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Unforgettable small ship cruising adventures in Asia including India, Indonesia, Japan and Southeast Asia.
WildEarthTravelhas:
140+differentAsianitinerariesrangingfrom 5to22days.Choosefrom35+smallshipsrangingfrom 6to250+passengersfromsmallsailingboatsand expeditionvessels,toluxuriousshipswithonboard amenitiesincludinggyms,spasandpools.
WI L D EART H
WildEarthTravelisownedandoperatedbyexpeditionleaders withover20years’experiencevoyaging,leadingandcreating expeditionsallovertheglobe.WhilebasedinChristchurch, NewZealand,wehaveledexpeditions,travelledextensively withinandsentmanyhappytravellerstoAsiawherewework witharangeofoperators,includingmanylocallyowned suppliers,tobringyouthebestoftheregion.
Ifyouenjoyamorepersonal styleoftravelwhereyou interactwithsmallergroups, discovermoreandengage withyourfellowtravellers,then ourjourneysandprograms couldbejusttheticketfor you!BytravellingwithWild EarthTravelweguarantee thatyouwillspendlesstime inqueuesandmoretime experiencingtheunique destinationsontheitinerary.
Whileyouwillfindaselection ofhand-pickedjourneysin thisbrochure,itisbyno meanseverythingwehaveon offer Withover1,500journeys availableworldwide,Ifyou don’tfindaprogramthatsuits yourrequirements,please checkourwebsiteorcontact ustostartyouradventure!
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ASIA SHIPS
WildEarthTravelworkswithsmallshipoperatorswhocan accesstheisolatedislandsandnarrowpassagesthat largershipscannotreach.Thisallowsforamoreintimate explorationofAsia,includingsecludedbeaches,remote villages,andwildlifehabitats.Oursmallshipsarealso abletoofferflexibleitineraries,allowingforspontaneous stopstoobservewildlifeorexploreinterestingsights alongthecoast Wehaveaccesstoover40shipsfrom smallriverboatstolarger,moreluxuriousships-please seerightforafulllistofourvesselsandlinkstoour websiteformoreinformation
Theseshipshaveanemphasison adventureandreachinghard-toreachplaces: CoralGeographer HebrideanSky HeritageAdventurer IslandSky Katharina NationalGeographicOrion NationalGeographicResolution OmbakPutih TrueNorth&TrueNorthII ExpeditionFleet
LuxuryExpeditionFleet
Theseshipsaregenerallybigger (200+passengers)to accommodateluxuryamenities suchaspools,barsandgyms: AquaBlu LeJacquesCartier LeLaperouse LeSoleal SilverWhisper SilverMoon SilverMuse
SilverNova&SilverRay TheJakare
Withashallowhulland<60 passengers,thesevesselsare custom-madefortraversingrivers: ABNCharaidewII ABNRajmahal AngkorPandaw Anouvong AquaMekong BassacPandaw ChampaPandaw Jayavarman KalawPandaw KathaPandaw KindatPandaw LaosPandaw MekongNavigator MekongPandaw SabaideePandaw TheJahan RiverBoatFleet
Our Highlights
Along with booking many travellers on an Asian cruising adventure, we’ve travelled through the region extensively, here are but a few of our highlights...
Vietnam
“There’s so much to discover From the enchanting limestone formations in Hạ Long Bay to the UNESCO-listed old port town of Hội An, and south for beachside relaxation or uncovering colonial and war history in Saigon experience it all, if you can!” Nyssa, Marketing
Japan
“Nowhere blends old and new like Japan You’ll find ancient temples amidst skyscrapers and time-honoured traditions alongside new technology It is fascinating, but my highlight is the serene natural landscapes, ranging from lofty mountains to tranquil bamboo forests ” Aaron, General Manager (pictured with friends below)
India
“Sailing the Brahmaputra felt like stepping into another world The vastness of the river, the shifting sands, the quaint villages it’s unlike anything else Watching rhinos in Kaziranga and learning from local guides made this feel like a true adventure.” Kylie, Reservations (pictured above in front of the Kindat Pandaw)
Vietnam&Cambodia
“I have loved everything about these two countries, from the beaches and the remote villages to the sensory overload of the traffic in Saigon, the delicious food, the friendliness of the people and the outlook they have on life ” Tomasa, Reservations (pictured above aboard the Mekong Pandaw)
itineraries
Price Guide:
US$4K to $12K. River cruising to luxury small ship coastal expedition.
When to Travel:
Typically the dry season between Oct-Mar when the weather is cooler. Most operators shut down over the wet season Jun-Sep due to heavy rain and uncomfortable conditions
Duration:
INDIA
Immerseyourselfinalandofvibrantcolours,rich traditions,andcenturies-oldheritage,wherebustling markets,intricatearchitecture,andspirituallandmarks tellthestoriesofatimelessculture.
When to Book:
There are regular river departures, while sea voyages are sometimes only available once a year It's recommended to book around 6 months in advance as dates book out quickly!
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options:
India’s Golden Triangle (Delhi, Agra and Taj Mahal and Rajasthan)
Varanasi (one of the oldest cities in the world)
Kolkata & Darjeeling (nestled in the Himalayas)
Bhutan (explore cliff-top monasteries and soaring mountain peaks)
Handy Information
Respect local traditions and dress modestly, especially when visiting temples
Bargaining is common in markets, so be prepared to negotiate
Shoes off when entering temples
Drink bottled water to avoid potential stomach upsets
Carry any personal medications and consider vaccinations before travel
Insect repellent is essential, especially in rural areas
Depending on what you want to do, 8-15 days for a river and around 15 days for a sea cruise Scanfor voyages
India’svastandvariedwaterwaysmakeitafantastic destinationforbothriverandseacruising.Navigate theserenewatersoftheGangesandBrahmaputra, wherehistoriccities,rurallandscapes,andcultural landmarksunfoldalongtheriverbanks.TheUpper Gangesoffersatranquiljourneythroughthe Himalayanfoothills,whiletheLowerGangestakesyou deepintoIndia’sculturalheart.
Forthosedrawntocoastalexploration,cruisethe ArabianSeatoGoa’slaid-backbeaches,discoverthe blendoftraditionandmodernityinKochi,andventure intotheSundarbansDelta.Wealsohavearangeof expertguidesandimmersiveexperiencesavailableon landtoextendyourstayandtrulymakeunfoorgettable memoriesofthisdiverseandcaptivatingdestination
HIGHLIGHTS
Spanningover32millionsquarekilometres(around thesizeoftheUSAminusAlaska),Indiaisavastand diversecountry,offeringawealthofexperiences dependingonwhereyougoandwhatyouseek.
Culture
India’sdiverseculturescometolifethroughvibrant festivals,sacredrituals,andvillagevisits,where artisans,farmers,andlocaltraditionsofferan authenticglimpseintoitsrichheritage.
History
UncoverIndia’srichpast,whereempires,traderoutes, andspiritualtraditionsareetchedintoitstemples, carvings,andrituals,creatingalivinghistoricaltapestry waitingtobeexplored Wildlife
Offthebeatentracktaketheopportunitytoexplore India’sdiverselandscapesarehometoanincredible arrayofwildlife,fromtheSundarbansDeltawhich shelterselusivetigers,whilethewetlandsandforestsof AssamandMadhyaPradeshteemwithrarebird speciesandone-hornedrhinos.
TheMightyBrahmaputra
8days|FROMUS$3,635*pp AboardKindatPandaw|DeparturesOcttoMareachseason
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DAY1:Guwahati EmbarkyourvesselinGuwahati,gatewayto Assam Meetyourcrewforthenext7-nightsandsetsail upstreamontheBrahmaputraRiver
DAY2:SutargaonRiverVillage Todaywestopatalocalvillage consistingofmigrantpopulationsthathavesettledandbeen providedwithofficialstatusbythegovernment Theircharming villageistheperfectplacetolearnaboutlifealongsucha dramaticallychangeableriver
DAY3:Silghat VentureintoKazirangaNationalParkinsearchof thereserve’smostfamousinhabitant,theRoyalBengalTigers forwhichtheparkboaststhehighestdensityofanyplaceinthe world.Tigerspottingisextremelyrarebutchancestosee Kaziranga’sotherfamousinhabitantsareabundant.
