MALAYSIA & THE PHILIPPINES

Day 1: Singapore Private transfer to your hotel where you are staying overnight. With ultramodern skyscrapers combined with a mixture of Chinese, Indian and Malaysian influences, Singapore is a dynamic city rich in contrast and colour, exhibiting a harmonious mix of culture, cuisine, art and architecture.

Day 2: Private transfer to the port and embarkation on board the Silver Shadow.

Day 3: Cruise day at sea.

Day 4: Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia; 08:00-18:00 hrs. Surrounded by flowering nature reserves, where orange-coloured orangutans meander through the trees and the world’s largest flowers run across the ground, Kuching is a city of cultural and natural beauty. Enjoy dazzling sunsets. Day 5: Cruise day at sea.

Day 6: Muara, Brunei; 08:00-19:00 hours. Thanks to oil, the Sultan of Brunei is one of the richest men in the world. Brunei’s citizens do not pay income tax; they enjoy free education, medical care and retirement pensions.

Day 7: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; 07:00-13:00 hours. On the slopes of Mount Kinabalu (4095 m) you will see authentic Malaysian villages. The fast-flowing water of the Kiulu River attracts adventurers.

Day 8: Sandakan, Malaysia; 08:00-16:00 hours. Known as the ‘Land under the wind’ because it lies south of the Typhoon belt, Sabah occupies the northern tip of Borneo.

Day 9: Puerto Princesa, Philippines; 08:00-17:00 hrs. The beautiful underground river of Puerto Princesa beats beautiful locations such as the Great Barrier Reef. Take a cruise on the water, travelling to the limestone caves near Puerto Princesa.

Day 10-11: Coron, Philippines; 08:00-14:00 hours next day. The perfect base for an adventurous holiday, Coron’s beautiful environment causes you to make choices every day – to spend the day relaxing on the soft sand or taking an active walk through the jungle?

Day 12: Puerto Princesa, Philippines; 08:00-17:00 hours. Pearly white sandy beaches can be found here and in addition, Romblon island is the centre of the Philippine marble industry.

Day 13 : Puerto Princesa, Philippines; 08:00-17:00 hrs Located on the eastern shore of the Bay of Manila, it contains a large number of curiosities, some of which date back to the 16th century. You’ll find the Baroque 16th-century San Agustin Church, as well as Fort Santiago, a legendary citadel and military prison.

Day 14: Cruise day at sea

Day 15: Hong Kong, arrival 08:00 hours. The best place to admire Hong Kong is from Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island: enjoy the vast views, the huge Victoria Harbour and glistening skyscrapers. It certainly lives up to its name as a shopping paradise with its many shopping streets and local (night) markets. Stroll along the harbour and admire the view of the skyline of this Asian metropolis. Your cruise has come to an end