Grand Asia Exploration
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About Auckland
Auckland is called the City of Sails, and visitors flying in will see why. On the East Coast is the Waitemata Harbour—a Māori word meaning sparkling waters—which is bordered by the Hauraki Gulf, an aquatic playground peppered with small islands where many Aucklanders can be found "mucking around in boats."Not surprisingly, Auckland has some 70,000 boats. About one in four households in Auckland has a seacraft of some kind, and there are 102 beaches within an hour's drive; during the week many are quite empty. Even the airport is by the water; it borders the Manukau Harbour, which also takes its name from the Māori language and means solitary bird.According to Māori tradition, the Auckland isthmus was originally peopled by a race of giants and fairy folk. When Europeans arrived in the early 19th century, however, the Ngāti-Whātua tribe was firmly in control of the region. The British began negotiations with the Ngāti-Whātua in 1840 to purchase the isthmus and establish the colony's first capital. In September of that year the British flag was hoisted to mark the township's foundation, and Auckland remained the capital until 1865, when the seat of government was moved to Wellington. Aucklanders expected to suffer from the shift; it hurt their pride but not their pockets. As the terminal for the South Sea shipping routes, Auckland was already an established commercial center. Since then the urban sprawl has made this city of approximately 1.3 million people one of the world's largest geographically.A couple of days in the city will reveal just how developed and sophisticated Auckland is—the Mercer City Survey 2012 saw it ranked as the third-highest city for quality of life—though those seeking a New York in the South Pacific will be disappointed. Auckland is more get-up and go-outside than get-dressed-up and go-out. That said, most shops are open daily, central bars and a few nightclubs buzz well into the wee hours, especially Thursday through Saturday, and a mix of Māori, Pacific people, Asians, and Europeans contributes to the cultural milieu. Auckland has the world's largest single population of Pacific Islanders living outside their home countries, though many of them live outside the central parts of the city and in Manukau to the south. The Samoan language is the second most spoken in New Zealand. Most Pacific people came to New Zealand seeking a better life. When the plentiful, low-skilled work that attracted them dried up, the dream soured, and the population has suffered with poor health and education. Luckily, policies are now addressing that, and change is slowly coming. The Pacifica Festival in March is the region's biggest cultural event, attracting thousands to Western Springs. The annual Pacific Island Secondary Schools’ Competition, also in March, sees young Pacific Islander and Asian students compete in traditional dance, drumming, and singing. This event is open to the public.At the geographical center of Auckland city is the 1,082-foot Sky Tower, a convenient landmark for those exploring on foot and some say a visible sign of the city's naked aspiration. It has earned nicknames like the Needle and the Big Penis—a counterpoint to a poem by acclaimed New Zealand poet James K. Baxter, which refers to Rangitoto Island as a clitoris in the harbor.The Waitemata Harbour has become better known since New Zealand staged its first defense of the America's Cup in 2000 and the successful Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in early 2009. The first regatta saw major redevelopment of the waterfront. The area, where many of the city's most popular bars, cafés, and restaurants are located, is now known as Viaduct Basin or, more commonly, the Viaduct. A recent expansion has created another area, Wynyard Quarter, which is slowly adding restaurants.These days, Auckland is still considered too bold and brash for its own good by many Kiwis who live "south of the Bombay Hills," the geographical divide between Auckland and the rest of New Zealand (barring Northland). "Jafa," an acronym for "just another f—ing Aucklander," has entered the local lexicon; there's even a book out called Way of the Jafa: A Guide to Surviving Auckland and Aucklanders. A common complaint is that Auckland absorbs the wealth from the hard work of the rest of the country. Most Aucklanders, on the other hand, still try to shrug and see it as the parochial envy of those who live in small towns. But these internal identity squabbles aren't your problem. You can enjoy a well-made coffee in almost any café, or take a walk on a beach—knowing that within 30 minutes' driving time you could be cruising the spectacular harbor, playing a round at a public golf course, or even walking in subtropical forest while listening to the song of a native tûî bird.
About Bay of Islands
The Tasman Sea on the west and the Pacific Ocean on the east meet at thetop of North Island at Cape Reinga. No matter what route you take, you'll passfarms and forests, marvellous beaches, and great open spaces. The East Coast,up to the Bay of Islands, is Northland's most densely populated, often withrefugees from bigger cities—looking for a more relaxed life—clustered aroundbreathtaking beaches. The first decision on the drive north comes at the footof the Brynderwyn Hills. Turning left will take you up the West Coast throughareas once covered with forests and now used for either agricultural orhorticulture. Driving over "the Brynderwyns," as they are known,takes you to Whangarei, the only city in Northland. If you're in the mood for adiversion, you can slip to the beautiful coastline and take in Waipu Cove, anarea settled by Scots, and Laings Beach, where million-dollar homes sit next tosmall Kiwi beach houses.An hour's drive farther north is the Bay of Islands, known all over theworld for its beauty. There you will find lush forests, splendid beaches, andshimmering harbors. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed here in 1840 betweenMāoriand the British Crown, establishing the basis for the modern New Zealandstate. Every year on February 6, the extremely beautiful Waitangi Treaty Ground(the name means weeping waters) is the sight of a celebration of the treaty andprotests by Māori unhappy with it. Continuing north on the East Coast, theagricultural backbone of the region is even more evident and a series ofwinding loop roads off the main highway will take you to beaches that are bothbeautiful and isolated where you can swim, dive, picnic, or just laze. .The West Coast is even less populated, and the coastline is rugged andwindswept. In the Waipoua Forest, you will find some of New Zealand's oldestand largest kauri trees; the winding road will also take you past mangroveswamps. Crowning the region is the spiritually significant Cape Reinga, theheadland at the top of the vast stretch of 90 Mile Beach, where it's believedMāori souls depart after death. Today Māori make up roughly a quarter of thearea's population (compared with the national average of about 15%). The legendaryMāori navigator Kupe was said to have landed on the shores of Hokianga Harbour,where the first arrivals made their home. Many different wi (tribes) livedthroughout Northland, including Ngapuhi (the largest), Te Roroa, Ngati Wai,Ngati Kuri, Te Aupouri, Ngaitakoto, Ngati Kahu, and Te Rarawa. Many Māoriherecan trace their ancestry to the earliest inhabitants
About Tauranga
The population center of the Bay of Plenty, Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities. Along with its neighbor, Whakatane, this seaside city claims to be one of the country's sunniest towns. Unlike most local towns, Tauranga doesn't grind to a halt in the off-season, because it has one of the busiest ports in the country, and the excellent waves at the neighboring beach resort of Mount Maunganui—just across Tauranga's harbor bridge—always draw surfers and holiday folk.
About Napier
The earthquake that struck Napier at 10:46 am on February 3, 1931, was—at 7.8 on the Richter scale—the largest quake ever recorded in New Zealand. The coastline was wrenched upward several feet. Almost all the town's brick buildings collapsed; many people were killed on the footpaths as they rushed outside. The quake triggered fires throughout town, and with water mains shattered, little could be done to stop the blazes that devoured the remaining wooden structures. Only a few buildings survived (the Public Service Building with its neoclassical pillars is one), and the death toll was well over 100.The surviving townspeople set up tents and cookhouses in Nelson Park, and then tackled the city's reconstruction at a remarkable pace. In the rush to rebuild, Napier went mad for art deco, the bold, geometric style that had burst on the global design scene in 1925. Now a walk through the art deco district, concentrated between Emerson, Herschell, Dalton, and Browning streets, is a stylistic immersion. The decorative elements are often above the ground floors, so keep your eyes up.
