PonantEX210427
The Hidden Treasures of the Philippines and Borneo
Date
2027-04-21
Duration
12 nights
Departure Port
Keelung
Taiwan
Arrival Port
Singapore
Singapore
Rating
Luxury
Theme
—
Ponant
Le Jacques Cartier
Launched
2020
Refitted
—
Tonnage
9,976 GT
Passengers
184
Cabins
92
Crew
118
Length
430 m
Width
18 m
Speed
13 knots
Adults Only
No
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1
Keelung
Depart 18:00
Keelung, a historic port city in northern Taiwan, is known for its vibrant atmosphere and culinary treasures, including the famous Oyster Omelette and Braised Pork Rice. A must-do experience is exploring the bustling Keelung Night Market and venturing to nearby attractions like Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge. The best season to visit is during the fall, when the weather is mild and pleasant for outdoor exploration.
Day 2
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Day 3
Currimao
Arrive 08:00Depart 13:30
Currimao on the Ilocos coast of northwestern Luzon is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Paoay Church, a masterpiece of Earthquake Baroque architecture, and the rich culinary heritage of Ilocano culture. Must-dos include visiting Paoay Church, tasting crispy bagnet pork belly and Ilocano empanadas, and exploring the volcanic black sand beaches. Best visited November through May during the dry season.
Day 4
Day 4
Corregidor Island
Arrive 13:00Depart 18:30
Corregidor Island is a powerful WWII memorial site at the mouth of Manila Bay, where ruined gun batteries, the Malinta Tunnel headquarters, and war-scarred buildings stand among tropical forest as testament to the defence of the Philippines. Must-do experiences include the Malinta Tunnel light-and-sound show and exploring the hilltop battery ruins. November through May offers dry weather for the best exploration conditions.
Day 5
Day 5
Manila
Depart 16:00
Manila is the Philippines' sprawling, historically layered capital where the UNESCO-listed San Agustín Church in the Walled City of Intramuros, world-class museums, and one of Asia's most underrated cuisines reward travelers who embrace its magnificent complexity. Visit November through February via Cunard or Holland America Line for Baroque colonial heritage, revolutionary history, and the Filipino hospitality that makes even thirteen-million-person chaos feel welcoming.
Day 6
Day 6
Coron Island
Arrive 08:30Depart 15:00
Coron Island, Philippines, 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 December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line 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.
Day 7
Day 7
Puerto Princesa
Arrive 07:30Depart 17:00
Puerto Princesa is the gateway to Palawan — repeatedly voted the world's best island — and home to UNESCO's longest navigable underground river, eight kilometers of cathedral-scale limestone caves explored by paddle boat. Visit November through May via Seabourn or Holland America Line for Honda Bay island-hopping, vibrant reef snorkeling, and access to the Philippine island whose natural beauty renders superlatives inadequate.
Day 8
Day 8
Balabac
Arrive 07:00Depart 12:00
Balabac is the southernmost frontier of Philippines' Palawan, where pristine coral reefs, blindingly white beaches, and traditional fishing culture survive in extraordinary isolation between the Sulu and South China Seas. Must-dos include snorkelling the reef at Onuk Island, watching for dugongs in the seagrass beds, and tasting freshly prepared kinilaw ceviche with local fishermen. Visit November through May for calm seas and optimal visibility in one of Southeast Asia's last truly unspoiled island destinations.
Day 9
Day 9
Muara
Arrive 07:15Depart 13:30
Muara is the gateway port to Brunei Darussalam, a wealthy sultanate on Borneo known for its golden-domed mosques, the world's largest water village (Kampong Ayer), and pristine rainforest in Ulu Temburong National Park. Must-dos include visiting the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, exploring Kampong Ayer by water taxi, and tasting ambuyat, the national sago dish. February through April is the driest period.
