43-day Coral Triangle Great Barrier Reef & Far East
Sat Jan 4th 2025
Onboard Noordam
Itinerary Summary
Singapore, Puerto Princesa/PHILIPPINES, Rabaul/PAPUA NEW GUINEA, Kiriwina Isl./PAPUA NEW GUINEA, , Cairns, Darwin, Dili/E. TIMOR, Komodo/INDONESIA, Bali/INDONESIA, Tanjung Priok/INDONESIA, Singapore, Ko Samui/THAILAND , Laem Chabang/THAILAND (Overnight), Sihanoukville/CAMBODIA, Ho Chi Minh/VIETNAM, Nha Trang/VIETNAM, Da Nang/VIETNAM (Overnight), Hanoi/VIETNAM, Hong Kong/CHINA
Book Now
MM
Inside
Starting at
$5490 PP
HH
Oceanview
Starting at
$5670 PP
VH
Balcony
Starting at
$8653 PP
SY
Suite
Starting at
$12119 PP

Itinerary

Day 1 : Singapore

-- - 4:00 pm

One of Asia's great success stories, this island republic has merged diverse cultures into a dynamic and thriving nation. Clean, modern and full of green gardens, its neighborhoods reflect the Chinese, Malay, Indian, Arab and European backgrounds of its past. After sampling the legendary shopping, retire to Raffles Hotel's famous bar and toast Maugham, Kipling and Noel Coward with a Singapore Sling.

Day 2 : At Sea

Day 3 : At Sea

Day 4 : Puerto Princesa/PHILIPPINES

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 5 : At Sea

Day 6 : At Sea

Day 7 : At Sea

Day 8 : At Sea

Day 9 :

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

New Guinea is one of Asia's most spectacular regions for tourism. A living museum of natural history, untouched rain forests, white-sand beaches, snow-capped mountains straddling the equator, jewel-like lakes and moss-carpeted forests shelter some of the world's most astonishing wildlife. In the highlands valley of Baliem, Stone-Age tribes sport boar tusk nose rings, necklaces of harvested spider webs, and reed skirts for women. The custom of smearing their bodies with red or white clay for warmth has given rise to the nickname "mud people." In Jayapura, a picture-postcard harbor with a backdrop of eternally green hills greets travelers who visit this Indonesian part of New Guinea. Indeed, the only access is by sea, and aside from a few roads around the town, the only means of travel to the interior is on foot or by light aircraft. Streets bustle with an interesting mix of tribesmen, vendors, Minang merchants, Bugis fishermen or sailors from Makassar.

Day 10 : At Sea

Day 11 : Rabaul/PAPUA NEW GUINEA

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Day 12 : Kiriwina Isl./PAPUA NEW GUINEA

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 13 :

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 14 : At Sea

Day 15 : Cairns

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Great Barrier Reef city of Cairns is the northernmost city of Queensland and is located amidst endless stretches of white sandy beach, attracting visitors from around the world. Although Cairns is the scuba-diving capital of the Great Barrier Reef, you can also wander along the Esplanade, with its remarkable views over Trinity Bay, or explore the Heritage Walk with its fascinating insights into the city's history.

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 16 : At Sea

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 17 : At Sea

Day 18 : At Sea

Day 19 : Darwin

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Named after evolutionist Charles Darwin, this tropical city on the top end of Australia is a former frontier town with a rough-and-tumble past. Darwin's growth was achieved back in 1871 with the discovery of gold at Pine Creek, and today a number of historic buildings from that era remain. Darwin is also the center of the aboriginal community, the world's oldest culture. From here, you can visit Kakadu National Park, a World Heritage Site renowned not only for its Australian wildlife but Aboriginal rock art.

Day 20 : At Sea

Day 21 : Dili/E. TIMOR

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Day 22 : At Sea

Day 23 : Komodo/INDONESIA

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

A rare discovery awaits the traveler who ventures onto this remote island of Komodo. Walking through the dense vegetation, hearing and seeing a variety of bird and animal life, you may feel you've landed in another epoch. Indeed, the last vestiges of long-gone dinosaurs survive here, in the form of the legendary, giant lizards called Komodo Dragons.