About Wellington
New Zealand's capital is, arguably, the country's most cosmopolitan metropolis. It's world-class Te Papa Tongarewa-Museum of New Zealand is a don't-miss attraction, and the burgeoning film industry led, of course, by the Lord of the Rings extravaganzas has injected new life into the local arts scene. Attractive and compact enough to be explored easily on foot, Wellington is a booming destination. Modern high-rise buildings gaze over Port Nicholson, surely one of the finest natural anchorages in the world. Known to local Māori as The Great Harbor of Tara, its two massive arms form the jaws of the fish of Maui from Māori legend. Sometimes referred to as the windy city, Wellington has been the seat of New Zealand's government since 1865.
About Lyttelton
Your initial impression of Christchurch will likely be one of a genteel, green city. Joggers loop through shady Hagley Park, and punters ply the narrow Avon River, which bubbles between banks lined with willows and oaks. With a population approaching 350,000, Christchurch is the largest South Island city, and the second-largest in the country. It is also the forward supply depot for the main U.S. Antarctic base at McMurdo Sound. The face of Christchurch is changing rapidly, fueled by both internal and international immigration. The Māori community, although still below the national average in size, is growing. Ngai Tahu, the main South Island Māori tribe, settled Treaty of Waitangi claims in 1997 and have been investing in tourism ventures. Old wooden bungalows are making way for town houses, the arts scene is flourishing, and the city's university attracts cutting-edge technology companies. In short, there's plenty of fresh energy percolating underneath the English veneer.
About Dunedin
Clinging to the walls of the natural amphitheater at the west end of Otago Harbour, the South Island's second-largest city is enriched with inspiring nearby seascapes and wildlife. Because Dunedin is a university town, floods of students give the city a vitality far greater than its population of 122,000 might suggest. Its manageable size makes it easy to explore on foot—with the possible exception of Baldwin Street, the world's steepest residential street and home to the annual "gutbuster" race, in which people run up it, and the "Jaffa" race, in which people roll the namesake spherical chocolate candy down it.Dunedin, the Gaelic name for Edinburgh, was founded in 1848 by settlers of the Free Church of Scotland, a breakaway group from the Presbyterian Church. The city's Scottish roots are still visible; you'll find New Zealand's first and only (legal) whisky distillery, a statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns, and more kilts, sporrans, and gillies than you can shake a stick at! The Scottish settlers and local Māori came together in relative peace, but this wasn't true of the European whalers who were here three decades before, as places with names such as Murdering Beach illustrate.Dunedin has always had a reputation for the eccentric. Wearing no shoes and a big beard here marks a man as bohemian rather than destitute, and the residents wouldn't have it any other way. The University of Otago was the country's first university and has been drawing writers ever since its founding in 1871, most notably Janet Frame and the poet James K. Baxter. Dunedin also has a musical heritage, which blossomed into the "Dunedin Sound" of the 1970s and '80s.
About Hobart, Tasmania
Straddling the Derwent River at the foot of Mt. Wellington's forested slopes, Hobart was founded as a penal settlement in 1803. It's the second-oldest city in the country after Sydney, and it certainly rivals its mainland counterpart as Australia's most beautiful state capital. Close-set colonial brick-and-sandstone shops and homes line the narrow, quiet streets, creating a genteel setting for this historic city of 215,000. Life revolves around the broad Derwent River port, one of the deepest harbors in the world. Here warehouses that once stored Hobart's major exports of fruit, wool, and corn and products from the city's former whaling fleet still stand alongside the wharf today.Hobart sparkles between Christmas and New Year's—summer Down Under—during the annual Sydney-to-Hobart yacht race. The event dominates conversations among Hobart's citizens, who descend on Constitution Dock to welcome the yachts and join in the boisterous festivities of the crews. The New Year also coincides with the Tastes of Tasmania Festival, when the dockside area comes alive with the best of Tasmanian food and wine on offer in numerous cafés, bars, and waterfront stalls. Otherwise, Hobart is a placid city whose nightlife is largely confined to excellent restaurants, jazz clubs, and the action at the Wrest Point Casino in Sandy Bay.The Hobart Tasmanian Travel and Information Centre hours are weekdays 8:30–5:30 and Saturday 9–5.
About Burnie, Tasmania
Burnie overlooks Emu Bay, on the north-west coast. This proudly industrial city is Australia’s fifth largest container port and a vibrant place to visit. Burnie was once surrounded by dense rainforest, but this has slowly disappeared, while fortunes were made felling and milling timber. The paper and pulp mill on the city’s outskirts operated from 1938 to 1998. Burnie was first explored by Bass and Flinders and was known as Emu Bay when it was settled by the Van Diemen’s Land Company in 1827. Today, Burnie has a population of almost 19,000. Burnie experiences temperate conditions, with an average maximum of 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius) in January and 56.5 degrees Fahrenheit (13.5) degrees Celsius in June.
About Melbourne, Victoria
Consistently rated among the "world's most livable cities" in quality-of-life surveys, Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top of the giant horseshoe of Port Phillip Bay. The city center is an orderly grid of streets where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and splendid Victorian buildings that sprang up in the wake of the gold rush now stand. This is Melbourne's heart, which you can explore at a leisurely pace in a couple of days.In Southbank, one of the newer precincts south of the city center, the Southgate development of bars, restaurants, and shops has refocused Melbourne's vision on the Yarra River. Once a blighted stretch of factories and run-down warehouses, the southern bank of the river is now a vibrant, exciting part of the city, and the river itself is finally taking its rightful place in Melbourne's psyche.Just a hop away, Federation Square—with its host of galleries—has become a civic landmark for Melburnians. Stroll along the Esplanade in the suburb of St. Kilda, amble past the elegant houses of East Melbourne, enjoy the shops and cafés in Fitzroy or Carlton, rub shoulders with locals at the Victoria Market, nip into the Windsor for afternoon tea, or rent a canoe at Studley Park to paddle along one of the prettiest stretches of the Yarra—and you may discover Melbourne's soul as well as its heart.
About Melbourne, Victoria
Consistently rated among the "world's most livable cities" in quality-of-life surveys, Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top of the giant horseshoe of Port Phillip Bay. The city center is an orderly grid of streets where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and splendid Victorian buildings that sprang up in the wake of the gold rush now stand. This is Melbourne's heart, which you can explore at a leisurely pace in a couple of days.In Southbank, one of the newer precincts south of the city center, the Southgate development of bars, restaurants, and shops has refocused Melbourne's vision on the Yarra River. Once a blighted stretch of factories and run-down warehouses, the southern bank of the river is now a vibrant, exciting part of the city, and the river itself is finally taking its rightful place in Melbourne's psyche.Just a hop away, Federation Square—with its host of galleries—has become a civic landmark for Melburnians. Stroll along the Esplanade in the suburb of St. Kilda, amble past the elegant houses of East Melbourne, enjoy the shops and cafés in Fitzroy or Carlton, rub shoulders with locals at the Victoria Market, nip into the Windsor for afternoon tea, or rent a canoe at Studley Park to paddle along one of the prettiest stretches of the Yarra—and you may discover Melbourne's soul as well as its heart.
