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."
Introducing SeaDream III
SeaDream III represents the next evolution of the SeaDream experience, building upon the iconic design and beloved spaces of our inaugural yachts. A guest-to-staff ratio of nearly one-to-one brings SeaDream's legendary hospitality to every aspect of your voyage, complemented by immersive cultural programming and bespoke Shoreside Casuals®. With late stays and overnights woven into each itinerary, SeaDream III invites you to connect more deeply than ever before with iconic destinations and the spirit of yachting.
A New Era of Luxury Yachting
SeaDream III carries the intimacy that defined the first two yachts and gives it greater reach. A guest-to-staff ratio approaching one-to-one, open-seating dining, and the freedom to change plans on the day — now at a scale that can cross oceans.
The result is a yacht that feels familiar to anyone who has sailed with us, and entirely new in where it can take them.
A Wider World Within Easy Reach
With greater range and endurance, SeaDream III opens new regions to SeaDream, including Asia, Arabia, India, the South Pacific, South America and the Great Lakes.
Her shallow draft and slender beam preserve the freedom to enter intimate harbors and secluded anchorages beyond the reach of larger vessels, bringing the signature SeaDream experience to more of the world.
Oct 25, 2029 - Singapore
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."
Oct 26, 2029 - Anambas Archipelago
Anambas is a group of enchanting islands near Singapore. The islands are a popular destination due to its amazing diving and snorkeling. The best known sites are the underwater reef systems of Tokong Malangbiru island, the submerged Acasta Rock, and the wrecks of the sunken vessels "Seven Skies" and "Sara-D". There are still many unexplored islands in the Anambas archipelago, and you may very well be one of the first tourists who have visited some of them if you like to explore the unknown.
Oct 27, 2029 - Anambas Archipelago
Anambas is a group of enchanting islands near Singapore. The islands are a popular destination due to its amazing diving and snorkeling. The best known sites are the underwater reef systems of Tokong Malangbiru island, the submerged Acasta Rock, and the wrecks of the sunken vessels "Seven Skies" and "Sara-D". There are still many unexplored islands in the Anambas archipelago, and you may very well be one of the first tourists who have visited some of them if you like to explore the unknown.
Oct 28, 2029 - Parai Beach
Oct 29, 2029 - Belitung Islands
Oct 30, 2029 - Krakatoa (Krakatau)
Anyone interested in natural processes and geology will be fascinated by Krakatoa (Krakatau). The cataclysmic eruption of 1883 captures the imagination, and spectacular volcanic activity continues to the present. Visitors can hike around the island and see the massive volcano up close, as well as the newest volcano island called "Anak Krakatau." Local guides are also available to assist visitors while touring the area.
Oct 31, 2029 - Ujung Kulon National Park
Located in Banten, in far-southwestern Java, World Heritage site Ujung Kulon is the home of the almost extinct single-horned Javan rhino. Leopards, crocodiles, macaques, gibbons and leaf monkeys also inhabit the area. The park also includes the volcanic island group of Krakatoa.
A permit is needed to visit the park, available from the park service in Bogor or Labuan (not to be confused with Labuan Island off East Malaysia's Sabah). Travel there by boat from Labuan. There are bungalows on nearby Handeleum and Peucang Islands, with the latter also offering more upmarket accommodations.
Nov 01, 2029 - Thousand Island
Nov 02, 2029 - Thousand Island
Nov 02, 2029 - Jakarta
For most travelers, Jakarta, Indonesia, is either part of a business trip or a pit stop on the way to more popular tourist destinations such as Bali and Yogyakarta. In truth, most find little that makes them want to linger in Indonesia's capital: A large, crowded city on the island of Java, Jakarta evokes few beautiful or memorable images. One exception is the Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, the city's art building.
To appreciate this city, visitors need to seek out Jakarta's sights that invoke the historical heritage as a meeting place for East and West. These include the remnants of the Dutch colonial era and the old schooner harbor, Sunda Kelapa, still hard at work and looking much as it did in previous centuries.
Don't be surprised, though, if modern Jakarta begins to grow on you: Its jarring mix of trendy nightspots, teeming streets and occasional political demonstrations bespeaks a place where the present is unfolding in an exciting—if not always orderly—manner. The city's image is slowly changing, however, and Jakarta has many fine hotels, shopping malls and golf courses in and around the metropolitan area to entice visitors to stay a little longer.
Travelers to Indonesia should be aware that tsunamis and earthquakes are part of the travel equation. Both are unpredictable, but travel warnings from embassies come into force quickly in the unlikely event that they should occur.