DAY4:KazirangaNationalPark.EnjoyaJeepsafaritospot IndianOne-HornedRhinos,Buffalos,andElephants.Visitan AssameseteagardenandBamuniHillstempleruins.
DAY5:NameriNationalPark.Herewetakeafloattripdownthe Jia–BhoreliRiverofaroundtwohoursandenjoytheabundant birdlifeandbreathtakingscenerybackdroppedbytheBlueHills intheEasternHimalayanrange Wereturnforlunchonboard andsetsaildownstream.
DAY6:Mayang.VisitMayangvillagetolearnaboutitshistoryof magicandsorcery ExploretheMayangmuseumandenjoya localresident'sdemonstration
DAY7:SualkuchiSilkWeavingVillage Learnaboutsilk productioninSualkuchi Watchtheweavingprocess,buylocal silksouvenirs,andenjoyatraditionalfolkdance
DAY8:Guwahati Disembarkafterbreakfastandtransfertoa cityhotelorGuwahatiairportforyouronwardjourney
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TheKeralaBackwaters
17days|FROMAU$9,529*pp|
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AboardKochiPandaw|DeparturesSeptoMareachseason
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DAY1:Kochi.Boardyourvesselandenjoylunchbeforeatourof Kochi,Kerala’shistoriccapitalontheMalabarCoast.
DAY2:Kochi.VisitFortKochi,St.Louis’sChurch,JewTown,and localmarkets Sailtoavillagetoobservecoirweaving,shell harvesting,anduniquefishingtechniques
DAY3:ThannermekkamBund.DiscoverKerala’sSyrianChristian heritage,historicchurches,andarchitecture VisitKumarakom BirdSanctuaryandacraftmuseumshowcasingtraditional woodwork,textiles,andpottery
DAY4:Nattakam.ClimbMunroeLighthouseforpanoramic Keralacoastlineviews Learnaboutits1885maritimehistoryand enjoybreathtakingArabianSeavistas
DAY5:Kavalam&Alleppey ExperiencetraditionalKeralavillage life,visitaboatyardcraftingwoodenboatswithcoirandresin, andexplorethebustlingAlleppeyHarbouronfoot
DAY6:Allapuzha-Thottapalli VisittheancestralhomeofSaint KuriakoseChavara Visitancientchurches,a9th-century Buddhastatue,andenjoyasunsetbeachwalk
DAY7:Perumpalam&Mannar ExplorePerumpalam BhagavathyTemplewithfemalepriestsandMannarvillage,
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famedforitstraditionalmetalwork,including lamps,bells,andtemplevessels
DAY8:KochiDisembarkandtransferto CochinInternationalAirport.
TheFullBrahmaputraRiver
11days|FROMAU$9,529*pp|
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AboardKindatPandaw|Departures1&12Oct2025|30Sep|11&22Oct|2Nov2026
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DAY1:Guwahati TransfertoyourshipviaKamakhyaTemple, passPeacockIsland,enjoywelcomedinner
DAY2:Silghat Cruisethroughstunningscenery,spotriver dolphinsandbirds,attendtalkonBrahmaputraRiver.
DAY3:Silghat.PassTezpur,visitateaestatenearSilghat.
DAY4:KazirangaNationalPark.SafariinKaziranga,explore Bagoribyjeep,visitBiswanathGhatvillageandhandicrafts.
DAY5:RiverSafari.BoatsafariatKaziranga’sEasternrange, observewildlife,dinealfrescoonisland
DAY6:Majuli VisitMishingvillage,observehand-loomweaving, enjoytraditionalDhoti&Chaddordemonstration
DAY7:Majuli,NeamatiGhat,Sibsagar ExploreancientSatras, visitShivaDol,learnaboutAssamteaproduction
DAY8:Sailing Enjoyremoterivervistas,prolificbirdlife,village stop,passDibrugarh,mooratDibruSaikhowa
DAY9:DibruSaikhowaNationalPark Explorerichwildlife,visit JokaiBotanicalCentre,discoverorchidsandmedicinalplants
DAYS10&11:Dibrugarh VisitNamphakeTaivillage,seeAshokan pillar,visitJeyporerainforest Thenextdaydisembarkand transfertotheairport
AlltheGangesRiver
15days|FROMAU$16,170*pp
AboardKathaPandaw|Departures2025soldout|24Oct|8&23Nov2026
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DAY1:Kolkata.Embark,sailpastSerampore,andexplore Barrackpore’scoloniallandmarksonfoot.
DAY2:Chandernagore.VisittheformerFrenchcolony,exploring its18th-centurychurchandDupleix’sHouse
DAY3:Kalna.TakearickshawtoadmireBengal’sterracotta templesandtheunique108-shrineShivatemple
DAY4:Mayapur.VisitISKCON’sgrandtemple,meetKrishna devotees,andexplorethelivelypilgrims’bazaar
DAY5:Matiari.Witnessbrassworkshopandhistoricbattlefield
DAY6:Murshidabad.TourKhushbagh,HazarduariPalace,Katra Mosque,andKatgolaPalace’scolonialarchitecture
DAY7:Ajimganj VisitBaranagar’sterracottatemplesand Azimganj’sJaintemplesbeforereachingFarakka
DAY8:Farakka CrosstheFarakkaBarrageontotheGanges andexplorehistoricRajmahal
DAY9:Sailing CruisetowardstheKoshiRiverconfluence, stoppingforavillagewalk
DAY10:Bhagalpur Visitsilkworkshopsandexploretemples
DAY11:Munger DiscoverMunger’scolonialpast,Mughalfort, andrenownedBiharSchoolofYoga
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DAY12:Mokama Learnaboutlocal agriculturalheritageandfreedomfighters DAY13:Barh VisitUrmanath’scremationsite andthereveredAlakhnathTemple
DAY14:Patna ExplorePatna’slandmarks beforeafarewelldinneronboard
TheHooghly-IndiaRiverCruise
10days|FROMAU$7,515*pp|
DAY15:PatnatoVaranasi Disembark,take afirst-classtraintoVaranasifortransfers NoSingleSupplementdeparturesavailable
AboardKalawandKathaPandaw|DeparturesOcttoMareachseason
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DAY1:Kolkataembarkation TourDalhousieSquare,St John’s Church,VictoriaMemorial Enjoywelcomecocktailsonboard
DAY2:Kolkata VisitAsia’slargestflowermarket,witnesskushti wrestling,exploreIndianMuseum,andshop.
DAY3:Serampore.Morningmarketvisit,thensailtotheDanish colonyofSeramporeandexploreitslandmarks.
DAY4:Kalna.RickshawridetoBengal’sterracottatemples, includingtheunique108-shrineShivatemple.
DAY5:Matiari.Witnessbrassartisansatwork,thenvisitPlassey battlefield,akeysiteinIndianhistory
DAY6:Murshidabad.DiscoverKhushbaghtombs,Hazarduari Palace,KatraMosque,andcolonial-eraKatgolaPalace
DAY 7:Baranagar/Azimganj.Walkthroughterracottatemples andexploreAzimganj’sintricatelycarvedJaintemples
DAY8:Mayapur VisitISKCON’sgrandtemple,meetKrishna devotees,andexplorethevibrantpilgrims’bazaar
DAY 9:Chandernagore/Hooghly VisitImambara,French colonialsitesandHangseshwariTemplebyTukTuk
DAY10:DisembarkationKolkata Transfertohotelsorairport, withonboardmealsforlate-flightpassengers
DAY7:Chandernagore&Hooghly.Visitthe 18th-centurychurchandDupleix’sHouse ContinuetoChinsuraandthehistoric ImambaraatHooghly
DAY8:Kolkata Afterbreakfast,disembark andtransfertoKolkataairportorhotelfor youronwardjourney
AVoyagefromtheSeychellestoIndia
19days|FROM£11,045*pp
AboardIslandSky|Departure29Jan2026
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DAY1:Mahé.Arriveandembarkyourvessel.Enjoywelcome drinksanddinnerbeforeanovernightanchorage.