Day 10
Day 10
Bintulu
Arrive 07:30Depart 13:00
Bintulu is a port city on Sarawak's coast in Malaysian Borneo, serving as a gateway to the extraordinary Niah Caves with their 40,000-year-old human remains and the coastal wilderness of Similajau National Park. Must-dos include tasting Laksa Sarawak and indigenous Melanau umai raw fish, exploring the Niah Caves archaeological site, and visiting traditional Iban longhouse communities upriver. Visit March through October for the driest conditions and best accessibility to forest and cave attractions.
Day 11
Day 11
Kuching
Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00
Kuching is the charming capital of Sarawak on Borneo, blending colonial waterfront architecture, world-class ethnographic museums, and what may be Malaysia's finest food scene. Must-dos include tasting Sarawak laksa, visiting orangutans at Semenggoh, and exploring Bako National Park for proboscis monkeys. April through September offers the driest conditions in this equatorial riverside city.
Day 12
Day 12
At Sea
Day 13
Day 13
Singapore
Arrive 07:00
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.
Day 1
Keelung
Depart 18:00
Keelung, a historic port city in northern Taiwan, is known for its vibrant atmosphere and culinary treasures, including the famous Oyster Omelette and Braised Pork Rice. A must-do experience is exploring the bustling Keelung Night Market and venturing to nearby attractions like Sun Moon Lake and Taroko Gorge. The best season to visit is during the fall, when the weather is mild and pleasant for outdoor exploration.
Day 2
At Sea
Day 3
Currimao
Arrive 08:00Depart 13:30
Currimao on the Ilocos coast of northwestern Luzon is the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Paoay Church, a masterpiece of Earthquake Baroque architecture, and the rich culinary heritage of Ilocano culture. Must-dos include visiting Paoay Church, tasting crispy bagnet pork belly and Ilocano empanadas, and exploring the volcanic black sand beaches. Best visited November through May during the dry season.
Day 4
Corregidor Island
Arrive 13:00Depart 18:30
Corregidor Island is a powerful WWII memorial site at the mouth of Manila Bay, where ruined gun batteries, the Malinta Tunnel headquarters, and war-scarred buildings stand among tropical forest as testament to the defence of the Philippines. Must-do experiences include the Malinta Tunnel light-and-sound show and exploring the hilltop battery ruins. November through May offers dry weather for the best exploration conditions.
Day 5
Manila
Depart 16:00
Manila is the Philippines' sprawling, historically layered capital where the UNESCO-listed San Agustín Church in the Walled City of Intramuros, world-class museums, and one of Asia's most underrated cuisines reward travelers who embrace its magnificent complexity. Visit November through February via Cunard or Holland America Line for Baroque colonial heritage, revolutionary history, and the Filipino hospitality that makes even thirteen-million-person chaos feel welcoming.
Day 6
Coron Island
Arrive 08:30Depart 15:00
Coron Island, Philippines, 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 December through April, during the dry season when skies are clearest and seas are calmest. Cruise lines including Norwegian Cruise Line 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.
Day 7
Puerto Princesa
Arrive 07:30Depart 17:00
Puerto Princesa is the gateway to Palawan — repeatedly voted the world's best island — and home to UNESCO's longest navigable underground river, eight kilometers of cathedral-scale limestone caves explored by paddle boat. Visit November through May via Seabourn or Holland America Line for Honda Bay island-hopping, vibrant reef snorkeling, and access to the Philippine island whose natural beauty renders superlatives inadequate.
Day 8
Balabac
Arrive 07:00Depart 12:00
Balabac is the southernmost frontier of Philippines' Palawan, where pristine coral reefs, blindingly white beaches, and traditional fishing culture survive in extraordinary isolation between the Sulu and South China Seas. Must-dos include snorkelling the reef at Onuk Island, watching for dugongs in the seagrass beds, and tasting freshly prepared kinilaw ceviche with local fishermen. Visit November through May for calm seas and optimal visibility in one of Southeast Asia's last truly unspoiled island destinations.
