Nautica, Mysteries of Far East ex Hong Kong to Dubai
25 Night Cruise sailing from Hong Kong to Dubai aboard Nautica.
The newest member of the Oceania Cruises fleet,Nautica is a sister ship that radiates her own unique warmth and character. Her distinctive personality shines through from the moment you first step into her newly redesigned, neo-classical lobby or Toscana, resplendent in rich new fabrics and furnishings that reflect the charisma of Tuscany. Nautica boasts decks and verandas graced with the finest teak and exquisite custom stone and tile work. To ensure the elegance shines throughout the entire experience, there is all new Villeroy & Boch china, the finest silver and crystal, and a distinctive museum-quality art collection that is an eclectic melding of traditional and contemporary, with a touch of whimsy.
Hong Kong
Experience old and new Hong Kong with its ultra-modern high rise buildings beside street markets and lovely temples. Visit the boat-people in Aberdeen and shop in Stanley Market or stroll through the bustling Temple Street night market. Visit Hollywood Road with its temple and antique shops, or take a Junk cruise and explore the magnificent bay. Travel to the New Territories to see family shrines, the wishing tree and the preserved wet-lands. Or visit Lantau Island and the Po Lin Monastery with its giant Buddha statue.
Da Nang
Visit the intriguing Cham Museum, filled with wonderful artifacts of the Cham culture centered here for a millenium and famed China Beach. But Hue, the former imperial capital on the Perfume River beckons. Now undergoing a renaissance enjoy its lovely temples, pagodas and imposing citadel protected by a moat.
Singapore
Discover another delightful city of contrasts, from its old Chinese quarter and colorful Hindu temple to its modern skyscrapers, famous Tiger Balm Gardens and magnificent Orchid Garden. Stroll along the Esplanade; take a short cruise along the Singapore River and a tri-shaw ride through town. Visit the Kranji Memorial and Changi Chapel and Memorial, dedicated to those who lost their lives here during WWII.
Phuket
Experience the many aspects of beautiful Phuket, from its lush landscape and gorgeous beaches to its 19th-century Chinese and Western architecture and stunning temples. Visit the fascinating Sea Shell Museum, see the ornate Wat Chalong, watch elephants go through their paces at the Elephant Camp, explore the unique and breathtaking Phang Nga National Park. Or just play on one of the island's fabulous beaches.
Cochin
Discover the amazing contrasts of this cosmopolitan Portuguese-founded city with its lovely colonial architecture, Dutch-style palaces, historic churches, the Jewish quarter and huge Chinese fishing nets! Or explore tranquil canals by boat and see ancient villages, exquisite scenery, plantations and temples. See Indian cotton made in traditional fashion.
Dubai
Explore this amazing emirate where ultra-modern architecture soars over traditional Arab styles. See the impressive Jumeirah Mosque and stroll through the narrow alleys of old Dubai. Visit a museum in a former all-boys school or journey along Dubai Creek in a dhow. Visit fascinating Sharjah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its fabulous souqs.