Dragons and Spice: Darwin to Singapore
« Spirit of Oceanus
- Day 1 Darwin, Australia
- Day 2 Darwin, Australia
- Day 3 Bathurst Island
- Day 4 At Sea
- Day 5 Kupang, Timor, Indonesia
- Day 6 Waingapu, Sumba / Pura Kanbera
- Day 7 Komodo Island
- Day 8 Balobalong Besar
- Day 9 Badas, Sumbawa / Satonda Island
- Day 10 Padang Bai, Bali
- Day 11 At Sea
- Day 12 Semarang, Java
- Day 13 Karimun Jawa Island
- Day 14 Kumai, Kalimantan, Borneo
- Day 15 At Sea
- Day 16 Tanjung Padan, Belitung Island, Indonesia
- Day 17 Singapore
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Superior | Majestic | Premium | Classic | Explorer | Grand Titan | Owner | ||
| 17 | Jan 18 '11 |
$10,995 | $11,495 | $12,195 | $13,195 | $15,095 | $17,595 | $25,595 |
| Destinations : Asia, South Pacific, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia |
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Day 1 Darwin, Australia
Arrive in Darwin, Australia and check into your included hotel.
Day 2 Darwin, Australia
Morning at leisure. Prior to embarkation, enjoy a highlight tour of Darwin en route to the ship.
Day 3 Bathurst Island
Admire the Tiwi’s batiks, fabric screen-painting, wood-carving and bark-painting, and watch demonstrations from our Aboriginal hosts.
Day 4 At Sea
Day 5 Kupang, Timor, Indonesia
Captain Bligh landed here after being set adrift by the Bounty mutineers. The town retains the influence of Europeans.
Day 6 Waingapu, Sumba / Pura Kanbera
Visit an ikat-weaving center near Waingapu to view these splendid woven tapestries and the intricate dyeing technique. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 7 Komodo Island
Komodo Island
Park rangers guide us through forests searching for the Komodo dragon. Afterward, snorkel in coral gardens off Pink Beach. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 8 Balobalong Besar
Inhabitants of this coral atoll greet us warmly. Wander the village and beaches or snorkel with our naturalists. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 9 Badas, Sumbawa / Satonda Island
Visit Badas’ old Sultan’s Palace, and stroll a village with megalithic stonework. We might even see an impromptu bull-race! (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 10 Padang Bai, Bali
Experience the charm of Bali with a visit to artisanal villages, a highland volcano, exquisite temples or a beach community. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 11 At Sea
Day 12 Semarang, Java
Enjoy a full-day excursion to the historic Buddhist site of Borobudur. Ultimate Explorers Experience. See at right.
Day 13 Karimun Jawa Island
Zodiacs whisk you to the island of Menjangan Kecil, for snorkeling and a beach barbecue. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 14 Kumai, Kalimantan, Borneo
Take a cruise on local boats up a lush jungle river lined with exotic nipa palms to an orangutan sanctuary.
Day 15 At Sea
Day 16 Tanjung Padan, Belitung Island, Indonesia
Locals provide a traditional welcome performance on the idyllic beach of Tanjung Tinggi. Snorkel or beach-walk. (Zodiac landing or touring)
Day 17 Singapore
Disembark from the final leg of the Voyages of the Great Explorers at mid-day for homeward flights.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25% for Grand or Owners Suites, 20% for all other cabin types, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| Owners Suite or Grand Suite | . |
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days | 25% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
| All other cabin types | . |
| 180 days or more | $200 per person |
| 179-120 days | 20% trip cost (deposit) |
| 119-61 days | 55% trip cost |
| 60-31 days | 80% trip cost |
| 30-0 days | 100% trip cost |
Spirit of Oceanus
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 120
- Luxury Expedition Ship
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising. In Alaska, that means the Gulf of Alaska and the remote vastness of the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea.
Our flagship hosts just 120 guests in comfortable outside suites, each with a picture window or porthole. The 15 suites on the Sun and Sports Decks feature private teak balconies, the first in our fleet. Other cabin amenities unique to the Spirit of Oceanus include a walk-in closet or wardrobe, a large marble bathroom, and a lounge area. Each suite also features an in-room safe and satellite telephone access. Other features:
- English-speaking multinational crew
- Elevator access to all passenger decks
- Two Spacious Lounges
- Game room/library
- Satellite phone, email and Internet capability
- All suites welcome you with a fresh fruit bowl, bathrobes, and spa bath amenities
- All suites can be configured as either two twins or a king-size bed, and feature private facilities (sink, shower and toilet)
- Doctor and clinic
- Open dining featuring continental and regional cuisine
- Complete bar service
-Single and Triple Cabin Rates available upon request. Single supplement approx. 1.9 times the double occupancy rate.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Superior (Suites 250, 331) Located on the Oceanus and Main decks, Superior Suites average 215 square feet in size and have three portholes (Main Deck) or picture windows (Oceanus Deck). Twin or king beds. | |
| Majestic 231 sq. ft with porth(Suites 252-262, 329) These 240 square foot suites are located on the Main Deck and Oceanus Deck. They feature a minimum of 2 portholes and full-length wardrobes. Twin or king beds. Suite 329 on the Oceanus Deck has a picture window. | |
| Premium (Cabins 414-428) These suites are located on the Club Deck and feature a walk-in closet and a large picture window opening onto an outside walkway. They average 235 square feet in size. | |
| Classic (Cabins 330, 332-348) Classic Suites located on the Oceanus Deck feature a picture window right in the hull and have two wardrobes. Classic Suites average 250 square feet. Twin or king beds. | |
| Explorer (Cabins 505-512) Explorer Suites on the Bridge Deck feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony and a walk-in closet. Explorer Suites are 277 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
| Grand Titan (Cabins 601-604) These magnificent suites are atop the ship on the Sun Deck. They feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, a spacious wardrobe, and a large picture window. They are 353 square feet in size. Twin or king beds. | |
 | Owner Spacious living room, large bathroom & whirlpool tub, one king bed, fully stocked complimentary bar, refrigerator, TV/VCR, stereo system and large sliding glass doors leading to a roomy private sun deck. Convertible sleeper sofa for triple accommodations. |
