HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE - REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISE SIGNATURE JOURNEY HOSTED BY PHIL AND ALISON HOFFMANN - Phil Hoffmann Travel
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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISE HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE S I G N AT U R E J O U R N E Y HOSTED BY PHIL AND ALISON HOFFMANN years OF TRAVEL
IN TRODUCIN G S EV EN S EA S EXP LORER LUXURY CRUISING UNRIVALED EXPERIENCE. UNMATCHED LUXURY. ALL BALCONY SUITES. ALL INCLUSIVE. Allow us to take care of every detail Regent Seven Sea Cruises® offers an in-suite experience like no other at sea. Every suite has spacious closets, high-end CUISINE finishes, relaxing Elite Slumber™ beds and private balconies. Regent Seven Seas Cruises® takes pride in creating dining experiences Take a cooking class, lounge by the pool, eat a gourmet meal, that are simply superb. From indulge in treats at afternoon tea, compete in a friendly game of succulent lobster to the perfect burger and shake, you’ll find bocce ball or trivia, all in one day aboard Seven Seas Explorer®. an array of refined flavours and refreshments from which to choose. 2 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES | HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE
STUNNING INTERIOR CRUISE ENRICHMENT SERENE SPA & WELLNESS ™ Seven Seas Explorer® is stunning, You’ll find time spent on board A globally inspired, tranquil haven with art by Pablo Picasso on the the ship to be just as enriching as of health, beauty and wellness, walls and a vivid cobalt-blue time ashore. Relax by the pool, offering restorative treatments glass installation on the ceiling in compete in a friendly game of and activities to soothe both the the elegant restaurant Compass trivia or bocce ball, indulge in body and mind with a variety of Rose. See for yourself how every treats at afternoon tea and gain treatments and services designed to space is designed to impress. insight from an expert lecturer. enhance your whole being. pht.com.au 3
With personal onboard cruise hosts Phil & Alison Hoffmann Ali and I warmly extend to you a personal invitation to join us on the most luxurious ship afloat - Regent’s Seven Seas Explorer - on a bespoke 19-night journey between Hong Kong and Singapore in November 2021. A truly unique way to explore exotic Asia, this is cruising just the way you like it – all inclusive luxury cruising in all-suite accommodation, with enriching experiences and a level of personalised service that is beyond compare. We look forward to personally welcoming you on this trip of a lifetime for an unrivalled voyage filled with unforgettable memories. 4 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES | HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE
HANOI (HA LONG BAY)• •HONG KONG SIHANOUKVILLE HUE/DA NANG (CHAN MAY) • BANGKOK (LAEM CHABANG)• •NHA TRANG KO SAMUI• • • HO CHI MINH CITY • SINGAPORE Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. All program timings are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE PA C KA GE P RIC ING Deluxe Verandah Suite pp twin share F ROM $ 1 5 ,9 9 9 * 20 NIGHT PACKAGE • HOSTED BY PHIL & ALISON HOFFMANN • DEPARTS 16 NOVEMBER 2021 Day 1. Arrive at Hong Kong unique landscape. At the western end the eyes of a local, seeing an authentic Arrive at Hong Kong’s International of Ha Long Bay is Cat Ba Island, where slice of life in the rural countryside. Pause Airport and transfer to the Conrad Chinese and Vietnamese pirates settled for photos of the brackish Lap An Lagoon, Hotel for a 2-night stay. during the late 19th century. In 1986, a watch residents of the nearby villages large section of the island and adjacent harvest plump oysters and clams from the Day 2. Hong Kong waters were declared a national park to lagoon, and mingle with locals through an Today is at leisure to explore Hong Kong. protect the island’s diverse ecosystems. interpreter in the fishing village of Lang Co. Its enormous harbor, vast industrialisation (B,L,D onboard ship) (B,L,D onboard ship) and free port status make it a major Asian crossroad, and perhaps the best Day 6. Hue / Da Nang Day 8. Nha Trang, Vietnam place to shop in the world. (B) (Chan May), Vietnam Nha Trang is situated in Vietnam’s southern Sitting on the southerly curve of a vast, well- Champa Kingdom along the Song Cai River. Day 3. Embark Regent protected bay, Vietnam’s third largest city, From the city of Nha Trang, several ancient Seven Seas Explorer Da Nang, is the principal port in the central Cham Towers can be visited, each revealing After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to part of the country and still retains much of its details of the unique culture of the Chams. the cruise terminal to board the Seven Seas French colonial ambiance. Visit the intriguing (B,L,D onboard ship) Explorer for a 14-night voyage. Between Cham Museum, filled with wonderful Hong Kong and Singapore, the cruise will visit artifacts of the Cham culture centred here Day 9. