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Langkawi, Malaysia

April 22, 2025 – April 22, 2025

Langkawi is the main island in the archipelago of the same name in the Andaman Sea. Stunning natural beauty and unique wildlife will surround you as you snorkel, horseback ride, hike, golf or simply relax on the powdery sands of the island beaches. Experience Langkawi’s wildlife up close on a boat tour of the amazing mangrove forest. Travel by cable car over ancient rainforests to the top of Mount Machincang.

Cruise through a serene nature park, where you will observe thousands of bats in a cave, eagles feeding and Malaysian fish being farmed in the river. The adventure will begin by cruising the Kilim River and passing mangrove forests, isolated islands and limestone rock formations. Upon reaching the Bat Cave, you will walk along a wooden platform into the heart of this underworld wonderland, where thousands of fruit bats can be seen hanging from the ceiling. While eerie, the experience is enormously fascinating. The same can be said for walking among the cave’s many bizarrely shaped stalagmites and stalactites. Another novel highlight is the fish farm nearby that floats on a wooden platform above the water’s surface. A variety of species are harvested here, and you may have the chance to feed them. You will also watch an eagle feeding that offers a close-up look at some of the park’s raptors, such as the Brahminy Kite.

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Penang, Malaysia

April 21, 2025 – April 21, 2025

Become immersed in the Malaysian culture by visiting attractions that reveal the lifestyle of the local people and the natural beauty surrounding Penang. In the picturesque countryside just outside the city, you will tour a factory and observe the art of using dyes and wax to print spectacular batik designs on fabric. You will also have the opportunity to purchase batik merchandise. You will then take in the gorgeous coastal scenery on the way to a butterfly farm that has collected more than 100 species in an effort to conserve them.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

April 19, 2025 – April 20, 2025

Along the way, you will pass by the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque, one of the country’s most beautiful structures. Frequently referred to as the Blue Mosque, its 470-foot minarets are the world’s tallest.

Visit the Thean Hou Temple. This striking, six-tiered temple is regarded as one of the biggest Chinese temples in Southeast Asia, and is home to the patron Goddess Thean Hou of the Hainanese community. Stop for photos at the National Monument, designed by acclaimed sculptor Felix De Weldon, this 50-foot-tall bronze monument was constructed in 1966.

Another picturesque stop is the Sri Kandaswamy Kovil Hindu Temple. This huge temple is one of the most prominent Sri Lankan or Ceylonese Tamil temples in Malaysia, and has become a popular tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur. The temple architecture is believed to have been inspired by the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

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Melaka, Malaysia

April 18, 2025 – April 18, 2025

One of the world’s veritable melting pots, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Melaka proudly wears its diverse heritage, with buildings ranging in style from colorful Dutch colonial and ornate Chinese to ultramodern Islamic. Take in the captivating sights from a touring vessel as you glide along the meandering Melaka River, or gain a bird’s-eye view of the skyline from the Taming Sari Tower’s revolving observation deck. The recreated village of Mini Malaysia immerses you in the country’s domestic sphere, with Malaysia’s 13 regions represented in faithfully rendered homes. Meanwhile, a replica of the 16th-century Portuguese galleon Flor de la Mar whispers tales of bygone seafaring adventures.

View Malacca from several different perspectives for a remarkably complete overview of the World Heritage site city. One of the most prominent landmarks is Dutch Square, where the Dutch colonialists built their administrative center after ousting the Portuguese colonialists in 1641. A cruise down the meandering Malacca River will present yet another urban view. Along the way, you will pass Chinatown and the traditional Malay village Kampung Morten. You may notice that some of the buildings feature colorful murals depicting the history of Malacca. The revolving observation platform atop the Menara Taming Sari tower will offer the ultimate, 360? view of the city. The guide will point out key attractions such as St. Paul’s Hill and the replica of the Portuguese ship Flora de la Mar, which houses a maritime museum. Back on the ground, you will pause for photos of a 16th-century Portuguese-built fort and the largest Chinese cemetery not in China.