Day 9
Muara
Arrive 07:15Depart 13:30
Muara is the gateway port to Brunei Darussalam, a wealthy sultanate on Borneo known for its golden-domed mosques, the world's largest water village (Kampong Ayer), and pristine rainforest in Ulu Temburong National Park. Must-dos include visiting the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, exploring Kampong Ayer by water taxi, and tasting ambuyat, the national sago dish. February through April is the driest period.
Day 10
Bintulu
Arrive 07:30Depart 13:00
Bintulu is a port city on Sarawak's coast in Malaysian Borneo, serving as a gateway to the extraordinary Niah Caves with their 40,000-year-old human remains and the coastal wilderness of Similajau National Park. Must-dos include tasting Laksa Sarawak and indigenous Melanau umai raw fish, exploring the Niah Caves archaeological site, and visiting traditional Iban longhouse communities upriver. Visit March through October for the driest conditions and best accessibility to forest and cave attractions.
Day 11
Kuching
Arrive 07:00Depart 19:00
Kuching is the charming capital of Sarawak on Borneo, blending colonial waterfront architecture, world-class ethnographic museums, and what may be Malaysia's finest food scene. Must-dos include tasting Sarawak laksa, visiting orangutans at Semenggoh, and exploring Bako National Park for proboscis monkeys. April through September offers the driest conditions in this equatorial riverside city.
Day 12
At Sea
Day 13
Singapore
Arrive 07:00
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.
Cabin Categories
Deluxe Suite Deck 3
Suite
290 m²Max 3
1
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A glazed panoramic swing door and panoramic window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13
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Deluxe Suite Deck 4
Suite
290 m²Max 3
2
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic slidging bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13
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Deluxe Suite Deck 5
Suite
290 m²Max 3
3
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13
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Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Suite
290 m²Max 3
4
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
An armchair and sofa (90 x 190 cm)
A bathroom with shower
A private 6 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTV+13
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Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6
Suite
484 m²Max 4
5
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with one king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with sofa convetible to a double bed (160 x 190 cm), armchair, and second TV
A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub
A private 32 m² terrace with two deckchairs and four-seater dining table
2 panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Wi-FiSafeHair Dryer+14
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Owner's Suite
Suite
484 m²Max 4
OS
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Private return transfer
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A lounge with armchair, double sofa bed (160 x 190 cm), and second TV
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A bathroom with shower, Balneo bathtub and smart mirror
A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer
Included premium pass: access to a selection of premium spirits at the bar
A private 40 m² terrace: 2 deckchairs, jacuzzi, and outdoor lounge area with sofa and armchair
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerBathToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+15
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Prestige Deck 5 Suite
Suite
9
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
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Prestige Deck 6 Suite
Suite
10
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
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 chaise longue and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
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Privilege Suite Deck 5
Suite
344 m²Max 3
11
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Butler service
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge area with chaise longue and armchair
A bathroom with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedButler ServiceTV+14
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Privilege Suite Deck 6
Suite
344 m²Max 3
12
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation)
Champagne and fruit basket on arrival
Butler service
An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day
A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
A lounge with convertible sofa to a king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm), armchair, second TV, and sliding courtesy door
Two bathrooms with shower
A private 8 m² balcony with four armchairs
Two panoramic sliding bay windows
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedButler ServiceTV+14
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Deluxe Stateroom
Balcony
204 m²Max 2
D
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A glazed panoramic swing door and rectangular window
King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVFree Wi-Fi+11
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Prestige Deck 4
Suite
409 m²Max 4
6
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
King or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableButler Service+14
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Prestige Deck 5
Balcony
7
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
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Prestige Deck 6
Balcony
8
In addition to the common services provided to all our suites and staterooms:
One king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm)
One chaise longue
A bathroom with shower
A private 4 m² balcony with two armchairs
A panoramic sliding bay window or glazed panoramic swing door
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