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. (B,L,D) for a millennium and famed China Beach. Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s largest and most Hue is undergoing a renaissance. Enjoy well-known city. The city was nothing more Day 4. Cruising the South China Sea its temples, pagodas and imposing citadel than a trading post until the 18th century. A day at sea to relax and take advantage protected by a moat. Browse the shops After the Vietnam War, the new communist of some of the ship’s many leisure for locally woven cotton cloth, lacquer regime changed the official name of the facilities. Perhaps visit the Serene Spa ware and charming silk paintings on note city of Saigon to Ho Chi Minh and began to and Wellness Centre, or take classes cards. Savour Vietnamese cuisine including rebuild its economic and social structure. in Pilates, yoga, or meditation. bountiful lobster, shrimp, crab, and fish (B,L,D onboard ship) (B,L,D onboard ship) dishes as well as noodle dishes and soups. (B,L,D onboard ship) Day 10. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Day 5. Hanoi (Ha Long Bay), Vietnam Enjoy an included shore excursion to explore Hanoi is gateway to Ha Long Bay and the Day 7. Hue / Da Nang Ho Chi Minh City today. On ‘Panoramic Red River Delta. This region is scattered (Chan May), Vietnam Saigon’, depart the pier for a guided drive with more than 3,000 mountainous dolomite Take advantage of one of the included shore through Ho Chi Minh City. Witness grand old and limestone islands, each with its own excursions and tour Chan May through buildings such as the wedding cake-styled pht.com.au 5
Hotel d’Ville and the historic Rex Hotel, Day 12. Sihanoukville, Cambodia villages that represent different regions of towering over the colourful markets below, Think beaches and snorkelling, as Thailand. Traditional houses that were saved and watch as an endless stream of bicycles, Sihanoukville sits on the beautiful from destruction in other parts of Thailand mopeds, and motorbikes weave fearlessly island-studded Bay of Thailand. Wats, are reconstructed here for preservation. through traffic. See the Presidential Palace, or Buddhist temples, are abundant and (B,L,D onboard ship) now known as Reunification Hall, which has often modest architecturally, as seen at been converted into a public museum, City Wat Otres behind Otres Beach. Today you Day 14. Bangkok (Laem Hall, the colonial-styled City Theatre, and can explore Sihanoukville on an included Chabang), Thailand the former American Embassy and British in-depth tour, gaining an insight into the Enjoy another full day exploring Bangkok, Council. Next, drive past the Ben Thanh charms and challenges of daily life in a perhaps heading out on an included shore Central Market, and continue to Chinatown rural village. Wander through a temple and excursion to the Pattaya Floating Markets to or Cho Lon. The bustling Cho Lon Market observe how the monks and nuns live. browse the incredible array of merchandise features numerous street stalls amidst (B,L,D onboard ship) available. Get a genuine feel for river life hundreds of hidden temples, shrines, and while exploring the markets as you barter pagodas. Returning to the pier, pass by the Day 13. Bangkok (Laem with vendors in small wooden boats, selling city’s largest industrial park where more than Chabang), Thailand everything from fruit and vegetables to 50,000 workers produce goods for export. Bangkok is the largest city in and capital silverware, handmade bags and silk clothing. (B,L,D onboard ship) of Thailand, beginning life as a humble The atmosphere could not be more inviting. trading port. Today you can take an included (B,L,D onboard ship) Day 11. Cruising the South China Sea shore excursion to explore the Ancient City, A day at sea to relax and take advantage of a museum park delving into the history Day 15. Koh Samui, Thailand some of the ship’s many leisure facilities. of Thailand with replicas of some of the Koh Samui is Thailand’s third largest island. Maybe try the Bocce Court, dive into the country’s most architecturally and historically Surrounded by eighty smaller islands, this infinity pool, or enjoy some time relaxing important buildings. Also known as Ancient stunning, natural beauty has been relatively in some of the lounges around the ship. Siam, the park sprawls over hundreds of undiscovered until recent years. Today, opt to (B,L,D onboard ship) acres full of temples, stupas and entire take an included shore excursion to explore 6 REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES | HONG KONG TO SINGAPORE
