the city's most interesting museums, ruins, and churches including the Manila Cathedral, the most important church in the country. Colorful and energetic, Manila is a city full of history, edgy galleries, exciting nightlife, delicious restaurants and modern shopping malls. Once known as the Pearl of the Orient, Manila still is a tourist attraction all by itself.

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Day 15

hong kong, china

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 21:00

According to the report of Hong Kong archaeological society, there were people settled in Tsuen Wan as early as two thousand years ago. In earlier days, it was known as Tsin Wan (淺灣) which means shallow bay, and later renamed to Tsuen Wan. Another name Tsak Wan (賊灣, Hakka dialect pronunciation: tshet wan), pirate bay, indicates the presence of pirates nearby long ago. In fact, the area around Rambler Channel was known as Sam Pak Tsin (三百錢), literally meaning three hundred coins. There was a legend that pirates would collect three hundred coins should one pass through the area. In 1911, there were approximately 3000 villagers living in Tsuen Wan. In the 20th century, factories moved in gradually due to its proximity to Kowloon. With the construction of Castle Peak Road in 1917, motor vehicles could reach the town in addition to access on foot and by boat. Regular bus services did not begin until 1933. Early industries relied on the ample local water supply to make incense sticks, preserved fruit and farming, while post-war industries included metalwares and textiles.

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Day 18-19

shanghai, china

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Shanghai is modern city located just south of the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River and split in two by the Huangpu River. It is one of China's largest metropolis and it is considered the most cosmopolitan, sophisticated and progressive city in mainland China. Shanghai is a good place to visit if you want to catch a glimpse of the future of China. A whole new city of skyscrapers has been built in its Pudong district, including the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has become one of the city’s landmarks and is one of the tallest structures in Asia and the Shanghai World Financial Center, the third largest building in Asia and the world. At the west side of the Yangzi River is Puxi area, the older central part of the city. Puxi has very rich history and is here where you will encounter many of the city’s old buildings and attractions, such as the French Concession, the Bund, the Yuyuan Garden, the Jiu Qu Bridge, the Huxin Pavilion and the Temple. Shanghai is China’s cosmopolitan hub of finance and culture. Shanghai has a special oriental charm and a fresh western style that appeal to everyone. And it is also a good base to explore the more rural and classical sights of nearby Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

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Day 21

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Kagoshima is the capital of Kagoshima prefecture on the island of Kyushu. It has been nicknamed the "Naples of the Eastern world" for its bay location (Aira Caldera) and its hot climate. There are infinite ways to enjoy Kagoshima: the grand natural landscape of the active volcano Sakurajima, the rich history of men who contributed to the modernisation of Japan, the liberating zoo and aquarium, bubbling hot springs, Kinko Bay cruising. Islands belonging to Kagoshima Prefecture include about 30 islands far to the south, among which is Yakushima Island, an island registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tokara Islands, a chain of twelve islands of varying in size and stretching over a distance of 162 km, and Amami Oshima, the second largest isolated in Japan.

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Day 22

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Nagasaki is the capital of Nagasaki prefecture on the island of Kyushu. On the west side of Shimabara Castle, the samurai residences have been carefully preserved, complete with clear spring water flowing in canals down the center of the streets. The Nagasaki Peace Park is a commemorating site to the atomic bombing and the Glover Garden is an open air park exhibiting Western mansions, and the Confucian Shrine is dedicated to Confucius.

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Day 23

fukuoka, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 23:00

Fukuoka is the capital of Fukuoka prefecture and the largest city on the island of Kyushu and one of Japan's ten most populated cities. Fukuoka is evaluated as the best city in Asia in which to live. Some of the important tourist attractions in Fukuoka are the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, which is one of the most interesting festivals in Japan; the Shofukuji Temple; the Canal City and the Yatai (Food Stalls).

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Day 25

kochi - japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Kōchi is the capital city of Kōchi Prefecture located on the island of Shikoku in Japan. Kōchi is the main city of the prefecture with over 40% of its population. A symbol of the city is its most famous dish, katsuo tataki, made by lightly searing and seasoning tuna.

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Day 26-27

kyoto (osaka), japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

For over a thousand years Kyoto was the capital of Japan and it is probably the best preserved of all its cities. It’s a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. The city is surrounded by the mountains of Western Honshu and is a perfect base when visiting the Kansai region. The city is rich in heritage sites and culture, it has a great variety and number of restaurants and is fairly easy to navigate around. Its rich culture and heritage permeates from each and every architecture and customs. Kyoto has thousands of temples and shrines, including the spectacular golden Kinkaku-ji, Ryoanji with its Zen garden, the popular Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangendo with its life-size statues of Kannon and the more tranquil Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama. Also in Arashiyama, there is the famous Bamboo Grove. A wonderful thing to do in Kyoto is a walking tour of Gion, one of the main Geisha districts. Its wooden buildings and lamps create the perfect ambiance. Kyoto is one of the greatest historical cities in the world, filled with temples, shrines, teahouses and imperial residences. Kyoto is a city steeped in culture and heritage it’s a must for anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture.

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Day 28

shimizu

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 18:00

Mishima is a city located in the east of Shizuoka Prefecture, at the base of the Izu Peninsula and at the foot of Mount Fuji in Japan. The city offers a wide variety of sights and activities. If there is one thing that characterises Mishima, it is its parks, most notably Mishima Rakujuen Park, Kakita River Park and Suehirosan Park. Mishima is also home to a number of cultural attractions such as the Taisha Temple of Mishima, the ruins of Yamanaka Castle and Madoromi Shrine.

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Day 29

tokyo, japan

Arrival: 08:00

It is the most important commercial and administrative center of Tokyo. In the same, is its famous train station, which is the most used in the world, (an average of 3 million people use the station daily), in addition to the Tochō or Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, which is the center of the Tokyo administration and the most important urban symbol of the eastern part of Tokyo. In the area near the Shinjuku station there is a large concentration of electronics stores, shopping centers such as Odakyu, cinemas, restaurants and bars. Many international hotels have a branch in this neighborhood, especially to the west of the neighborhood. Shinjuku has the highest rate of registered immigrants than any other neighborhood in Tokyo.

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The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
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For safety reasons, all passengers must board 2 hours before departure on day 1 of the cruise.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the last day of the cruise.

28 nights. Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, SAR China, China, Japan

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