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| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
| 16 Jan | Depart UK, United Kingdom Fly overnight from the UK to Singapore to join Minerva |
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| 17 Jan | Singapore, Singapore Embark Minerva |
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| 18 Jan | Singapore, Singapore Explore this captivating city state, admire the exotic Botanical Gardens, visit notable World War II landmarks, or browse the shops. An evening in port and time to enjoy dinner ashore. |
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| 19 Jan | At Sea Cruise the South China Sea |
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| 20 Jan | At Sea Cruise the South China Sea |
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| 21 Jan | Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Soaring mosques and picturesque water villages, together with some of the largest oil fields in southwest Asia, give an insight into the local life and contrasting cultures of this traditional sultanate. |
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| 22 Jan | Kota Kinabalu, Borneo Overlooked by the dramatic peak of Mount Kinabalu, spend the morning exploring nature trails in some of the best-preserved forest in Borneo. |
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| 23 Jan | Sandakan, Borneo A splendid opportunity to see the magnificent ‘Wildman of Borneo’ at close range with an afternoon visit to the Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre. |
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| 24 Jan | Lahad Datu, Borneo A lunchtime arrival and a rare chance to explore this 15th century settlement or venture further afield to one of the cocoa or oil palm plantations. |
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| 25 Jan | At Sea Cruise the Sulu Sea to the Philippines |
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| 26 Jan | Cebu, Philippines Discover one of the oldest settlements in the Philippines this afternoon before enjoying a display of traditional dancing this evening. |
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| 27 Jan | At Sea Cruise through the world’s second largest archipelago to Manila. |
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| 28 Jan | Manila, Philippines A full day to see some of the country’s oldest buildings in the heart of the old Spanish walled city, catch a fascinating glimpse of Filipino rural life en route to Tagaytay or visit Corregidor Island, scene of ferocious fighting during World War II. Take advantage of the overnight in port to wander ashore this evening |
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| 29 Jan | At Sea Cruise the South China Sea |
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| 30 Jan | At Sea Cruise the South China Sea |
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| 31 Jan | Hong Kong, China Minerva’s early morning arrival in Hong Kong harbour will be an unforgettable event. Berthing in the heart of Hong Kong you will be ideally placed to tour the city’s Victoria Peak, browse the bustling markets or enjoy the peace and quiet of Lantau Island. |
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| 01 Feb | Arrive UK, United Kingdom Return flight to the UK, transfer to your hotel for an optional city stay or fly to Xian for an optional post-cruise tour of China. |
Details
| 17 days | |
| 16 January 2011 | |
| SOLD OUT | |
Description
A journey through the South China Sea, an ecological treasure trove, from mangrove swamps to ancient rainforests and their inhabitants, including the elusive wild man of the jungle – the orangutan.
Itineraries and timings may be subject to change.
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