About Sydney, New South Wales
Sydney belongs to the exclusive club of cities that generate excitement. At the end of a marathon flight there's renewed vitality in the cabin as the plane circles the city, where thousands of yachts are suspended on the dark water and the sails of the Opera House glisten in the distance. Blessed with dazzling beaches and a sunny climate, Sydney is among the most beautiful cities on the planet.With 4.6 million people, Sydney is the biggest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia. A wave of immigration from the 1950s has seen the Anglo-Irish immigrants who made up the city's original population joined by Italians, Greeks, Turks, Lebanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Thais, and Indonesians. This intermingling has created a cultural vibrancy and energy—and a culinary repertoire—that was missing only a generation ago.Sydneysiders embrace their harbor with a passion. Indented with numerous bays and beaches, Sydney Harbour is the presiding icon for the city, and urban Australia. Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the 11-ship First Fleet, wrote in his diary when he first set eyes on the harbor on January 26, 1788: "We had the satisfaction of finding the finest harbor in the world."Although a visit to Sydney is an essential part of an Australian experience, the city is no more representative of Australia than Los Angeles is of the United States. Sydney has joined the ranks of the great cities whose characters are essentially international. What Sydney offers is style, sophistication, and great looks—an exhilarating prelude to the continent at its back door.
About Melbourne, Victoria
Consistently rated among the "world's most livable cities" in quality-of-life surveys, Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top of the giant horseshoe of Port Phillip Bay. The city center is an orderly grid of streets where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and splendid Victorian buildings that sprang up in the wake of the gold rush now stand. This is Melbourne's heart, which you can explore at a leisurely pace in a couple of days.In Southbank, one of the newer precincts south of the city center, the Southgate development of bars, restaurants, and shops has refocused Melbourne's vision on the Yarra River. Once a blighted stretch of factories and run-down warehouses, the southern bank of the river is now a vibrant, exciting part of the city, and the river itself is finally taking its rightful place in Melbourne's psyche.Just a hop away, Federation Square—with its host of galleries—has become a civic landmark for Melburnians. Stroll along the Esplanade in the suburb of St. Kilda, amble past the elegant houses of East Melbourne, enjoy the shops and cafés in Fitzroy or Carlton, rub shoulders with locals at the Victoria Market, nip into the Windsor for afternoon tea, or rent a canoe at Studley Park to paddle along one of the prettiest stretches of the Yarra—and you may discover Melbourne's soul as well as its heart.
About Portland, Victoria
About Penneshaw
About Esperance, Western Australia
About Albany, Western Australia
Proclaimed a city on July 1, 1998, Albany with a population of 28,000 is rapidly expanding. It is the commercial center of Western Australia's southern region and the oldest settlement in the state, established in 1826. Boasting an excellent harbor on King George Sound led to Albany becoming a thriving whaling port. Later, when steam ships started traveling between England and Australia, Albany was an important coaling station and served as a penal and a military outpost. The coastline offers some of Australia's most rugged and spectacular scenery. At certain times of the year, whales can be spotted off the coast. Among the city's attractions are some fine old colonial buildings that reflect Albany's Victorian heritage. Various lookout points offer stunning vistas.
About Busselton, Western Australia
About Fremantle, Western Australia
The port city of Fremantle is a jewel in Western Australia's crown, largely because of its colonial architectural heritage and hippy vibe. Freo (as the locals call it) is a city of largely friendly, interesting, and sometimes eccentric residents supportive of busking, street art, and alfresco dining. Like all great port cities, Freo is cosmopolitan, with mariners from all parts of the world strolling the streets—including thousands of U.S. Navy personnel on rest and recreation throughout the year. It's also a good jumping-off point for a day trip to Rottnest Island, where lovely beaches, rocky coves, and unique wallaby-like inhabitants called quokkas set the scene.Modern Fremantle is a far cry from the barren, sandy plain that greeted the first wave of English settlers back in 1829 at the newly constituted Swan River Colony. Most were city dwellers, and after five months at sea in sailing ships they landed on salt-marsh flats that sorely tested their fortitude. Living in tents with packing cases for chairs, they found no edible crops, and the nearest freshwater was a distant 51 km (32 miles)—and a tortuous trip up the waters of the Swan. As a result they soon moved the settlement upriver to the vicinity of present-day Perth.Fremantle remained the principal port, and many attractive limestone buildings were built to service the port traders. Australia's 1987 defense of the America's Cup—held in waters off Fremantle—triggered a major restoration of the colonial streetscapes. In the leafy suburbs nearly every other house is a restored 19th-century gem.
About Benoa, Bali
Bali really is as alluring as everyone says. This island, slightly bigger than Delaware, has it all: beaches, volcanoes, terraced rice fields, forests, renowned resorts, surfing, golf, and world-class dive sites. But what sets Bali apart from other nearby tropical destinations is Balinese tradition, and villagers dedicated to celebrating it. The hundreds of temples, dances, rituals, and crafts linked to their ancient Hindu faith aren't a show for tourists, but a living, breathing culture in which visitors are warmly received by the Balinese, who cherish their own identities.
About Celukan Bawang, Bali
About Singapore
The main island of Singapore is shaped like a flattened diamond, 42 km (26 miles) east to west and 23 km (14 miles) north to south. Near the northern peak is the causeway leading to West Malaysia—Kuala Lumpur is less than four hours away by car. It is at the southern foot where you will find most of the city-state’s action, with its gleaming office towers, working docks, and futuristic "supertrees," which are solar-powered and serve as vertical gardens. Offshore are Sentosa and over 60 smaller islands, most uninhabited, that serve as bases for oil refining or as playgrounds and beach escapes from the city. To the east is Changi International Airport, connected to the city by metro, bus, and a tree-lined parkway. Of the island's total land area, more than half is built up, with the balance made up of parkland, farmland, plantations, swamp areas, and rain forest. Well-paved roads connect all parts of the island, and Singapore city has an excellent, and constantly expanding, public transportation system. The heart of Singapore's history and its modern wealth are in and around the Central Business District. The area includes the skyscrapers in the Central Business District, the 19th-century Raffles Hotel, the convention centers of Marina Square, on up to the top of Ft. Canning. Although most of old Singapore has been knocked down to make way for the modern city, most colonial landmarks have been preserved in the CBD, including early-19th-century buildings designed by the Irish architect George Coleman.