DAYS2&3:InnerSeychelles.ExploreAride’sseabirdcolonies, Curieuse’seco-sites,Praslin’sValléedeMai,andidyllicislands withgianttortoisesandpristinebeaches
DAYS 4to6:AtSea.RelaxonboardwhilesailingtotheMaldives, enjoyinglecturesandwildlifesightings
DAYS7to10:Maldives.Visitstunningatollswithworld-class beaches,coralreefs,andmarinelife Snorkelling,guidedwalks, andexplorationledbyexperts
DAY11:AtSea ContinueacrosstheLaccadiveSeawithlectures andoceanviews
DAY12:Cochin,India CruiseKerala’sbackwatersorexplore Cochin’scoloniallandmarks,includingMattancherryPalaceand St FrancisChurch
DAYS13&14:LakshadweepIslands Discoverpristinebeaches, coralreefs,andtropicalwildlifeinIndia’ssmallestUnionTerritory
DAY15:Goa VisitOldGoa’scolonialchurchesorexploreaspice plantationwitharomaticcrops
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DAY16:AtSea Relaxaswesailtowards Mumbai
DAYS17&18:Mumbai ExploreMumbai’s historiclandmarksorvisitElephantaIsland’s UNESCO-listedcavetemples Disembark andtransfertotheairport
AVoyagefromMumbaitoColombo
12days|FROM£7,545*pp
AboardIslandSky|Departure16Feb2026
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DAY1:Mumbai Embarkandenjoywelcomedrinksanddinner whilemooredovernight
DAY2:Mumbai ExploreMumbai’slandmarks,includingthe GatewayofIndia,ManiBhavan,andDhobiGhat,orvisitthe UNESCO-listedElephantaCaves.Afternoonatsea.
DAY3:Goa.VisitOldGoa’scolonialchurchesoraspice plantation,learnaboutcardamom,clovesandotherspices.
DAY4:Mangalore.VisitGokarnathaTemple,StAloysius Chapel’sstunningfrescoes,andacashewprocessingfacility Afternoonsailing
DAYS5&6:Cochin.CruiseKerala’sbackwaters,explore Cochin’scolonialhistoryandenjoyaKathakalidance performance
DAY7:AtSea.Relaxandenjoyonboardamenities
DAY8:Galle,SriLanka TourGalleFortress,visitamaritime museumandexplorecolonialstreets Optionalteaplantation visit
DAYS9&10:Hambantota SafariinBundalaandYalaNational Parkstospotbirds,leopards,elephants,andmore Visit
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Kataragama’sreligioussites
DAY11:Colombo.Choosebetweencultural sightseeingorvisitingKelaniyaBuddhist Temple,animportantpilgrimagesite DAY12:Colombo Disembarkation–Disembarkandtransfertotheairportor continueonwardtravel
MumbaitoSingaporeinLuxury
20days|FROMAU$19,700*pp
AboardSilverMuse|Departure1Dec2026
DAYS1-3Pre-Cruise&Mumbai Beforeboardingyourship, enjoythebenefitsofprivateexecutivetransfersandinclusive internationalflights(economyorbusinessupgradeoptions), plusairporttransfers Mumbai,India’slargestcity,isavibrant fusionofextremes FromBollywoodglamourtosprawlingslums, thischaotic,colourfulmetropolisoffersdazzlingcontrast ExploretheiconicGatewayofIndia,Gothic-styleChhatrapati ShivajiTerminus,andtheancientElephantaCaves
DAY4:AtSea Arelaxingseadaytounwind
DAY5:NewMangalore Thisbusyspiceportispackedwith flavourandcharm Visittemplesorexplorethebeaches Nearby,theKateelTempleoffersriversideserenity.
DAY6:Cochin.CulturalfusiondefinesCochin.SeeChinese fishingnets,Dutchhouses,Portuguesepalaces,andcolonial churches.Visitspicemarkets,takeanAyurvedicmassage,or cruiseKerala’stranquilbackwatersforatasteofrurallife.
DAY7:AtSea.Anotherrelaxingdayonboard
DAYS8&9:Colombo,SriLanka.Enjoycolonialcharm,fragrant teas,andseasideambiance Wandervibrantmarkets,visitthe NationalMuseum,GangaramayaTemple,andthestriking Captain’sGardenKovil
DAY10:Hambantota.LocatedinsouthernSriLanka, Hambantotaisrichintradition Visitthebustlingmarketand discoverlocalcraftsmanshipandagriculture
DAYS11&12:AtSea Enjoyrelaxationamongoceanviews
DAY13:PortBlair IntheAndamanIslands,PortBlairreveals pristinenature,vibrantmarinelife,andcolonialhistory Diveor snorkelamongcoralreefs,visitthesoberingCellularJail,ortrek throughMountHarrietNationalPark
DAY14:AtSea Enjoyanotherleisurelyseaday
DAY15:Phuket Thailand’sPhuketboastsstunningbeaches, dramatickarstlandscapes,andlivelystreetmarkets Visit PhangNgaBay,indulgeinThaicuisine,orunwindwithaspa treatmentorisland-hoppingexcursion
DAY16:Langkawi Langkawiblendsnatureandculturewith mangrovetours,wildlifespotting,andbeautifulbeaches Paddle throughlushjunglesorexploreshopsandscenicricepaddies
DAY17:Penang(GeorgeTown) ThisUNESCO-listedcityisa meltingpotofcultures Discovercolonialmansions,Chinese jetties,andbuzzingfoodstalls HikePenangHillorexplore vibrantLittleIndiaandhistoricshophouses.
DAY18:PortKlang(KualaLumpur).FromtheiconicPetronas TowerstobustlingmarketsandsacredBatuCaves,Malaysia’s capitalisanexcitingmixofmodernandtraditional.
DAYS19&20:Singapore.Yourvoyageendsinhigh-tech,green, andcosmopolitanSingapore Discoverbotanicalgardens, vibrantneighbourhoodsandanexceptionalfoodscene blendingChinese,Indian,andMalayinfluences
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Want
INdia’s golden triangle
ExperienceIndia’sGoldenTriangleona7-day tour,visitingpopularculturalgemsinhistoric Delhi,Agra,theTajMahalandtheimposing capitalofRajasthan,Jaipur.
VARANASI
SpendthreedaysexploringVaranasi,oneof theoldestlivingcitiesintheworld.Varanasi attractsalargenumberofpilgrimsand worshippers,andisalsorenownedforits arts,craftandsilkweaving.
KOLKATA & DARJEELING
ExplorethevibrantcapitalofWestBengal, Kolkata,alongwithDarjeeling,nestledinthe Himalayasandfamousforitsteaproduction andtheDarjeelingHimalayanRailway,onthis 7-dayextension.
7-dayjourneytodiscoverthehistoryand charmofGuwahati,India,beforeheadingto Bhutantoexploreitsfamouscliff-top monasteries,soaringmountainpeaksand uniquewayoflife
CruisingJapanbysmallshipallowsyoutoexperiencethe country'sdiversecultureandscenicbeautyinanintimate andimmersivewayExploreTokyo'svibrantcityscapeand ancienttraditions,Osaka'slivelyatmosphereandculinary delights,andHiroshima'spoignanthistoryandPeace Memorial.HokkaidoprovidesstunningviewsfromMount Hakodateandamixofinternationalarchitecture,while Kobeshowcasesitsmulticulturalheritageandrenowned KobebeefShimizuofferstheiconicsightofMountFuji,a perfectbackdropforyourjourney.
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Price Guide:
AU$10K to $40K. Generally luxury vessel.
When to Travel:
Spring (Mar to May) and autumn (Sep to Nov) seasons. Spring offers pleasant weather and the stunning beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Autumn is characterised by mild temperatures and vibrant fall foliage Both seasons avoid the extreme heat of summer and the cold of winter.
Duration:
JAPAN
Mysticaltemples,serenehotsprings,vibrantcities,and stunningcoastlines–Japanisalandwhereancient traditionsmeetmodernwonders.ExploringJapanby smallshiprevealshiddengemsandtranquilvillages, offeringanintimateglimpseintothecountry'srich cultureandnaturalbeauty.Acruiseprovidesa convenientwaytoexplorethecountry,asJapan's networkofislandsandexcellentportinfrastructure makeiteasytovisitbothitshistoriccitiesandsmaller towns,aswellasitsNationalParks,whichofferunique perspectivesonthecountry.
