Ponant

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Singapore

   Singapore

   

   From Raffles's 1819 trading post to the world's second-busiest port, Singapore has always been where the world's trade routes converge — and its Supertree Groves, UNESCO-listed hawker culture, and the bowl of Hainanese chicken rice at Maxwell Food Centre confirm that its ambition has never dimmed. As Southeast Asia's definitive cruise hub, it serves as the ideal starting point for voyages across the Indian Ocean, the Indonesian archipelago, and beyond. February through April offers the most settled weather for exploring this extraordinary island city-state.

2. Day 2

   Singapore

   Depart 14:00

   Singapore

   

   From Raffles's 1819 trading post to the world's second-busiest port, Singapore has always been where the world's trade routes converge — and its Supertree Groves, UNESCO-listed hawker culture, and the bowl of Hainanese chicken rice at Maxwell Food Centre confirm that its ambition has never dimmed. As Southeast Asia's definitive cruise hub, it serves as the ideal starting point for voyages across the Indian Ocean, the Indonesian archipelago, and beyond. February through April offers the most settled weather for exploring this extraordinary island city-state.

3. Day 3

   Parai Beach

   Indonesia

   

   Parai Beach on Indonesia's Bangka Island features spectacular granite boulder formations, powder-white sand, and crystal-clear snorkelling waters in a setting often compared to the Seychelles but largely undiscovered by international tourism. Must-dos include snorkelling among the boulder coves, sampling lempah kuning fish soup and mie koba noodles from the island's unique Chinese-Malay culinary tradition, and island-hopping to uninhabited offshore cays. April through October offers dry weather and calm seas.

4. Day 4

   At Sea

   

5. Day 5

   Semarang

   Indonesia

   

   Semarang is Central Java's port capital, gateway to the world's largest Buddhist monument at Borobudur and the soaring Hindu temples of Prambanan, with its own reward of a Dutch colonial Old Town and Indonesia's most distinctive street food. Must-dos include sunrise at Borobudur, the Prambanan temple compound, and tasting Semarang's famous lumpia spring rolls. Visit June through August for clear skies and comfortable temple-visiting weather.

6. Day 6

   Surabaya, Indonesia

   Indonesia

   

   Surabaya, Indonesia, immerses visitors in Southeast Asia's intoxicating blend of ancient culture, extraordinary cuisine, and tropical beauty. Don't miss the vibrant local markets and street food scene, where regional flavors achieve remarkable complexity. The most comfortable visiting conditions occur year-round, though the drier months from May to October tend to offer the most comfortable conditions. Cruise lines including Oceania Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

7. Day 7

   Benoa/Bali

   Indonesia

   

   Bali, Indonesia's Island of the Gods, is a cultural and natural wonderland where ancient Hindu temples, emerald rice terraces, and vibrant artistic traditions converge around the cruise port of Benoa. Must-dos include Ubud's Tegallalang terraces, the cliff-top Uluwatu sunset kecak dance, and feasting on babi guling suckling pig. The dry season from April through October offers the most comfortable conditions.

8. Day 8

   Benoa/Bali

   Indonesia

   

   Bali, Indonesia's Island of the Gods, is a cultural and natural wonderland where ancient Hindu temples, emerald rice terraces, and vibrant artistic traditions converge around the cruise port of Benoa. Must-dos include Ubud's Tegallalang terraces, the cliff-top Uluwatu sunset kecak dance, and feasting on babi guling suckling pig. The dry season from April through October offers the most comfortable conditions.

9. Day 9

   At Sea

   

10. Day 10

    Komodo Island, Indonesia

    Indonesia

    

    Komodo Island is the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage national park protecting approximately 5,700 Komodo dragons — the world's largest lizards — alongside one of Indonesia's richest marine ecosystems with world-class diving and snorkeling. Must-do experiences include guided dragon walks with park rangers, diving the nutrient-rich reefs of Batu Bolong, and hiking Padar Island for its iconic tri-colored beach panorama. April through November offers the clearest skies and best underwater visibility.

11. Day 11

    At Sea

    

12. Day 12

    Dili, Timor-Leste

    Timor-Leste

    

    Dili, the capital of one of the world's youngest nations, offers cruise passengers a moving encounter with Timor-Leste's independence struggle at the Resistance Museum and Chega! Exhibition, alongside the clifftop Cristo Rei statue and emerging waterfront dining scene. Must-dos include visiting both memorial sites, climbing to Cristo Rei for harbour views, and tasting highland Timorese coffee. May through November's dry season provides the best conditions.

13. Day 13

    At Sea

    

14. Day 14

    Darwin, Australia

    Arrive 08:00

    Australia

    

    Darwin is Australia's tropical Top End capital, where sixty-five thousand years of Indigenous heritage meets extraordinary multiculturalism, saltwater crocodiles, and gateway access to Kakadu's ancient rock art. Must-do experiences include the Mindil Beach Sunset Market, swimming beneath Litchfield's waterfalls, and viewing twenty-thousand-year-old Aboriginal paintings at Ubirr. May through October's Dry season offers clear skies and outdoor market culture.

Cabin Categories

Balcony Stateroom C – Deck 7

balcony

3

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: A king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed A bathroom with shower or bath A panoramic sliding bay window A private 3 m² balcony

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Balcony Stateroom D – Deck 6

balcony

5

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One queen-size (160 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed (75 x 200 cm) A bathroom with bath A panoramic sliding bay window A private 3 m² balcony

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Veranda Stateroom B - Deck 7 and 8

balcony

2

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Fruit plate upon arrival A king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm) and armchair A bathroom with shower or bath A panoramic sliding bay window A private 5 m² balcony

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Porthole Stateroom F – Deck 3

outside

8

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: One queen-size (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa A bathroom with bath Two round portholes

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Window Stateroom E – Deck 4

outside

7

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Floral arrangement upon arrival One queen-size (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed A bathroom with bath A panoramic window

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Grand Suite GS – Deck 8

suite

GS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Butler service Champagne, fruit plate, and floral arrangement upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm), two armchairs, and a second TV A bathroom with bath A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer A panoramic sliding bay window A private 18 m² balcony

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Owner's Suite – Deck 7

suite

OS

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Private return transfer Butler service Champagne, fruit plate, and floral arrangement upon arrival An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with one queen-size bed (160 x 200 cm) or two single beds (80 x 200 cm) and TV A lounge with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm), two armchairs, and a second TV A four-seater dining table and bar A bathroom with bath A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer Two panoramic sliding bay windows A private 7 m² balcony

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Veranda Suite A – Deck 7

suite

1

In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms: Butler service Fruit plate and floral arrangement upon arrival A king-size (180 x 200 cm), queen-size bed (160 x 200), or two single beds (90 x 200 cm or 80 x 200 cm) A lounge area with sofa bed (180 x 130 cm) and armchair A bathroom with bathtub A panoramic sliding bay window A private 5 m² balcony

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