About Ko Samui
Koh Samui is the most popular tourist destination on the Western Gulf coast, which isn't surprising, considering the island's gorgeous beaches, perfect weather, and sparkling blue, almost turquoise, water. Koh Samui has seen rapid development since the 1990s, and you'll encounter hotels in all price ranges.Koh Samui is half the size of Phuket, so you could easily drive around it in a day. But Koh Samui is best appreciated by those who take a slower, more casual approach. Most people come for the sun and sea, so they head straight to their hotel and rarely venture beyond its beach. But it's worth exploring beyond your lodging. Every beach has its own character, and you might find the perfect one for you. One beach many visitors find to their liking is Chawaeng. On Koh Samui's east coast, this stretch of glistening white sand is divided into two main sections—Chawaeng Yai (yai means "big") and Chawaeng Noi (noi means "little"). You'll find the greatest variety of hotels, restaurants, and bars here. Despite the crowds, Chawaeng is no Pattaya or Patong—the mood is very laid-back. A rocky headland separates Chawaeng Lamai Beach, whose clear water and long stretch of sand were the first place on the island to attract developers. More budget accommodations are available here than in Chawaeng, and there are some happening nightclubs.On the west coast of Koh Samui, Na Thon is the island's primary port and the spot where ferries arrive from the mainland. It's home to the island's governmental offices, including the Tourism Authority of Thailand, and there are banks, foreign-exchange booths, travel agents, shops, restaurants, and cafés by the ferry pier. A few places rent rooms, but there's really no reason to stay here—nicer accommodations can be found a short songthaew ride away.To the north and east of Na Thon lie a few beaches worthy of exploration. Laem Yai, 5 km (3 miles) north, has great seafood. East of here, a small headland separates two low-key communities on the northern shore, Mae Nam and Bophut Beach. Mae Nam is also the departure point for boats bound for Koh Phangan and Koh Tao . Just south of the Samui's northeastern tip you'll find sandy Choengmon Beach, a good area for swimming that's not overdeveloped.
About Laem Chabang
There are two Bangkoks, the ancient soul of Thailand with its long and fascinating history and the frantic, modern metropolis that embraces the latest trends both Eastern and Western. The two blend together remarkably well—even the most jarring juxtapositions of old and new somehow make sense. Bangkok is not only the biggest city in Thailand, but also the most mesmerizing, with some of the country's most beautiful temples and shrines. The city's energy is palpable, especially at night, when traffic opens up a bit, its famous markets get going, and everything seems lit up—from its proudest monuments to its seediest streets. When Ayutthaya was besieged and pillaged by the Burmese in 1766, Thonburi became Thailand's capital. The Thais call Bangkok Krung Thep (City of Angels), and in 1782 King Rama I moved his capital here, just across the Chao Praya River. Laem Chabang is approximately 130 km (81 mi) from Bangkok.
About Laem Chabang
There are two Bangkoks, the ancient soul of Thailand with its long and fascinating history and the frantic, modern metropolis that embraces the latest trends both Eastern and Western. The two blend together remarkably well—even the most jarring juxtapositions of old and new somehow make sense. Bangkok is not only the biggest city in Thailand, but also the most mesmerizing, with some of the country's most beautiful temples and shrines. The city's energy is palpable, especially at night, when traffic opens up a bit, its famous markets get going, and everything seems lit up—from its proudest monuments to its seediest streets. When Ayutthaya was besieged and pillaged by the Burmese in 1766, Thonburi became Thailand's capital. The Thais call Bangkok Krung Thep (City of Angels), and in 1782 King Rama I moved his capital here, just across the Chao Praya River. Laem Chabang is approximately 130 km (81 mi) from Bangkok.
About Kâmpóng Saôm
Sihanoukville is the premier beach destination in Cambodia for tourists and Cambodians alike, with golden white sands, tropical islands and mangrove jungles. A relatively new city, it sprang to life in 1955 with the construction of the only deep-sea port of a newly independent Cambodia. With the bay of Thailand surrounding it on three sides, Sihanoukville was named in honour of the former King Norodom Sihanouk in 1964. As Cambodia descended into civil war the town fell on hard times with the Khmer Rouge using the famous Independence Hotel for target practice. In 1993 peace returned to Cambodia and since then Sihanoukville has been slowly rebuilding itself. Today it attracts Asian Individual travellers, young students and back-packers but after decades of war and upheaval the town’s infrastructure is still very much in its infancy. A visit to Ream National Park offers pristine mangrove forests rich in wildlife with miles of beaches unmarked by footprints.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future.
About Ho Chi Minh City
Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future.
About Nha Trang
About Coron Island
Spoken of with awed reverence in scuba-diving circles, Coron's dramatic rock protrusions, which jut from emerald seas and glorious sweeps of sand, make it a destination that you can't help but dive into. The perfect base for an adventure holiday, Coron's exquisite setting means you'll face taxing choices on a daily basis - to spend the day relaxing on the soft sand, or to pound through the jungle on horseback? Whether you choose relaxation or all-out-action, you're sure to fall head over heels for Coron's beauty.
About Manila
MANILA, the capital city of the Philippines, was founded in, 1571 by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi. It is one of the oldest cities in the country and was the seat of power for most of the colonial rules of the Philippines. It is situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and contains a multitude of landmarks, some of which date back to the 16th century. It is home to the baroque 16th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and military prison. In the 19th century Manila became one of the most modern cities in Asia. Before the Spanish–American War, Manila saw the rise of the Philippine Revolution. Under the American rule following the Spanish-American War, the United States changed the official language from Spanish to English. Towards the end of World War II, during the Battle of Manila, most of the city was flattened by intensive aerial bombardment. Today, tourism is a vital industry in Manila. Major shopping malls and bazaars thrive around Manila.
About Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Island skyline, with its ever-growing number of skyscrapers, speaks to ambition and money. Paris, London, even New York were centuries in the making, while Hong Kong's towers, bright lights, and glitzy shopping emporia weren't yet part of the urban scene when many of the young investment bankers who fuel one of the world's leading financial centers were born. Commerce is concentrated in the glittering high-rises of Central, tucked between Victoria Harbor and forested peaks on Hong Kong Island's north shore. While it's easy to think all the bright lights are the sum of today's Hong Kong, you need only walk or board a tram for the short jaunt west into Western to discover a side of Hong Kong that is more traditionally Chinese but no less high-energy. You'll discover the real Hong Kong to the east of Central, too, in Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, and beyond. Amid the residential towers are restaurants, shopping malls, bars, convention centers, a nice smattering of museums, and—depending on fate and the horse you wager on—one of Hong Kong's luckiest or unluckiest spots, the Happy Valley Racecourse. Kowloon sprawls across a generous swath of the Chinese mainland across Victoria Harbour from Central. Tsim Sha Tsui, at the tip of Kowloon peninsula, is packed with glitzy shops, first-rate museums, and eye-popping views of the skyline across the water. Just to the north are the teeming market streets of Mong Kok and in the dense residential neighborhoods beyond, two of Hong Kong's most enchanting spiritual sights, Wong Tai Sin Temple and Chi Lin Nunnery. As you navigate this huge metropolis (easy to do on the excellent transportation network), keep in mind that streets are usually numbered odd on one side, even on the other. There's no baseline for street numbers and no block-based numbering system, but street signs indicate building numbers for any given block.
About Keelung (Chilung)
With the glittering lights of Taipei - a futuristic metropolis of culture and ideas - sparkling nearby, Keelung is the first calling point for many visitors arriving in Taiwan. While this port city essentially serves as Taipei's ocean gateway, you shouldn’t be too hasty in dashing off to Taipei's neon-lit magic – first it’s well worth spending some time exploring the famous glowing night market, which hums with life each evening and is famous for its local seafood.