Koh Samui, or alternatively, for a small occupants. Dine at a local Chinese seafood in mist. A 35-metre-tall mountain covered additional charge, you could take a shore restaurant and after lunch board a colourful in lush vegetation, it shrouds the world’s excursion and try a Thai Cooking Class. riverboat to enjoy a 30-minute ride down tallest indoor waterfall and showcases (B,L,D onboard ship) the Singapore River. Later finish with a visit plant life from tropical highlands up to to Arab Street, the old centre of the Malay 2,000-meters above sea level. For a small Day 16. Cruising the Gulf of Thailand community, but today abundant with glittery fee, stroll along the Skyway and take in A day at sea to relax and take advantage of and lavish fashion items that include the a view of the gardens from above. Next, some of the ship’s many leisure facilities. finest lace, sparkling semi-precious stones, visit the SkyPark Observation Deck atop Maybe spend some time relaxing in the ostrich feathers, iron-on diamantes, gold of the iconic Marina Bay Sands Hotel. At well-stocked onboard library, try the Golf Net thread and wholesale bales of silk and 57-stories above ground, you will have a or putting greens, and take in some evening organza. Return to the hotel to enjoy the bird’s eye view of the stunning Marina Bay, entertainment at the Constellation Theatre. remainder of the afternoon at leisure. (B,L) Singapore’s cityscape and the Supertree (B,L,D onboard ship) Grove. After the tour, return to the hotel to Day 18. Singapore enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Day 17. Singapore Today is at your leisure to explore the In the evening transfer to the China Club, a After disembarking the ship, meet your sights and sounds of Singapore. Your hotel very elegant members-only club perched host and day tour guide at the pier for an Concierge will be happy to assist with any at the top of the Capitol Tower offering introductory tour to Singapore. Begin with an independent sightseeing panoramic views of the port and the city. exploration of Waterloo Street, including the recommendations (B) Enjoy a blended menu of traditional Chinese Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho Temple, Maghain and Western fare in this exclusive setting. Aboth Synagogue, Sculpture Square, and Day 19. Singapore NOTE: Dress code is smart Sri Krishnan Temple. Next take a walk along After breakfast, meet a guide for a tour casual – no shorts. (B,D) Albert Street which was originally lined with to ‘Gardens by the Bay’. Comprising two-story shop houses and was famous two glass biomes, the Conservatories Day 20. Depart Singapore for its Chinese restaurants, bars, medicine replicate the cool-dry climate of the After breakfast transfer to Singapore shops and food stalls. Continue with a visit Mediterranean and semi-arid sub-tropical Airport for your flight home. (B) to Chinatown where you will walk through its regions and the cool-moist climate of alleyways and visit the Chinatown Heritage the Tropical Montane region. Housing a Centre. Housed within 3 traditional shop diverse collection of plants that are not houses, each level of the Heritage Centre commonly seen in this part of the world PA C KA GE P RIC ING pp twin share FROM takes you to a different period in the history and are of high conservation value. Visit of Chinatown tracing the lives of its early ‘Cloud Forest’ a mysterious world veiled Deluxe Verandah Suite $15 ,9 9 9 * PACKAGE I N CLUSI ON S ◊ Transfer from home to airport ◊ Up to 35 free shore excursions to ◊ 47 meals included for your enjoyment on your day of departure choose from which are included ◊ 3-day Singapore land package including during your 14-night voyage accommodation at Fairmont Singapore ◊ Transfer from Hong Kong Airport ◊ Unlimited beverages including Hotel (or similar) with breakfast to your hotel in Hong Kong fine wines and premium spirits daily and included sightseeing ◊ 2 night’s accommodation at the Conrad ◊ Open bars and lounges plus In- ◊ Transfer from Singapore Hotel Hong Kong including breakfast daily Suite Mini-Bar replenished daily to Singapore Airport ◊ Transfer from Hong Kong Hotel to ◊ Pre-paid gratuities onboard ◊ Transfer from airport to home Seven Seas Explorer on your day of return Cruise Terminal on embarkation day ◊ Specialty restaurants onboard ◊ Your Phil Hoffmann Travel hosts ◊ 14-night voyage onboard Seven Seven Seas Explorer - Phil & Alison Hoffmann Seas Explorer sailing from ◊ Unlimited WiFi onboard ◊ Pre-departure function to collect your Hong Kong to Singapore Seven Seas Explorer documents, tour notes and booklets pht.com.au 7
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