Voyage Overview
Destination Highlight
One of Asia's great economic successes, Singapore has fused diverse cultures into one dynamic nation.
Behind high-tech industries and high-rise buildings lives a society with an ingrained sense of conservative Confucian values. Beneath the westernized modernity beats a totally Asian heart. Strong beliefs center around extended families, filial piety, discipline, respect and Asian work ethics. Singapore’s name, meaning "Lion City," can be traced to the 13th century, and today there is the mythical Merlion, half-lion, half-fish, standing guard at the mouth of the Singapore River as the symbol of Singapore. A recent advertising campaign billed Singapore as "A Fine City."
About the Ship
After an extensive refurbishment, your favorite ship will be the
most luxurious ice class vessel in expedition cruising. Her service and
space ratios will be the highest in expedition cruising. And she’ll
boast more dining options than any other ice-class ship to the White
Continent. Along with panoramic public rooms and broad, sweeping decks,
almost all suites will include verandas so that a breaching whale or a
few cavorting penguins are always within sight. With her ice-strengthened hull, she will easily maneuver through the
ice flows. Her limited capacity is only at 260 guests to a maximum of 200
in polar waters. That’s important, since crowds reduce the number of
landings permitted in these fragile environments. And with her 18 new
state-of-the-art Zodiacs, you’ll have plenty of opportunities for
exploring the wonders ashore.