When to Book:
It is recommended to book at least a few months in advance to ensure a good selection of itineraries and to secure your preferred cabin Cruises often fill up quickly, especially when airlines announce sales.
Pre-/Post- Cruise Options:
A few days in a hotel before or after your cruise can complement your holiday in Japan, especially if you choose to stay in a ryokan. These traditional Japanese inns feature bamboo mat floors and futon bedding, offering an authentic and immersive experience If time allows, you might also want to experience a ride on the shinkansen, which is the bullet train and reaches a speed of up to 320km/h
Other handy tips?
The Japanese are very respectful people and follow rules
8 to 15 days. Longer journeys tend to take in more islands and even neighbouring countries such as South Korea or Taiwan Scanfor voyages
Ourteam,withextensivetravelexperienceinJapan,is perfectlypositionedtohelpyoudiscoverthebest small-shipcruisingoptionsforyourclients
WHERETOVISIT
Kanazawa
Acitywheretraditionandmodernityharmoniously coexist,isknownforitsbeautifullypreservedsamurai andgeishadistricts,aswellasKenroku-en,oneof Japan'smostfamousgardens
Kyoto
TheculturalheartofJapan,Kyotoisrenownedforits historictemples,traditionalteahouses,exquisite gardensandgeisha.
Miyajima
FamousfortheiconicfloatingtoriigateofItsukushima Shrine,MiyajimaIslandcombinesserenenatural beautywithculturallandmarks.
Nagasaki
Steepedinhistory,Nagasakioffersapoignantlookat Japan'spastwithsitessuchasthePeaceParkand AtomicBombMuseum,whilealsoshowcasingbeautiful landscapesandarichculturalheritage
Tokyo
Abustlingmetropolisthatneversleeps,Tokyooffersa dazzlingarrayofexperiences,fromthehistorictemples ofAsakusatothecutting-edgearchitectureof ShibuyaThecity’svibrantdistricts,world-classdining, andrichculturalheritagemakeitanunforgettable destination.
Japan'sNationalParks,Art&Culture
16days|FROMNZ$21,395*pp/AU$19,945*pp
AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departure31May2026
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DAY1:Osaka.ExploremodernarchitectureandOsakaCastle.
DAY2:Kobe.VisitUNESCO-listedtemplesbeforeembarkation.
DAY3:Ise-ShimaNationalPark.Exploresacredshrines,forests, coastalscenery,andmeetamadiversatAgoBay
DAY4:IzuOshimaIsland.Discoveruniqueflora,fauna,and cultureamiddramaticlandscapesandvolcanichistory
DAY5:Ishinomaki.Exploreseafoodmarkets,mangaculture, andMatsushimaBay’siconicpine-coveredislands
DAY6:Hachinohe.ExploreartmuseumsandLakeTowada
DAY7:Muroran.ExploreShikotsu-ToyaNationalPark’scaldera lakes,hotsprings,andAinucultureatUpopoyNationalMuseum
DAY8:Akita DiscoversamuraiheritageatKakunodate,explore artmuseums,andhikeMountAkita-Komagatake
DAY9:Niigata ExploreBandaiBridgeandnationalpark
DAY10:Kanazawa VisitShirakawa-go’shistoricfarmhouses, exploreart,gardens,andOmichoMarket’scraftsandfood
DAY11:Dogojima Discovercoastalsceneryandforests
DAY12:Ulsan,SouthKorea VisitGyeongju’sUNESCO-listed temples,tombs,andmuseums,exploringancientKoreanhistory
DAy13:Karatsu,Japan TourKaratsuCastleandgardens
DAY14:Hiroshima&MiyajimaIsland Visit HiroshimaPeacePark,exploreMiyajima Island’sscenicToriiGate,Buddhisttemple, andMountMisen
DAY15:Takamatsu VisitRitsurinGarden, exploreKinashibonsaicenter,ortour NaoshimaIsland’sartmuseums
DAY16:Kobe DisembarkinKobe
DiscoverTheIslandsOfJapan
12days|FROMNZ$15,995*pp/AU$14,950*pp
AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departure19Apr2026
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DAY1:Tokyo Hotelnight Enjoyawelcomedinner
DAY2:Kanazawa TravelbyShinkansentoKanazawa,board HeritageAdventurer,andexplorethecityduringafreeevening
DAY3:Kanazawa.ExploreUNESCOShirakawa-goorKanazawa’s art,gardens,markets,andhistoricsitesbeforesettingsail.
DAY4:Matsue.VisitMatsueCastle,exploreDaisen-OkiNational Park,YuushienGarden,AdachiMuseum,orYakumo-mura village’straditionalcrafts.
DAY5:Hagi.Explorehistoricdistricts,Samuraihouses,pottery museum,HagiCastle,andthestunningAkiyoshidoCave
DAY6:Ulsan,SouthKorea.Exploremonuments,temples,and museums,andexperiencerichKoreanhistoryandculture
DAY7:Fukuoka,Japan.Discovervibrantyataistalls,explore KokuraCastle,NanzoinTemple,andenjoycoastalparks
DAY8:Nagasaki TourNagasaki’sPeaceMemorialPark,Atomic BombMuseum,DejimaIsland,andGloverGarden
DAY9:Yakushima Exploreancientcedarforests,andencounter uniquewildlifeonnaturewalksinYakusugiLand
DAY10:Uwajima Explorepearlcultivation,visitUwajimaCastle andSamurai-eraTenshaenGarden
DAY11:Koraku-en&Kurashiki VisitKorakuen ’srenownedgardens,exploreKurashiki’s historicmerchantquarter,andvisitOhara MuseumfeaturingMatisse,Picasso,and Japaneseart
DAY12:Osaka ArriveinJapan’slargestport city ExploremodernarchitectureandOsaka Castlebeforedisembarking
TreasuresofJapanbySea
9days|FROMAU$13,060*pp
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DAY1:Kobe.Enjoythisvibrantportcitybeforeembarkation
DAY2:Takamatsu&KurushimaStraits.ExploreRitsurinGarden beforesailingtheKurushimaStrait,hometopicturesquefishing portsandtheworld’slongesttriplesuspensionbridge DAY3:Hiroshima&MiyajimaIsland.VisitHiroshima’sPeace MemorialPark,thenexploreMiyajima,hometothesacred ItsukushimaShrineanditsiconicvermilliontoriigate DAY4:KanmonStraits&Hagi.SailthescenicKanmonStraits beforediscoveringHagi’ssamurai-erastreets,historiccastle ruins,andfamedHagi-yakipotteryworkshops
DAY5:Sakaiminato Abustlingfishinghub,Sakaiminato celebratesmangaartistShigeruMizuki,offersfreshseafood, andboastsstunningviewsofMt DaisenandYumigahama DAY6:Busan SouthKorea’svibrantsecondcity,Busanfeatures beaches,artgalleries,bustlingmarkets,andthestunning HaedongYonggungsatempleperchedbythesea DAY7:Moji,Kitakyushu AnostalgicportcityblendingMeiji-era architecturewithpanoramiccoastalviews,Mojikocharms visitorswithitsheritageandtheMojikoRetroObservationRoom
TokyotoTokyoinLuxury
17days|FROMAU$22,600*pp
DAY8:Uno GatewaytoJapan’s"ArtIslands," discoverOkayama’sKorakuenGarden, historicOkayamaCastle,andstriking contemporaryinstallationsinNaoshima DAY9:Kobe ConcludinginKobe,revisitits uniqueblendofmodernityandtradition
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DAYS1&2:Tokyo Arriveandenjoyseamlesstransfers, premiumaccommodations,andpre-cruisebenefits
DAY3:AtSea Unwindonboard
DAYS4&5:Osaka.Japan’s“KitchenCity”blendsneon-lit energywithhistoriccharm.WanderDotombori’sglowingcanals, savourstreetfoodatKuromonMarket,andvisitOsakaCastle.