About Ishigaki
About Shanghai
Shanghai is a city of two faces. It is home to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, miles of luxury goods shops, and scores of trendy bars and restaurants. But look just beyond the main streets and you’ll find narrow alleyways packed with traditional lane houses, where laundry billows from bamboo poles, and local communities are alive and well.Shanghai has always been China’s most Westernized city. In its heyday, Shanghai had the best nightlife, the greatest architecture, and the strongest business in Asia. Nearly a century later, after extreme tumult and political upheaval, it’s back on top.Shanghai’s charm lies not in a list of must-see sites, but in quiet, tree-lined streets, the Bund’s majestic colonial buildings, sweet boutiques, and a dizzying array of places to eat and drink, from literal hole-in-the-walls to celebrity chef restaurants.Today, Shanghai has nearly 24 million people, the skyscrapers keep getting taller, the metro keeps getting longer, and the historical buildings continue to evade the wrecking ball. For how much longer is anyone’s guess.
About Shanghai
Shanghai is a city of two faces. It is home to some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers, miles of luxury goods shops, and scores of trendy bars and restaurants. But look just beyond the main streets and you’ll find narrow alleyways packed with traditional lane houses, where laundry billows from bamboo poles, and local communities are alive and well.Shanghai has always been China’s most Westernized city. In its heyday, Shanghai had the best nightlife, the greatest architecture, and the strongest business in Asia. Nearly a century later, after extreme tumult and political upheaval, it’s back on top.Shanghai’s charm lies not in a list of must-see sites, but in quiet, tree-lined streets, the Bund’s majestic colonial buildings, sweet boutiques, and a dizzying array of places to eat and drink, from literal hole-in-the-walls to celebrity chef restaurants.Today, Shanghai has nearly 24 million people, the skyscrapers keep getting taller, the metro keeps getting longer, and the historical buildings continue to evade the wrecking ball. For how much longer is anyone’s guess.
About Busan
White-sand city beaches and hot-spring resorts may not be everyone's first image of Korea, but these are what Koreans flock to Busan for all year. And there are plenty of opportunities for rest, relaxation, retail therapy, and even a touch of glamour every October with the Busan International Film Festival. Busan's beaches are the big summertime draw but there is plenty to be seen year round. Quintessential experiences include taking some rest and relaxation at a local spa and exploring the Beomeosa temple complex.
About Nagasaki
Nagasaki city has developed into one of the most important port cities in Japan. During Japan’s period of isolation in the 17th century, Nagasaki played a prominent role in foreign trade relation and only a very few ports were open to restricted numbers of foreign traders. Even though Holland was a major country who conducted trading during this period, Dutch people were only allowed to stay in Dejima Island and were not allowed to have contact with the Japanese people. Today, you will still find the strong influence of Dutch and Chinese culture in the city which is very different from all other cities in Japan. In the more recent history, Nagasaki became the second city after Hiroshima to be destroyed by an atomic bomb towards the end of World War II. From the visit to Atomic bomb museum and peace memorial park, people could understand how chaotic the situation was and the agony that the people in the days have experienced from the damage inflicted by the atomic bomb. It continues to appeal to the world with their wish for world peace.
About Osaka
From Minami's neon-lighted Dotombori and historic Tenno-ji to the high-rise class and underground shopping labyrinths of Kita, Osaka is a city that pulses with its own unique rhythm. Though Osaka has no shortage of tourist sites, it is the city itself that is the greatest attraction. Home to some of Japan's best food, most unique fashions, and warmest locals, Osaka does not beg to be explored—it demands it. More than anywhere else in Japan, it rewards the impulsive turn down an interesting side street or the chat with a random stranger. People do not come here to see the city, they come to experience it.Excluded from the formal circles of power and aristocratic culture in 16th-century Edo (Tokyo), Osaka took advantage of its position as Japan's trading center, developing its own art forms such as Bunraku puppet theater and Rakugo comic storytelling. It was in Osaka that feudal Japan's famed Floating World—the dining, theater, and pleasure district—was at its strongest and most inventive. Wealthy merchants and common laborers alike squandered fortunes on culinary delights, turning Osaka into "Japan's Kitchen," a moniker the city still has today. Though the city suffered a blow when the Meiji government canceled all of the samurai class's outstanding debts to the merchants, it was quick to recover. At the turn of the 20th century, it had become Japan's largest and most prosperous city, a center of commerce and manufacturing.Today Osaka remains Japan's iconoclastic metropolis, refusing to fit Tokyo's norms and expectations. Unlike the hordes of Tokyo, Osakans are fiercely independent. As a contrast to the neon and concrete surroundings, the people of Osaka are known as Japan's friendliest and most outgoing. Ask someone on the street for directions in Tokyo and you are lucky to get so much as a glance. Ask someone in Osaka and you get a conversation.The main areas of the city, Kita (north) and Minami (south), are divided by two rivers: the Dojima-gawa and the Tosabori-gawa. Between Kita and Minami is Naka-no-shima, an island and the municipal center of Osaka. Kita (north of Chuo Dori) is Osaka's economic hub and contains Osaka's largest stations: JR Osaka and Hankyu Umeda. The area is crammed with shops, department stores, and restaurants. Nearby are a nightlife district, Kita-shinchi; Naka-no-shima and the Museum of Oriental Ceramics; Osaka-jo (Osaka Castle); and Osaka Koen (Osaka Park). Restaurants, bars, department stores, and boutiques attract Osaka's youth to Minami (south Chuo Dori); theatergoers head to the National Bunraku Theatre and electronics-lovers to Den Den Town. For a glimpse of old Osaka, visit Tenno-ji Temple and Shin Sekai. The main stations are Namba, Shin-sai-bashi, Namba Nankai, and Tenno-ji. There's easy access to the Municipal Museum of Fine Art and Sumiyoshi Taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine).The bay area, to the west of the city center, is home to the Osaka Aquarium and Universal Studios Japan. The Shinkansen stops at Shin-Osaka, three stops (about five minutes) north of Osaka Station on the Mido-suji subway line. To the north of Shin-Osaka is Senri Expo Park.
