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L'Austral
South
China Sea Cruise: Singapore to
Mumbai
Singapore
(Singapore) - Mumbai
(India)
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April 14 -28, 2012
15 days
/ 14 nights on board
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- Sailing aboard the prestigious ship, L'Austral to the most beautiful islands in the
South China Sea.
- Singapore or «Lion City» is an unexpected blend of ancient and modern traditions, an
extraordinary introduction to Asia
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| Itinerary |
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Day 1 - Singapore (Singapore)
Embarkation from 17.30 to 18.30 |
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21:00 |
Day 2 - Melaka (Malaysia)
Poised on the strait after which it
is named, Melaka was founded by the Sumatra Prince Parameswara and is today a UNESCO
World Heritage site. Ideally located to monitor all shipping between Asia and the West,
the city will be forever linked to the silk and spice trade. For a long time Melacca was
coveted by explorers from the other side of the world, and the Portuguese, Dutch and
English have all had their turn at the helm. |
12:00 |
19:00 |
Day 3 - Port Kelang (Malaysia)
Established at the point where two rivers
meet in the centre of the Malaysian peninsula, for a long time the ancient royal city was home to
the sultans of Selangor. Today Kuala Lumpur represents a skilful integration of architecture
harmoniously blending the past with the future, giving this former colonial city its unique
charm. |
07:30 |
19:00 |
Day 4 - Penang (Malaysia)
A major trading post for the British in the Far
East, Penang Island has a unique ambiance blending East with West. Once described as the “Pearl of
the Orient” due to a brisk trade in spices, fabrics and tin, Penang today has become a kind of
Malaysian Riviera. Fine sandy beaches and spectacular scenery has made the island one of the most
popular destinations in Malaysia. |
12:00 |
18:00 |
| Day 5 - At Sea, cruising Andaman Sea |
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| Day 6 - Port Blair (India) |
08:30 |
14:00 |
| Day 7 - At Sea, cruising Bengal Gulf |
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| Day 8 - At Sea, cruising Bengal Gulf |
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Day 9 - Colombo (Sri Lanka)
Like a pearl that has dropped off the
Indian peninsula, Sri Lanka is an island of luscious vegetation and highly original monuments
influenced by the teachings of Buddha. Often dubbed the “happy” or “radiant” island, Sri Lanka was
a former trading post on the silk and spice route and its capital Colombo offers a wonderful sight
of picturesque streets in the old centre. There is also a chance to visit Kandi, the kingdom’s
last capital and since the 16th century home to the famous “Relic of the Buddha’s Tooth”, housed
in the heart of the sober elegance of the Dalada Maligawa Temple. |
07:00 |
20:30 |
Day 10 - Trivandrum (India)
Capital of the State of Kerala,
Trivandrum boasts a rich and colourful past. You will be entranced by legends and secular
traditions, such as the Kathakali dance which celebrates India’s many divinities. Tucked away in
the neighbouring hills, the Padmanabhapuram Palace, a former residence of Kerala princes from the
16th century is also waiting to reveal its secrets. |
13:00 |
22:00 |
Day 11 - Kochi (India)
A small port in the south-west of India,
Kochi is one of the most beautiful on the Malabar Coast where the scent of cardamom mingles with
cloves. It was here that Vasco de Gama disembarked over 500 years ago. And yet how many
Phoenicians, Greeks, Arabs and Romans came here before him to drop anchor in the turquoise waters
of the Oman Sea? So many nations, at a time when pepper from Malabar was almost as precious as
gold, left these shores laden with precious spices. Here you will find the Church of St Francis,
the oldest European church in India, a synagogue from the 16th century and a lively bazaar. A
Dutch palace has collections of traditional costumes, turbans and palanquins. Take a Kettuvallam
rice barge to explore the “backwaters”, a network of lakes and channels bordering the villages and
rice fields. |
07:00 |
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| Day 12 - Kochi (India) |
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19:00 |
| Day 13 - At Sea, cruising Oman Sea |
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Day 14 - Mormugao (India)
All the nostalgia of the colonial era is
to be found here in this former Portuguese trading post where small white churches and the
cathedrals of Velha Goa are more reminiscent of South America than Asia. Here in the Mandovi
estuary, a steady stream ran by large barges and small steam boats, the colonial-style
architecture of Panjin is spread out over a lush green hillside. |
06:00 |
19:00 |
Day 15 - Mumbai (India)
Disembarkation. |
08:00 |
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Fares
Prices are per person, based on double-occupancy and
subject to fuel adjustment.
| Cabin
Categories |
Rates
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Special
Bonus Rates* Starting From:
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| Superior
Stateroom |
$ 5,292
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From $
4,763
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| DeLuxe
Stateroom |
$ 6,086
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From $
5,477
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
4 |
$
6,999
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From $
6,299
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
5 |
$
7,349
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From $
6,613
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| Prestige Stateroom - Deck
6 |
$
7,717
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From
$ 6,945
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| Deluxe
Suite |
$
9,645
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From $
8,680
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| Prestige Suite - Deck
5 |
$
11,758
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From $
10,581
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| Prestige Suite - Deck
6 |
$
12,346
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From $
11,111
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| Owner
Suite |
$13,997
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From $
12,597
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| 3rd adult Passenger in a
Superior Stateroom |
$
1,853
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From $
1,667
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| 3rd Passenger in a
Prestige Suite |
$
2058
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From
$ 1,852
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| Safety and Port
Taxes |
$ 756
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$ 756
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| Single
Supplement* |
Starting at +
30%
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Starting at +
30%
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*On request. Limited availability.
Our fares include:
Your cruise including all
meals from dinner n the day of embarkation to breakfast on the day of disembarkation Welcome
aboard and captain’s cocktail parties, gala dinner
Mineral water, tea, filter coffee, white, red and rosé wines served with meals
24 hour room service (selected menu)
Evening entertainments and events, and/or organised shows
Porterage from the quayside to the ship and vice versa
English-speaking guest-speaker (when applicable)
Our fares do not include:
Flights and
airport taxes
Port and safety charges
Transfers, day rooms and other services at arrival & departure, before embarkation and
after disembarkation
Optional shore excursions (sold on board)
Insurances
Personal expenses, tips
Other drinks than aforementioned ones
**
Special savings program off published cruise-only fares for select voyages, in all stateroom
and suite categories. Ponant Bonuses are capacity controlled, subject to availability and may
change at any time without notice. They can
be decreased or be closed for specific stateroom and suite categories or entire cruises. These
bonuses represent savings from the published fare and may not be combined with certain other
promotional offers. Some cruise credits may
not be combinable. Ponant Bonus fares represent our best available rate at the time of
bookings.
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