Day 24 : Bali/INDONESIA

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 25 : At Sea

Day 26 : Tanjung Priok/INDONESIA

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 27 : At Sea

Day 28 : At Sea

Day 29 : Singapore

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

One of Asia's great success stories, this island republic has merged diverse cultures into a dynamic and thriving nation. Clean, modern and full of green gardens, its neighborhoods reflect the Chinese, Malay, Indian, Arab and European backgrounds of its past. After sampling the legendary shopping, retire to Raffles Hotel's famous bar and toast Maugham, Kipling and Noel Coward with a Singapore Sling.

Day 30 : At Sea

Day 31 : Ko Samui/THAILAND

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

The quiet beaches of Lamai, on the island's southeastern coast, are sure to afford you the perfect opportunity to relax. If you would prefer to be a little more active while on Ko Samui, there are plenty of beautiful underwater sights at Coral Cove or Angthong Marine National Park. Dive shops are a dime a dozen on Ko Samui, so you will have plenty of opportunities to explore some of the world's prettiest coral reefs.

Day 32 : Laem Chabang/THAILAND

7:00 am - --

Day 33 : Laem Chabang/THAILAND

-- - 3:00 pm

Day 34 : Sihanoukville/CAMBODIA

8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Day 35 : At Sea

Day 36 : Ho Chi Minh/VIETNAM

6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Day 37 : Nha Trang/VIETNAM

10:00 am - 8:00 pm

If you were traveling by plane to Nha Trang, this city would give the illusion that it is engulfed by beautiful elevated mountains glazed of green grass with this ideal relaxing city in between. Most of the Vietnamese come to Nha Trang to escape the hectic ways of Ho Chi Minh City. This ideal paradise island is known for its beautiful beaches with the atmosphere of warm temperature all year round. A couple of Nha Trang's famous islands include Hon Tre, Hon Yen, Hon Rua, and Spratly islands.

The city of Nha Trang contains the most beautiful beaches. Once of which is Cana beach which is a stretch of what sands and a couple restaurants that allure travelers. The Natives and visitors make a habit of indulging in the beach atmosphere mainly during the times of 5am - 8am when weather is cool instead of steaming hot. One of its extraordinary features would be the Thanh Long (Green Dragon fruit) orchards. These orchards only grow along the highway to Nha Trang and have grown quite popular.

Day 38 : At Sea

Day 39 : Da Nang/VIETNAM

7:00 am - --

Today this lovely town on the South China Sea reflects the peaceful era of pre-war Indochina. And up the coast, the grand Thien Mu Pagoda and stately Tu Duc Tomb welcome you to Hue, Vietnam's ancient royal capital, on the banks of the Perfume River.

Day 40 : Da Nang/VIETNAM

-- - 6:00 pm

Today this lovely town on the South China Sea reflects the peaceful era of pre-war Indochina. And up the coast, the grand Thien Mu Pagoda and stately Tu Duc Tomb welcome you to Hue, Vietnam's ancient royal capital, on the banks of the Perfume River.

Day 41 : At Sea

Day 42 : Hanoi/VIETNAM

8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Halong Bay rest right above the Red River Delta and is covered by beautiful green seas. Halong Bay is the most beautiful sight to see, it''s also covered with over 3,000 one of a kind mountainous islands. These mountainous islands are known for their dolomite and limestone rock symmetry. Legend tells it that this very bay was formed when a large dragon hurtled to earth before history was recorded. By the carvings and formation of the lime stones, the legend doesn''t seem too unbelievable.

Besides the legend that Halong Bay holds, this bay also possesses a couple tourist attractions. One of the sights to see would be the large caves that can be found in some of the larger islands. The caves add a little spunk to a extensive, laid back boat ride. Even though you''ll need to take a couple safety precautions while inside of the caves, it doesn''t take any excitement from the things to be seen.

Day 43 : At Sea

Day 44 : Hong Kong/CHINA

7:00 am - --

Hong Kong is the cosmopolitan hub of the Far East. This former British colony reverted to Chinese control in 1997, yet the culture-rich atmosphere remains. See the Wong Tai Sin Temple, tour local markets and the floating village of Aberdeen. Take the Tram to the top of Victoria Peak for one of the world''s most exciting views, or cross the harbor aboard one of the famous Star Ferries. After shopping and exploring, enjoy high tea at the favored retreat of many world travelers-the Peninsula Hotel.