Lead Pricing
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AU $12,980 per person
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AU $12,980 per person
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AU $13,450 per person
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AU $13,790 per person
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The ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises offer voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on all seven continents. All luxury vessels are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating – “upscale but not uptight.” And all ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of the enviable six stars.
The Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet includes sister all-suite, all-balcony, 700-guest ships Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner; and the all-suite, 90% balcony Seven Seas Navigator.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises provides discerning guests with the most inclusive luxury cruise experience by offering an incomparable array of complimentary features and services. See below for a listing of these items, combining to provide unprecedented value.
~FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions* ~FREE Luxury Hotel Package for 1st and 2nd guests* ~FREE Beverages including fine wines and premium spirits ~FREE Pre-Paid Gratuities ~FREE In-suite mini-bar replenished daily ~FREE 24-hour room service and no additional charge for specialty restaurants ~Elegant casual dress code. Formal and semi-formal attire optional on sailings of 16 nights or longer ~Welcome bottle of champagne ~Up to four gourmet restaurants including the iconic new steakhouse Prime 7, and Signatures, featuring Le Cordon Bleu®-inspired cuisine, Compass Rose, La Veranda plus the al fresco Pool Grill ~In-suite dining, served course-by-course during restaurant hours ~Butler service in Penthouse Suites and higher, including complimentary in-suite mini-bar setup and iPod® docking station ~Fitness programs, sauna and steam rooms in the spa ~Onboard activities including expert guest lectures, theatre performance and day time entertainment ~Interactive flat screen television in each suite with extensive media library and complimentary movies-on-demand
*Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventure Ashore programmes. FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package is available for Concierge Suites and Higher only.
Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Built-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 219 ft2 (20 m2)
Balcony: 88 ft2 (8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 253 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 55 – 88 ft2 (5 – 8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 253 ft2 (23.5 m2)
Balcony: 55 – 88 ft2 (5 – 8 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 83 ft2 (7.7 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 83 – 132 ft2 (7.7 – 12.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 132 ft2 (12.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
Layout
Intimate sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 332 ft2 (30.8 m2)
Balcony: 83 – 132 ft2 (7.7 – 12.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
L’Occitane® Amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized Mini-Bar Set-up
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 450 ft2 (41.8 m2)
Balcony: 111 – 176 ft2 (10.3 – 16.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navi
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 450 ft2 (41.8 m2)
Balcony: 111 – 176 ft2 (10.3 – 16.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navi
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 marble and stone detailed bathroom
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 450 ft2 (41.8 m2)
Balcony: 111 – 176 ft2 (10.3 – 16.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship *- Between 200 and 500 minutes
per suite, depending on voyage
selected and length of voyage
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed® (twin bed configuration available)
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navi
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 or 1 1/2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 577 – 655 ft2 (53.6 – 60.8 m2)
Balcony: 166 – 237 ft2 (15.4 – 222)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
1 or 1 1/2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 655 ft2 (60.8 m2)
Balcony: 166 – 263 ft2 (15.4 – 24.42)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
LAYOUT
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 1,000 – 1,013 ft2 (93 – 94 m2)
Balcony: 277 – 336 ft2 (25.7 – 31.2 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Priority online shore excursions and dining reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 854 – 920 ft2 (79.3 – 85.5 m2)
Balcony: 732 – 916 ft2 (68 – 85.1 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary
in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Guaranteed reservation each night in specialty restaurant of your choice
Priority online shore excursion reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
2 marble and stone detailed bathrooms
Private balcony
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 1,064 – 1,114 ft2 (98.8 – 103.5 m2)
Balcony: 831 – 994 ft2 (77.2 – 92.3 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Guaranteed reservation each night in specialty restaurant of your choice
Priority online shore excursion reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
European King-Size Suite Slumber Bed®
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Daily canapés delivered to your suite
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
Layout
Spacious Living Room with sitting area
Private Vista Garden
In-suite spa
2 1/2 marble and stone-detailed
bathrooms
Wraparound balcony with two separate balconies
Walk-in closet with safe
Dimensions
Suite: 2,917 ft2 (271 m2)
Balcony: 958 ft2 (89 m2)
Suite measurements are approximate, and those in same category may vary in size. They may also have different furniture placement than as depicted in photographs.
Highlights
FREE Personal Car and Guide to Explore Ashore*
FREE Unlimited In-Suite Spa Services*
FREE 1-Night Pre-Cruise Luxury Hotel Package including:
– FREE Ground Transfers
– FREE Breakfast
– FREE Porterage
FREE Unlimited laundry and pressing*
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Guaranteed reservation each night in specialty restaurant of your choice
Priority online shore excursion reservations
10% discount on premium wine and liquor purchases
5% discount on Regent Choice Shore Excursions, Hotel and Land Programs
Personal butler
Hermès® and L’Occitane® amenities
King-size Savoir Bed
Complimentary use of iPad®
iPhone® docking station
Interactive flat-Screen television & direct-dial satellite phone
Vanity & Hair Dryer
Daily canapés delivered to Your suite
Regent Bathrobes & Slippers
Personalized bar replenished daily with your favorite beverages
Suites may vary and may not be identical to the depiction above.
*FREE WiFi includes up to 500 minutes, or the equivalent data amount, depending on the length of the voyage. Seven Seas, Horizon View, and Navigator Suites and higher enjoy FREE Unlimited Internet.