About Osaka
From Minami's neon-lighted Dotombori and historic Tenno-ji to the high-rise class and underground shopping labyrinths of Kita, Osaka is a city that pulses with its own unique rhythm. Though Osaka has no shortage of tourist sites, it is the city itself that is the greatest attraction. Home to some of Japan's best food, most unique fashions, and warmest locals, Osaka does not beg to be explored—it demands it. More than anywhere else in Japan, it rewards the impulsive turn down an interesting side street or the chat with a random stranger. People do not come here to see the city, they come to experience it.Excluded from the formal circles of power and aristocratic culture in 16th-century Edo (Tokyo), Osaka took advantage of its position as Japan's trading center, developing its own art forms such as Bunraku puppet theater and Rakugo comic storytelling. It was in Osaka that feudal Japan's famed Floating World—the dining, theater, and pleasure district—was at its strongest and most inventive. Wealthy merchants and common laborers alike squandered fortunes on culinary delights, turning Osaka into "Japan's Kitchen," a moniker the city still has today. Though the city suffered a blow when the Meiji government canceled all of the samurai class's outstanding debts to the merchants, it was quick to recover. At the turn of the 20th century, it had become Japan's largest and most prosperous city, a center of commerce and manufacturing.Today Osaka remains Japan's iconoclastic metropolis, refusing to fit Tokyo's norms and expectations. Unlike the hordes of Tokyo, Osakans are fiercely independent. As a contrast to the neon and concrete surroundings, the people of Osaka are known as Japan's friendliest and most outgoing. Ask someone on the street for directions in Tokyo and you are lucky to get so much as a glance. Ask someone in Osaka and you get a conversation.The main areas of the city, Kita (north) and Minami (south), are divided by two rivers: the Dojima-gawa and the Tosabori-gawa. Between Kita and Minami is Naka-no-shima, an island and the municipal center of Osaka. Kita (north of Chuo Dori) is Osaka's economic hub and contains Osaka's largest stations: JR Osaka and Hankyu Umeda. The area is crammed with shops, department stores, and restaurants. Nearby are a nightlife district, Kita-shinchi; Naka-no-shima and the Museum of Oriental Ceramics; Osaka-jo (Osaka Castle); and Osaka Koen (Osaka Park). Restaurants, bars, department stores, and boutiques attract Osaka's youth to Minami (south Chuo Dori); theatergoers head to the National Bunraku Theatre and electronics-lovers to Den Den Town. For a glimpse of old Osaka, visit Tenno-ji Temple and Shin Sekai. The main stations are Namba, Shin-sai-bashi, Namba Nankai, and Tenno-ji. There's easy access to the Municipal Museum of Fine Art and Sumiyoshi Taisha (Sumiyoshi Grand Shrine).The bay area, to the west of the city center, is home to the Osaka Aquarium and Universal Studios Japan. The Shinkansen stops at Shin-Osaka, three stops (about five minutes) north of Osaka Station on the Mido-suji subway line. To the north of Shin-Osaka is Senri Expo Park.
About Nagoya
About Tokyo
Lights, sushi, manga! Sprawling, frenetic, and endlessly fascinating, Japan’s capital is a city of contrasts. Shrines and gardens are pockets of calm between famously crowded streets and soaring office buildings. Mom-and-pop noodle houses share street space with Western-style chain restaurants and exquisite fine dining. Shopping yields lovely folk arts as well as the newest electronics. And nightlife kicks off with karaoke or sake and continues with techno clubs and more. Whether you seek the traditional or the cutting edge, Tokyo will provide it.
Incomparable craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail are evident everywhere – from the suite’s unique design choices, such as rare works of art, to grand features like an in-suite spa retreat and Steinway piano. The only thing to rival the luxurious interior that includes two magnificent bedrooms is the spectacular ocean view from private balconies that include a Tresse Minipool high atop the ship.
LAYOUT
- 2 Spacious Bedrooms
- 2 Private Balconies with a Custom-Made Treesse Heated Minipool Spa
- 2 1/2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms, 1 with Jetted Tub
- Private In-suite Spa with Sauna, Steam Room and Jetted Tub
- King-Size Savoir Bed with Mollissima Duvet in Master Bedroom
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Solarium
- 3 Walk-in Closets, 2 Safes
- Custom Steinway Grand Baroque
- Piano by Dakota Jackson
- Accommodates Up To 6 Guests
- Laundry and Dry Cleaning
AMENITIES
- Personal Car and Guide to Explore Ashore
- Daily Serene Spa & Wellness™ Services with Priority Reservations
- Access to The Study, A Private Dining Room For Up To 12 Guests
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Guerlain Fragrance and Spongelle Buffer
- Selection of Aromatic Suite Fragrances by Dr. Vranjes
- Spa Accessories and Spongology Collection
- Cristina Azario Cashmere Throw
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Personal Butler
- Priority Check-in on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- Welcome Bottle of Premium Champagne
- VIP Status to Include Dinner with a Senior Officer
- Welcome Letter from President and General Manager
- Complimentary Cocktail Party for 8
- Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up
- 1 Sumptuous In-Suite Caviar Service
- Guaranteed Reservation Each Night in Specialty Restaurant of Your Choice†
- Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
- 24-Hour Room Service with Specialty Restaurant Selections During Dining Hours
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Preferred Selection of Luxurious Bed Linens and Pillow Menu
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement and Chocolate Leonidas
- Tea Forte Set-Up
- Personalized Stationery
- Complimentary Shore Excursion Bag
- Delivery of Up to Three Daily Newspapers
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- World Atlas and Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Bath Scale
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover, Hand Sanitiser and Dental Care
- Complimentary Tote Bag
You’ll find Park Avenue chic onboard Seven Seas Explorer® in this extravagant, stylish suite. A rich color palette, the finest fabrics and a grand piano create sophisticated comfort, while a personal butler will happily assist with both ordinary and special requests. With two spacious bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a large living room and a wrap-around private balcony, this suite is perfectly suited to host gatherings of new friends.
LAYOUT
- 2 Spacious Bedrooms with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 6 Guests
AMENITIES
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Valet Laundry Service
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Guerlain Fragrance and Spongelle Buffer
- Personal Butler
- Welcome Bottle of Premium Champagne
- Priority Check-in on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- VIP Status to Include Dinner with a Senior Officer
- Welcome Letter from President and General Manager
- Complimentary Cocktail Party for 8
- Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up
- 1 Sumptuous In-Suite Caviar Service
- Guaranteed Reservation Each Night in Specialty Restaurant of Your Choice†
- Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
- 24-Hour Room Service with Specialty Restaurant Selections During Dining Hours
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement and Chocolate Leonidas
- Tea Forte Set-Up
- Personalized Stationery
- Complimentary Shore Excursion Bag
- Delivery of Up to Three Daily Newspapers
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- World Atlas and Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Bath Scale
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitiser
- Complimentary Tote Bag
Step into the richness of an emerald green dining area perfectly ensconced within a spacious, sumptuous living room. Just outside is a private balcony with a table and chairs, perfect for in-suite breakfast. The master bedroom is large and inviting, its soothing color palette perfect for a peaceful night's rest on your King-Size Elite Slumber™ Bed. Two full baths make it a perfect space for entertaining new friends on the high seas.
The suite pictured may differ from the suite booked, as layouts and designs vary by ship, deck, and suite location.
LAYOUT
- 1 Spacious Bedroom with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
AMENITIES
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Valet Laundry Service
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Guerlain Fragrance and Spongelle Buffer
- Personal Butler
- Priority Check-in on embarkation day with suite access at Noon
- Welcome Bottle of Premium Champagne
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- VIP Status to Include Dinner with a Senior Officer
- Welcome Letter from President and General Manager
- Complimentary Cocktail Party for 8
- Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up
- 1 Sumptuous In-Suite Caviar Service
- Guaranteed Reservation Each Night in Specialty Restaurant of Your Choice†
- Complimentary 25-Minute Personal Fitness Session at the Serene Spa & Wellness™ Fitness Center
- 24-Hour Room Service with Specialty Restaurant Selections During Dining Hours
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement and Chocolate Leonidas
- Tea Forte Set-Up
- Personalized Stationery
- Complimentary Shore Excursion Bag
- Delivery of Up to Three Daily Newspapers
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- World Atlas and Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Bath Scale
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitiser
- Complimentary Tote Bag
One look at this suite and you’ll be uncorking a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and toasting your good fortune. A soothing colour palette, attention to detail and soothing lighting invite you to unwind in style. The subdued elegance continues with a resplendent private bedroom and one-and-a-half bathrooms, where marble and stone details complement the scents of a variety of lavish soaps, shampoos and lotions.