DAY6:AtSea.Rechargeatsea,enjoyingonboardamenities.
DAY7:Hiroshima.ReflectatPeaceMemorialPark.Discoverthe city’shistoricallandmarksandcherryblossom-linedstreets
DAY8:Fukuoka.SailtheKanmonStrait,thenexploreFukuoka’s samuraihistory,Zengardens,andvibrantfoodscene
DAY9:Busan,SouthKorea.Alivelycoastalcity VisitHaedong YonggungTempleandGamcheonCultureVillage
DAY10:AtSea.Enjoyapeacefuldaywithoceanvistas
DAY11:Kanazawa StepintoJapan’sEdo-erapast,with preservedsamuraidistricts,geishateahouses,andKenrokuen Garden,oneofthecountry’smostbeautifullandscapes
DAY12:AtSea Anotherdaytounwindonboard
DAY13:Aomori ExperiencetheNebutaFestival’svibrantfloats,
cherryblossom-coveredcastles,andthe UNESCO-listedShirakamiSanchiwilderness DAY14:Hakodate.TakeinviewsfromMount Hakodate,exploreWestern-influenced architecture,andthelivelymorningmarket DAY15:AtSea Enjoyyourlastdayatsea DAYS16&17:Tokyo ReturntoTokyo Enjoy post-cruisebenefits,includingseamless transfersandinternationalflights
ThroughtheHeartofJapan
15days|FROMAU$16,490*pp
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DAY1:Tokyo.Embark,andmeetfellowguests.
DAY2:Shimizu.Exploreteaplantations,scenicviews,and historictownhighlights.
DAY3:Shingu.Visitsacredshrines,KumanoRiver,andhike historicpilgrimageroutes
DAY4:Osaka/Kyoto.DiscoverOsaka’svibrantcultureorKyoto’s historictemplesandgardens
DAY5:Tokujima.ExperienceIyaValley’svinebridges,art museum,andAwadance
DAY6:Shodojima.Explorehistoricislandsites
DAY7:Miyajima VisiticonicItsukushimaShrine&culturalsites
DAY8:Hiroshima ReflectatPeaceMemorialPark
DAY9:Matsuyama VisitMatsuyamaCastle,exploreIshitji Temple,andexperiencehistoricpilgrimages
DAY10:Karatsu ExploreKaratsuCastle,limestonecaves, bustlingmarkets,andscenicwaterfalls InTsushimadiscover naturalbeautyanddiversewildlife
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DAY11:Jeju,SouthKorea ExploreUNESCOlavatubes,Jeonbang Falls,andSeongsanIlchulbongPeak
DAY12:Sasebo.Visitnavalmuseumand historicalpotterytown
DAY13:Aokata&NakadoriIslands,Goto Islands Visitchurches,WhaleMuseum,and historicstonemonumentsinGotoIslands
DAY14:FukueIsland HikeMt Onidake, explorelavaformations,andenjoy traditionalperformances
DAY15:Fukuoka Disembark Explore shopping,cuisine,andnearbynaturespots
OdysseytoJapan’sSubtropicalIslands
12days|FROMAU$17,900
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DAY1:Osaka ExploreOsaka’shistoriccastle,livelydistricts,and famousregionalcuisinebeforeembarkation
DAY2:AtSea Relaxaboardtheship
DAY3:Amamioshima.Discoverforests,mangrovesandculture.
DAY4:Iheyajima.ExperienceOkinawa’straditions,historicsites, andNento-Hiramatsupinetree.
DAY5:Zamami.Exploretranquilbeachesandcoralreefs.
DAY6:Kumejima.Discovergeologicalwonders,pristine beaches,anduniquecoastalrockformations
DAY7:Miyakojima.Enjoysnorkelling,andbeautifulbeaches
DAY8Taketomijima.ImmerseintraditionalRyukyuculturewith ox-drawncarriagesandlandscapes
DAY9:Iriomotejima.Explorelushjungles,mangroves,and encounterendemicwildlifeonIriomote
DAY10:Yonagunijima Admireremotelandscapesanddiving
DAY11:Keelung(Chilung) TourTaiwan’scoast,rockformations, andvibrantMiaokounightmarket
DAY12:Ishigaki Relaxonpristinebeaches,explorecoralreefs, andenjoyparadise
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ClassicMekong-Vietnam&Cambodia
8days|FROMAU$6,568*pp AboardBassacPandaworMekongPandaw|DeparturesOcttoMareachseason
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DAY1:Saigon,Vietnam.BoardyourvesselinSaigon,sailpast skyscrapers,enjoylunch,meetthecrew,andrelaxaswemoor overnight.
DAY2:BenTre.CruisethroughChoGaoCanaltoBenTre, exploremangroves,bambooforests,andfruitorchards,then saildeeperintotheMekongDelta
DAY3:ChauDoc.VisitSamMountainforpanoramicviewsor explorealocalmarket ExperienceaprivateLiondanceand proceedtotheVietnam/Cambodiaborder
DAY4:PhnomPenh.TourPhnomPenhbycyclo,visitRoyal Palace,NationalMuseum,KillingFields,andGenocideMuseum ExplorePhnomPenh’snightlife
DAY5:TonleSapRiver SailTonleSapRiver,exploreKampong Tralachbyoxcart,andenjoycocktailsatafishingvillagewith traditionaldancing
DAY6:OudongandPakRussei VisitOudongformeditation, thenexplorePakRusseivillage,meetsilkweavers,andwitnessa traditionalmartialartsperformance
DAY7:PeamChiKorng EnjoymorningTaiChibeforeavisitto PeamChiKorngpotteryvillage Explorelocalmarkets,thensail toSteungTrangforyoufinaleveningofentertainment
DAY8:SiemReap Disembarkafterbreakfast,travelbycoachto SiemReap
NOTE:Thisitineraryisindicativeonlyandissubjectto change.Eachsupplierwillhaveaslightlydifferent itinerarybetweenSaigonandSiemReap.
Thisisoneofour Thisisoneofour mostpopularSE mostpopularSE Asiaitineraries Asiaitineraries withoptionsfrom withoptionsfrom multiple multiple suppliers. suppliers.
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Thispopularitineraryrunsbothupstream(SaigontoSiemReap)anddownstream(SiemReaptoSaigon), offeringplentyofdatestochoosefromduringtheseason,whichtypicallyrunsfromAugusttoMarch Thereisn’t muchdifferenceintravellingineitherdirection,asmanyofourstopswillbeoneithersideoftheriverregardless ofyourdirection,soallcabinsoffersimilarviews Thebiggestconsiderationwhenchoosingyourdirectionmay beyourpre-andpost-cruiseoptions,aswellaswhereyouplantoflyinandoutof
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5days|FROMUS$4,380*pp
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DAY1:MyThoPorttoSaigoncity(HoChiMinh),Vietnam Begin yourjourneywithawarmwelcomeinthecity,followedbya transfertoyourvesselforaluxuriousnightonboard
DAY2:BinhThanh/SaDec&MyAnHung Begintheday learningabouttraditionalmatweavingorvisitavibrantmarket Intheafternoon,strollthroughverdantplantations,visitinga local’shometosavourlocalfruits,listentotraditionalfolksong performancesbyvillagers,andparticipateinauniqueunicorn dance A17kmbikingoptionisalsoavailableforthosewhowish toexploretheidylliccountrysideonwheels
DAY3:ChauDoc VisitChauDoc'sfloatingmarket,LongSon Pagoda,andexplorebybikeorrickshaw.Relaxonboardwhile crossingtheVietnam-Cambodiaborder.
DAY4:KohOknhaTey&PreahProsop.Witnesstraditionalsilk weavingatKohOknhaTey,cyclethroughsceniclandscapes, andvisittheremote,timelessvillageofPreahProsop.
DAY5:PhnomPenh.TourPhnomPenh’slandmarksbytuk-tuk, visitmuseumsorshop,thentransferbyairtoSiemReapforan optionalextensiontoexploreAngkorWat
TheLaosMekong
11days|FROMAU$9,285*pp
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AboardChampa,LaosorSabaideePandaw|DeparturesSeptoApreachyear
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DAY1:Vientiane Beginyourjourneywithamorningboatrideto yourvessel,enjoylunchonboard,andmoorovernight
DAY2:CruisingtheMekong.Cruisethroughjungleandexplore PhaLaebandBanKhokFarkvillageswithshortwalks.
