Cruise Line |
Silversea Cruises |
Ship |
Silver Muse |
Destination |
Asia |
Nights |
14 |
Departure Date |
22 Mar 2021 |
Description |
14 Night cruise sailing from Hong Kong to Tokyo onboard Silver Muse.
With its constant parade of vessels young and old, Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour is truly a must for any traveller. Three days in Shanghai will see you charmed by cosmopolitan promise and colonial past while an overnight in Beijing promises a great wall adventure, not to mention mind-bogglingly good cuisine! This is a voyage of two faces that sees China through the lens of the past, pointed towards the future.
Highlights of this cruise:
Hong Kong, China
The Hong Kong Island skyline, with its ever-growing number of skyscrapers, speaks to ambition and money. Paris, London, even New York were centuries in the making, while Hong Kong's towers, bright lights, and glitzy shopping emporia weren't yet part of the urban scene when many of the young investment bankers who fuel one of the world's leading financial centers were born. Commerce is concentrated in the glittering high-rises of Central, tucked between Victoria Harbor and forested peaks on Hong Kong Island's north shore. While it's easy to think all the bright lights are the sum of today's Hong Kong, you need only walk or board a tram for the short jaunt west into Western to discover a side of Hong Kong that is more traditionally Chinese but no less high-energy. You'll discover the real Hong Kong to the east of Central, too, in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and beyond.
Shanghai, China
Shanghai is a city of two faces. It is home to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, miles of luxury goods shops, and scores of trendy bars and restaurants. But look just beyond the main streets and you’ll find narrow alleyways packed with traditional lane houses, where laundry billows from bamboo poles, and local communities are alive and well.Shanghai has always been China’s most Westernized city. In its heyday, Shanghai had the best nightlife, the greatest architecture, and the strongest business in Asia. Nearly a century later, after extreme tumult and political upheaval, it’s back on top.Shanghai’s charm lies not in a list of must-see sites, but in quiet, tree-lined streets, the Bund’s majestic colonial buildings, sweet boutiques, and a dizzying array of places to eat and drink, from literal hole-in-the-walls to celebrity chef restaurants.
Tianjin (Beijing), China
Tianjin is a vibrant jumble of neighborhoods and districts. It's a city that was transformed almost overnight in preparation for the 2008 Olympics, often leveling lively old hutongs (alleyway neighborhoods) to make way for the glittering towers that are fast dwarfing their surroundings. Still, day-to-day life seems to pulse the lifeblood of a Tianjin that once was. Hidden behind Tianjin's pressing search for modernity is an intriguing historic core. Many of the city's ancient sites were built under the Mongols during the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368). A number of the capital's imperial palaces, halls of power, mansions, and temples were rebuilt and refurbished during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Despite the ravages of time and the Cultural Revolution, most sites are in good shape, from the Niujie Mosque, with Koranic verse curled around its arches, to Tiananmen Square, the bold brainchild of Mao Zedong.
Hiroshima, Japan
History buffs will want to write home Hiroshima. Despite being devastated in 1945, this Japanese city is known to all for its commitment peace – its ruin on the 6th August 1945 led to the end of the war and today, the Peace Memorial (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) , is a constant reminder of the destruction that war brings. A walk in the leafy boulevards of Peace Memorial Park brings quiet contemplation. The Flames of Peace – set in the park’s central feature pond – burn brightly and will continue to do so until all the nuclear bombs I the world have been destroyed. There are many other inspiring messages of hope around the city too; the Children’s’ Peace Monument just north of the park is a homage to little Sadako Sasaki, who was just two in 1945. When she developed leukemia in 1956, she believed that if she folded 1,000 paper cranes – a symbol of longevity and happiness in Japan – she would recover.
Tokyo, Japan
Lights, sushi, manga! Sprawling, frenetic, and endlessly fascinating, Japan’s capital is a city of contrasts. Shrines and gardens are pockets of calm between famously crowded streets and soaring office buildings. Mom-and-pop noodle houses share street space with Western-style chain restaurants and exquisite fine dining. Shopping yields lovely folk arts as well as the newest electronics. And nightlife kicks off with karaoke or sake and continues with techno clubs and more. Whether you seek the traditional or the cutting edge, Tokyo will provide it. |
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Prices |
Category |
Twin Per Person |
Single Per Person |
VI - Vista Suite |
AU $11,200 |
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PA - Panorama Suite |
AU $12,600 |
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CV - Classic Veranda Suite |
AU $13,700 |
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SV- Superior Veranda Suite |
AU $14,400 |
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DX - Deluxe Veranda Suite |
AU $15,100 |
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SL - Silver 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $22,900 |
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R1 - Royal 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $26,100 |
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G1 - Grand 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $29,800 |
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O1 - Owner's 1 Bedroom Suite |
AU $32,600 |
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Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
1 |
22/03 |
Hong Kong |
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07:00 PM |
2 |
23/03 |
At sea |
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3 |
24/03 |
At sea |
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4 |
25/03 |
Shanghai, China |
12:30 PM |
overnight |
5 |
26/03 |
Shanghai, China |
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overnight |
6 |
27/03 |
Shanghai, China |
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03:00 PM |
7 |
28/03 |
At sea |
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8 |
29/03 |
At sea |
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9 |
30/03 |
Tianjin, China |
07:00 AM |
overnight |
10 |
31/03 |
Tianjin, China |
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11:30 PM |
11 |
01/04 |
At sea |
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12 |
02/04 |
At sea |
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13 |
03/04 |
Hiroshima, Japan |
08:00 AM |
07:00 PM |
14 |
04/04 |
At sea |
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15 |
05/04 |
Tokyo, Japan |
08:00 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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