Cruise Line |
Seabourn |
Ship |
Seabourn Encore |
Destination |
Africa - North & Middle East |
Nights |
35 |
Departure Date |
13 Mar 2022 |
Description |
35 Night Cruise sailing from Singapore to Athens onboard Seabourn Encore.
Seabourn Encore is as strikingly beautiful and as excitingly innovative as any Seabourn has ever debuted. It will crown a fleet that is already the newest, most modern and most acclaimed in the ultra-luxury segment. Modeled on the award-winning trio of ships introduced with Seabourn Odyssey in 2009, Seabourn Encore represents another welcome stage in the evolution of small-ship cruising, which Seabourn pioneered and has consistently expanded and enriched.
Highlights of this cruise:
Singapore, Singapore
Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, Singapore joined the Malaysian Federation in 1963. Two years later, it became an independent island-state, developing into one of the world's most prosperous countries. With ultra-modern skyscrapers combined with a medley of Chinese, Indian and Malay influences, Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and color, exhibiting a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture.
Phuket, Thailand
Phuket, nestled in the balmy Andaman Sea waters, lies 536 miles south of Bangkok. Initially, Phuket derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colorful history. Located on a major trade route between India and China, Phuket was frequently mentioned in foreign trader's ship logs. Blessed with a natural heritage of stunning white-sand beaches, sapphire blue seas, exotic marine life and lushly forested hillsides, Phuket is one of Southeast Asia's most popular destinations.
Mumbai, India
Mumbai (formerly called Bombay) is a captivating city, known for its striking contrasts. The fastest growing, most affluent and industrialized city in India, Mumbai represents the ever-changing face of today's India: the old coupled with the dynamic new. This vibrant city is a kaleidoscopic mixture of intriguing people and incredible places, where within a block or two you can find modern skyscrapers, ornate Victorian buildings, and bustling bazaars.
Muscat, Oman
Oman, "The Pearl of Mystic Arabia," is one of the oldest civilizations on the Arabian Peninsula. Wedged between the Arabian Gulf and the Western Al Hajar Mountains, Muscat boasts an ancient history and rich Islamic heritage, evident in its prominent landmarks such as forts, castles, towers and mosques. Since the ascension of Qaboos bin Said as Sultan of Oman in 1970, Muscat has experienced rapid infrastructural development, leading to the growth of a vibrant economy and a multi-ethnic society.
Dubai, UAE
The United Arab Emirates is strategically located at the crossroads of East and West, and the traditional trading routes from Asia and the Far East to Europe and further afield are even more significant today than they were hundreds of years ago. Nestled at the very heart of the Islamic world, the country is unique in its embrace of the Western world. Here you can see the contrasts of the nomadic Bedouin people, and the opulence and splendor of the Sheiks, set against a backdrop of Western lifestyles.
Aqaba (For Petra), Jordan
Aqaba is a sleepy fishing village with a long and historic past. At various times, the port was a stopover on ancient caravan routes, a garrison for Roman troops and meeting place for pilgrims en route to Mecca. Recent excavations have revealed a third-century church, one of the worlds oldest. In medieval times, Aqaba was an important part of Palestine before being absorbed into the Ottoman Empire, a time when Lawrence of Arabia figured in local history. Today Aqaba is important as Jordan's only deep water port and the jumping-off point for excursions to Petra, the country's premier historical attraction.
Ashdod, Israel
The largest port in Israel, Ashdod is a gateway to Jerusalem, the 5,000-year-old walled city that is considered sacred to more than a third of the people on Earth. Numerous sites exist nearby, including the Jewish sacred Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre said to be the site of Calvary and to contain a piece of the true cross. Meander along the seaside promenade, or dip your toes in the Dead Sea waters, long known for their health benefits. Visit the Bar-Gera Museum to view a collection of art by artists who were either banned or persecuted by the Nazis and other fascist governments. The Yad Vashem Memorial Museum is dedicated to the six million Jews who lost their lives during the Holocaust.
Haifa (Tel Aviv), Israel
Situated on the slopes of Mount Carmel, along one of the most beautiful bays on the Mediterranean coast, Haifa is Israel's primary port. It also serves as an important gateway to the biblical and historical sites of this sacred land. Although the origin of Haifa is obscure, its name appears for the first time in the 3rd century A.D. in Talmudic literature. Over the years, Crusaders, Arabs, Turks and the British occupied the city. Today, this bustling city possesses the nation's largest industries, several important museums and the respected Haifa Technical Institute. It is also the world center of the Baha'i faith, symbolized by a beautiful gold-domed shrine.
Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Piraeus has been the port for Athens since 482 BC. The busy harbor is filled with ferries and cruise ships making their way to the Greek Islands and other Mediterranean cities. The busy metropolis of Athens and its treasure trove of antiquities lie just a few miles from the port. Even as the reality of the modern city took hold, with its high-rise apartments, crowded sidewalks and bustling traffic, the beauty of the Acropolis, the outstanding museums, charming cafés, sidewalk markets and startling views come together in a cultural mosaic for all to enjoy. |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
13/03 |
Singapore, Singapore |
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06:00 PM |
2 |
14/03 |
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
3 |
15/03 |
Penang, Malaysia |
10:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
4 |
16/03 |
Phuket, Thailand |
08:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
5 |
17/03 |
At sea |
|
|
6 |
18/03 |
At sea |
|
|
7 |
19/03 |
At sea |
|
|
8 |
20/03 |
Colombo Sri Lanka |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
9 |
21/03 |
At sea |
|
|
10 |
22/03 |
At sea |
|
|
11 |
23/03 |
Mumbai (Bombay), India |
05:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
12 |
24/03 |
At sea |
|
|
13 |
25/03 |
At sea |
|
|
14 |
26/03 |
Muscat, Oman |
08:00 AM |
09:00 PM |
15 |
27/03 |
At sea |
|
|
16 |
28/03 |
Sir Bani Yas, UAE |
08:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
17 |
29/03 |
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
18 |
30/03 |
Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
19 |
31/03 |
Doha,Qatar |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
20 |
01/04 |
At sea |
|
|
21 |
02/04 |
Muscat, Oman |
07:00 AM |
05:00 PM |
22 |
03/04 |
At sea |
|
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23 |
04/04 |
At sea |
|
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24 |
05/04 |
At sea |
|
|
25 |
06/04 |
At sea |
|
|
26 |
07/04 |
At sea |
|
|
27 |
08/04 |
At sea |
|
|
28 |
09/04 |
Aqaba, Jordan |
08:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
29 |
10/04 |
At sea |
|
|
30 |
11/04 |
Suez (Port Suez), Egypt |
Cruising only |
|
30 |
11/04 |
Suez Canal |
Cruising only |
|
30 |
11/04 |
Port Said, Egypt |
Cruising only |
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31 |
12/04 |
Ashdod (Jerusalem), Israel |
07:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
32 |
13/04 |
Haifa, Israel |
07:00 AM |
08:00 PM |
33 |
14/04 |
At sea |
|
|
34 |
15/04 |
Rhodes, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
35 |
16/04 |
Santorini, Greece |
08:00 AM |
06:00 PM |
36 |
17/04 |
Athens (Piraeus) Greece |
07:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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