DAY3:XayabouriDam.VisitBanPakBorvillage,explorethe XayabouriHydroelectricDam,andtourtheHmongvillageof BanNaSanintheafternoon.
DAY4:KuangSi.VisitthestunningKuangSiwaterfallandLaos BuffaloFarm,thenenjoyLuangPrabang’snightmarketand traditionalLaoceremonyonboard
DAYS5&6:LuangPrabang.ExploreLaohandicraftsandenjoy apotterydemonstration Observealmsofferings,explorethe market,andtourtemplesandroyalpalace
DAY7:PakOu.Leisurelymorning,thensailtoPakOuCaves,visit Whiskyvillage,andshopforlocalhandicrafts
DAY8:BanTon ExploreBanTonvillage,thenenjoyanevening riversidebarbecue,lightlanterns,anddancewiththecrew
DAY9:PakBeng Visitanelephantrescuesanctuaryand discoverLaos'effortstopreserveitselephantpopulation
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DAY10:PakSith.SailintoThailand,enjoyand farewellcocktailswithtraditionaldance
DAY11:ChiangKhong Disembark,visitthe GoldenTriangleandopiummuseum,and transfertoChiangRaiorChiangMai, concludingthejourney
HalongBayandtheRedRiver
11days|FROMAU$9,504*pp
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DAYS1to3:HalongBay TransferfromHanoitoHalongBay, embarkthePandawship,andenjoyaneveningsailwitha welcomecocktailamidststunningislandscenery Explore HalongBay’slimestoneislands,visitVietHaiVillage,andseea floatingfishinghouse Endwithbeachcocktailsifweather permits Visit“DarkandBrightCave”bykayakorbasketboat, thensailtowardsHaiPhong,anchoringneartheriver
DAY4:KinhThayRiver CruisethebustlingKinhThayRiver,visit ThanhHaCommuneforaprivatewaterpuppetshow
DAY5:Red&DayRivers VisitCoChatvillagetoseesilk-making andlocalmarkets,thencontinueexploringthearea
DAY6:KhanhThien.ExplorePhatDiemCathedralandvillage handicrafts.Afterwards,enjoyatraditionalsingingperformance.
DAY7:NinhBinh.RowthroughNinhBinh’slimestonecaves,and witnessgoldenricefieldsduringharvestseason.
DAY8:Hanoi.ExploreHanoi’slandmarks,includingtheTempleof Literature,HoChiMinhMausoleum,andtheoldquarter
DAY9:BatTrang.VisittheceramicvillageandThayPagoda, withastopatavillageproducingNonLaconicalhats
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DAY10:TheUpperRedRiver.Visitthe ancientUNESCOrecognised,DuangLam village,andobservetraditionalsmithing methodsinLyNhan.Enjoyafarewelldinner. DAY11:VietTri.Afterdisembarkationvisit HungLotemple,enjoytraditionalfolkmusic, andtransfertoHanoiortheairport
CoastalVietnambySea:SingaporetoHK
15days|FROMAU$21,450*pp
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DAY1:Singapore Explorethisvibrantcity
DAY2:AtSea Enjoyonboardamenities
DAY3:CônDaoIslands Discoverthisremotearchipelago,rich incolonialhistory,lushlandscapesandindependence-era memorials
DAYS4&5-HoChiMinhCity(Saigon) Explorebustling streets,historicsites,andmarketsinthisenergeticmetropolis
DAY6:SailingSaigonRiver Cruisepaststilthouses,temples, andskyscrapers,experiencingmanycontrasts
DAY7:NhaTrang.Relaxinthiscoastalparadise,famousforits beaches,scenicbay,andrickshawtours.
DAY8:AtSea.Unwindonboard.
DAY9:DaNang.Visitathrivingcitywithstunningbeaches, MarbleMountains,andaccesstohistoricHoiAn.
DAY10:ChanMay.GatewaytoHue,exploreVietnam’sformer imperialcapitalanditsUNESCO-listedroyalcitadel
DAY11:AtSea.Enjoyluxuriousonboardexperiences
DAY12:HaLong.AdmireUNESCO-listedHaLongBay’sdramatic karstformationsandexploreitsrichculturalheritage
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DAY13:AtSea.Indulgeinrelaxationand oceanviews
DAYS14&15:HongKong.Explorethis dynamicmetropolis,blendingmodern skyscraperswithvibrantculturaltraditions beforedisembarkation
SingaporetoHongKong
16days|FROMAU$17,300*pp
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DAYS1-3:Singapore Enjoytransfers,flights,andhotelstayto startyourjourney Explorethecity’sfuturisticcityscapes, botanicalgardens,culturaltemples,andcuisine
DAYS4&5:Atsea Relaxonboardwithactivitieslikegym,spa, andwhalewatching
DAY6:Bangkok DiscoverBangkok'svibrantstreets,temples, markets,andrichcuisine
DAY7:Atsea Unwindandenjoyleisureactivitiesatsea
DAYS8-10:HoChiMinhCity Experiencecolonialarchitecture, streetfood,historicsites,andriverlife
DAY11:Atsea Rechargewithonboardactivitiesandrelaxation
DAY12:ChanMay.ExploreVietnam'simperialhistory,war remnants,andstunninglandscapes.
DAY13:Atsea.Enjoyvariousonboardactivities.
DAY14HaLongBay.Marvelattoweringlimestoneislands, caves,andscenicwaterways.
DAY15:Atsea.Relaxandengageinonboardactivities
DAY16:HongKong.Explorevibrantstreets,stunningskyline, temples,andculturalsights
BayofBengal-SriLankatoThailand
14days|FROM£9,245*pp
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DAY1:Colombo,SriLanka ArriveinColombo,boardyourvessel andenjoywelcomedinneronboard
DAY2:Colombo.ExploreColombo'shistoricBuddhisttemples, colonialbuildings,andmodernshoppingarcades.
DAY3:Galle.VisitUNESCO-listedGalleFortress,maritime museum,andoptionalteaplantationtour.
DAYS4&5:Hambantota.ExploreBundalaNationalPark’s diversehabitatsandwildlife,YalaNationalPark’sdense leopardsandotheranimals,andvisitthesacredKataragama religioussite
DAY6:Trincomalee&Polonnaruwa.ExploreFortFrederickand KoneswarumKovil,orvisitPolonnaruwa’sancientcitywithits well-preservedmonumentsandimpressiveGalVihareBuddha images
DAYS7&8:AtSea RelaxasyoucrosstheBayofBengal
DAYS9-11AndamanIslands TheAndamanIslands,1,000kmoff India'scoast,offerpalm-linedbeaches,tropicalrainforests, coralreefs,historicsites,andculturalmuseums ExplorePort Blair,RossIsland’sBritishruins,andrelaxonHavelockbeaches
DAY12:AtSea.Enjoyonboardactivities whilecruisingacrosstheAndamanSeato Thailand
DAY13:Phuket,Thailand.Choosebetween visitingWatChalongandtheBigBuddhaor takingaspeedboattoPhangNgaBay Explorestunninglimestoneislandsandthe historicstiltedvillageofKohPanyi
DAY14:Phuket Disembarkafterbreakfast
Vietnam - saigon
Addontransfersandahotelnightstayortake itonestepfurtherwithatwo-nightstayin vibrantHoChiMinhCitywithacitytouranda visittotheCuChiTunnels.
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Addontransfersandahotelnightstayor addonatwo-nightstayoptiontovisit AngkorWat,TaProhm(featuredinTomb Raider)andpartakeinacookingclass
VisitVientiane'smajortemples,nationalicon ofLaos,ThatLuangStupa,Vientiane’sownArc deTriompheaswellasBuddhaParkonatwonightstayorsimplyoptforaone-hoteland transfersoption.