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Singapore, Singapore

April 16, 2025 – April 17, 2025

Savor a memorable meal in a cable car as it soars high above the harbor and beyond, presenting you with an unparalleled view of Singapore at night. Following a welcome drink at the leafy hilltop park Mount Faber, you will board a cable car bound for Sentosa Island. Think of it as your private sanctuary, a sky-high dining room all your own. Once you are settled in, appetizers will be served, and the cable car will begin the first of three loops between Mount Faber and Sentosa Island, which lies directly across the harbor. Each time the cable car returns to Mount Faber, another course of your magnificent dinner will be served. All of Singapore will be illuminated below, and from your unique vantage point, more than 300 feet above the ground, you can expect the sights to be spectacular and the ambiance wonderfully romantic. You may even spot your cruise ship in the harbor.

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Our daytime tour around beautiful Singapore

Gardens By the Bay

Gardens by the Bay at Night

Singapore at Night

We had dinner on the Singpore Flyer

Jakarta, Indonesia

April, 14, 2025 – April 14, 2025

Discover some of the most extraordinary attractions in Jakarta, a city that the ruling Dutch called Old Batavia for centuries. Your panoramic tour will begin at the once-bustling Old Harbor at the mouth of the Ciliwung River, an area that historical sailing vessels now primarily use. Nearby, you will find Fatahillah Square, the administrative center of Old Batavia, which is lined with restored colonial buildings, many of which have been converted into museums. At the beautiful Neo-Renaissance-style Wayang Museum, you will see one of the world’s finest collections of traditional wayangs or shadow puppets, which are still used extensively to tell dramatic stories. Other highlights in the heart of Indonesia’s capital include museums dedicated to Jakarta’s turbulent history and exceptional ceramics.

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St. Regis – Bali, Indonesia

St. Regis Hotel – Bali, Indonesia

April 11, 2025 – April 12, 2025

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Bali, Indonesia

April 11, 2025 – April 12, 2025

Experience this exquisite island and its gentle people as you explore the lush countryside of terraced rice fields and mountains dotted with temples. Visit a royal palace, watch an entrancing dance performance, or see carvers at work. Enjoy villages filled with beautiful arts and crafts, and the daily festivals with villagers parading in their finery to local temples.

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Waingapu (Sumba), Indonesia

April 10, 2025 – April 10, 2025

One of the more undiscovered islands of Indonesia, Sumba is the adventurer’s dream where time seems to stand still. It’s a place of lagoons, wild horses, tropical forests, celestial waterfalls, soft white sand beaches and intriguing tribal culture. Life in Sumbanese villages unfolds according to the rhythms and rituals of Marapu, an animistic faith, and the guidance of local shamans. In villages outside of Waingapu, you’ll spot traditional bamboo houses with thatched roofs and megalithic tombs and gain insight on the well-preserved culture. You’re also likely to observe a handweaving technique known as ikat, which creates exotic fabrics for which the island has become known. Sumba just might be Indonesia’s best-kept secret.

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Darwin, Australia

April 7, 2025 – April 7, 2025

Head for the incredible waterfalls at Litchfield National Park. Watch crocodiles at a research station, or take a cruise along the Adelaide River and watch the saltwater crocs leap from the water to catch their prey.

Travel by coach through Australia’s tropical Top End to the Adelaide River, then embark on a cruise that brings you nearly face-to-jaws with jumping crocodiles. Yes, you read that right: jumping, snaggle-toothed, claw-footed crocs. And we’re not talking about little hops, these are full-tilt leaps of almost a full body length out of the water. But first things first: the Adelaide is one of eight Northern Territory rivers whose expansive floodplains create a great expanse of coastal wetland – a perfect habitat for all sorts of unique animals and plant life. Including crocodiles. En route to the cruise, you’ll stop in at the Window on the Wetlands Visitors Center for a brief opportunity to learn more about life in these parts. Then it’s on to the main event, your cruise along the Adelaide. It will be very relaxing – but don’t relax too much because any minute you might see the tell-tale ripples signaling an approaching reptile. You’ll want to have your camera poised in hopes of capturing that breathtaking moment when the croc breaks the water and vaults out in a shower of spray, scales and muscle. It’s a primal, surprising thrill you won’t soon forget.

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