LAYOUT
- 1 Spacious Bedroom with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 1/2 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathrooms
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 2 Guests
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Personal Butler
- Welcome Bottle of Premium Champagne
- Priority boarding on Embarkation Day with Suite Access at 1:00 pm
- Welcome Letter from President and General Manager
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement
- Personalized In-Suite Full-Liquor Bar Set-Up
- 1 Sumptuous In-Suite Caviar Service
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Personalized Stationery
- Delivery of Up to Three Daily Newspapers
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- World Atlas and Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Bath Scale
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitiser
- Complimentary Tote Bag
This suite welcomes you with soothing colours, pleasing artwork and comfortable furnishings. Relax in the sitting area after an exciting day ashore and enjoy the selection of fresh canapés delivered by your personal butler. Then retreat to your private balcony to watch the ever-changing vistas and ponder your next destination.LAYOUT
- 1 Spacious Bedroom with European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 2 Guests
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Choice of Guerlain, Acqua di Parma and L'Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Personal Butler
- Priority boarding on Embarkation Day with Suite Access at 1:00 pm
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- Luxe Fruit Arrangement
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Selection of Fig and Tea Leaves Bath Salts
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Elegant Weather Clock
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitiser
- Complimentary Tote Bag
The luxurious suite has been carefully designed to maximise space and comfort. Relax on your private balcony and indulge in your lavish bath amenities as you recharge and ready yourself for new adventures in the next port of call. This suite also includes priority online reservations for shore excursions and dining, and you’re encouraged to call on the services of a personal butler for special requests.
LAYOUT
- European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower instead of bathtub
- Spacious Living Room
- Private Balcony
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- Guerlain & L’Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Personal Butler
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- Complimentary Pressing on First Night
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Selection of Bed Pillow Styles
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Daily Canapés
- Personalized Stationery
- BOSE® SoundLink Mini II Bluetooth Speaker
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Essentials Including Men’s Unscented Shaving Kit, Facial Wipes, Sewing Kit, Emory Board, Stain Remover and Hand Sanitizer
- Complimentary Tote Bag
In this superbly designed suite, enjoy once-in-a-lifetime views of the horizon from the comfort of your King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed as well as exclusive luxuries available only in suites at the Concierge level and higher. Your suite includes amenities such as an illy® espresso maker and cashmere blankets, perfect for use in the morning when you wish to sip coffee and enjoy an in-suite breakfast on your private balcony.
LAYOUT
- European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Intimate Sitting Area
- Private Balcony
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
This category includes Accessibility Options in suites 822 and 823. For more information about accessible suites click here.
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- 1-Night Pre-Cruise Hotel Package Including:- Ground Transfers- Breakfast- Porterage
- UNLIMITED WiFi includes up to four logins, four devices, per suite
- 15 Minutes of Ship-to-Shore Phone Time
- L’Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- 24-Hour Room Service
- Priority Online Shore Excursions and Dining Reservations
- 10% Discount on Premium Wine and Liquor
- 5% savings on Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel or Land Programs
- 5% savings on Regent Choice Shore Excursions
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Binoculars, illy® Espresso Maker and Cashmere Blankets
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
- Complimentary Tote Bag
With more than 400 square feet (121.9 meters) of space including a private balcony, this suite is an excellent choice if you want a little extra room. Even your sleeping accommodations are spacious, as the Elite Slumber™ bed is a European king-size and faces floor-to-ceiling windows that provide ocean views from your bed. A walk-in closet, dual sinks in the bathroom and wonderful bath amenities make it a pleasure to prepare for your day’s adventures.
LAYOUT
- European King-Sized Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Intimate Sitting Area
- Private Balcony
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- 24-Hour Room Service
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- L’Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
Thoughtfully designed to maximise interior space and embrace the magnificent scenery outdoors, this suite is a joyful retreat. From the sitting area, admire the ocean views through the floor-to-ceiling windows, or better yet, take a seat outside on your private balcony to watch the world go by. Elegant finishes such as luxurious bedding and beautiful marble detailing in the bath further enhance your comfort.
LAYOUT
- European Queen Size Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower instead of bathtub
- Walk-in Closet With Safe
- Intimate Sitting Area
- Private Balcony
- Accommodates Up To 3 Guests
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- 24-Hour Room Service
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- L’Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
- Direct Dial Satellite Phone
- Shoe Shine Service
This suite is a wonderfully cozy retreat that includes a private balcony. In addition to a signature Elite Slumber™ bed, you’ll enjoy amenities such as lavish bath products, an interactive flat-screen TV and plush bathrobe and slippers. The intimate sitting area includes a table that is the perfect size for a welcome bottle of Champagne and an in-suite breakfast. For your convenience, 24-hour room service is a phone call away.
LAYOUT
- European Queen Size Elite Slumber™ Bed
- 1 Marble and Stone Detailed Bathroom featuring a glass-enclosed shower instead of bathtub
- Private Balcony
- Built-in Closet With Safe
- Accommodates Up To 2 Guests
- Intimate Sitting Area
AMENITIES
- Valet Laundry Service
- Unlimited WiFi includes one log-in, one device, per suite*
- Welcome Bottle of Champagne with Fresh Fruit Arrangement
- 24-Hour Room Service
- In-Suite Mini-Bar Set-Up and Refill
- L’Occitane® Jasmin & Bergamot Soaps, Shampoos and Lotions
- Regent Plush Bathrobes and Slippers
- Vanity and Hair Dryer
- Interactive Flat-Screen Television With Extensive Media Library, Complimentary Movies-on-Demand
Seven Seas Explorer
Seven Seas Explorer® is stunning, with art by Pablo Picasso on the walls and a vivid cobalt-blue glass installation on the ceiling in the elegant restaurant Compass Rose. See for yourself how every space is designed to impress.