Optforahotelnightandtransfersoptionor addanothernightwithatourofnorthern ThailandwithvisitstotheMaeSaiborder, theGoldenTriangle,DonXaoIslandinLaos, andtheancientcityofChiangSaen
Indonesia
ExploringIndonesia'svastanddiverselandscapes, cultures,andwildlifeisbestexperiencedthroughasmall shipcruise.Withover18,000islands,Indonesiaoffers endlessopportunitiesforoff-the-beaten-track adventures,fromremotevillagesandlushjunglesto vibrantcoralreefsanduntouchedbeachesSmallship cruisesprovideintimateencounterswithlocal communities,allowingtravellerstovisitschools,markets, andtraditionalcraftspeople.Snorkellingexcursionsoffer easyaccesstoIndonesia'srichmarinebiodiversity, includingcolourfulcoralgardensanddiversemarinelife FromsearchingforKomododragonstotrekkingthrough junglesandsavannahs,asmallshipcruiseinIndonesia allowsforanarrayofunforgettableexperiences.
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TropicalOdyssey:CairnstoBali
16days|FROMAU$15,670*pp
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DAY1:Cairns StrollCairns’esplanade,gatewaytoUNESCO
QueenslandRainforests,andrelax
DAY2:LizardIsland Exploresacredbeaches,snorkel,and discovercoralreefsonLizardIsland
DAY3:AtSea.Relaxonboard.
DAY4:CapeYork.ReachAustralia’snorthernmosttip;explore savannahs,rainforests,andwilderness.
DAY5:AtSea.Enjoyonboardamenities.
DAY6:Asmat,Papua.ExperienceAsmatwarriors’traditional ceremonies,exploreremote,culturallyrichregions
DAY7:AtSea.Relaxwithspa,fitness,andentertainment
DAY8:TritonBay,WestPapua.ExploreTritonBay’sunparalleled marinebiodiversityandrainforest-cappedkarstislands
DAY9:KitikitiWaterfall,Mommon.SwimorsnorkelatKitikiti Waterfall,surroundedbylushnature
DAY10:BandaNeira,MalukuIslands.DiscoverBanda’scolonial history,coralreefs,andlushgreenjungles
DAY11:BaratDayaIslands Explorebeaches,reefs,andwildlife
DAY12:Kalabahi,Alor Discovertraditionalvillages,andmarkets
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DAY13:Maumere,Flores.ExploreMaumere’s tribalvillages,markets,andrichcultural heritage
DAYS14&15:KomodoNationalPark. EncounterKomododragons,explore volcaniclandscapes,andmarvelat biodiversity
DAY16:Benoa,Bali Disembarkand experienceBali’slandscapes,temples,and culturalrichness
RajaAmpat&SpiceIslandsExpedition
19days|FROMAU$19,390*pp
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DAY1:Darwin Embarkandmeetfellowpassengers
DAY2:AtSea RelaxasyoucrosstheTimorSea
DAYS3to18:Visitthefollowing: YamdenaIsland VisitSangliatDol,exploreancientculture BandaNeira,SpiceIslands Explorehistoricspicetradesites, snorkelreefs,andtourFortBelgica Visitnutmegplantations Molana&SaparuaIslands,SpiceIslands Snorkel,visitFort Duurstede,experienceculturalimmersion Sawai,SpiceIslands ExploreSawaivillage,snorkelreefs Misool,RajaAmpat Swim,kayak,andexplorestunninglagoons andlimestoneformationsinMisool KofiauIsland,RajaAmpat Experiencevillagetours,traditional ceremonies,beachBBQ,andsnorkelling WayagIsland,RajaAmpat HiketoPinditoPeak,explore lagoons,swim,snorkel,andrelax AmsterdamIsland.VisitWestPapuanvillage,enjoycultural performances,beachcombing,andswimming. RoonorAuriIsland.SnorkelaroundJapaneseZerowreckor enjoybeachactivitiesonAuriIsland.
CenderawasihBay Swimwhalesharksand exploreKwatisorevillage NumIsland Exploretraditionalfishing villages,snorkel,dive,andswim Manokwari.Gobirdinginthemountains, exploreManokwari,orvisitMansinamIsland. DAY19:Sorong-Darwin.Disembarkin SorongbeforecharterflighttoDarwin.
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Orangutans&Dragons-SailingIndonesia
12days|FROMUS$8,800*pp
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DAY1:Borneo MeetatBaliairportforyourflighttoBorneoand beescortedtoyourboattostartyourjourney
DAY2:Borneo Observeorangutans,visitBorneoOrangutan SurvivalFoundationCentre,swiminblackwaterlake
DAY3:Dayak.Immerseinculture,ceremonies,rubbertapping.
DAY4:DayakVillage.Seetraditionaldance;returntoBali.
DAY5:EastBali.Exploreculture,landscapes;unwindat beachsideresort.
DAY6:GiliIslands.SailtheWallaceLine&snorkelcoralgardens.
DAY7:KenawaIsland.Swim,snorkelandvisitSeaGypsies
DAY8:SatondaIsland.Swimwithwhalesharks;explorevolcanic landscapesandenjoyasunsetbatviewing
DAY9:VolcanicIslands.Visitasmokingvolcanicisland,snorkel geothermalreef,enjoydeserted,white-sandedbeach
DAY10:KomodoNationalPark.Enjoyseaactivities,swimwith mantarays
DAY11:RincaIsland TrekforKomododragons,snorkelwithsea turtles,enjoyabeachBBQ
DAY12:Bali Visittraditionalvillage,enjoydances,returntoBali
8days|FROMUS$10,220*pp
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DAY1:Benoa ArriveinBali,boardAquaBlu,andenjoyasunset cruisetoMoyoIsland
DAY2:MoyoIsland.ExploreMoyoIsland’swildlife,waterfall,and snorkelatAngelReefsforunforgettablemarineexperiences.
DAY3:SalehBay,Sumbawa.EncounterwhalesharksatSaleh BayandwitnessadramaticfruitbatflightatSattonda.
DAY4:GiliBanta/WestKomodo.RelaxorhikeatGiliBanta, thensailtoWestKomodotoseeKomodoDragons
DAY5:LintaStrait/Padar.SnorkelanddiveatLintaStrait,then hikePadarIslandforiconicviewsandasunsetcocktail
DAY6:HorseshoeBay/PinkBeach.ExploreHorseshoeBay,visit PinkBeach,trek,relax,orwitnessbatsinflight
DAY7:Rinca/GiliLawaLaut.DiscoverKomodoNationalPark’s largestKomodoDragonpopulationbeforesailingtoanislet thatfeaturesexpansivebeachesandshallowreefsfor kayakingorstand-uppaddleboarding Meanwhile,divingand snorkelingspotsthatofferthechancetospotturtles
DAY8:LabuanBajo DepartGiliLawaDaut,disembarkat LabuanBajo,andprepareforyouroutboundflight
18days|FROMNZ$22,975*pp/AU$21,450*pp AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departures29Sep2025|6Oct2026
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DAYS1&2:Denpasar,Bali ExploreBali'sculturaldelightsand enjoyonehotelnightandwelcomedinnerbeforeboarding
DAY3:SumbawaIsland Experiencetraditions,fromikatfabric weavingtomartialarts,amidstvolcaniclandscapes
DAY4:KomodoNationalPark.ObserveKomodoDragonsand snorkel,enjoyingworld-classunderwaterexperiences.
DAY5:KodiaIsland.Explorebeaches,snorkel,orhikethrough dryforeststeemingwithwildlife.
DAY6:WakatobiNationalPark.Snorkelcoralwalls.
DAY7:BuruIsland.Exploreforests,searchingforendemic species,andengagewithlocalcommunities
DAY8:SeramIsland.VentureintoSeram'sjungles,spotting endemicbirds,andvisittraditionalstilthousevillages
DAY9:MisoolIsland.Discovercaves,ancientrockart,and vibrantmarinelifeinRajaAmpat’swaters
DAYS10&11:RajaAmpat.Explorebiodiversemarinehabitats andspotexoticbirdsinlushjungles
DAY12:ArfakMountains HikeorexplorethetownofManokwari
DAY13:CenderawasihMarinePark SwimwithWhaleSharksin
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KwatisoreBay,andexplorevibrantcoral reefsandlocalvillages.
