22 nights. Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, SAR China, China, Japan

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Day 1

singapore

Departure: 19:00

Day 2

At sea

Day 3

ko samui, thailand

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Day 4-5

bangkok, thailand

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 6

sihanoukville

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 21:00

Day 7

At sea

Day 8-9

ho chi minh city, vietnam

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 14:00

Day 10

CAM RANH, VIETNAM

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 11

hue/danang(chan may),vietnam

Arrival: 13:30 - Departure: 21:00

Day 12

At sea

Day 13

hong kong, china

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 14

At sea

Day 15-17

shanghai, china

Arrival: 23:30 - Departure: 11:30

Day 18

At sea

Day 19

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 20

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 21

At sea

Day 22

ishigaki - japan

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 23

taipei(keelung),taiwan,china

Arrival: 07:00

Day 1

singapore

Departure: 19:00

Singapore is a city-state and the tiniest country in Southeast Asia. Singapore boasts the highest standard of living in Asia and is a spotlessly clean, efficient, regulated, modern city. The city has an intriguing blend of old and new cultures, merging the skyscrapers of the Business District with a very interesting mix of ancient cultures in some of its districts. Singapore is one of the greenest cities to such an extent that the city is known as 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 situated in the Central Business District. There are some captivating ethnic areas such as Little India, Arab Street, Chinatown and Geylang. These areas are definitely worth a visit if you want to experience some authentic Singaporean culture. Other attractions include world class museums, stunning colourful shops, Marina bay and lush parks. In addition to the shopping, Singapore has fantastic food. Being home to various ethnic groups, Singapore has created a wonderful mix of flavours and textures in their cuisine. Singapore is one of the most vibrant and modern cities in Asia with a tropical climate, with delicious food, excellent shopping and a vibrant night-life scene it has become one top destination in its own right.

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Day 3

ko samui, thailand

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 17:00

Ko Samui is an island off the east coast of the Kra Isthmus, Thailand. Geographically in the Chumphon Archipelago, it is part of Surat Thani Province, though as of 2012, Ko Samui was granted Municipality status and thus is now locally self-governing. Ko Samui is Thailand's second-largest island after Phuket, with an area of 228.7 km2, a population of over 63,000 and a hotel occupancy rate of 73 percent as the number of visitors increases.[1] Abundant tourist resources, sandy beaches, coral reefs, and coconut trees are present on the island.

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Day 4-5

bangkok, thailand

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 15:00

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 loads of craic. Bangkok has brilliant shopping, loads of culture, stunning temples, tasty 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 grand spot for shopping. There are many shops, shopping centres 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

sihanoukville

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 21:00

Sihanoukville is a coastal city in Cambodia and the capital city of Sihanoukville Province, located at the tip of an elevated peninsula in the country's south-west at the Gulf of Thailand. The city is flanked by an almost uninterrupted string of beaches along its entire coastline and coastal marshlands bordering the Ream National Park in the East. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Victory Beach. - Independence Beach. - Sokha Beach. owned by Sokha Beach Resort, it is private but you can access it by paying a couple dollars. - Ochheuteal Beach is a long and narrow strip of white sand beach located in Sangkat No3. - Serendipity Beach. It is the most popular beach at the city. Serendipity Beach is connected to Ochheuteal beach. - Kampong Pier Nup Lok. The old fishing port. Offers some nice views. - Ream National Park. A wonderful mangrove nature reserve. - Koh Russei (Bamboo Island). - Koh Rong. - Buddy Land Water Park. This park is the first and unique water park in Sihanoukville.

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Day 8-9

ho chi minh city, vietnam

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 14:00

Ho Chi Minh City, previously known as Saigon, is the biggest city in Vietnam. It's a modern, vibrant and bustling city. It's economically active, brimming with lively markets and it's without a doubt the nation’s commercial hub. Despite being the country’s most modern city by a long shot, it maintains a unique Vietnamese character and you can still see traces of a grand Colonial past in this former gem of the east. In the heart of the city, which locals still fondly call 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, situated in the highlands about 300km from the city is worth the journey as there's plenty to see and do including waterfalls, gardens, the old French Quarter and the local restaurants which serve fantastic local food. The commercial and financial centre of Vietnam is an exciting and intriguing sprawling metropolis that does its best to preserve the way of life and culture of this magnificent country.

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Day 10

CAM RANH, VIETNAM

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 11

hue/danang(chan may),vietnam

Arrival: 13:30 - Departure: 21:00

Da Nang is one of the major port cities in Vietnam and the biggest city on the South Central Coast of Vietnam; the city is situated on the coast of the Eastern Sea, at the opening end of the Hàn River. Da Nang is the commercial and educational centre of Central Vietnam, with a well-sheltered, easily accessible port; its location on the path of National Route 1A and the North–South Railway makes it a hub for transportation and is the third biggest economic centre in Vietnam. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Cham Museum. Founded in 1915 by the École Française d'Extrême Orient, it houses a collection of stone sculptures from the Hindu-practicing Cham civilization, which occupied much of central Vietnam in the first millennium AD through about the 14th century. • Marble Mountains. • Ba Na Hill Station. Ba Na was formerly a 1920's French resort and once boasted 200 villas, restaurants, and clubs. Its temperate climate, unspoiled forest, and spectacular views over the South China Sea and the Lao mountain range made Ba Na a popular retreat for both the French and the wealthy Vietnamese. • Cham island • Linh Ung Buddhist Temple. • Bach Ma National Park. • Dragon Bridge. Near the giant ferris wheel on the Han River, there is a bridge with a giant metal dragon built into it. At night it changes colours, and on Sunday nights around 8:30pm it blows fire and water.

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Day 13

hong kong, china

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

Day 15-17

shanghai, china

Arrival: 23:30 - Departure: 11:30

Shanghai is a modern city situated just south of the mouth of the mighty Yangtze River and divided in two by the Huangpu River. It's one of China's largest metropolises and is considered the most cosmopolitan, sophisticated and progressive city in mainland China. Shanghai is a great place to visit if you want to get a glimpse of China's future. A whole new city of skyscrapers has been constructed 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 Centre, the third largest building in Asia and the world. On the west side of the Yangtze River is the Puxi area, the older central part of the city. Puxi has a rich history and it's here where you'll 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 appeals to everyone. And it's also a good base to explore the more rural and classical sights of nearby Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

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Day 19

nagasaki, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 18:00

Day 20

kagoshima, japan

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 22

ishigaki - japan

Arrival: 10:00 - Departure: 19:00

Day 23

taipei(keelung),taiwan,china

Arrival: 07:00

What you should know:

Itinerary

The order of the ports may vary depending on the date of departure.
Check your itinerary for exact departure and arrival times. The hours correspond to the local time of the port.
Itineraries can change at any time without prior notice.

Boarding and landing

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.

22 nights. Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, SAR China, China, Japan

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