Ship Facts
| Speed | 19 | ||||
| Width | 31 | ||||
| Length | 224 | ||||
| Capacity | 746 | ||||
| Currency | USD | ||||
| Language | en | ||||
| Crew Count | 548 | ||||
| Deck Count | 10 | ||||
| Refit Year | 2019 | ||||
| Cabin Count | 373 | ||||
| Launch Year | 2016 | ||||
| Gross Tonnage | 55254 | ||||
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| Large Cabin Count | 49 | ||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 3 |
Deck 14
- Regent Suite
- Penthouse Suites
- Concierge Suites
Deck 12
- Grand Suites
- Penthouse Suites
- Explorer Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Jogging Track
- Golf Nets
- Sports Deck
- Shuffle Board
- Bocce Court
- Paddle Tennis Court
- Putting Green
Deck 11
- Observation Lounge
- Card Room
- Connoisseur Club
- Library
- Culinary Arts Kitchen
- Pool Bar
- Smoking Area
- Pool Deck
- Pool Grill
- La Veranda/Sett Mari
- La VerandA
Deck 10
- Concierge Suites
- Explorer Suites
- Penthouse Suites
- Grand Suites (Forward)
- Superior Suites
- Chartreuse
- Prime 7
- The Study
Deck 9
- Grand Suites
- Penthouse Suites
- Superior Suites
- Explorer Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Master Suites
Deck 8
- Penthouse Suites
- Seven Seas Suites
- Superior Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Master Suites
- Deluxe Veranda Suites
Deck 7
- Penthouse Suites
- Seven Seas Suites
- Superior Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Veranda Suites
- Deluxe Veranda Suites
Deck 6
- Fitness Centre
- Penthouse Suites
- Concierge Suites
- Deluxe Veranda Suites
- Veranda Suites
- Launderette
Deck 5
- Constellation Theatre
- General Manager
- Business Centre
- Destination Services
- Atrium
- Reception & Concierge
- Meridian Lounge
- Coffee Connection
- Pacific Rim
- Serene Spa & Wellness
- Infinity Pool
Deck 4
- Constellation Theatre
- Boutiques
- Explorer Lounge
- Atrium
- The Casino
- Compass Rose
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® takes pride in creating dining experiences that are simply superb. From succulent lobster to the perfect burger and shake, you’ll find an array of refined flavours and refreshments from which to choose.
Pacific Rim
Walk past the Tibetan Prayer wheel at the Pacific Rim entrance and be prepared for an evening of culinary perfection with an array of Pan-Asian flavours and dishes. An elegantly exotic eatery.
Compass Rose
The wondrous colours outside Seven Seas Explorer® are no match for the vivid cobalt-blue glass installation on the ceiling of our elegant Compass Rose, a perfect setting for breakfast and dinner.
Pool Grill
When you desire a quick bite after sunbathing or swimming in the pool, our Pool Grill is the place for grilled-to-order burgers, seafood, sandwiches, even hand-dipped ice cream sprinkled with tasty toppings.
La Veranda
Located on Deck 11 aft, guests take in stunning ocean views while enjoying elegant breakfast and lunch buffets in the chic indoor dining room or al fresco on the shaded, open-air deck.
Prime 7
From perfectly aged prime New York strip, porterhouse and succulent filet mignon to smoked salmon with a phenomenal tamarind-whiskey sauce, Prime 7 elevates classic American fare to lofty heights.
Sette Mari at La Veranda
Enjoy an extensive menu of authentic antipasti and Italian specialties served á la carte and paired with fine Italian wines. All dishes are prepared with the freshest gourmet ingredients and served by our attentive waiters.
Chartreuse
A restaurant with a modern French menu and attention to detail you’ll notice in its Parisian décor, expertly prepared dishes and wait staff. About the closest thing to a Parisian culinary gem on the high seas.
Coffee Connection
Grab a barista-made coffee, check the headlines of international newspapers or choose from a variety of handmade pastries in our cozy café which is open throughout the day.
Room Service
Knowing that guests sometimes prefer to simply dine in the comfort of their suites, we offer room service around the clock. Select from an extensive room service menu and the wait staff will promptly serve your order in the comfort of your suite. During normal dining hours, guests may also order from the Compass Rose menu, which changes daily and features Continental, vegetarian, and kosher cuisines. Dinners will be graciously served course-by-course.
The Study
Guests of the most luxurious suite on the high seas — the Regent Suite on Seven Seas Explorer® — have exclusive access to The Study, a private, ornately decorated dining room that seats up to 12 guests.
You’ll find time spent on board the ship to be just as enriching as time ashore. Relax by the pool, compete in a friendly game of trivia or bocce ball, indulge in treats at afternoon tea and gain insight from an expert lecturer.
Evenings on board are filled with music and fun. Enjoy a rousing cabaret show, test your luck at the Casino, step onto the stage for karaoke or simply find a quiet place on deck to revel in the symphony of stars.
Browse a well-curated selection of duty-free designer clothes, jewellery, perfume and more at the onboard boutiques. Then fuel up with an espresso from an onboard café or unwind at a wine tasting in one of the lounges.
Explorer Lounge
The perfect spot to begin or end an evening, our Explorer Lounge inspires intimate conversations over perfectly mixed cocktails at an elegant, black marble bar while resident musicians play soothing live music.
Observation Lounge
With musicians performing throughout the day and night, captivating décor and floor-to-ceiling windows, you’ll be instantly drawn to this chic yet comfortable lounge as you unwind with a cocktail and jovial conversation.
Constellation Theater
Even before the lights drop and a lavishly staged, high-energy show begins, you're greeted by a Gatsby-esque atmosphere of glamor and sophistication as you enter our Constellation Theatre.
This two-deck high, state-of-the-art show lounge has perfect sight-lines, as well as comfortable banquettes and chairs making every seat, the best seat in the house.
Reception & Concierge/General Manager
Turn to the Reception Desk for answers to questions about your Seven Seas Explorer® experience. Our knowledgeable staff is available day and night. You may also contact the ship's Concierge here.
While cruise-related issues are first submitted to Reception/Concierge, you can be assured that a General Manager is on hand to resolve issues to your satisfaction.
Destination Services
A great resource if you’re keen on making the most of your time in port cities. Visit Destination Services to book a FREE Unlimited Shore Excursion or unique, small-group Regent Choice Shore Excursion.
Atrium
Simply put, the Atrium is the very heart of Seven Seas Explorer®. Natural light cascades from above but it’s a magnificent chandelier shining like a glowing star that steals the show.
Connoisseur Club
Engage in spirited conversation with new friends in an elegant hideaway that calls to mind gentleman's clubs of old. An elegant throwback where cigars are savoured, you’ll take to like a favourite cardigan.
This is the ideal locale to sip a fine cognac, engage in a friendly conservation with fellow travellers or savour the aroma of an imported cigar from the humidor.
Meridian Lounge
A popular spot for informal gatherings over impromptu cocktails, you may find yourself here after a thrilling theatre experience. Meridian Lounge is a spacious, friendly space with an expansive bar and live music at night.
The Casino
Enjoy the elegance and excitement of a Monte Carlo-style casino. Stride through the Casino's glass doors to an elegant setting abuzz with Blackjack, roulette, poker, and a full craps table, as well as slot machines.
Card Room
Clubby and comfortable, our Card Room is a charming spot for you and new friends to gather for friendly competition in elegant surroundings.
Library
Choose from a large selection of reading material in our Library, a relaxing retreat dedicated to calming the senses as well as stimulating the brain.
Boutique
Perhaps it's a dress to wear for dinner or a piece of jewellery that calls your name. Our boutique items are carefully selected, providing you with quality handbags, fragrances and clothes to give as gifts... or give yourself.
Pool Bar
Turn to the Reception Desk for answers to questions about your Seven Seas Explorer® experience. Our knowledgeable staff is available day and night. You may also contact the ship's Concierge here.
Business Centre
For those who've chosen to leave their laptops at home, desktop computers are available at our staffed Business Centre. Of course, you may access WiFi without charge throughout the entirety of the ship.