DAY14:Biak&RusbasbedasIslands Birdwatch,thensnorkelorbeachcomb
DAY15:LikiIsland.Experiencelocalcustoms, naturewalks,andvibrantcoralreefs
DAY16:Jayapura.VisitLakeSentani, navigateislandsbylongboat
DAY17:SepikRiver,PapuaNewGuinea ExplorewildlifeandvisitKoparVillage
DAY18:Madang-Cairns Disembarkin Madang,flytoCairns
AsianIslandOdyssey:TaipeitoDarwin
19days|FROMNZ$25,395*pp/AU$23,685*pp
AboardHeritageAdventurer|Departure25Jun2026
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DAY1:Taipei,Taiwan Hotelnightwithwelcomedinner
DAY2:Keelung ExploreTaipeibeforeembarkation
DAY3:Hualien.ExploreTarokoNationalPark'sMarbleGorge.
DAY4:CalayanIsland,Philippines.Discoverpristinebeaches, coralgardens,andrarewildlife.
DAY5:DivilacanBay.Explorelushforests,snorkelreefs.
DAY6:PoliloIsland.Explorewildlife,forests,snorkel.
DAY7:CaramoanPeninsula.Explorejungle,beaches&rivers
DAY8:SamarIsland.Discovercaves,beaches,andrainforest
DAY9:BoholIsland.VisitChocolateHillsandsnorkel
DAY10:BucasGrandeIsland.ExploreSohotonCove,snorkel
DAY11:AtSea.Relax,attendlectures,enjoytheviews
DAY12:Bitung,Indonesia.ExploreTangkokoReserve
DAY13:Gorontalo.Swimwithwhalesharks,timetoexplore
DAY14:Seho&TaliabuIslands Visitthejungleandbeach
DAY15:BuruIsland Discoverwildlife,villagesandforests
DAY16:BandaNeira Explorehistoricalsitesandcoralreefs
DAY17:KeiKecilIsland Relaxonbeaches,snorkelcoralreefs
DAY18:AtSea Farewelldinner&recap
DAY19:Darwin Disembark
16days|FROMAU$26,395*pp
AboardGregMortimer|Departures24Oct&11Nov2026
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DAY1:Denpasar ArriveinBali,relaxathotel
DAY2:Embarkation FlytoSorong,embarkandsetsail
DAY3:Misool,RajaAmpat ExploreMisool’sprotectedreefs, snorkel,hikeforviews,anddiscoverancientrockart
DAY4:BuruIsland&FogiIsland.Experienceculturalwelcomes, explorevillages,snorkel,kayakmangroves,orrelaxonbeaches.
DAY5:WakatobiNationalPark,SoutheastSulawesi.Diveor snorkelWakatobi’scoral-richwatersorexploresereneHoga Island’swildlifeandbeaches.
DAY6:TakaBonerateNationalPark,FloresSea.Snorkelordive richreefs,exploreTinaboIslandanditsuniquebiodiversity
DAYS7&8:UNESCOKomodoNationalPark.EncounterKomodo dragons,snorkelcoralreefs,relaxonPinkBeach,andexplore MantaAlley’sgiants
DAY9:SalehBay,SumbawaBesar.Snorkelwithwhalesharks, exploretranquilbeaches,waters,andmarinebiodiversity
DAY10:AtSea Relaxonboardwithexperttalks
DAY11:Semarang TraveltomajesticBorobudur,exploreits carvingsandspiritualheritageamidJava’slushcountryside
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DAY12:AtSea&Kumai,Borneo.Cruiseinto Borneo,enjoyamagicalnightriversafari throughtherainforestlitbyfireflies
DAYS13&14:Kumai&AtSea.Explore orangutanhabitatsinTanjungPuting,visit rehabcentres,cruisejunglerivers
DAY15:AtSea Enjoyyourfinalseaday
DAY16:Singapore Disembark
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14days|FROMAU$36,995*pp
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DAY:FlyfromDarwintoAmbon EmbarkandbeginyourBanda Islandsadventurewithcocktails
DAY2:BandaIslands.ExploreBandaNeira,snorkellavaflows, andtoastsunsetviewsfromFortBelgica’shistoricramparts.
DAY3:FakFakCoast.Fish,snorkelhiddenlagoons,swim beneathwaterfalls,exploreseacaves.
DAY4:TheFourKings(RajaAmpat).DivevibrantMisoolreefs, visitNudiRockandMisoolEcoResort,enjoyKaligBeach
DAY5:MisoolIsland.Snorkelthrivingreefs,hikeHarfatPeak, exploresacredcaves,andcruisescenicKarstIslandlagoons
DAY6:CapeKRI.Trektoseebirdsofparadise,diveCapeKRI, andcruisethelife-filledWallaceChannel
DAY7:WofohIsland.Relaxordiveblackcoralforests,snorkel acrosstheequator,andexploreBougainvilleStrait’smarinelife
DAY8:FamIsland VisitFamvillage,snorkelPenemu’sreefs, andclimbPianemoforbreathtakingislandandlagoonviews
DAYS9&10:TheWayags SnorkelWayaglagoons,swimwith reefsharks,andcelebratecrossingtheequatorataparty
DAY11:TheWayagDriftSnorkel Floateffortlesslywiththe
currentoverWayag’scolourfulreefsand tropicalmarinelife
DAY12:MapiaAtoll.Discoveruntouched coralwalls,snorkelandfishintheremote andrarelyvisitedMapiaAtoll
DAY13:AyuAtoll.Snorkelwithdolphins,spot gamefish,andvisitRenivillageforinsight intoislanderlife
DAY14:ReturntoDarwin Enjoyafinal breakfastbeforeflyingfromBiakbackto Darwinviaprivatechartertransfer
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15days|FROMAU$9,240*pp AboardLePaulGauguin|Departure16Mar2027
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DAY1&2:Singapore BeginyourjourneyinSingapore,avibrant city-stateknownforitsmixofhistoriccharmandmodern architecture ExploreMarinaBay’sstrikingskyline,visitcolonialerabuildingsdowntown,orwanderthroughthebustling marketsofChinatownandLittleIndia
DAY3:ParaiBeach ArriveatParaiBeachintheBangkaBelitung Islands,Indonesia Thispeacefulspotisknownforitsgranite rockformations,palm-linedshores,andtranquilwaters It'sthe perfectplacetounwindinnature’sembrace
DAY4:AtSea Relaxwithafulldayatsea
DAY5:Semarang ExploretheportcityofSemarangonJava’s northcoast,knownforitsblendofculturesandcolonial architecture.TravelinlandtoYogyakartatoseeBorobudur,a UNESCO-listedBuddhisttempleandoneoftheworld’slargest.
DAY6:Surabaya,Java.VisitSurabaya,abustlingportcitywith astrongcolonialpast.Wanderitsnarrowstreets,visit independencelandmarks,andexplorethenearbyTrowulan archaeologicalsite,oncetheheartoftheMajapahitEmpire
DAYS7&8:Benoa,Bali.SpendtwodaysexploringBali,famous foritswhitesandbeaches,riceterraces,andrichHindu traditions FromthecoastalfishingvillageofBenoatolush inlandlandscapes,Balioffersauniqueblendofnatureand culture
DAY9:AtSea Enjoyonboardleisureandenrichmentactivities
DAY10:KomodoNationalPark VisittheUNESCO-listedKomodo NationalPark,homeofthefamedKomododragons Theregion alsoboastsvolcaniclandscapes,colourfulcoralreefs,and spectacularviews
DAY11:AtSea Unwindduringanotherrestfuldayatseawith spatreatments,presentations,oroceangazingfromthedeck
DAY12:Dili,EastTimor DiscoverDili,thelaid-backcapitalof EastTimor Thispeacefultownfeaturescolonialheritage, tropicalforests,andpristinebeaches,alllargelyuntouchedby tourism
DAY13:AtSea Enjoyafinalseaday
DAYS14&15:Darwin DisembarkinthistropicalAustraliancityis knownforitsmulticulturalvibeandrelaxedpace,withhistorical sitesliketheParliamentHouseandAdmiraltyHousetoexplore
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