Seven Seas Explorer® is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, enjoy a musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 732 feet
- Tonnage: 54,000
- Maiden Voyage: 2016
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 738
- Crew Nationality: International
- Officer Nationality: Italian
- Dining Staff Nationality: International
Ship Facilities
- Card Room
- Library
- Pool Bar
- Swimming Pool
- Jacuzzi
- Casino
- Connoisseur Club
- Constellation Theatre
- Meridian Lounge
- Explorer Lounge
- Observation Lounge
- The Cafe
- Compass Rose Dining Room
- Pool Grill
- La Veranda
- Prime 7 Restaurant
- Sette Mari at La Veranda
- Canyon Ranch SpaClub
- Fitness Centre
- Jogging Track
- Boutiques
- Business Centre
- Coffee Bar
- Laundrette
- Golf Nets & Putting Green
- Pacific Rim
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Feb '22 | Bali, Indonesia |
06:00 PM | |
| 05 Feb '22 | At sea | ||
| 06 Feb '22 | Jakarta, Indonesia |
08:00 AM | 07:00 PM |
| 07 Feb '22 | At sea | ||
| 08 Feb '22 | At sea | ||
| 09 Feb '22 | Penang, Malaysia |
08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| 10 Feb '22 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
07:00 AM | 06:00 PM |
| 11 Feb '22 | Singapore, Singapore |
09:00 AM | overnight |
| 12 Feb '22 | Singapore, Singapore |
05:00 PM | |
| 13 Feb '22 | At sea | ||
| 14 Feb '22 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
09:00 AM | overnight |
| 15 Feb '22 | Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam |
04:00 PM | |
| 16 Feb '22 | At sea | ||
| 17 Feb '22 | Bangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand |
08:00 AM | overnight |
| 18 Feb '22 | Bangkok (Laem Chabang) Thailand |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Bali (Benoa) to Bangkok (Laem Chabang) onboard Seven Seas Explorer.
Seven Seas Explorer® is spaciously intimate, breathlessly elegant and perfectly staffed to offer Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ special brand of all-inclusive luxury. The summer of 2016 will herald not only the launch of the most luxurious ship to sail the seven seas, but also the moment when you can experience the new standard in elegance and sophistication. Journey to the world’s most beautiful places in spacious designer suites, indulge in a decadent treatment at the world renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, enjoy a musical performance in a plush lounge, and delight in extensive gourmet dining throughout the day and night.
Highlights of this cruise:
Bali
Once a simple fishing village grown into an upscale destination, Benoa’s charms are most evident in Nusa Dua, one of the most beautiful beaches in already-legendary Bali. In this land of rice terraces, spectacular volcanoes and over 20,000 temples , the main destination is the 17th-century royal temple complex of Pura Taman Ayun in nearby Mengwi, surrounded by a lotus- filled moat, giving it the feel of a garden sanctuary. Highlights include elaborate wood carvings of Balinese deities and tranquil pavilions. Another favorite is the Sunset Temple, Tanah Lot, dramatically perched on a rocky outcrop, making for an ideal photo opportunity. And don’t miss the batik factories for that perfect gift or souvenir.
Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang)
Spend the day discovering this cosmopolitan city and its many cultural levels, from the soaring Petronas Towers to a Royal Palace, Gothic churches, stolid Colonial remnants and a restored Malay timber house, once the residence of a local headman in a lovely Heritage Center. Browse in the markets and shops. Shop for crafts, excellent pewter, jewelry, batik. The fusion of cultures here offers a variety of menus from Malay and Chinese to continental cuisines. Try a curry or spicy broiled duck, a satay or broiled fish.
Singapore
Straegically located at the end of the Malaysian peninsula, the island nation of Singapore is a modern, thriving metropolis and a true melting pot of cultures. Singapore offers diverse colorful ethnic quarters; a fantastic array of superb cuisines; and a shopping mecca second to none. In many ways Singapore (the name means Lion City) was built by Sir Stamford Raffles. Coming ashore to a tiny fishing village in 1819, through trade treaties and business acumen, he laid the foundation for one of the most amazing urban success stories in history. Today, travelers can embrace exotic sights and sounds as they stroll or ride a trishaw through Chinatown, the Arab Quarter or Little India. Head down to the scenic Boat Quay for unrivaled views of the harbor and stop at one of the many international eateries for a refreshing repast. Shop along famous Orchard Road with its merchandise from every corner of the Pacific Rim; embark on a night safari at the Singapore Zoo or relax in the verdant shade of the Bukit Timah Nature Preserve. Be sure to leave time to try a refreshing Singapore Sling at the bar at Raffles Hotel.
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s largest and most famous city. During the 14th century this city was known as Prey Nokor and was nothing more than a trading post. By the 18th century, the Lords of Hue, under the Nguyens, had established control of the trade in Prey Nokor and renamed the city Saigon. After the Vietnam War, the new communist regime changed the official name of the city of Saigon to Ho Chi Minh and began to rebuild its economic and social structure.
Bangkok (Laem Chabang)
Bangkok is the capital and largest city in Thailand. It began as a small trading center on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River serving the Ayutthaya Kingdom, the precursor of modern Thailand which existed from 1350 to 1767. The city has vastly modernized and undergone numerous changes, including the introduction of transportation and utility infrastructure in the reigns of King Mongkut and King Chulalongkorn, and quickly developed into the economic centre of Thailand.