Nov 03, 2029 - Semarang
Semarang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, situated on Java's north coast between the shore of the Java Sea and a small ridge of mountains. With a population of over one million, Semarang is the largest city in Central Java and its capital. Semarang serves as a popular gateway to the mountainous interior of Central Java and to fabled Borobudur. Pasar Johar Market is the sprawling central market, selling brassware and bric-a-brac in addition to foodstuffs and textiles. Citraland is a convenient shopping mall on Simpang Lima, one of the major shopping streets. The majority of Semarang’s restaurants are centered around Jalan Gajah Mada. Their menus feature every variety of Asian cuisine. Other sights include Gereja Blenduk - a Protestant Dutch church dating from 1753 and the oldest church in Central Java. Built in the shape of a Greek cross, it features a baroque organ and pulpit; and Chinatown - offering such buildings as the Confucian Thay Kak Sie Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and built in 1772.
Nov 04, 2029 - Semarang
Semarang is one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, situated on Java's north coast between the shore of the Java Sea and a small ridge of mountains. With a population of over one million, Semarang is the largest city in Central Java and its capital. Semarang serves as a popular gateway to the mountainous interior of Central Java and to fabled Borobudur. Pasar Johar Market is the sprawling central market, selling brassware and bric-a-brac in addition to foodstuffs and textiles. Citraland is a convenient shopping mall on Simpang Lima, one of the major shopping streets. The majority of Semarang’s restaurants are centered around Jalan Gajah Mada. Their menus feature every variety of Asian cuisine. Other sights include Gereja Blenduk - a Protestant Dutch church dating from 1753 and the oldest church in Central Java. Built in the shape of a Greek cross, it features a baroque organ and pulpit; and Chinatown - offering such buildings as the Confucian Thay Kak Sie Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy and built in 1772.
Nov 05, 2029 - Karimun Jawa
The Karimun Jawa Islands comprise an archipelago of 27 small islets, of which Karimun Jawa is the largest. Only seven of the islands are inhabited. The vegetation consists mainly of mangrove and beach forest, although there is some lowland rain forest on Karimun Jawa. Most of the islands are surrounded by sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs. Fresh water is confined to a few small wells and forest streams on Karimun Jawa.
Nov 06, 2029 - Pulau Bawean
Nov 07, 2029 - Surabaya
One of the last traditional Indonesian cities that evokes old colonial Asia, Surabaya remains delightfully untouristed and little changed from the thirties. You'll discover old neighborhoods of typical Dutch colonial homes, while in Islamic enclaves throughout the city, men in fez-like hats gather around mosques with minarets. Visit the Surabaya Zoo exhibiting a family of Komodo dragons. Or travel across the narrow straits from Java to the island of Madura and a bygone way of life, where a centuries-old style of bull racing still continues to be used as a method of breeding selection for the island's important cattle industry.
Nov 08, 2029 - Probolinggo, Java
Probolinggo is a port village from where to explore cultural and natural sites slightly further afield, with the Jabung Temple - a 14th century Buddhist structure in red stone - close by. Visit the captivating volcanic landscape at the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park, which has the most active volcano system in Indonesia. Experience Tenggerese culture in the network of myriad villages within and along the edges of the park; the Tenggarese Poten Temple in the "sea of sand" along the base of Mt. Bromo provides a look into this austere tribe's aesthetic. Higher elevations in the park are barren and feel as though you are on another world, whereas descending into the foothills you will find peaceful, hidden natural sanctuaries, like the Madakaripura Waterfall and its caves, providing repreive from hiking around Mt. Bromo.
Get on the water at the Pekalen River, known for its river rafting with Class III+ white water, or opt for a taste of local fruit at Probolinggo's mango and grape gardens, visit the Andung Biru tea plantation or shop for unique, handmade goods at the craft stalls.
Nov 09, 2029 - Celukan Bawang
Celukan Bawang is a small but lively village in Bali. The village is best known for it's commercial harbor. Visitors arriving by cruise ship can enjoy the village hospitality and explore the town.
Nov 10, 2029 - Benoa
Benoa (Tanjung Benoa) is a modern Balinese resort - a government-run dreamland of coconut palms, white sand beaches and pristine waters located near the island's southernmost tip. Geologically, the area is quite different from the rest of Bali, and even from the rest of the Bukit peninsula upon which it rests. Instead of rice fields or limestone cliffs, there is sandy soil reaching down to a long, sandy beach protected by a reef. Coconut trees are everywhere. The climate here is also drier than the rest of Bali, freshened by a mild ocean breeze.